Isaiah Gwengi

Siaya unveils Sh412 million emergency medical plan

By Isaiah Gwengi   2024-11-03 11:09:26

Siaya county Department of Health has unveiled a five-year Emergency Medical Care plan to curb deaths associated with trauma, obstetric emergencies and acute medical conditions.

Stakeholders call for sustainable fisheries

By Isaiah Gwengi   2024-11-24 12:44:26

Beach Management Unit network national chairman Tom Guda said capture fisheries is experiencing serious neglect by the government.

The rebirth of Luo benga

By Isaiah Gwengi   2024-12-01 07:30:00

Ohangla, which is a growing popular genre among the Luo community, has evolved from a village ritual jig to an urban mass entertainment attracting thousands of fanatics.

How private tractor owners cash in on the rains

By Isaiah Gwengi   2024-12-06 12:05:57

it takes them several days to do the work at a fee of between Sh1,500 and Sh2,000 per acre

Koffi's Kisumu performance annoys fans

By Isaiah Gwengi   2024-12-16 20:46:23

According to a source, Congolese musician Koffi Olomide was only paid for appearance.

Siaya residents ask Orengo to resuscitate ailing health facilities

By Isaiah Gwengi   2024-12-18 18:00:00

Besides lack of water and toilets, buildings at some dispensaries have been condemned.

All systems go as Siaya set to host fourth 'Piny Luo' festival this year

By Isaiah Gwengi   2024-12-25 00:00:00

The two-day event is designed to celebrate the beauty and allure of the four Luo-Nyanza counties, but also the profound significance of Siaya County in Luo history.

Guard allegedly mauled to death by dogs

By Isaiah Gwengi   2025-01-13 10:46:01

A 27-year-old man was allegedly mauled to death by dogs in Ajigo sub-location, Bondo sub-county.

Siaya fishermen decry harassment by Ugandan police

By Isaiah Gwengi   2025-01-22 17:22:43

Thousands of fishermen in Siaya County have raised concern over frequent harassment and arrests by Ugandan authorities.

Scramble for 'brown gold' leaves Lake Victoria's shoreline in limbo

By Isaiah Gwengi   2025-01-29 08:30:00

Residents tell stories of how the once vibrant beachfront with has been left barren. Left behind are damaged roads, ugly, dangerous open pits, and gullies

This man Bethwel Ogot: Inside life and times of Kenya's leading scholar

By Isaiah Gwengi   2025-02-01 15:00:00

He was the President of the International Scientific Committee for the preparation of UNESCO’s General History of Africa.

Prof. Bethwel Ogot: The scholar who wrote history and lived it

By Isaiah Gwengi   2025-02-01 18:21:47

Prof. Bethuel Ogot was more than just a historian buried in dusty tomes. Beyond academia, he had a deep passion for football, proudly supporting Gor Mahia and Manchester United.

ODM will have a presidential candidate in 2027, says Oburu

By Isaiah Gwengi   2025-02-12 15:25:32

Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, who hinted at ODM having a presidential candidate in the 2027 elections, said no party is always formed to be in the opposition.

Locals protest against gold leaching plant

By Isaiah Gwengi   2025-02-13 14:02:28

The residents, who held peaceful demonstrations on Wednesday, said the plant is likely to cause serious effects on the environment.

Sh46 million project to tackle water shortage in Siaya

By Isaiah Gwengi   2025-03-21 14:53:00

Governor James Orengo's administration has stepped up efforts to address the problem of water shortage in Sakwa area by investing in a Sh46 million water project.

Siaya MCAs move to impeach Trade CEC Grace Agola

By Isaiah Gwengi   2025-04-03 16:49:56

Siaya CEC Member for Trade, Grace Agola, is facing possible impeachment after Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) launched a motion to remove her from office.

Siaya residents question move to impeach CEC

By Isaiah Gwengi   2025-04-08 21:20:00

MCAs' plan to impeach Trade CEC Grace Agola over alleged incompetence and violation of the Constitution has put them on a collision course with a section of the residents.

'Dead' Siaya man returns home few days after his burial

By Isaiah Gwengi   2025-04-09 15:18:46

'Dead' Siaya man returns home few days after his burial

'Dead' Kakamega man returns home few days after burial: "I am alive"

By Isaiah Gwengi   2025-04-12 08:05:00

George Odour’s family was informed that he had been involved in an accident and died. His family visited a mortuary and ‘identified’ his body, which they took home and buried.

Bondo MP Ochanda opposes Raila's NG-CDF proposal

By Isaiah Gwengi   2025-04-15 12:57:46

Bondo MP Gideon Ochanda has opposed ODM leader Raila Odinga’s push to place the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) under county governments.