Homa Bay County Stories

Shock as shot vendor also turns out to be from Homa Bay, deepening grief over Ojwang's killing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 17, 2025

Speaking in the National Assembly during Tuesday’s proceedings, Suba North MP Milly Odhiambo expressed shock upon learning the slain vendor was from h...

Justice for Ojwang: More officers surrender as torture, cover-up claims rock police force
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2025

The two officers appeared at IPOA offices on Monday and were immediately taken into custody for further processing and possible court hearings.

Police broke law in blogger Ojwang’s arrest, says ex-IPOA commissioner as cover-up claims deepen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 15, 2025

Waiganjo said that Ojwang’s transfer was carried out beyond the lawful jurisdiction of the arresting officers, who ignored the required procedural ste...

Senate erupts over Ojwang's death, questions cross-county transfer and unequal justice
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 11, 2025

Senators questioned why Ojwang was transported over 370 kilometres from Homa Bay County to Nairobi, despite the presence of local police stations and...

Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam named prime suspect in Albert Ojwang’s death
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 11, 2025

The DCI boss addressed concerns over the legality of Ojwang’s transfer from Homa Bay to Nairobi, saying the Criminal Procedure Code allows suspects to...

Kanja confirms DIG Eliud Lagat filed complaint against Albert Ojwang who died in police custody
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

While addressing journalists on Monday, Kanja explained that DIG Lagat raised concerns about false information being circulated on social media platfo...

Journalists injured, equipment stolen amid chaos at Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

Reports indicate that at least four journalists sustained injuries, while many others lost valuables as the hostile environment unfolded during the ev...

Thousands flood Raila Odinga Stadium after hours-long wait to join Madaraka Day celebrations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

Crowds that had initially been kept outside to allow scheduled activities to proceed were allowed into the stadium, which had been filled to capacity...

LIVE: Kenya marks 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Jun 01, 2025

The day reflects the resilience, unity, and determination of Kenya’s founding leaders and freedom fighters—many of whom were imprisoned, tortured, or...

Homa Bay’s Raila Odinga Stadium filled to capacity Saturday night ahead of Madaraka Day
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

This year’s Madaraka Day, themed “Our Water, Our Wealth: Harnessing Kenya’s Blue Economy for Sustainable Economic Development”, marks a significant mi...

Government reveals it spent Sh500 million on constructing Homa Bay's Raila Odinga Stadium
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 31, 2025

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura stated that the modern 12,000-seater stadium was part of the state’s broader plan to promote development in histo...

Ruto orders Homa Bay prison relocation for Tom Mboya University expansion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2025

He noted that while the Lambwe Valley is known to have tsetse fly infestation, the choice of location is based on the availability of adequate space,...

Suspect in Kasipul MP murder Philip Aroko released on Sh300,000 bail, barred from Homa Bay
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 16, 2025

As part of his bail conditions, Aroko is required to report regularly to investigating officers and to provide any evidence needed in connection with...

Body of Kasipul MP Were arrives in Homa Bay ahead of burial
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 08, 2025

Were's body was flown from Wilson Airport in Nairobi before landing at Kabunde Airstrip, where it was received by hundreds of mourners.

Kaluma calls for BBC Africa ban in Kenya over documentary on deadly Gen Z protests
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 28, 2025

As the protestors stormed Parliament, some were shot outside the building, while others set fire to a section housing the parliamentary office.

Homa Bay triumphs over Kisumu in Eliud Owalo Super Cup
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 29, 2023

In recognition of their outstanding performance, ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo awarded Homa Bay a cash prize of Ksh 400,000 and a trophy.

Police officer arrested for alleged defilement of minor under witness protection in Homa Bay
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Nov 20, 2023

A male police officer has been arrested in connection with the alleged defilement of a 17-year-old girl at Rangwe police station in Homa Bay.

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