Murder most foul: Family wiped out in 'revenge' arson
So cruel was the attack that the attackers also locked the door of their house from outside with a large padlock to prevent the family from escaping the fire. Source link
Families at pains to trace missing kin from Rongo’s secretive church
George Adongo is searching for his sister who has been missing for 20 years after 57 followers of the controversial church in Rongo were arrested and taken to Rongo Police Station, on April 23, 2025. His two sisters joined the church in 2005. [Rodgers Otiso, Standard] Families whose loved ones are still missing after reportedly…
PHOTOS: Migori police launch probe into another suspected cult- like church
Some of the 57 people who were seeking healing at the controversial Melkio Joseph Mission Messiah church in Rongo, Migori County on April 22, 2025. [Rodgers Otiso, Standard] A Migori-based lawyer has threatened to seek court redress in barring Rongo Sub County Deputy Commissioner George Matundura from barring members of Melkio Joseph Mission Messiah…
Fisherman killed in row over fishing ground in Mbita
Boats used by fishermen in Lake Victoria. [File, Standard] A 39-year-old fisherman was killed in renewed rivalry over the fishing ground in Mbita Sub-county on Saturday. Fredrick Ooko, a fisherman based at Gode Ariyo Beach, reportedly died after fighting broke out between members of Gode Ariyo Beach and Misori Beach. Trouble started after fishermen from…
Ndhiwa MP warns residents against mob justice
Ndhiwa MP Martin Owino addresses residents during his mother’s 90th birthday celebration in Malela village, on April 20, 2025. [James Omoro, Standard] Ndhiwa MP Martin Owino has warned residents against taking the law into their hands, saying this has led to the loss of lives of innocent people. Owino cited the recent incident where a…
Ida Odinga asks Nyanza residents to support broad-based government
Ida Odinga likened goodies from the broad-based government to a drizzling rain which Nyanza people should use to plant. [Anne Atieno, Standard] ODM leader Raila Odinga’s spouse Ida Odinga, and a section of Nyanza leaders have intensified the calls for the region to support the broad-based government. Ida, who likened goodies from the broad-based government…
Orengo is right, say Siaya Ward Reps amid ouster push
Siaya senator James Orengo who is vying for Governor seat in the August 9, 2022 elections. [Isaiah Gwengi]. Siaya Governor James Orengo may be feeling the heat from a section of ODM leaders and Nyanza professionals calling for his impeachment, but several MCAs have dismissed the impeachment calls. On Friday, a section of Siaya MCAs…
Butcher, driver killed on suspicion of being cattle thieves
The bodies of the two men lynched by a mob were taken to Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary. [File, Standard] Two men were killed in Homa Bay County after they were allegedly mistaken for cattle thieves. Bob Ochieng, a butcher and a Probox driver Kevin Odero, were lynched near Kobodo market Kanyamwa…
Man arrested for allegedly defiling Form Two student
Ndhiwa Police Station where the suspect has been detained. [File, Standard] A 36-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly defiling a Form Two student. Kajwang Sub-location Assistant Chief Enos Nyawade said the suspect has been defiling the 14-year-old girl for the last four months. Nyawade suspects the man used money to lure the girl. “Our…
