The Citizen Voice

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...

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...

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...

The County Assembly of Kisumu Acting Clerk  Nashon Kusina Opanga who has taken over from Owen Ojuok who proceeds on retirement-Photo Courtesy  By Dickson Odhiambo     July 25, 2026 Change of Guard at County Assembly of Kisumu as long serving Clerk retires The County Assembly of Kisumu has witnessed a change of guard as it long serving Clerk retires. This move has been welcomed by the Members of the County of Kisumu and its staff.   They have welcomed the confirmation of Nashon Kusina Opanga as acting Clerk of the Assembly following the retirement of long-serving Clerk Owen Ojuok. Ojuok has proceeded for his terminal leave ahead of his retirement next month, bringing to a close a remarkable career marked by commitment, integrity and exemplary leadership. Consequently, in accordance with Section 21 of the County Assembly Services Act, No. 24 of 2017, Kusina has assumed the role of Acting Clerk pending the recruitment of a substantive Clerk ...

  Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu {R}and her Kisumu Central Counterpart Dr. Joshua Oron during a recent Meeting in Kisumu.She has declared her interest for the Kisumu County Gubernatorial seat-Photo Courtesy  By Dickson Odhiambo July 17, 2026 Buyu declares her Kisumu Gubernatorial bid Kisumu West Member of Parliament Rosa Akinyi Buyu   has declared her interest in the Kisumu County Gubernatorial seat during the Next year’s General Election slated for August. The Kisumu West Member of Parliament who is serving her second term as a Member of Parliament has officially made that announcement that she will vie for the Kisumu Gubernatorial seat come next year’s polls. Buyu has served as the Kisumu County Woman Representative from 2017 to 2022 before being elected as Kisumu West Member of Parliament. Previously, she served as a Commissioner with the now defunct Interim Independent Electoral and Boundaries Review Commission {IIEBRC} that was led by Andrew Ligale as its Chair...

  Presiding Bishop of the Christ is the Answer Ministry{CITAM} Church Dr. Calisto Odede{2nd Left} address the press in Kisumu today after the Kisumu County Leadership Breakfast Meeting. With him is some Senior Officers from the County Government of Kisumu and Speaker of the County Assembly of Kisumu-Story and Photo By Dickson Odhiambo   By Dickson Odhiambo   July 17, 2026 CITAM engages Counties on Servant leadership and good governance The Christ is the Answer Ministry {CITAM} Church has embarked on engaging various county governments across the country on the issue of servant leadership and good governance. Presiding Bishop of the Christ is the Answer Ministry Church Dr. Calisto Odede says they have begun to engage Leadership of the County Governments across the country so as to spearhead the issue of good Governance and Servant Leadership. Addressing the press after the Kisumu County Leadership Prayer Breakfast meeting held at CITAM Kisumu today, the Pres...