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Laura Otieno

Laura Otieno

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KNUT urges students to embrace dialogue amid rising school unrest
June 07, 2026 09:22 (EAT) • 1 week ago

KNUT urges students to embrace dialogue amid rising school unrest

Speaking in Kisumu, KNUT Deputy Secretary General Hesbon Otieno attributed the rising cases of unrest to peer-induced indiscipline, warning that the trend had resulted in the wanton destruction of critical school infrastructure.

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Registrar warns of rise in 'briefcase' political parties ahead of 2027 elections
June 04, 2026 08:18 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Registrar warns of rise in 'briefcase' political parties ahead of 2027 elections

Registrar John Cox Lorionkou said his office is currently vetting over 30 parties seeking registration licences in a bid to prevent misuse of political parties that only emerge during election cycles and dissolve thereafter.

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Former MP David Were's son killed in robbery attack
May 24, 2026 02:53 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Former MP David Were's son killed in robbery attack

Were had reportedly left his house at around midnight with a friend when they were relayed by two people on a motorbike.

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PS Omollo urges Kenyans to embrace unity, reject tribal-based politics
May 23, 2026 02:15 (EAT) • 4 weeks ago

PS Omollo urges Kenyans to embrace unity, reject tribal-based politics

Speaking during the burial ceremony of the mother of Nyando MP Jared Okello in Kisumu, the PS highlighted a range of development projects being implemented by the current administration, noting that they are being distributed equitably across the country regardless of political affiliation....

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'I will unite Kenya,' Ruto rallies workers for 2027 re-election bid
May 01, 2026 07:21 (EAT) • 1 month ago

'I will unite Kenya,' Ruto rallies workers for 2027 re-election bid

Speaking during Labour Day celebrations, the Head of State accused the opposition of fuelling division, insisting he remains focused on fostering national unity.

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Roots on borrowed land: Inside the lives of Kisumu Women feeding the nation
May 01, 2026 06:57 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Roots on borrowed land: Inside the lives of Kisumu Women feeding the nation

Irene is the chairlady for the Jasho Letu women group. 30 women, who till on their husband’s pieces of land opted to join hands to lease alternative plots during the off peak season for rice.

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KNUT raises alarm after gov't allocates Ksh.188 capitation per learner for second term
April 29, 2026 08:51 (EAT) • 1 month ago

KNUT raises alarm after gov't allocates Ksh.188 capitation per learner for second term

According to the circular, Ksh.5 per learner has been allocated for textbook maintenance, Ksh.15 for teachers’ guides and reference materials, and Ksh.40 for exercise books.

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Linda Mwananchi accuses Oburu of betrayal, vows to field presidential candidate in 2027
April 25, 2026 09:40 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Linda Mwananchi accuses Oburu of betrayal, vows to field presidential candidate in 2027

Speaking in Vihiga County on Saturday, the leaders launched a scathing attack on the Siaya Senator, trashing any planned talks between ODM and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

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Orengo now declares himself the 'people’s party leader' of ODM
April 24, 2026 08:37 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Orengo now declares himself the 'people’s party leader' of ODM

Orengo claimed that the Linda Mwananchi faction remains the last “steady wheel” holding together the Orange party, which he said is under growing threat from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

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'We will deal with you!' MP Atandi warns Linda Mwananchi ahead of Kisumu rally
April 24, 2026 05:21 (EAT) • 1 month ago

'We will deal with you!' MP Atandi warns Linda Mwananchi ahead of Kisumu rally

Atandi accused the Linda Mwananchi faction of dragging the region back into the opposition, lining up projects implemented by the government.The legislator rallied residents to accompany him to the Sunday rally, which will be held at Owuor Grounds in Kisumu.

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