The Citizen Voice

  Former President of the East African Law Society SC James Aggrey Mwamu during a past event-File Photo  By Dickson Odhiambo July 9, 2026 Lawyer supports LSK call for protests over advocates’ killing A LAWYER has fully supported the move by the Law Society of Kenya to call for a nationwide protest by lawyers over the recent killing of two advocates. Former President of the East African Law Society Senior Counsel James Aggrey Mwamu says the call for protest by the Law Society of Kenya is very much in order so as to show solidarity and express their dissatisfaction over the killing of their two colleagues early this week. Addressing the press at his Kisumu office, Mwamu said the disappearance of the two lawyers Edward Muthee Kariuki and Esther Wairimu Keige is very unfortunate and must be properly investigated after they were found killed. Mwamu says the work of the Advocates is to defend their clients in court and that does not mean that they become enemies of the p...

  Former President of the East African Law Society Senior Counsel James Aggrey Mwamu at his office in Kisumu-Story and Photo By  By Dickson Odhiambo July 9, 2026 Oburu’s advice to President Ruto on Benevolent dictatorship is out of order Orange Democratic Movement {ODM} Party Leader Dr. Oburu Oginga is under fire over his remarks while advising President Ruto to apply a little bit of dictatorship so that the Country can grow economically. Former President of the East African Law Society Senior Counsel James Aggrey Mwamu says Dr. Oginga’s advice to the President is an ill-one that can never be applied in the present Kenya where democracy thrives. Addressing the press at his office in Kisumu today, Mwamu said the President’s duties are clearly spelt out in the current Constitution that was promulgated in the year 2010 and becoming a benevolent dictator is not one of them. Mwamu says the Presidential Powers are also clearly defined in the constitution, adding that if th...

                    Mzee  Julius Maina Kago who passed on early this week on Tuesday-File Photo By Dickson Odhiambo    July 9, 2026   Orengo pays tribute to a great Saba Saba Hero SIAYA Governor James Orengo has paid a great tribute to one of the Saba Saba heroes who passed on this week on Tuesday as the country marks 36 years after the first Saba Saba Rally was held on July 7, 1990. The Self Proclaimed Defacto Leader of ODM Party says it is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that he has learned of the passing of Mzee Julius Maina Kago, who rested on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026, at King David Hospital in Ng’ong’, coinciding poetically, yet painfully, with the 36th anniversary of Saba Saba. Orengo says the 75 years old Mzee Kago was not only just a driver but also an unsung general of Kenya’s democratic struggle.   “In November 1991, when the tyrannical KANU regime placed a draconian ban on free assem...

  Nominated MCA at the County Assembly of Kisumu and the Chairperson of the Kisumu County Assembly Gender Working Group Nancy Matara who has apologized over her recent remarks-File Photo  By Dickson Odhiambo   July 6, 2026 Kisumu MCA apologize over her remarks A Member of the County Assembly of Kisumu has apologized over her recent remarks made following the raping and Killing of a woman in Kisumu City. The Kisumu County Assembly Nominated Member Nancy Matara says throughout her public service life, she has been advocating for the rights, dignity and protection of women, girls and other vulnerable members of the Society. “My remarks were made in the context of the horrific rape and murder of a middle-aged woman at the Skyway area of Manyatta on 27th June 2026. According to witnesses, the woman was sexually assaulted, brutally murdered and her mobile phone stolen. Like every resident of Kisumu County, I was heartbroken and angered by this heinous act. My intentio...

  Internal Security PS Dr Raymond Omollo addressing a meeting recently-File Photo By Dickson Odhiambo July 4, 2026 Interior PS urges Parents to talk to their children not to engage in acts of lawlessness Parents have been told to sincerely talk to their children who are youths not to engage in any acts of lawlessness especially as the country heads to the next Year’s Polls. Internal Security Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo says it is the duty of the parents to engage their children to meaningful talks that deter them from engaging in acts of lawlessness. Addressing the residents of Nyando Constituency today where senior Government officers and Elected leaders from Nyanza region have helped to raise more than shs 20 million for Women economic empowerment in Nyando, the Interior PS   said the National has already engaged the Kisumu County Governor and the National Government officials in Kisumu County where it has come up with a security strategy to deal with yo...

  Kisumu City Residents Voice Chairman Audi Ogada during a past media interview in Kisumu-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo    July 3, 2026 Ksm City Residents make Public Petition over rising cases of insecurity Kisumu City Residents have made a public petition to the Government over what they have termed as rising cases of insecurity within Kisumu City and its environs. In written Public petition through the Kisumu City Residents Voice, the residents want the Government to firmly deal with the rising cases of insecurity particularly within Kisumu City. The Kisumu City Residents Voice Chairman Audi Ogada says in the recent one week, Kisumu City has experienced rising cases of insecurity where a number of Lives have been lost. Ogada says what is more worrying is the steady rise of criminal activities in Kisumu County and its environs. Armed robberies, violent attacks, breaks-in, re-emergence of youth groups (organized and non-organized), rivalries is causing p...

