Olivia Odhiambo

Governor Orengo not picking up my calls, says Oduol

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-07-15 12:29:18

On Saturday, a confident Oduol said nobody will stop him from accessing his designated office because he has the support of Siaya residents who voted for him and Orengo to serve together.

We will return to the streets next month if talks fail, Raila now warns

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-08-06 19:36:16

According to Raila, the opposition has given the talks a chance for a period of 30 days to find solutions to their concerns, failure to which they will regroup for another set of mass action.

Oduol opens new battlefront with Orengo over contentious Yala swamp lease

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-09-01 16:36:47

Oduol accuses his boss of doing nothing to ensure the swamp benefits residents, Orengo says he is seeking a review of the lease awarded by NLC.

Police bust fuel syphoning syndicate in Kisumu, unearth underground tank

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-09-05 12:57:03

A search by police officers and KPC officials at the compound unearthed an underground tank full of fuel. The occupants of the house fled the scene and were yet to be traced.

New twist as two bodies retrieved from 'oil' tank

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-09-06 23:08:04

Police in Kisumu have retrieved two bodies from an underground tank in the oil siphoning syndicate unearthed on Tuesday at a residential building.

Kisumu County Assembly suspends four 'rebel' MCAs recalled by ODM

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-09-08 10:45:50

The four MCAs suspended by the Kisumu County assembly after the party revoked their nomination are Carolyne Opar, Kennedy Ajwang, Peter Obaso and Regina Kizito.

County assembly kicks out expelled ODM ward reps

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-09-08 11:12:37

The expelled lawmakers have been accused of gross misconduct.

Raila meets Nyanza, Western governors in move to step up bid to fortify his support base

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-09-11 23:26:01

Opposition chief holds three-hour closed door meeting with eight governors in Kisumu following reports of overtures from President Ruto to shift loyalty.

Why Luos are building swanky mansions in the village

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-09-15 15:46:24

Many people from Luo Nyanza now agree that a well-built house in the village is important as it can be used for holidays and retirement.

Boost for Siaya as State to build Sh500m park

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-09-21 18:52:48

Trade CS Moses Kuria described the project a breakthrough in the quest to improve production.

Stakeholders in Nyanza advocate for regenerative agriculture to boost food security

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-09-21 19:09:14

Regenerative agriculture is an outcome-based food production system that nurtures and restores soil health, protects the climate and water resources.

All Kenyans are shareholders in the government - CS Kuria

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-09-22 13:41:04

According to Gachagua, only those who supported Kenya Kwanza are shareholders in their government and reserve the front-row seats when plum jobs and developments are being shared.

Looming sugar shortage in Kenya as Comesa countries run out of sweetener

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-09-28 10:54:49

Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has admitted the possibility of a sugar crisis after the volumes of imports failed to meet the projected volume. 

KALRO steps up bid to revive cotton production in Nyanza

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-09-29 14:21:58

KALRO is targeting to harvest 40,000 tonnes of cotton seeds which will be availed to farmers at Mkulima shops and selected agrovets countrywide at subsidized prices.

Ruto orders arrest of suspects behind ethnic clashes in Sondu

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-10-06 20:03:10

President William Ruto orders the arrest of suspects behind ethnic clashes in Sondu that have resulted in deaths of seven people and left scores injured.

ODM leaders dismiss president's charm offensive in Nyanza region

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-10-09 05:53:17

The leaders claimed that the president’s four-day visit to the region was a campaign strategy disguised as a development tour.

ODM MPs dismiss Ruto's charm offensive in Nyanza

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-10-09 06:38:34

A section of ODM lawmakers have dismissed President William Ruto's Nyanza visit saying that he can only win the support of the people through opposition leader Raila Odinga.

Ruto heaps praise on Uhuru as he launches locally made ship

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-10-10 14:34:32

The commissioning of MV Uhuru II is among the initiatives the government has prioritised as competition for cargo transported through the lake gathers momentum.

Why Nyong'o wants Cuban doctors to continue working

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-10-17 23:56:23

Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has challenged the national government to rescind its decision to terminate Cuban doctors’ contracts.

Worry as private investor lays claim to land on Kibuye market

By Olivia Odhiambo   2023-10-20 15:31:13

EACC believes the land has been grabbed and has moved in to try and recover it through a suit filed at the Kisumu Land and Environment court.