Walter Nyambaga

March 31, 2026 03:35 (EAT) • 5 days ago

PS Omollo warns youth against drug abuse, urges stronger community role in education

PS Omollo said the sector remains a key pillar of national transformation, receiving nearly 30 per cent of the national budget.He highlighted progress made over the past three years, including the recruitment of more than 100,000 teachers and the construction of over 23,000 classrooms nationwide....

March 25, 2026 12:26 (EAT) • 1 week ago

PS Omollo: Police reforms 55% complete amid resource challenges

The reforms, initiated under presidential directive, are aimed at strengthening security institutions, improving service delivery and modernising policing systems across the country.

March 14, 2026 04:28 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Gov't lauds Nyakach-Kericho peace gains, warns youth against political violence

PS Omollo noted that collaboration between local leaders and security agencies had helped ease tensions that previously resulted in cattle rustling, destruction of property and loss of lives.He acknowledged the role played by the Nyakach MP, MCAs and leaders from Kisumu and Kericho counties for work...

March 13, 2026 04:18 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Jakakimba urges retention of Raila Odinga’s close aides to preserve legacy

In a statement reacting to reports that several of Odinga’s aides at Capitol Hill Square had been thanked for their service and released from their roles, Jakakimba said such a move risks erasing valuable institutional memory built around the long-serving political figure....

February 24, 2026 03:51 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Religious leaders urged to break silence on adolescent sexual health

Advocates say many religious leaders avoid discussions on sexual health due to fear of appearing unspiritual or encouraging immorality.However, experts warn that this hesitation has contributed to misinformation, risky behavior, and the continued spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infectio...

February 19, 2026 03:44 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Sierra Leone awards top national honour to retired Kenyan General Daniel Opande

Government officials praised General Opande for combining firm military strategy with diplomatic tact, noting that his approach helped build trust between international forces, national institutions, and local communities.

February 18, 2026 07:25 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Great Lakes leaders split over chemical castration as child protection crisis deepens

At the center of the controversy is a proposal contained in Kenya’s Gender-Based Violence (GBV) taskforce report recommending chemical castration for convicted rapists.The proposal by the former Deputy Chief Justice Nancy Baraza-led team sharply divided lawmakers, exposing deep tensions between huma...

October 31, 2025 09:10 (EAT) • 5 months ago

Kariobangi North by-election gathers steam as campaigns hit fever pitch

The Agnes Kagure–led KPP has launched a vigorous campaign trail, rallying massive support behind its candidate, Geoffrey Owino, who is set to face off with Peter Kariuki of KANU in what analysts are describing as a neck-to-neck political duel.

October 23, 2025 04:40 (EAT) • 5 months ago

MDD condemns Governor Kahiga over ‘reckless’ remarks on Raila Odinga

MDD Chairperson Victor Marende accused Governor Kahiga of making statements that demean the Odinga family, the ODM, and the Luo community at large.Marende said such remarks were a direct provocation and an affront to the memory of a leader who “dedicated his life to democracy, justice, and national...

October 23, 2025 04:31 (EAT) • 5 months ago

‘Respect the dead!’ UDA warns Governor Kahiga after remarks on Raila's death

Speaking on behalf of the party, UDA Homa Bay County Secretary Silas Jakakimba said the country is still grieving the loss of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a man he described as “the father of democracy and a unifying force across Kenya.”