The Citizen Voice

  Education CS Prof George Magoha addressing Principals of National Schools and Special schools in Kisumu today. He says those students suspected of homosexuality and lesbianism in boarding schools will not be allowed there but will go to study in schools next to their homes-Photo By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo December 30, 2021 Students suspected of Homosexuality and lesbianism will not be allowed in Boarding schools STUDENTS suspected to be practicing homosexuality and lesbianism within boarding schools they are across the country will not be allowed to continue being there but will go back to day schools near areas they come from. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology says also unruly students who also cause chaos and wants to go back home will also not be allowed to be in boarding schools but will instead be allowed to do their studies in days schools next to their homes. Addressing the Principals of National Schools and Special schools across the cou

  Former President of East African Law Society James Mwamu give gifts to residents of Manyatta B ward within Kisumu East Constituency during a meeting with them on his bid to be the next area MP during next year's polls-Photo By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo   December 28, 2021   Ksm East MP's Bill on amending Public Appointment Act is ill advised   The Bill which Kisumu East Member of Parliament Shakeel Shabir is sponsoring to stop the President not to be an appointing authority to state officers is ill advised, former President of the East African Law Society has said.   Mwamu says the Bill known as Public Appointments (Parliamentary Amendment Bill 2021) will curtail the appointment of parastatals chiefs and other state offices and it is in bad faith.   Mwamu who is aspiring to be Kisumu East Member of Parliament in an ODM party ticket during the next year’s General election says the bill is not a good one especially at the time when the country wil

  Former President of East African Law Society James Mwamu hands over a chrismas gift to a person with disability from Kolwa Central ward in Kisumu East. Leaders have been urged to take seriously issues affecting PWDs across the country-Photo By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo December 25, 2021 Parents advised not to overspend during this festive season PARENTS across the country have been advised not to overspend during this   festive season so   that   they don’t overstrained with issues of paying school fees come next month when schools reopens. Former President of the East African Law Society James Aggrey Mwamu says most parents have a tendency of overspending their income during festive seasons like Christmas among other without thinking of school fees payment in advance to avoid inconveniences when schools re-opens. Addressing the press in Kisumu to pass a message of good will to residents of Kisumu East Constituency during this Christmas, Mwamu said it is not in b

  Advisor to Kisumu Governor on issues of Persons with Disabilities Caroline Agwanda addressing PWDs from Kolwa Central Ward during a meeting where leaders were urged to take seriously the issues affecting PWDs-Photo By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo   December 25, 2021   Leaders told to address the issues affecting PWDs   LEADERS have been urged to take seriously issues affecting persons with disabilities across the country.   Former President of East African law Society James Aggrey Mwamu says issues affecting persons with disabilities have been neglected for a long time without being addressed.   Mwamu says the Constitution of Kenya 2010 under Article 54 has provisions on how the persons with disabilities should be treated as well as provisions on access to all places, public transport and information among other provisions.   Addressing persons with disabilities from Kolwa Central in Kisumu constituency where he donated food items during this festive s

  Senior Counsel Prof Tom Ojienda addressing a meeting in Kisumu today where he said he will protect and defend devolution in the Senate should he be elected as the next Kisumu County  Senator during the next year's August Polls-Photo By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo December 23, 2021 I will surely protect devolution in Senate, SC Ojienda vows A SENATORIAL Aspirant has vowed to fully defend and protect devolution should he be elected as the next Senator for Kisumu County during the next year’s August polls. Senior Counsel Professor Tom Ojienda says his main aim why he wants to vie for the Kisumu County Senatorial seat come next year August is to be a protector and great defender of devolution as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the County Government Act of 2012. Prof Ojienda who has declared his interest for the seat on Orange Democratic Movement {ODM} Party ticket says as a lawyer of international repute, he has what it takes to represent Kisumu Cou

  Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang Nyong'o during the unveiling of Muhoroni Town-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo December 19, 2021 Sh 71M allocated for second phase of infrastructural development for Muhoroni town The unveiling of Muhoroni town in Kisumu County has been with a lot of rewards as shs 71Million has been allocated for the second phase of its infrastructural development. Kisumu Governor Prof Peter Anyang Nyong’o says this has been as a result of partnership between his Government and the State Department of Housing & Urban Development under the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP) four settlements within the town. Addressing the residents of the area during the unveiling of the town, Kisumu Governor said the four settlement targeted in the second phase of the infrastructural development include Bondeni, Shauri Moyo, Shauri Yako, and Swahili which have been planned, surveyed and land ownership regularized. Nyong’o says 1,246 title deeds ha

  Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang'i at a past function. He has directed the Chiefs and their Assistants  to ensure all the uncollected Identity Cards are given out in readiness for the next registration by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) next year. By Dickson Odhiambo December 16, 2021 Govt directs chiefs to give all the uncollected IDs for voter registration The Ministry of Interior and National Government Coordination has directed Chiefs and their assistants in the Nyanza region to ensure all the uncollected Identity Cards are given out in readiness for the next registration by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) next year. Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i says there are over 50,000 uncollected IDs and the national government administrators must take the lead and find the owners within Nyanza region. Matiang’i says chiefs and their assistants are the face of the national government at the grass root

  Ken Gen Acting Communications Manager Frank David Ochieng  the 21 st  PRSK Awards Gala Ceremony-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo   December 16, 2021   Ken Gen Wins New Media PR Campaign award   The Kenya Electricity Generating Company has won the New Media Public Relations (PR) Campaign of the Year award for its Energy Champion initiative.   This announcement was made during the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) annual awards Gala Dinner held in Nairobi.   The NSE-listed company outshined seven other leading public and private companies nominated for the category to emerge the overall winner of the award that recognizes  the most successful campaign in creation of omni-channel digital content across different digital platforms and devices.   At the same time, the company was also nominated in the Public Sector Campaign of the Year award which showcased KenGen’s Business Diversification Campaign that has seen the company venture into new markets within

  Participants during the today's  public participation meeting  in Kisumu on Draft Water Resources and Water Master Plan for Kisumu County which is part of a robust water and Sanitation Project that is set to be implemented by the Ministry of Water and Irrigation through  the  Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency-Photo Courtesy  By Dickson Odhiambo December 15, 2021 Estimated  70M Euros Water and Sanitation Project in Kisumu in the offing A MEGA water and Sanitation project aimed rehabilitating and extending water supply systems within Kisumu City and other satellite towns is set to be implemented within the region. The program is co-financed by French Development Agency (AFD), European Investment Bank (EIB), European Union (EU) and the Government of Kenya to the tune of 70M Euros and is to be implemented by the Ministry of Water and Sanitation through the Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency.   Addressing the press in Kisumu today during a

  Members of the Mothers Union at the Anglican Church of Kenya where the addressed the press on the issue of urging the Government to build more safe houses dealing with Gender Based Violence Cases-Photo By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo December 10, 2021 ACK Mothers Union calls for establishment of more safe Houses on issues of GVB A MOTHERS’ union within the Anglican Church of Kenya has called on the Government to consider putting up more safe houses so as to help secure those who have undergone Gender Based Violence across the country. The ACK mothers Union at Saint Stephens Cathedral are saying there are still a lot of challenges in having enough safe houses to secure the victims of Gender Based Violence. Addressing the Press in Kisumu today during the 16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence held at St Stephens ACK Cathedral to commemorate this day with some of the victims of GBV, the Mothers Union in partnership with Soroptimist International said they ar