Ongoing blood donation drive at JOORTH in Kisumu /FAITH MATETELeaders in Kisumu County have joined an urgent blood donation drive to support survivors of Friday’s Mamboleo road crash, which claimed 26 lives and left an equal number hospitalised.The accident, which occurred at the Coptic area along the Kisumu-Kakamega highway, left many survivors with injuries requiring surgery.Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is leading the emergency response. Additional medical facilities in the city are being mobilised to manage the high number of operations.Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Olunga said arrangements have been made to ensure all surgeries are…
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Survivors of the Kisumu Kakamega highway that left 26 people dead are recovering at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral hospital in Kisumu The death toll from Friday’s road accident in Kisumu has risen to 26, as the government mobilises additional health facilities in the city to ensure all survivors undergo surgery within the day.Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Olunga said measures have been put in place to facilitate the exercise at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) and other identified facilities in the area.“Every patient requires a different form of surgery. We are working with two or…
PS Medical services Dr Ouma Olunga at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral hospital in Kisumu, visiting survivors of the Kisumu crash that left 26 dead.The government has assured full social and financial support to victims and families affected by the tragic road accident in Kisumu that claimed 26 lives.Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Olunga said no survivor will be required to pay medical bills, and no bereaved family will incur costs related to the interment of their loved ones.“There is no single patient who will pay any bill, and no single family will incur any cost for the…
KNUNM Deputy General Secretary Maurice Opetu addressing the media in Kisumu/FAITH MATETE Nurses across Kenya are set to down their tools from midnight on August 8, 2025, following what the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) terms years of neglect, broken promises, and stalled talks with county governments.Speaking during a press conference in Kisumu on Friday, KNUNM Deputy Secretary-General Maurice Opetu said the decision comes after eight years of unresolved grievances that have left nurses frustrated and overwhelmed.“We have been tossed around between the Council of Governors, the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), and individual counties. Every time we…
KNUN Secretary General Seth Panyako speaking in Kisumu during a two-day union leadership forum where over 180 KNUN leaders from across the 47 counties and parastatals gathered for capacity-building training. /FIATH MATETEThe Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) has declared full support for Health CS Aden Duale’s crackdown on illegal and substandard health facilities, particularly those forcing patients to share beds while billing each one separately.KNUN Secretary General Seth Panyako applauded the CS’s resolve to restore dignity in healthcare through enforcement of minimum standards in both public and private facilities.“We stand solidly behind CS Duale. You cannot charge three people…
KNUN Secretary General Seth Panyako speaking in Kisumu during a two-day union leadership forum where over 180 KNUN leaders from across the 47 counties and parastatals gathered for capacity-building training. /FIATH MATETEThe Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) has declared full support for Health CS Aden Duale’s crackdown on illegal and substandard health facilities, particularly those forcing patients to share beds while billing each one separately.KNUN Secretary General Seth Panyako applauded the CS’s resolve to restore dignity in healthcare through enforcement of minimum standards in both public and private facilities.“We stand solidly behind CS Duale. You cannot charge three people…
Kenya Maize Production/FileSt Mary’s Ukwala Boys’ High School in Ugenya subcounty has been closed indefinitely following a student rampage on Monday night.The closure was announced on Tuesday morning after a consultative meeting between the school’s Board of Management and education officials.Speaking during a phone interview, Siaya County Director of Education Leonard Kabaki confirmed the move, saying students could not be allowed to remain in school after damaging property.”The board was consulted and the students were sent home,” Kabaki told The Star. “They destroyed windows in several classrooms and offices, and it was not safe to continue learning.”The unrest began around…
President William RutoPresident William Ruto is expected in Kisumu on Thursday, 29, 2025, as he begins a three-day tour of the Nyanza region.The Kisumu visit follows a sudden change in the President’s itinerary, which had initially included Migori County on Thursday.This is premium contentSubscribe to Continue ReadingHelp us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives. Your subscription keeps our mission alive and empowers us to provide high-quality, trustworthy journalism. Join us today to make a difference!Already Subscribed? Sign in Published Date: 2025-05-30 01:07:13 Author: by FAITH MATETE Source: The Star
President William Ruto being received by Leaders at the Kisumu International Airport on May 28, 2025/ Faith MateteFormer Prime Minister Raila Odinga has donated five acres of land in Kisumu for the government’s affordable housing project.Addressing crowds in Kisumu on Thursday, Raila emphasised that the affordable housing project aligns with long-standing goals to uplift the lives of ordinary Kenyans. “Building affordable housing for citizens is one of the government’s plans to support the people. We began this program a long time ago because we are facing five major challenges: the right to shelter, the right to food, the right to housing,…
PS Joseph Motari (in white shirt) and Migori Deputy Governor Dr. Joseph Mahiri addressing the press regarding the incident involving President Wiliam Ruto. Leaders from the Kuria region in Migori County have apologised to President William Ruto and Kenyans over Sunday’s shoe incident, where a shoe was hurled at the President while he was addressing a crowd in Kuria West Sub-County.This is premium contentSubscribe to Continue ReadingHelp us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives. Your subscription keeps our mission alive and empowers us to provide high-quality, trustworthy journalism. Join us today to make a difference!Already Subscribed?…
Interior PS Raymond Omollo Speaking in Homa Bay County during the burial of the late Preskila Koyo.Residents of Homa Bay County have been urged to take full advantage of the upcoming Madaraka Day celebration, which will be hosted in the county for the first time on June 1.Interior PS Raymond Omollo called on locals to welcome guests warmly and explore the business opportunities that will come with hosting the historical national event.Speaking in Homa Bay on Saturday during the burial of the late Preskila Koyo, Omollo emphasized that the county is entering a unique moment in history and urged residents…
Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga/FAITH MATETEKisumu City has announced the immediate closure of Kibuye Market following an urgent risk assessment by the department of public health. The decision comes after a detailed inspection uncovered multiple serious public health hazards that pose a direct threat to both traders and the general public. In a statement, City Manager Abala Wanga said the current conditions at Kibuye Market not only endanger lives but also increase the risk of spreading cholera, a disease that has recently been reported in parts of the city and neighboring regions. Abala stated that there was a lack of…