Nyamira County Stories

Senate’s handling of Nyaribo impeachment raises questions on oversight role, procedures
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 04, 2025

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo’s latest escape from impeachment has triggered a Senate debate on whether current rules favour legal technicalities over...

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survives third impeachment attempt
Amina Wako  |  Dec 03, 2025

Senators, by a majority vote, upheld the preliminary objections raised by Governor Nyaribo, who questioned whether the County Assembly had the require...

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo pleads not guilty to impeachment charges before Senate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has pleaded not guilty before the Senate to two impeachment charges linked to Bunge Mashinani, staff recruitment and med...

Watch: Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo impeachment hearing
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 03, 2025

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo faces a Senate impeachment hearing after the County Assembly voted to remove him over alleged misconduct, abuse of offic...

Senate begins two-day plenary impeachment trial for Nyamira governor Nyaribo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

Governor Nyaribo was impeached on two grounds: gross violation of the Constitution and other laws, and abuse of office.

Three MCAs deny voting in Governor Nyaribo impeachment, file criminal complaint
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 02, 2025

Angered by their alleged inclusion in the removal of the embattled county chief, the MCAs say they will seek legal redress against the motion’s sponso...

Senate to hear Nyamira Governor Nyaribo impeachment case in plenary after committee bid fails
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

Governor Nyaribo faces allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, mismanagement of public funds and irregular appointments.

Senate convenes special sitting to hear Governor Nyaribo’s impeachment charges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

The Senate sitting marks the third formal attempt to remove Governor Nyaribo, reflecting deep divisions within the county’s political leadership.

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo impeached
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Assembly members who supported the motion argued that the governor’s actions undermined the integrity of county offices.

Nyamira MCAs launch third impeachment bid against Governor Amos Nyaribo
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 17, 2025

The motion, sponsored by Bonyamatuta MCA Julius Kimwomi Matwere, seeks to remove Nyaribo from office over a number of claims, including violation of t...

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo, officials targeted in EACC corruption sweep
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

EACC officers executed court-approved warrants during the exercise, seeking documents and evidence related to the multi-million shilling project.

Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo turns sombre as family prepares Raila Odinga’s grave
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 16, 2025

Images from the homestead showed Oburu, family members, and church leaders praying beside Jaramogi’s mausoleum before marking the ground for excavatio...

Police station burnt in Nyamira after teen shot during protest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2025

Officers’ houses within the compound were also vandalised and looted in the wave of destruction that followed.

Ten Nyamira MCAs expelled for missing eight consecutive sittings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

The removal of the ten adds fuel to the already boiling crisis in Nyamira County Assembly, which has in recent months been split into rival camps each...

How to make suqaar digaag: The spiced Somali chicken dish making a comeback in Kenya
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 26, 2025

A staple of Somali cuisine, this dish combines tender diced chicken with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and a rich blend of warming spices.

Seven in custody over assault of woman at Nyamira burial
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

The suspects are accused of forcing the victim to participate in a traditional burial ritual against her will and physically assaulting her when she r...

Outrage as rights groups condemn widow’s assault in Nyamira
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

The woman was forcibly dragged and beaten by a group of men after refusing to take part in a burial ritual for her late ex-husband, an act that has be...

EACC arrests four former Nyamira officials over irregular staff appointments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 04, 2025

The individuals are accused of hiring 56 staff members irregularly in the Department of Gender, Youth, Culture, and Social Services.

Workers at Moi University receive long-awaited salary arrears
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 17, 2025

The payment covers arrears for October, November, and December, and was disbursed on Tuesday evening.

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.

Drop hard stance on muguka, Linturi tells coastal governors ahead of stakeholders' meeting
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 04, 2024

Mombasa, Kilifi, Taita Taveta, Kwale, Tana River, and Lamu counties, which form the Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani economic bloc, want to speak directly w...

Isiolo, Kwale, Kilifi and Taita Taveta among 33 counties facing boundary conflicts
Mary Wambui  |  May 27, 2024

They were listed following the mapping of boundary-related conflict zones by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC).

Family seeks answers as Kenyan officer who died while on Haiti mission is buried
Bashir Mohammed  |  Mar 16, 2024

He was en route to Haiti as part of the advance security team dispatched to the Caribbean nation ahead of the deployment of Kenyan troops

Long-lasting insecticidal nets rolled out in six counties
Eunice Omollo  |  Jan 23, 2024

The nationwide distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) continues today, January 24, 2024, with Kisii County as the first beneficiary th...

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survives impeachment
Admin  |  Oct 03, 2023

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has survived impeachment after a motion seeking his ouster was shot down by majority MCAs following a day-long debate at...

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