The Citizen Voice

  Jane Leete, an Alumnus who graduated at the Egerton University 72 Years ago in 1955 shakes hands with Egerton University's Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Kibwage when she paid him a courtesy call at Njoro Main Campus-Photo Courtesy  By Dickson Odhiambo   May 6,2026   Nostalgic moment at Egerton University as Alumnus walks back 72 years after graduating   The institutions of learning where we normally get knowledge sometimes become part of our lives long after we leave such places.   This has been the case with one Alumnus who studied in 1950’s at the Prestigious Egerton University.   For Jane Leete, Time has a way of bringing her back to the Institution that shaped her life.   This week, she walked in at the Egerton University’s Main Campus at Njoro Quietly and Unannounced.   For the Class of 1955 which is the pioneer class of Egerton Agricultural College{Now Egerton University}, this return is more than a visit as ...

            Siaya Governor James Orengo address a meeting in Mombasa-Photo Courtesy  By Dickson Odhiambo May 5, 2026 Orengo tells Linda Ground to acknowledge his legal groundwork on ODM Party funding   Siaya Governor Senior Counsel James Orengo has told the Linda Ground Brigade in ODM to acknowledge his legal groundwork on the issue of ODM political Party funding from the National Government. Orengo says it is indeed in the public domain that he personally initiated the legal proceedings on behalf of ODM to determine the funds owed to the party by the Government. Orengo says the Kenyan shillings 12.6 billion figure exists today only because of the ruling in the case he filed. He adds that it is ironical to see the Linda Ground wing of ODM Party now demanding these funds from the President without acknowledging the legal groundwork he laid. The Siaya Governor who is leading the Linda Mwananchi brigade claims that their counterpart ha...

  A section of of Kisumu Journalists participating in the blood donation drive in Kisumu as they mark this Year's World Press Freedom Day-Photo Courtesy  By Dickson Odhiambo     May 5, 2026 Ksm Scribes Plant trees, donates blood in Solidarity as World Press Freedom Day marked The Kisumu Journalists Fraternity have planted trees in and public primary school and donated blood to a level Six  Hospital as they mark this Year’s World Press Freedom Day. The Journalists representing three networks namely the Kisumu Journalists Network, Kenya Correspondents Association and the Lake Region Journalists Network worked in solidarity as they Mark this Year’s World Press Freedom Day with an aim serving the people during these events. Addressing the Press in Kisumu at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu, Kisumu Journalists Network Chairman Rushdie Oudia said the Journalists in Kisumu have come up with the initiative of donating the bl...

  Prof Humphrey Obora, Head of The African Talent University{TATU}  during a past function-Photo Courtesy  By Dickson Odhiambo   May 1, 2026 Students set to join Talent University as intake kicks off Students are now set to join the first Talent University in Africa as intake kicks off this month of May. Head of the Talent University in Africa Prof Humphrey Obora said the University is set to kick off the intake for its students beginning this month of May. Addressing the Press at his office within the University along Kisumu-Nairobi Highway in Kisumu City, Prof Obora said already the institution has written to the Higher Education Loans Board and the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service {KUCCPS to help students who wish to join the Institution to get Government Services. He says this is a major milestone after the Government recently issued an Interim Letter to the Talent based university which has now allowed it recruit students and...

  Mohit Mediratta receiving his honors from Shitul Shah, Chairman Vetlab Golf Club (Left) and Raj Shah Captain Vetlab Golf Club, after winning the opener leg of the PGK Equator tour at the Par 72 Vetlab Sports Club by 3 shots. Mohit shot 68 for a 4 under par 284 for the win to lead the standings for the road to the Magical Kenya Open qualification-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo April 28, 2026 Mohit Claims Victory in the Second edition of Opening Leg of the PGK Equator Golf Tour Mohit Mediratta, sponsored by Safaricom, emerged victorious in the opening leg of the PGK Equator Tour Second Edition, played at Vetlab Sports Club.   Mohit delivered a standout performance, sealed by a sensational hole-in-one, carding 284 (4 under par) to storm to the top of a tightly contested corporate leader board.   Finishing in joint second place were fellow Safaricom-backed golfers Mutahi Kibugu and Samuel Chege, each posting a total of 287 points. They were tied with Jasta...

Siaya County Governor James Orengo addressing the Press in Kisumu after his arrival-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo    Orengo Trashes ODM, UDA meeting at State House   Siaya Governor James Orengo has dismissed the recent meeting held at state between ODM and UDA.   Orengo claims that the meeting held at the State House is an indication UDA is trying to swallow ODM politically but it won’t be easy.   Addressing the Press at Kisumu International Airport ahead of the ODM linda Mwananchi wing's rallies in Vihiga Saturday and Kisumu on Sunday, Orengo  said there is no day when the former ODM party leader Raila Odinga took it to State House for negotiation by ruling political parties, adding that such meetings  were held outside the House on the Hill.   The Siaya Governor claims that holding such talks at State House meant that UDA is the Dorminant Party and political hegemony is with UDA Party, adding that this is not the ca...

  Members of Kisumu Interfaith Network{KIN} engage in a cleaning up exercise at Kibuye Market before addressing press conference in Kisumu-Photo Courtesy  By Dickson Odhiambo April 24, 2026   Kisumu Clergy call upon politicians to commit to peaceful conduct Members of the Clergy in Kisumu have called upon political leaders to commit to peaceful conduct during the campaigns. The Clergy under the umbrella of Kisumu Interfaith Network {KIN} political leaders and organizers of political events should demonstrate leadership by committing to peaceful conduct during the campaigns. Addressing the press in Kisumu today, the Clergy have called upon organizers of the Linda Mwananchi rally in Kisumu to demonstrate leadership by committing to peaceful conduct before, during, and after the event. “They bear a responsibility to ensure that their supporters act within the law and uphold the dignity of all. We urge them to refrain from inflammatory language, hate speech, or a...

