Allan Obiero
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Raila promises to set up modern housing structures in slums if elected president
Odinga says as a result of rapid urbanization and growing population, there has been an influx of slums in major towns like Kisumu and Nairobi.He says the rise in slums is as a result of desperation for shelter as people scramble to get roofs over their heads, leading to poor planning.
Kisumu: Kodiaga prison inmate arrested after attempting to escape
The inmate was supposed to be released from prison early next year.He was nabbed by prison warders who launched a manhunt following his escape.According to reports, he was apprehended at the Sabuni road area moments after boarding a tuk tuk.
Kisumu Central MP Fred Ouda disputes ODM nomination results
According to the results announced, Ouda garnered 5,362 votes while his main competitor Dr. Joshua Oron got 6,842 votes.The incumbent legislator dismissed the nomination results, citing that they were not reflective of the people's will.
One killed, two injured at a nightclub in Kisumu
Kisumu Central sub county police commander Antony Maina says three men stormed the club at around 4:30 in the morning and forced their way in, causing commotion.
Prison warden dies by suicide while on duty in Kisumu
The unnamed officer is said to have shot himself using his G3 rifle at the prison gate which he was manning, dying on the spot.The officer was reportedly drunk.
Kondele - Airport bypass closed after KPC pipe bursts, spills diesel in Kisumu
The cause of the midnight incident on the main KPC line is still unknown. Police authorities and those from KPC moved in swiftly to avert any danger. The line was later turned off by KPC engineers.
Ex-CAS Ken Obura picked to battle Kisumu Governor Nyong'o for ODM ticket
This follows a consensus between Fred Outa, Jack Ranguma, Onyango Oloo and Ken Obura after months of joint campaigns.The quartet previously revealed that they would consolidate their support bases to field one candidate against incumbent Governor Nyong’o.The four leaders accuse Governor Nyong'o of f...
ODM primaries: Kisumu quartet to unveil one candidate to face Governor Nyong'o
The four have been going around the county popularizing their bid to unseat Governor Nyong’o.Former Speaker Oloo now says that they have settled on a joint candidate who will be supported by the others.Speaking during a campaign rally in Nyakach, Oloo said they will unveil the candidate in Kisumu to...
Two high school students rushed to hospital after road accident
The two who study at Agai secondary school were walking to school when a boda boda rider carrying iron sheets knocked them down.
Student dead after school latrine collapses in Nyakach
The body of the 15-year-old Form One student was discovered inside the rubble after the pit latrine caved in on him.Three other students who were using the latrine when it collapsed were, however, lucky to survive.