The Citizen Voice

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...

Former President of East African Law Society SC James Aggrey Mwamu at his office in Kisumu-Story and Photo By Dickson Odhiamb0 April 10, 2026 Govt told to invest in other alternative Sources of energy   The Government has been told to invest in other forms of energy. Former President of East African Law Society Senior Counsel James Aggrey Mwamu says the Government should think outside the box and have various alternative sources of energy for the country. Addressing the press in Kisumu, Mwamu says the Government considering investing in other sources like green energy is very vital. Mwamu says other alternative sources of energy as advocated by the Paris Protocol that talks about promotion and enhancement of green energy is good, adding that the protocol also talks about alternative renewable energy. “The Green energy is now the main thing in the world and we must embrace it. We therefore urge the Government of Kenya to consider investing in the green energy,” Mwamu s...

  Former President of East African Law Society Senior Counsel James Aggrey Mwamu during a past function-File Photo By Dickson Odhiambo   April 9, 2026 Zoning should never stop democracy from proceeding, SC Mwamu says The issue of zoning the Country as championed by a section of political parties across the country should never stop democracy from being exercised fully. Former President of the East African Law Society Senior Counsel James Aggrey Mwamu says there have been such arrangements by some political parties in the past elections and it has never prevented democracy from proceeding by various political parties across the country. Addressing the press at his office in Kisumu, Mwamu said political parties do make agreements prior to the polls and such arrangement can include the issue of zoning where a political party feels it dominates a particular area, adding that there is no problem with that. Mwamu says ODM and UDA can also make such agreements and there i...

  The KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu who was re-elected yesterday in Kisumu-File Photo By Dickson Odhiambo April 4, 2026 We will work for all teachers, Knut says as Oyuu gets re-elected unopposed The leadership of the Kenya National Union of Teachers has promised to work for all teachers across the country as Collins Oyuu gets re-elected as its Secretary General in a peaceful election held in Kisumu. The re-elected Knut Secretary General Collins Oyuu says his team is ready to serve all the teachers who are members of the Union across the country without fear or favor. Addressing the press in Kisumu during the election of some of the Unions National office bearers, the Knut Secretary General said the Union has the interests of teachers at heart hence is ready to serve all. Oyuu has appealed to all the Union Members to fully support it in its endeavors while working in solidarity. “We are here to serve our members who have again given us mandate to be their servant...