Category Archives: Kisii County

List of multi-billion projects Ruto left in Kisii during Nyota Fund launch on Thursday rattling Matiang’i, Maraga

BY MANUEL ODENY President William Ruto on Thursday ensured Kisii region felt his development agenda during the launch of Nyota Fund project. He was speaking at Gusii Stadium, Kisii town,…

ANALYSIS: How Matiang’i Has Disrupted Kisii Politics

By Billy Mijungu Kisii County in early 2025 was firmly under the control of the United Progressive Alliance, the party Fred Matiang’i bankrolled during the 2022 general elections. If there…

Blood shortage hits Kisii hospitals, residents urge to donate

BY MANUEL ODENY Blood shortage has hit hospitals in Kisii county putting pressure on emergecny service delivery. County residents have been encouraged to regularly donate blood in order to save…

Reprieve to governor Arati as assembly approves his public service board nominees

BY MANUEL ODENY Kisii governor Simba Arati got a political reprieve after Members of the Kisii County Assembly approved his two nominees for public service board. Arati, who is feeling…

Kisii, Nyanza region farmers anxious after a fake fertiliser factory is unearthed in Suneka

BY MANUEL ODENY Farmers in Kisii county and Nyanza region are anxious after a fake fertiliser factory was unearthed at Suneka town. A recent expose in Suneka several individuals were…

Role of women in conflict resolution in Gusii region: A Changing Landscape

BY NYANZA NEWS REPORTER In the heart of Kenya’s Gusii Region, where tradition meets modernity, women have historically held a critical role in peace-making and conflict resolution in the society,…

(PHOTOS) Angry Kisii residents block busy Migori-Kisii highway after two murder suspects released

BY KEPHER OTIENO Hundreds of protesters have blocked the Migori-Kisii highway at Nyachenge trading centre, lighting bonfires, and chanting war cries in response to the reported release of two murder…

These are the five children’s homes approved in Gucha sub-county, Kisii

BY MANUEL ODENY Government has approved five children’s homes after a thorough audit in Gucha Sub County. Gucha Area Advisory Council (AAC) chaired by Assistant County Commissioner Julius Ronhas approved…