The Citizen Voice

  The Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA) and its partners pose for  a group photo during the announcement of the national rollout of the Digital Marine Cargo Insurance (DMCI) Platform ahead of the commencement of mandatory Marine Cargo Insurance requirements on 1 July 2026-Photo Courtesy  By Dickson Odhiambo   July 1,2026   KIFWA and Insurance Partners Launch the Digital Marine Cargo Insurance Platform   The Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA) and its partners have today announced the national rollout of the Digital Marine Cargo Insurance (DMCI) Platform ahead of the commencement of mandatory Marine Cargo Insurance requirements on 1 July 2026.   This announcement is from a strategic partnership with select Insurance companies and powered by technology providers.   The insurance companies are APA General Insurance Company, Britam General Insurance, CIC General Insurance, O...

  Traders at Ahero in Nyando Constituency of Kisumu County address the press following a fire incident that occurred today early morning causing huge loses estimated to be about shs 5Million-Story and Photo By Dickson Odhiambo July 1, 2026 Traders in Ahero count huge loses as fire raze down three business premise   TRADERS at the Ahero Market within Nyando Constituency in Kisumu County are counting huge loses as fire has razed down three business premise early this morning. According to the Traders who spoke to this writer during a media interview at the Market today, the fire which begun at around 4:30am caused huge damage as goods worth about shs 5Million destroyed during the early morning inferno. Addressing the Press in Ahero, the Traders led by their Chairman Robert Ouko said they have borne the brunt of the fire incident that has caused very huge loss and is suspected to have been caused by an Electric Fault. Ouko who is the Chair of the Ahero Business Commun...

Members of the Kisumu Bar Owners Association led by their Chairman Andrew Matoka address the press where they have demanded public participation on the issue of the proposed Tobacco Control{Amendment} Bill claiming that some sections are punitive-Story and Photo By Dickson Odhiambo   June 30, 2026 Kisumu Bar Owners want public participation on Tobacco Control {Amendment} Bill Bar Owners from Kisumu County have appealed to the Government to allow them have a public participation process on the issue proposed Tobacco Control {Amendment} Bill. Under the Banner of Kisumu County Bar Owners Association{KIBOA}, the Bar Owners say they believe several proposals contained in the Bill are impractical, punitive and have been introduced without adequate consultation of affected businesses. Addressing the press in Ahero today, the Kisumu Bar Owners Association through its chairman Andrew Matoka and his Vice Chair Erick Booker Ogutu says they want open, transparent and inclusive public p...

  Participants during Regional Export and Value Chain Engagement forum for Kisumu County held at Pinecone Hotel in Kisumu on Monday June 15,2026-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo  June 16,2026 KEPROBA unveils Japan Market Research Survey that presents many opportunities to Exporters The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) has unveiled findings from a comprehensive Japan market survey, and launched a new exporter challenges tracking tool aimed at improving Kenya’s export competitiveness besides addressing barriers faced by exporters.   The Japan market survey was conducted between August and October 2025, providing insights into consumer preferences, import standards, market entry requirements and emerging opportunities in the Japanese market.   In a speech read on her behalf during a stakeholder forum on the dissemination of the survey findings in Kisumu on Monday, June 15, 2026, KEPROBA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Floice Mukabana noted th...

  The Vice Chancellor of Uzima University Reverend Prof Cosmas Rhagot K’Otienoh address the Press at the University today. He is accompanied by top Management including Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Administration, Finance, Planning and Development Joe Okal and DVC in charge of Resource Mobilization, Quality Assurance, Research, Innovation and Partnership Dr. Philip Nyaswa among other top officials-Story and Photo By Dickson Odhiambo      June 16, 2026 Uzima University remains Credible, Compliant and forward-Looking institution, says VC. The Uzima University remains Credible, Compliant and a forward-looking institution that offers quality training and research, says the Institution’s Vice Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor of Uzima University Reverend Prof Cosmas Rhagot K’Otienoh has assured the Institution’s stakeholders that include Students, Parents, Partners and Collaborators that their qualifications remains fully accredited and recognized. Add...

  Rice farmers at Wagunga Village within Masune Rice scheme peacefully demonstrate against a stalled water project funded by the county Government of Kisumu meant to irrigate their farms-Photo and Story By Dickson Odhiambo June 12, 2026 Rice farmers demonstrate against stalled Water project Rice farmers at Masune Irrigation scheme in Wagunga village within Awasi/Onjiko ward of Kisumu County have peacefully demonstrated against what they have termed as a failed water project funded by the County Government of Kisumu. The rice farmers claim that their 360 acres paddy fields are in jeopardy after a water rehabilitation project was being funded by the county Government of Kisumu stalled. Addressing the press at the site, the farmers claim that the project that was being implemented by the County Government of Kisumu at an estimated cost of shs 3.5 million has now stalled and they now have no water to irrigate their rice. The farmers claim that they risk making huge loses in...