Isaiah Gwengi

Oburu: Why I am ashamed of Parliament

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-07-04 17:12:55

Dr Oburu has expressed concern that unlike in the past when lawmakers stood firm to support people's interests, current leaders are not playing their roles as stipulated by the Constitution.

Relief for 600 ECDE teachers as county offers them permanent employment

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-07-04 17:33:37

The county boss had promised to better the working conditions of ECDE teachers.

How fish cage culture is slowly killing landing sites and beaches in Nyanza

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-07-07 16:17:56

Cage fish farming has turned into a thriving business churning out millions in income for farmers and increasing production in the wake of dwindling stocks in natural waters.

ODM rebels face ouster hardly a year in office

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-07-16 13:43:24

Gem and Suba South constituencies are witnessing the clamour more following claims that MPs Elisha Odhiambo (Gem) and Caroli Omondi (Suba South) have betrayed ODM leader Raila Odinga.

Teenager in custody after stabbing to death his mother's lover

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-07-18 19:46:36

Maurice Okoth was stabbed to death in Sanda village after he allegedly differed with the teenager.

Boy,15, accused of stabbing stepfather to death after disagreement

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-07-19 09:30:45

The boy is said to have been unhappy after the victim asked him to stand in for him at work where he was a watchman.

Man who traveled to Nairobi for medication returns home 30 years later

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-07-20 00:26:17

When asked where he has been all this time, the man only said he had been in Nairobi, and that he is happy to see his family again.

Siaya MCA summoned after protesters attack police station

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-07-21 12:45:57

MCA blames the violence in Bondo town on supremacy battles between local politicians who are competing to take the lead in organising the demos.

Release our son, family of Raila's bodyguard tells State

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-07-21 18:01:47

Ogeta's family says they are yet to see him two days after he went missing and his phones have been switched off.

Bondo chief's home razed by an angry mob

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-07-21 15:29:46

A mob stormed the home of Walter Omollo and set his three houses on fire, after accusing him of collaborating with police officers to attack peaceful anti-government protesters on Thursday.

Raila Odinga's bodyguard speaks of 72 hours of terror after abduction

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-07-23 19:22:51

Ogeta says he was taken from a car wash on his way to work with abductors demanding to know Raila's plan for the demonstrations and other details.

Police in Rarieda rescue five sick children, arrest four suspected cult members

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-08-11 12:57:27

Police spokesperson Rosalia Onyango confirmed the arrest and stated that the families had declined to take their sick children to hospital because of their faith.

Orengo in spot for failing to hire chief officers

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-08-11 16:44:24

The Siaya County government has been put on the spot for failing to appoint chief officers, more than eight months after the election of Governor James Orengo.

Armed robbers giving Siaya residents sleepless nights

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-08-16 14:53:23

They have been terrorising residents in recent weeks and have broken into a number of houses at night.

Haggling: The age-old art of determining livestock prices

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-08-25 11:25:44

Haggling purely embraces sign language to negotiate prices. It entails stretching out the right hand, grabbing the tips of the fingers of the trader's hands and jerking them down.

Why legendary benga musician Odhiambo Tusker has quit secular music

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-08-26 07:45:34

For two decades, Odhiambo Tusker by his fans, has proved to be one of the exceptional Benga artistes in Nyanza, with energetic stage performances.

Historic 100-year-old Nomiya Church set for major facelift

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-09-01 12:58:44

Started in 1907 by Yohanna Owalo, Nomiya Church was independent of the missionaries and has maintained its identity such that very little is known of it outside its circles.

Why Oburu Odinga wants mother tongue taught in primary schools

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-09-11 19:31:02

He proposed that the mother tongue should be reintroduced as a subject in lower primary schools, alongside teaching culture and traditions.

I will give direction after talks, says Raila

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-09-24 20:02:06

Raila, who chided President William Ruto's administration over runaway corruption, said he would give the next course of action should the talks fail.

Report reveals loss of millions in new Siaya payroll audit

By Isaiah Gwengi   2023-09-25 22:36:24

The Director of Internal Audit William Ooko in his report revealed that salaries debited to the suspense account by the bank amounted to Sh86.2 million.