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Stanley Ongwae

Ruto's men on the spot over missing road allocations

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-01-06 14:06:26

Sympathisers of the Broad-based Government in Kisii and Nyamira are on the spot

Ruto allies in Gusii in a spot over road projects

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-01-07 10:20:00

In the current financial year, Nyamira County missed out on allocations for road projects. Ruto’s supporters have been accused of failing to deliver on promises.

Best performing schools receive influx of admission requests

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-01-12 11:17:19

Parents are on the rush to list their Senior School learners in top-performing schools ahead of the start of admissions on Monday.

Nyamira, Kajiado counties risk losing donor funding over questionable expenditure

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-01-21 15:17:01

Nyamira County Government is staring at being locked out of donor funding after the National Treasury suspended two World Bank-financed projects following unexplained irregularities.

Oburu to critics: Orange party will stay in broad-based government

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-01-26 06:00:00

ODM party leader Oburu Oginga and other officials stormed Kisii County to consolidate the party’s support base, dismissing the faction led by Secretary General Edwin Sifuna as detractors.

PS Isaboke champions Ruto's development agenda ahead of visit

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-01-27 10:24:33

He highlighted President William Ruto’s upcoming visit to Kisii County on January 29, noting that the engagements are tied to a concrete development agenda under NYOTA.

Real hustler crawls away dejected as Ruto dishes out Nyota millions

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-01-30 18:33:00

Margaret Ajema, who has severe physical disability, was locked out and denied access.

Jubilee Party moves to consolidate Nyanza support ahead of 2027 polls

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-02-05 10:45:19

Jubilee Party has embarked on a major reorganisation in Nyanza, days after a shake-up in the party leadership that saw two top positions in the formation shift to the region.

Baseball federation rolls out training for teachers

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-02-07 20:56:00

Baseball Kenya has rolled out training for sports teachers across the country ahead of the introduction of the discipline in the secondary school games calendar.

Nyamira leaders demand audit of Sh2.7b schools projects

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-02-10 14:18:49

A row is brewing in Nyamira over Sh2.7 billion fund by the Kuwait Government to rehabilitate 72 schools in the county. 

KJSEA candidate who missed results admitted to senior school

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-02-16 00:00:00

As all other candidates wrote on customised scripts of the KJSEA that were done in October 2025, Sylvia Nyaboke wrote hers on photocopied examination material.

Boy fights for life after arrow attack by another pupil

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-02-21 03:00:00

A pupil from Rateti Primary School is fighting for his life in an Eldoret hospital after being pierced with an arrow by a fellow learner.

Political showdown marks United Opposition rallies in Gusii

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-02-23 21:12:02

A political showdown marked the return of Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i to his Gusii home on Monday as rival camps emerged, leading to chaotic incidents.

Matiang'i declared Gusii kingpin as Opposition projects unity

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-02-24 06:00:00

The United Opposition made a forceful entry into the Gusii region in campaigns that also saw former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i declared the region’s spokesperson.

Opposition: We're compiling report to pursue officers over rallies violence

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-02-25 00:00:00

The United Opposition has announced plans to hold police officers, their superiors, and the Inspector General of Police accountable for alleged violence at its political rallies.

United opposition vows to block the sale of government entities

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-02-26 00:00:00

Opposition leaders have vowed to block efforts by President William Ruto to sell government stakes in important State organisations.

Kisii School triumph in rescheduled boys' basketball final

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-03-11 05:52:00

Kisii School defeated Nyanchwa, who have been multiple champions, in the high-stakes final that saw the former basketball champions concede defeat after a 102-89 loss.

Agro traders relieved with partnership for capital

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-03-11 16:14:59

Agricultural traders in Western Kenya will now be enjoying wider business prospects after a financial technology company partnered with a major supplier in the Region.

Kisii schools upgrade sibling rivalry as they fight for rugby 15s trophy

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-03-18 06:15:00

Kisii School, Cardinal Otunga Mosocho and Nyambaria Boys will be upgrading their sibling rivalry in this year’s Lake Region Term One schools championships.

Ministry clamps down on drama festivals to limit controversial works

By Stanley Ongwae   2026-03-20 00:00:00

The Ministry of Education imposes strict controls on Nyanza regional drama festivals, limiting controversial works and requiring participant details amid concerns over government criticism.