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KCB Foundation Launches Scholarship Programme in South Sudan

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  One of the beneficiaries of the Scholarship program being awarded. A total of 50 students who are in their third year studying medicine have benefitted from the program by KCB Foundation-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo August 10,2026 KCB Foundation Launches Scholarship Programme in South Sudan KCB Foundation has launched its KCB Scholars Programme in South Sudan, awarding scholarships to 50 third-year medical students at the University of Juba. The move is part of efforts to expand access to higher education and contribute to the development of the country’s health workforce. The inaugural cohort comprises 30 male and 20 female students who will receive support to enable them to complete their medical training and advance towards professional careers in the health sector. Speaking during the launch at the University of Juba, KCB Foundation Managing Director Mendi Njonjo notes that South Sudan needs a strong, skilled and committed health workforce. He says these s...
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I am fully back to be Ksm Governor, Ranguma declares

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  Chair Saccos Regulatory Authority{SASRA} Jack Ranguma who is also the Kisumu Pioneer Governor address the press in Kisumu today where he has declared his interest to vie for the Gubernatorial seat in Kisumu during next Year's General Elections-Photo James Keyi By Dickson Odhiambo   August 10, 2026   I am fully back to be Ksm Governor, Ranguma declares   The Pioneer Ksm Governor Jack Ranguma has officially declared that he will vie for Ksm Governor Come next year’s General Elections.     Ranguma has declared it as a return of the journey to development and Growth for Kisumu County.   Speaking to the residents of Kisumu during a breakfast meeting held in Kisumu today, Ranguma said he was cut short because of the political disruptions ahead of 2017.   Ranguma has categorically stated that he is not someone’s project as he is making a comeback as Kisumu’s third Governor, adding that it is other people who can be his project...
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Standard Chartered Kenya launches its sustainability progress report for 2025

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From Left to Right: Standard Chartered Regional Head, Community Impact, Kenya & Africa, Regina Mukiri together with the Standard Chartered Kenya CEO, Birju Sanghrajka; and Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing, Kenya & Africa, Joyce Kibe, during the launch of the bank's Sustainability Progress Report 2025. The report shows the bank's sustainable finance portfolio grew by 16 per cent to KES 62.5 billion, driven by rising demand from businesses seeking financing that supports growth while addressing climate, social, and regulatory changes-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo August 4,2026 Standard Chartered Kenya launches its sustainability progress report for 2025 Standard Chartered Kenya has launched its Sustainability Progress Report for the year 2025. It reports on a 16 per cent rise in sustainable finance revenue to KES 3.5 billion and a 11 per cent increase in sustainable finance assets to KES 62.5 billion. Since 2021, the Bank has generated KES ...
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Local Community urged to take advantage of Talent University in Ksm

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  Prof Humphrey Obora, the Founder of The African Talent University{TATU} with the newly appointed Vice Chancellor Dr Redemptah Yeda during a press briefing-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo   July 31, 2026   Local Community urged to take advantage of Talent University in Ksm   The Local community in Kisumu County have been urged to take advantage of the African Talent University {TATU} that has been in existence in Kisumu County.   This call comes barely a few days after over 200 new students have been placed at the Institution by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS).   The University’s Founder Prof Humphrey Obora says many students who have been placed are from far flung areas which is about 92% with only 8% being from the local community.     Prof Obora says through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), TATU has already enrolled over 200 new students, ...
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Popular Radio scribe drives Jafwambo cares for elderly initiative in Karachuonyo

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Renowned Radio Journalist Duncan Ojijo Popularly known as Jiji Jabritish of Radio Nam Lolwe Fm pose for a photo after donating wheelchairs to the elderly in Central Karachuonyo Ward in Karachuonyo Constituency to ease their mobility-Photo Courtesy   By Dickson Odhiambo July 31, 2026 Popular Radio scribe drives Jafwambo cares for elderly initiative in Karachuonyo A renowned Radio Journalist has launched an initiative targeting elderly persons who are issued with wheelchairs to help in easing mobility. The Radio journalist known as   Dancun Ojijo popularly known as Jiji Jabritish of Radio Nam Lolwe FM, has launched the initiative dubbed as Jafwambo {Journalist} cares for the Elderly and has donated over 10 wheelchairs to the elderly persons in Central Karachuonyo Ward.   Speaking during the donation of the items in Central Karachuonyo, Ojijo said the donation has been done in collaboration with Jonathan Rays of Hope and Leiten AIC Church.   Ojijo who is...
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Obado and Co-accused has a right to appeal against High court’s decision

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Former President of the East African Law Society SC James Aggrey Mwamu at his office in Kisumu-Story and Photo By  Dickson Odhiambo   July 27, 2026 Obado and  Obado and Co-accused has a right to appeal against High court’s decision The Former Migori Governor and his two Co-accused persons who have been convicted of the murder of a University Student in 2018 have a right to appeal that High Court’s decision in the Court of Appeal, a Senior Counsel has said. Former President of the East African Law Society Senior Council James Aggrey Mwamu says once the High Court will pass its sentence then the three accused persons should make their appeal to the Court of Appeal. Addressing the press at his Kisumu office today, Mwamu say by now the three accused persons should file a notice of appeal to the Appellate Court. Mwamu says within a period of 14 days such an appeal should be made, adding that the Criminal Procedure Code allows for this. He says the Court of Appeal...
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Kisumu Pioneer Governor plots a comeback

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Former Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma addressing Residents of Kisumu County ahead of the 2022 General Elections-Photo Courtesy  By Dickson Odhiambo July 27, 2026 Kisumu Pioneer Governor plots a comeback Kisumu’s first Governor has promised to make a comeback in order to finish what he started in 2013 when devolution was ushered in. The Kisumu County First Governor Jack Ranguma says there is need for him to make a comeback and successfully complete his projects which he initiated when he became the pioneer Governor of Kisumu. Speaking in Nyando Constituency during a funeral over the Weekend, Governor Ranguma hinted that he will come and vie for his second and final term in office come next year’s General election that is slated for August. Ranguma says as a pioneer governor, he helped in putting in place structures that the devolved unit in Kisumu required for it to jumpstart. “I seriously need to make a comeback to Kisumu County to ensure that I serve my second and fina...
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