  Former President of the East African Law Society Senior Counsel James Aggrey Mwamu at his office in Kisumu today-Story and Photo By Dickson Odhiambo   April 24, 2026 Let all politicians hold rallies freely without restrictions, Lawyer says Politicians have been told to hold rallies and do their campaigns freely without being restricted not to visit some areas within the Country. Former President of the East African Law Society Senior Counsel James Aggrey Mwamu says the issue of some politicians being restricted by their opponents not to visit and campaign in some parts of the country is very wrong and should never be allowed at all. Addressing the media at his office in Kisumu today, Mwamu said the Constitution of Kenya 2010 provides for the Freedom of Association, freedom of expression and Freedom of Responsible Political gatherings. “If politicians from a certain political divide in a different political party want to go to an area to express their political op...

  President Dr William Ruto co-chairing the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Central Management Committee and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Steering Committee meeting alongside ODM Party Leader Hon. Dr. Oburu Oginga at State House Nairobi-Photo Courtesy   By Dickson Odhiambo April 23, 2026   ODM, UDA agree to form Broad-Based Management Committee The Party Leaders of both the Orange Democratic Movement {ODM} Party and the United Democratic Alliance {UDA} have agreed to establish a Broad-Based Management Committee. The two Party leaders President Dr William Ruto of UDA and Dr. Oburu Oginga of ODM say the Committee will be tasked with coordinating and synchronizing the legislative and executive agenda of the Government to ensure coherence, efficiency and effective service delivery. In a joined Statement issued today, the two party leaders say the Committee will comprise the party leaders, Selected Cabinet Secretaries and both Leaders of Majority and Minority ...

  George Ayugi who is vying for the position of Chairman UDA Kisumu County address the press at Nyalunya Primary school in Kisumu East Constituency during the kick off of its grass root elections-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo April 23, 2026 UDA Party Grass root polls kicks off in Kisumu peacefully The Ruling Party United Democratic Alliance {UDA} grass root elections have kicked off in Kisumu peacefully. A visit by this writer to some polling stations within the various constituencies in Kisumu reveals peaceful exercise where the UDA party members converged to elect their grass root members. At Victoria Grounds in Kisumu Central, a number of party members lined up to elect leaders of their choice. Similar exercise was witnessed at Shauri Moyo Grounds within the Kisumu Central Constituency and at Nyalunya Primary school in Kisumu East Constituency. George Ayugi who is contesting for the UDA Chairmanship in Kisumu County says the exercise kicked off well in all the...

  Victor Jajok, An ODM Party Aspiring MCA for Market/Mlimani Ward in Kisumu County address members of the Public in Kisumu Central constituency today during an exercise to mobilize the youth to register as voters-Photo Courtesy   By Dickson Odhiambo April 23, 2026   MCA aspirant in Ksm mobilize youth to register as voters ahead of Polls An Aspiring Member of the County Assembly in Kisumu has embarked on seriously mobilizing the youth to register as voters ahead of the next year’s General Election. The Aspiring MCA for Market/Mlimani ward on Orange Democratic Movement {ODM} Party Victor Jajok says he has taken the initiative to ensure that more youth register as voters ahead of the next year’s polls. Addressing the press in Kisumu today after visiting the Kisumu Central Constituency IEBC offices while accompany the youth to register as voter, the Aspiring MCA said they are also mobilizing the youth who have not collected their Identity Cards to do so and als...

The African Talent University (TATU) In Kisumu City which has received an Interim letter to train and award qualifications to students-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo   April 21, 2026 Africa’s first Talent University in Kisumu gets interim letter to train students  The Ministry of Education has issued an interim letter for the first Talent University in the Country. The Cabinet Secretary in charge of Education Julius Migos   Ogamba said the Ministry has granted a letter of interim authority to the Kisumu based The African Talent University (TATU). The Cabinet Secretary says the letter now enables the institution to train and award qualifications, while it works towards securing full accreditation.   He says the letter now allows the University to train and award qualifications, while it works towards acquiring full accreditation   The CS says by granting the Interim letter to the University, the Government is fully committed in ensuring that...

A section of the Boda Boda Riders in Kisumu County follow proceedings during a comprehensive meeting with the PS Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo today in Kisumu-Photo Courtesy  By Dickson Odhiambo April 18, 2026   Govt warns against Misuse of youth for political gains The Government has issued a stern warning against the issue of misusing the youth for political gains in the country. The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo says youths should never be misused for political gains in any way. Addressing the leaders of the Boda Boda sector in Kisumu County today during a comprehensive meeting, the PS issued a firm warning against the misuse of boda boda sector for criminal or political ends. The PS has cautioned the Boda Boda riders not to allow themselves to be exploited to perpetrate violence or disrupt public order. “We must say no to violence. Do not allow yourselves to be used ...

  Clergy from Nyanza region led by the chairman of Nyanza Council of Churches Leaders Apostle Dr. Washington Ogonyo Ngede{In Brown Suit} during a press conference in Kisumu today- Story and Photo  By Dickson Odhiambo April 17, 2026 Nyanza clergy tell Political Parties to retain their identity as they engage in negotiations The Nyanza Council of Churches Leaders has urged political Parties to consider retaining their identities as they engage in Pre and Post Elections pact.   The Nyanza Council of Churches Leaders says political parties should ensure that they retain their identities as the country heads to next year’s General Elections. Addressing the press in Kisumu today at the Power of Jesus Around the World Church, the Clergy led by the Nyanza Council of Churches Leaders Chairman Apostle Dr. Washington Ogonyo Ngede said President William Ruto had promised to strengthening political parties particularly the ODM Party promising to ensure that it remain intact...