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Kisumu Bar Owners want public participation on Tobacco Control {Amendment} Bill

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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...
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KEPROBA unveils Japan Market Research Survey that presents many opportunities to Exporters

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  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...
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Uzima University remains Credible, Compliant and forward-Looking institution, says VC.

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  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...
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Rice farmers demonstrate against stalled Water project

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  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...
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Education CS told to be fully in charge and address schools unrest

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Former President of East African Law Society Senior Counsel James Aggrey Mwamu addressing participants during a past event-Photo Courtesy   By Dickson Odhiambo June 10, 2026 Education CS told to be fully in charge and address schools unrest The Cabinet Secretary in charge of Education has been told to be fully in charge of the Ministry. Former President of the East African Law Society James Aggrey Mwamu says the Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba must assert his feet and ensure that he is fully in charge of the Ministry. Addressing the press at his office in Kisumu, Mwamu said the Cabinet Secretary must come out as the face of the Government on the issue of the ongoing strikes in the schools countrywide. He has accused the CS of been overshadowed by his immediate former Principal Secretary Prof. Julius Bitok who has since been moved to the State Department of Tourism. Mwamu says the PS’s sentiment on the need by schools’ administration to negotiate with l...
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A state of art New Born Unit Established at Pumwani Hospital

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  Pumwani Maternity Hospital CEO Christine Kiteshuo (left) receives a central heating system and newborn unit equipment from Safaricom Foundation Chairman Joseph Ogutu and Rotary District 9212 Governor Wairimu Njage during a handover ceremony at the hospital-Photo Courtesy   By Dickson Odhiambo   June 8, 2026 A state of art New Born Unit Established at Pumwani Hospital A new Born Unit (NBU) with the latest technology and infrastructure has been established at Pumwani Maternity Hospital to reduce the mortality rate among the new born. The modernised new born unit aims to prevent new born deaths – particularly those linked to hypothermia, improving maternal outcomes and bolstering clinical capacity at Kenya’s largest maternity hospital Pumwani, which marks its 100th anniversary this year, delivers approximately 80 to 90 babies daily. For many years, new born at the facility have been grappling with hypothermia, which Dr Chris Mugambi, the facility’s Medical ...
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Gachagua can't vie as a President in next year’s polls

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Former President of the East African Law Society SC James Aggrey Mwamu at his office on Tuesday-Photo and Story By Dickson Odhiambo June 10, 2026   Gachagua can't vie as a President in next year’s polls   The Impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua can't vie as a Presidential candidate in the next Year's General Election after the High Court ruling, a senior Counsel has said.   Former President of East African Law Society James Aggrey Mwamu says the Law bars the Impeached Deputy President from running any political post including that of the Presidency.   Addressing the press at his office in Kisumu, Mwamu said the High Court ruling that upheld Gachagua's impeachment in the National Assembly is very much in order.   Mwamu says once one is impeached, he or she remains impeached and cannot vie for any political post or hold any public office.   He says if the matter moved to Court of Appeal and to the Suprem...
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