A resident pointing to the heart of River Yala [File, TheStandard] A suspected serial killer linked to the murder of four school girls and who had kept residents of Gem living in fear has been lynched. The suspect, identified as Charles Onyango, also known as ‘Kwa’, has been on the run for several weeks after he was captured on CCTV footage walking with two girls. One of the girls was later found murdered in cold blood. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Yesterday, police officers who had been trailing the suspect nabbed him at Kibos in Kisumu and transferred…
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Some of the boats used in Lake Victoria. [James Omoro, Standard] Kisumu County government and the State have approached the Kenya Shipyard Ltd (KSL) for a partnership to produce fibreglass boats. Fibreglass boats are made from a strong, durable material – a composite of glass fibres, embedded in a resin, often polyester. The county government has commissioned the production of six modern fibreglass boats. Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week Subscribe Today & Save! Get Started Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters Already a subscriber? Log in Kisumu County government and…
Siaya Governor James Orengo. [File, Standard] After several months of criticisms against President William Ruto’s administration and the so-called broad-based government, Siaya Governor James Orengo will today lead a delegation to State House, Nairobi. The move follows efforts to pacify the region and rally all leaders to support the government. Orengo, who has been battling a backlash from some ODM members over his hardline stand against Raila Odinga’s union with Kenya Kwanza, has also been trying to reach out to Ruto. Orengo confirmed he had written to President Ruto after holding talks with Raila, seeking a meeting. “I wrote to…
Part of the crowd attending Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] At least four journalists were injured while scores lost their valuables as police and goons targeted media personnel covering the ongoing Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay. Several attendees were left counting losses as the goons brought as far as Kisumu thronged Raila Odinga Stadium and targeted mobile phones and money. Two Standard Group journalists as well as an NTV journalist were targeted by police officers and assaulted. TV producers Steve Okedi (KTN) and Marble Achieng (NTV) as well as Royal Media Services Journalist Ephantus Maina…
President William Ruto and his Deputy Kithure Kindiki during the 22nd National Prayer Breakfast at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi on May 28, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] President William Ruto has slammed his critics, claiming they have no vision for the country apart from calling him names. Ruto expressed confidence in winning a second term in 2027, accusing his critics of ushering in a campaign mood instead of focusing on development. Interestingly, the President and his deputy, Kithure Kindiki, have also been traversing the country and hosting delegations as they seek endorsement for another term. “Our opponents are currently in a…
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ODM leader Raila Odinga at a funeral in Homa Bay county. [File, Standard] ODM leader Raila Odinga has told off critics claiming that the agreement between his party and UDA was meant to betray his supporters. The ODM chief, who has been compelled to defend his union with Kenya Kwanza, questioned what was wrong with having a handshake. Odinga was speaking in Simenya, Ugunja, Siaya county during the burial ceremony of Standard Radio Presenter Edward Kwach whom he said was a friend to his late son Fidel Odinga. “There has been a lot of noise, criticism about my decision to…
ODM leader Raila Odinga at a funeral in Homa Bay county. [File, Standard] ODM leader Raila Odinga has told off critics claiming that the agreement between his party and UDA was meant to betray his supporters. The ODM chief, who has been compelled to defend his union with Kenya Kwanza, questioned what was wrong with having a handshake. Odinga was speaking in Simenya, Ugunja, Siaya county during the burial ceremony of Standard Radio Presenter Edward Kwach whom he said was a friend to his late son Fidel Odinga. “There has been a lot of noise, criticism about my decision to…
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Siaya Governor James Orengo. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has launched a scathing attack on Siaya Governor James Orengo, accusing him of presiding over deteriorating service delivery at the county level. Speaking during his visit to Sigomere in Ugunja, where he condoled with a family that lost nine members in a tragic house fire, Wandayi decried the state of healthcare in Siaya, lamenting the absence of essential medical supplies in facilities such as Simenya, Sigomere, and Ambira hospitals. “The situation in Siaya is not only embarrassing but shameful. How can hospitals across the county…
Siaya Governor James Orengo at Roseline Doreen Adhiambo Odede funeral service at Ruma Primary in Rarieda Siaya. January 18, 2025. [Michael Mute, Standard] After several months of intense criticisms against President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza government, Siaya governor James Orengo has sought an audience with Ruto. The county chief is pursuing a forum with the president to discuss what he describes as a consultative development meeting with leaders from Siaya. In a letter dated April 17, 2025, and addressed to President Ruto, Governor Orengo said the delegation will comprise cabinet secretaries and permanent secretaries from Siaya, all MPs, the Speaker, members of the county assembly leadership,…