Laura Otieno

Homa Bay: Chaos after six arrested over alleged assault on Linda Mwnanachi rally planners

There have been simmering tensions over the Linda Mwananchi public rally set to be held in Homa Bay, with the planning team accusing security agencies of failing to stop attacks against supporters of the opposition.

Manhunt launched for 3 armed robbers caught on CCTV raiding Kisumu estate

Footage from the security cameras shows the three men scaling the estate's gate at around 3am before making their way into one of the houses. The gang allegedly stole valuables while threatening occupants against raising an alarm.

Raila Odinga family hands over site for Ksh.30M mausoleum

The Sh30 million project will be undertaken by the Kenya Defence Forces and is expected to be complete by the end of September, ahead of the first anniversary of Odinga's death.

From swamps to rice fields: Homa Bay farmers reap from revived farm

Orengo terms political fundraisers "bribery," says unexplained wealth should be probed

Orengo was speaking on Sunday during a church service at St. Stephen's Cathedral, Milimani, which he attended alongside Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other Linda Mwananchi leaders.

Lobby group notifies police of Saba Saba protests on Tuesday

Grassroots Economic Justice Movement said that between 1,000 and 3,000 participants will march from Jeevanjee Gardens to Parliament buildings.

Language barriers and resource gaps silencing Africa's critical climate stories, new study reveals

This was revealed as part of findings of a preliminary research, titled Action Research to Enhance Effective Coverage of Climate Change Issues in Africa (ARECCA), which painted a grim picture of a media landscape struggling to elevate grassroots realities to the global stage....

Cash-strapped Moi University plans fresh staff layoffs as debt tops Ksh.8B

The university’s Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Kiplagat Kotut told the National Assembly Education Committee on Thursday that the institution is currently conducting a work-load analysis of its employees before laying off some in order to remain afloat.

Bungoma family seeks Gov't help to repatriate kin's body from DRC

One month after receiving news of the death of their breadwinner, Maketi's family remains in agony as they struggle to bring his remains back home.Maketi worked as a private plant operator in the DRC and was allegedly attacked by unknown assailants.

Utumishi Girls to reopen in phases after deadly dormitory fire

The meeting, held on Monday at the school in Nakuru County, focused on immediate and long-term measures to decongest dormitories, improve safety standards, and ensure adequate water supply for learners.