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Why Invest in Plots of Land in Kisumu: A Guide to the Lakeside City’s Real Estate Market

Kisumu, located in Kenya’s Nyanza region, is a city with a rich history and cultural heritage. It enjoys countless advantages thanks to its strategic

March 28, 2023

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Kisumu Man Accused of Defiling And Impregnating Underage Step-Daughter

Police in Kisumu have in their custody a man accused of defiling and impregnating his teenage stepdaughter. Officers in Rabuor, Kadibo Sub County said

June 29, 2022

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President Uhuru Calls For Tangible Solutions To Africa’s Urbanization Challenges

President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for tangible, practical and sustainable solutions to the challenges facing Africa’s urban areas. Speaking Tuesday in the lakeside city

May 18, 2022

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Hard Economic Times Force American Mzungu To Hawk Mandazi in Kisumu

Silvia Bichanga, a 28 year old American woman, has become a sensation in Kisumu after taking up hawking. Bichanga married a Kenyan man early

November 12, 2021

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Kisumu County Takes Action to Contain Spread of Indian COVID-19 Variant

The Kisumu County government says it has moved with speed to stop the further spread of the COVID-19 variant from India. Kisumu Health CEC

May 7, 2021

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Kisumu’s Senior Official Resigns Following Assault of Hawker

In an unprecedented move rarely seen on this side of the Sahara, a Kisumu county government official has resigned following an incident where city

March 30, 2021

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Two Brothers Hack Each Other To Death Following Quarrel Between Wives

A family in Kaniga Makome Village in Muhoroni Sub-County of Kisumu County is in mourning after two brothers died following a fight between them.

March 3, 2021

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President Kenyatta, Raila Inspect Development Projects In Kisumu

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday inspected several ongoing national Government development projects. The Head of State visited Kisumu Port where the Kenyan military is

January 12, 2021

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President Kenyatta Calls For Closer Stakeholder Collaboration In Covid-19 Fight

President Uhuru Kenyatta has underscored the need for closer collaboration between governments, development partners, and international financial institutions in dealing with the harsh economic

December 9, 2020

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Watch: Magoha’s Bodyguard Involved In Scuffle With Journalists

A bodyguard attached to Education CS George Magoha has been accused of assault after being involved in a scuffle with journalists in Kisumu. The

November 20, 2020

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Shock As 15-year-old Girl Is Raped, Killed And Body Dumped In Church

Police in Suna West, Kisumu county are investigating the death of a teenage girl who was sexually assaulted, killed, and her body dumped inside

November 11, 2020

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Uhuru Set To Inspect Multibillion Projects In Kisumu

President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to tour Kisumu County on Thursday, October 22. According to the Star, highly placed sources said Uhuru will land

October 21, 2020

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Manhunt Launched For 10 Men Accused Of Gang raping Two School Girls in Kisumu

Police in Nyando, Kisumu County are reportedly tracking a gang of 10 men that raped two high school girls in Ahero. As reported by

September 14, 2020

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Boy, 11, Hangs Self Using Dad’s Belt After Being Left Out Of Trip To The Market

A family in Obunga slums, Kisumu County was left in shock after an 11-year-old boy took his own life on Sunday. According to media

September 8, 2020

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Man Caught Burying Daughter’s Body After Beating Her To Death For Leaving Without Permission

Police in Muhoroni, Kisumu County have arrested a man who allegedly beat his daughter to death for leaving home without his permission. Maurice Owino

August 4, 2020

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At Least 20 Youths Caught In Drug-filled Party At Former Residence of Kisumu Mayor

Police on Sunday arrested over 20 youths reportedly found engaging in group sex and abusing drugs at a house belonging to the Kisumu County

July 28, 2020

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Policewoman Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Husband Over Sh50

A policewoman who grabbed national headlines after shooting her husband in Kisumu has been charged with attempted murder. Constable Maureen Awuor appeared before Winam

July 8, 2020

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Kisumu Man Caught Feasting on Dead Hyena

A bizarre spectacle left villagers in Kombewa in Seme, Kisumu County in shock after a local man started feeding on a dead hyena. According

July 1, 2020

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Girl, 14, Arrested After Stoning Granny, 80, to Death in Kisumu

Police in Seme, Kisumu County have arrested a teenage girl linked to the death of an 80-year-old woman. The 14-year-old Class Seven pupil is

June 30, 2020

Bizzare·News·OMG·TL

One Dead, Four Hospitalised After Drinking Stolen Chemical Thinking It Was Alcohol

One man died and four others hospitalised after consuming an unknown chemical in Nyando, Kisumu county. The five reportedly stole the chemical they thought was alcohol

March 30, 2020

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