Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka Stories

Senator Onyonka: Why we think it's Matiang’i and not Maraga’s moment
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 01, 2025

Onyonka dismissed Maraga’s grand dream, arguing that the former CJ is not well-versed in the challenges currently afflicting the country.

Health Ministry links Kisii 'strange disease' to contaminated water
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 04, 2025

Meanwhile, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has dispatched officials to Kisii to aid in identifying the disease outbreak.

Contractors failing to deliver government projects risk termination, Ruto warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 01, 2025

The President expressed dissatisfaction with the progress of the Kisii Cancer Centre project, highlighting concerns over delays despite having made pa...

Ruto: 2024 was a year of challenges, but 2025 will bring progress, prosperity
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

The President highlighted the significant economic challenges faced by Kenya, including the rising cost of living due to global economic shocks, the p...

Nothing to celebrate, Kisii Senator Onyonka tells Ruto as he declines dinner invite
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

He expressed his discontent with the government’s response to the pleas of Kenyans, particularly with President Ruto’s failure to address these issues...

Court halts Ruto’s declaration on proposed Nyamira University site
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 24, 2024

The petitioners say under the University Act of 2012, the decision to select a university site lies with CUE.

Senator Onyonka to Ruto: Genuine government effort will end youth protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 23, 2024

While he lauded Ruto for dissolving his Cabinet on July 11, following protests against his leadership, Onyonka said Ruto's mistake was to reappoint se...

Committee probes universities over high enrolment despite limited resources
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2024

Kisii University has been singled out for enrolling 16,464 students from the 2023 KCSE cohort—the highest number—despite having insufficient staff and...

Senate committee proposes motion to halt funds for defiant governors
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 08, 2024

The proposal follows a summons for Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to appear before the Senate within 14 days to address audit queries.

Kisii Deputy Governor Monda ousted as Senate confirms impeachment.
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 15, 2024

Monda was accused by Kisii Ward Representatives of gross violation of the Constitution and law, abuse of office, gross misconduct, and crimes under na...

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