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In a disquieting development from Kisumu, Kenya, Bridget Ochieng, a 33-year-old teacher at Obwolo Secondary School, was found deceased in her residence at Oboch Market, Nyakach Sub-County. The grim discovery was made on Monday afternoon, with initial reports suggesting that Ochieng succumbed to stab wounds inflicted during a domestic dispute, allegedly by a man believed to be her husband. Neighbors stumbled upon the harrowing scene, finding Ochieng’s body in a pool of blood. The primary suspect in this tragic case has been identified as Joab Otieno Osogo. Prior to police…

In a harrowing turn of events that has rocked the tranquil Alungo village in Seme, Kisumu County, a calamitous and mysterious fire erupted in the early hours of January 4, 2024. This devastating blaze has claimed the lives of a beloved local fisherman and his wife, leaving behind their six-month-old infant in a critical battle for life at Kombewa Sub-County Hospital. The incident, which broke out around 01:00 a.m., has sent paralyzing shockwaves throughout the community, igniting grave concerns over safety and sparking a desperate cry for heightened security in…

Kisumu, Kenya – Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s administration has embarked on an ambitious project to transform Kisumu into a prime destination for investors and tourists. The initiative aims to revitalize the city’s image by implementing stringent measures to restore order and enhance its appeal. Clampdown on Unregulated Trading and Traffic Management: In a significant move to declutter the city, the administration has prohibited street trading, enforcing a strict ban on hawking within the central business district (CBD). Traders have been directed to utilize the 13 modern markets available in the city,…

Kisumu City is on the brink of a thrilling transformation! The bustling city, known for its vibrant life and scenic landscapes, is charting a bold new course towards cleanliness and order, shaking up the everyday life of sugarcane transporters, animal herders, and street vendors. In a dynamic move to revitalize the city’s heart, the Central Business District (CBD), the authorities have announced a game-changing policy: any grazing animals found wandering the city streets, or animals idly loitering in the CBD, will now face a fine of Ksh1,000. This decisive action…

Raila Odinga, the former Prime Ministe­r of Kenya, demonstrated admirable­ support and solidarity when he visited Kisumu Gove­rnor Anyang’ Nyong’o on Friday, August 4, 2023. The purpose of the visit was to che­ck on the governor’s well-be­ing after undergoing rece­nt back surgery. The surgery was successful. Gove­rnor Nyong’o is now recovering at his reside­nce in Kisumu County, where he­ has been reporte­d to be in good health and making steady progre­ss. The Meeting: Strengthening Bonds Raila Odinga’s visit to Governor Nyong’o went beyond a me­re courtesy call. These­ two leaders…

Kisumu County Government has issued scholarships worth Sh45 million, benefiting 9,772 disadvantaged students in the district. The scholarships will benefit the 2020 Kenya Certificate for Primary Education (KCPE) graduates to join public and additional auxiliary schools in August. While awarding the scholarships, Kisumu Deputy Governor, Dr Mathew Owili, said that the Maritime Province had awarded 160,722,826 shillings as scholarships and grants to students in schools, colleges, universities and driving school universities in the last two years. Owili added that the region had expanded its scholarship allocation by 100% from Sh105…