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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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Clinical officers in Ksm County down tools three days running

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  Members of the Kenya Union of Clinical Officer Kisumu County Branch address the press in Kisumu today where they have announced downing their tools from Friday last week-Photo and Story By Dickson Odhiambo June 8, 2026 Clinical officers in Ksm County down tools three days running Members of the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers in Kisumu County have downed have downed their tools for three days running. The Clinical Officers working at various Health Facilities downed their tools on Friday June 5 while protesting the alleged failure by the County Government of Kisumu from signing the Collective Bargaining Agreement {CBA} that was recently signed by most counties across the country. Addressing the press in Kisumu today , the Clinical officers have vowed to continue with their strike until all their grievances are addressed. Through their Kenya Union of Clinical Officers Kisumu Branch Chairman Vincent Owaa and its Secretary Okumu Odhiambo, the Clinicians said they did a ...
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Rising insecurity, political intolerance in Ksm worries residents

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  Human Rights Defender Audi  Ogada address the Press during a past event-File Photo By Dickson Odhiambo June 5, 2026 Rising insecurity, political intolerance in Ksm worries residents The rising cases of insecurity and political intolerance in Kisumu County now worry the residents. Human Rights Defenders have raised alarm over the rising level of insecurity and high rate of political intolerance in Kisumu County. Human Rights Defender Audi Ogada says it is only months to the general elections and the spectra of political thurgery become more worrisome. Political violence has unfortunately become a frightful norm in recent times, as if to confirm this ghastly tendency, numerous hard core groups have emerged as freelance hirelings for terror. In a public outcry statement, Ogada claims that such groups are increasingly becoming vulnerable to misuse by some well-known politicians as peddlers of violence in public gatherings, Church functions and at worst they have grad...
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Over 80 students graduate at The African Talent University in Kisumu

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  The Founder of The African Talent University{TATU} Prof. Humphrey Obora address the press at the Institution during its Graduation Ceremony-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo   June 5, 2026 Over 80 students graduate at The African Talent University in Kisumu   A total of 80 students have today graduated at the African Talent University in Kisumu. The Founder of the African Talent University Prof Humphrey Obora says out of the 89 who have graduated, eight have done so through Special talent. Addressing the press during the Graduation Ceremony, Prof Obora said the University is offering talented oriented courses. He says in the next Year’s graduation, about 20 will graduate and will be required to produce prototypes and designs. One of the graduates is Prince Indah, the renowned Ohangla Musician who has graduated under the Special Talent Category. Indah has graduated with Bachelors of Science Degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Indah has urged Kenya...
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