The Citizen Voice

  Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga during today's County Education Prize Giving Day-Photo Courtesy  By Geoffrey Kasera   Call for Wanga to serve two terms as Governor    A section of Homa Bay Residents have thrown their weight behind their Governor Gladys Wanga to go for her second and final term during the next polls in 2027.   They say Wanga has been seen climbing the ladder of power in the politics arena in higher offices over the past years since she became the second Governor of Homa Bay.     Wanga became the first female Governor in Nyanza region when she was elected the Governor in the 2022 General elections succeeding former Governor Cyprian Awiti whose term came to an end in 2022 after serving as Homabay Governor for two terms since the inception of devolution in 2013.     The Governor whose determination and commitment to serve the people of Homabay County has seen her becomes the most influential woman Gove...

  The Busia Senator Okiya Omutata who is eyeing Presidency in 2027 Polls-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo and Geoffrey Kasera   Omutatah's presidential explorer committee in Ksm   In a move to collect views from the public across the country from the 47 counties ,Okiya Omtatah's presidential explorer committee has led a delegation in Kisumu county where they met people to discuss pertinent issues. Kisumu county joins the 18 counties where the team has visited so far with a view to hear from Members of the public on what’s affecting them and how it can be changed. They say this is in order with the declaration by the Busia senator Okiya Omtatah to vie for presidential seat come 2027 general elections. Addressing the media in kisumu , Mary Kathomi Riungu ,the chairlady of the Okiya Omutatah's presidential explorer committee noted that the Senator’sd presidential bid is a move that is marked by the issues that are affecting Kenyans directly.    ...

  Reuben Kigame, Former Presidential aspirant in the 2022 General Elections-Photo Courtesy By Geoffrey Kasera PWDs in Kisumu now rally behind Kigame  People with disabilities (PWDs) in Kisumu County have expressed their concerns towards the former presidential candidate Rueben Kigame who was dismissed from vying for presidential seat in 2022 general elections by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries commission (IEBC). The PWDs have condemned the act in which Reuben was treated by the IEBC for allegedly not allowing him to contest on the basis that he was disable an act they said was inhumane and underscored the abilities of the People with disability. They are of the view that they should also be given a chance to lead as they can produce the best leaders in the country.   This comes just less than 2 years to 2027 general elections as they fear they may be treated the same way Kigame was treated in 2022 by the IEBC as many of the are eying the political s...

  West Kano Irrigation Scheme Rice Farmers protest peacefully on allegation of rigging board Members elections-Photo Courtesy By Geoffrey Kasera   West Kano Rice farmer protest voter bribery, rigging elections  The Rice farmers in west Kano within Kisumu county staged a peaceful demonstration over what they alleged as voter bribery and rigging in the board elections.   The farmers boycotted the election that was being conducted by the social services election board in what they termed as infiltration by the National Irrigation Authority, politicians and the cartels in the Rice sector. The elections that were to be conducted on Wednesday 19th March 2025 did not go on as planned as the farmers went on rampage condemning the act at which the elections were being held which according to them was not free and fair. The election was geared towards electing farmer representatives to the Irrigation scheme's board of management. The farmers led by their fo...

  Stakeholders during today's National protection Advocacy program sensitization for data subjects in Kisumu-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo March 18,2025   Data Commissioner urges Public to report Personal Data misuse Cases to Protect their Rights The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has called on members of public across the country to exercise their rights as outlined in data protection laws to guard against misuse by organizations. The Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait emphasizes that reporting cases of data misuse will enable the ODPC to investigate within 90 days, leading to determinations that provide legal recourse, enhance transparency, and promote accountability in safeguarding individuals' rights and interests. Complaints can be lodged online through the ODPC website or in person at ODPC offices in Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Eldoret, Machakos, Nyeri and Nakuru. These remarks were made during a national data protection advocacy progr...

  Kisumu Central Member of Parliament consult with a senior Police officer during the issuance of Licenses and certificates to motor cycle Riders who have been trained through NGCDF Kisumu Central-Photo Courtesy By Geoffrey Kasera   March 18, 2025   Over 400 Trained Riders get licenses from Ksm Central MP   Kisumu central constituency Member of Parliament Joshua Oron has   issued over 400 driving licences and certificates to trained riders who completed training through the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF).     The Kisumu central constituency driving training bursary scheme that takes place every year at a cost of 10M is aimed to empower youths through skills training and road safety training.   Speaking at his Kisumu central constituency office, Dr Oron noted that the participants who received their driving licences and certificates are of different categories.   The Lawmaker says they include...