News
Maraga condemns attack on Gachagua convoy in Nakuru
Maraga said the incident should serve as a warning to political leaders and security agencies as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 General Election
Homa Bay County
Politics
Sifuna backs Linda Mwananchi’s Homa Bay tour amid security warnings
The Homa Bay visit is the latest stop in the Linda Mwananchi movement’s nationwide civic and political engagement campaign, which has taken Sifuna and other opposition figures to different parts of the country
Politics
Orengo warns against attempts to block opposition rally in Homa Bay
The governor linked the alleged attempts to block the rally to Kenya’s earlier political struggles, when leaders and their supporters were prevented from accessing some parts of the country during the push for multiparty democracy.
News
IEBC clears Danish Onyango for Homa Bay DG appointment
In a gazette notice issued on Friday, August 7, 2026, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said Onyango’s clearance followed a High Court ruling delivered on July 30, which dismissed a petition challenging his nomination.
News
PS Omollo to politicians: Leave arrested youths to face the law
Omollo said the practice has weakened efforts to deal with organised violence because those released through political intervention may return to similar activities knowing they can rely on political protection.
Politics
Linda Mwananchi threatens daily protests over party registration delay
The latest warning was issued on Friday as the movement continued its grassroots mobilisation in Busia County, where its leaders held a number of political rallies and sought to strengthen their support in the region.
Crime
DCI arrests three suspected drug traffickers in Homa Bay, Nairobi and Mombasa
In Homa Bay County, detectives from the DCI Anti-Narcotics Unit, working jointly with officers from Oyugis Police Station, arrested Carren Adhiambo Akoth, who had been on the run after detectives recovered 91.94 kilograms of cannabis worth approximately Sh2.76 million from her residence in Oyugis on June 14
Corridors of Justice
Lawyer: Why Sharon Otieno murder trial took nearly eight years
He acknowledged public concerns over the length of the trial but maintained that the delay resulted from unavoidable procedural and practical challenges, including interruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and changes in the judicial officers who presided over the case
Corridors of Justice
Nation awaits Sharon Otieno murder judgment today
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, former Migori County communications director Michael Oyamo and former county clerk Caspal Obiero are facing charges over the deaths of Sharon and her unborn baby. They have all denied the charges.
Education and Career
Nyanza schools hit by fresh wave of fires and student protests
Videos seen on social media captured teachers throwing stones back as they tried to protect themselves from the attacking students. Some of the learners had covered their faces with carrier bags, reportedly to avoid being identified by CCTV cameras.
Politics
Kenya Kwanza, ODM leaders fault protest politics, call for development agenda
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula led a political meeting in Emuhaya Constituency, where Kenya Kwanza leaders criticised opposition politicians for what they termed as efforts to fuel public anger and turn youth against the government.
News
PS Omollo lauds women’s role in driving grassroots development in Homa Bay
Speaking during the Rangwe Constituency Women Empowerment Program held at Asumbi Girls’ National School in Homa Bay County, Omollo called for expanded opportunities to enable women to thrive and participate meaningfully in national socio-economic development.