  Kisumu County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo{L} and Kisumu Governor Prof Peter Anyang Nyong'o during a    communiqué of the Joint Kisumu County Security Committee that has come up with a six -Point Framework to address pressing security concerns that includes the issue of goons that have been racking havoc in political rallies and public events-Photo and Story By Dickson Odhiambo July 1, 2026 Ksm County Adopts framework to address pressing security Concerns including Goonism The Kisumu County Security and Intelligence Committee and the County Government of Kisumu have adopted a six-Point Framework to address pressing security concerns that includes the issue of goons that have been racking havoc in political rallies and public events. This follows a high level County Security and Intelligence meeting co-chaired by Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong’o and the Kisumu County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo that has been held today in Kisumu City. Top on the...

  The Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA) and its partners pose for  a group photo during the announcement of the national rollout of the Digital Marine Cargo Insurance (DMCI) Platform ahead of the commencement of mandatory Marine Cargo Insurance requirements on 1 July 2026-Photo Courtesy  By Dickson Odhiambo   July 1,2026   KIFWA and Insurance Partners Launch the Digital Marine Cargo Insurance Platform   The Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA) and its partners have today announced the national rollout of the Digital Marine Cargo Insurance (DMCI) Platform ahead of the commencement of mandatory Marine Cargo Insurance requirements on 1 July 2026.   This announcement is from a strategic partnership with select Insurance companies and powered by technology providers.   The insurance companies are APA General Insurance Company, Britam General Insurance, CIC General Insurance, O...

  Traders at Ahero in Nyando Constituency of Kisumu County address the press following a fire incident that occurred today early morning causing huge loses estimated to be about shs 5Million-Story and Photo By Dickson Odhiambo July 1, 2026 Traders in Ahero count huge loses as fire raze down three business premise   TRADERS at the Ahero Market within Nyando Constituency in Kisumu County are counting huge loses as fire has razed down three business premise early this morning. According to the Traders who spoke to this writer during a media interview at the Market today, the fire which begun at around 4:30am caused huge damage as goods worth about shs 5Million destroyed during the early morning inferno. Addressing the Press in Ahero, the Traders led by their Chairman Robert Ouko said they have borne the brunt of the fire incident that has caused very huge loss and is suspected to have been caused by an Electric Fault. Ouko who is the Chair of the Ahero Business Commun...

Members of the Kisumu Bar Owners Association led by their Chairman Andrew Matoka address the press where they have demanded public participation on the issue of the proposed Tobacco Control{Amendment} Bill claiming that some sections are punitive-Story and Photo By Dickson Odhiambo   June 30, 2026 Kisumu Bar Owners want public participation on Tobacco Control {Amendment} Bill Bar Owners from Kisumu County have appealed to the Government to allow them have a public participation process on the issue proposed Tobacco Control {Amendment} Bill. Under the Banner of Kisumu County Bar Owners Association{KIBOA}, the Bar Owners say they believe several proposals contained in the Bill are impractical, punitive and have been introduced without adequate consultation of affected businesses. Addressing the press in Ahero today, the Kisumu Bar Owners Association through its chairman Andrew Matoka and his Vice Chair Erick Booker Ogutu says they want open, transparent and inclusive public p...

  Participants during Regional Export and Value Chain Engagement forum for Kisumu County held at Pinecone Hotel in Kisumu on Monday June 15,2026-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo  June 16,2026 KEPROBA unveils Japan Market Research Survey that presents many opportunities to Exporters The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) has unveiled findings from a comprehensive Japan market survey, and launched a new exporter challenges tracking tool aimed at improving Kenya’s export competitiveness besides addressing barriers faced by exporters.   The Japan market survey was conducted between August and October 2025, providing insights into consumer preferences, import standards, market entry requirements and emerging opportunities in the Japanese market.   In a speech read on her behalf during a stakeholder forum on the dissemination of the survey findings in Kisumu on Monday, June 15, 2026, KEPROBA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Floice Mukabana noted th...

  The Vice Chancellor of Uzima University Reverend Prof Cosmas Rhagot K’Otienoh address the Press at the University today. He is accompanied by top Management including Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Administration, Finance, Planning and Development Joe Okal and DVC in charge of Resource Mobilization, Quality Assurance, Research, Innovation and Partnership Dr. Philip Nyaswa among other top officials-Story and Photo By Dickson Odhiambo      June 16, 2026 Uzima University remains Credible, Compliant and forward-Looking institution, says VC. The Uzima University remains Credible, Compliant and a forward-looking institution that offers quality training and research, says the Institution’s Vice Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor of Uzima University Reverend Prof Cosmas Rhagot K’Otienoh has assured the Institution’s stakeholders that include Students, Parents, Partners and Collaborators that their qualifications remains fully accredited and recognized. Add...

  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...

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...

  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 ...