Former Kisii County Assembly Speaker charged over irregular hiring

Kombo is accused of using his position to unlawfully facilitate the appointment of one Everline Moraa Maraburi to the role of Clerical Officer, allegedly bypassing both the County Assembly Board and the laid-down recruitment procedures.

Death toll in Kisii building collapse rises to five

Former Chief Justice Maraga kicks off nationwide consultations for 2027 bid

This development comes as a section of Gusii leaders declared they would not oppose either Maraga or former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i from vying for the presidency, asserting that both have a constitutional right to seek the position.

Kisii: Learning disrupted at Kiamwasi TTI as contractor locks out students and staff

As a result, students were forced to sit their exams outdoors, while teaching staff remain locked out of essential teaching materials.

Police heighten manhunt for main suspect in viral assault of Nyamira widow

Mogaka, who has since gone missing after the emergence of the heart-wrenching clip, is said to be heading towards Migori after the latest phone signal showed he was in Kisii.Details have also emerged on how Mogaka is a brutal man in his village, and people fear t...

Student by day, hawker by night: Edna Kerubo at risk of dropping out after missing HELB loan

Kerubo is among students who had hopes of a better future the moment she set foot in class to pursue her diploma in 2023, oblivious of what awaited her.She was forced to defer her studies twice after failing to secure a HELB loan, which considerably dented her quest to remain in school....

Over 200 locals confirmed sick as mysterious illness grips South Mugirango

More than 200 locals have been confirmed sick with the unknown disease. A multi-agency government team, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has advised locals to visit nearby hospitals as the ministry awaits the results from the government chemist.

Kirinyaga man speaks out after genitals chopped off over Ksh.50 debt dispute

Muthii is still reeling in pain after undergoing a scrotum reconstruction surgery within the facility. He is lying helpless on the hospital bed with tears flowing down his cheeks is lucky to be alive.

No longer at ease: Gusii leaders signal shift in political alignments ahead of 2027 polls

The change appears to have been sparked by recent government appointments, as a section of Gusii leaders said they want more Cabinet and Principal Secretary positions.They argued that whatever has been offered under President William Ruto's...

Four jailed for 135 years for lynching grannies over witchcraft claims in Kisii

The convicts, however, disagreed with the judgment and sentence and their families’ expressed frustration, stating that the ruling was against their expectations.The convicts’ families are now contemplating an appeal.