Day: January 31, 2024

Is Siaya County the Epicenter of Homicide in Kenya?

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In recent times, Siaya County has been trending on social media as leading in homicides across the country. However, this narrative surrounding Siaya County as a hotspot for homicides might need a closer, more informed examination because recent data and trends weave a different story. Far from being an epicenter of crime, Siaya has shown remarkable resilience and improvement in its security landscape. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics’ Economic Survey 2023 shines a light on this transformation, revealing Siaya as a beacon among counties like Kakamega and Nandi for…

Kisumu Traders Stage Anti-Relocation Demos in CBD; Call for City Manager Abala Wanga to Go!

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In Kisumu, a substantial protest has escalated, with traders vigorously rallying in the streets, vociferously demanding the ouster of City Manager Abala Wanga. This upheaval, characterized by a wave of demonstrations, stems from a multitude of complaints harbored by the Kisumu business sector. At the heart of the traders’ grievances is the contentious reorganization plan of the city, which they argue has been executed with a glaring lack of proper stakeholder engagement. Key figures in the business community, such as Shem Ochuodho, the chairman of Kisumu Bus Park, have pointedly…