Isaiah Gwengi

Bondo

Journalist at The Standard (Kenya)

A journalist by profession,farmer,artist and a father of three. Am humble, God fearing,outgoing and independent.

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Rare migratory bird from Finland found dead in Siaya village

3 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Isaiah Gwengi

Dead migratory bird with tracking rings lies on sand in Usalo village, Siaya. A rare migratory bird believed to have flown over 6,000 kilometres from Finland landed in Usalo village in West Yimbo, Siaya county on Wednesday but was later found dead. Walter Tende, a resident of the lakeside village, said he spotted the bird's body and noticed it had two rings on its legs, one metal and one plastic, which made him suspect it was under scientific study. “I’ve always thought all birds were from here.
Dhogoye Bridge: The perpetual campaign pledge in Siaya politics

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Isaiah Gwengi

Since it was constructed in 1975, Dhogoye, a bridge linking Usenge and Got-Agulu sub-locations, has been a source of joy and pain to both the locals and visitors. Situated two kilometers from Usenge town and a gateway to the neighboring Busia County through Budalan’gi constituency, the bridge is said to have outlived its life expectancy.
Oburu sues Orengo over construction of mitumba market

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Isaiah Gwengi

A mitumba trader at a Nyeri market on 26 August, 2023. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]The feud between Siaya Governor James Orengo and Senator Oburu Oginga has taken a fresh twist after Oburu moved to court to stop attempts by Orengo's regime to construct a market for second-hand cloth traders in Bondo. Second-hand clothes traders in Bondo town will have to wait longer for the market following a lawsuit by Oburu and Dickson Oruko seeking to block the construction of the market.
Man kills grandmother over witchcraft claim

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Isaiah Gwengi

Close relatives are usually culprits for the abuse of elders.[iStockphoto]A 45-year-old man surrendered to police on Wednesday after he allegedly beheaded his grandmother in Jera Central village, Ugenya sub-county, for allegedly practising witchcraft. In an incident that has left the village reeling in shock, George Opondo reportedly used an axe to kill his grandmother, Jenipher Aduol, before locking her body inside her house.
Mary's miracle: 80-year-old widow gifted modern home after years of struggle

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Isaiah Gwengi

Mary Agutu, an elderly widow who was gifted a house by Got Matar Community Development Group in Yimbo East, Siaya County. [Photo, Isaiah Gwengi]An elderly woman from Othach sub-location in Yimbo East ward, Siaya County was all smiles after a well-wisher built for her a house. Mary Agutu was overjoyed after she was given a brand-new house, ushering in a new chapter in her life. It was her day to celebrate after living in a relative’s house after her house collapsed more than five years ago.
Raila roots for AI technology to address job shortages

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Isaiah Gwengi

Rt. Hon Raila Odinga at the Funeral of Preskila Oreny Koyo wife to the late Ker Joash Koyo Opien in Homa Bay County. [James Omoro, Standard]Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has urged the government to invest in training the youth on Artificial Intelligence to help address the shortage of jobs among young people. According to Mr Odinga, AI technology is increasingly becoming part of everyday life in Kenya, serving as a tool for information gathering, research, and even economic opportunities.
Bondo municipality to impound, auction animals roaming in the town

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Isaiah Gwengi

Roaming cows barricade Nairobi Road in Kisumu near Nyamasaria in a picture taken on April 22, 2017. (File/ Standard)The management of Bondo Municipality has warned owners of livestock illegally roaming in the town that the animals will be impounded and auctioned. Bondo municipal manager Mr Philip Mbindyo, in a notice, said the animals have become a menace, causing traffic jams, invading private property and spreading diseases.
Bondo municipality to impound, auction animals roaming in the town

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Isaiah Gwengi

Roaming cows barricade Nairobi Road in Kisumu near Nyamasaria in a picture taken on April 22, 2017. (File/ Standard)The management of Bondo Municipality has warned owners of livestock illegally roaming in the town that the animals will be impounded and auctioned. Bondo municipal manager Mr Philip Mbindyo, in a notice, said the animals have become a menace, causing traffic jams, invading private property and spreading diseases.
Grief as nine family members killed in suspected arson are laid to rest

4 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Isaiah Gwengi

Emotions ran high as nine family members who perished after their house was burned in a suspected arson attack in Sigomre, Ugunja sub-county laid to rest.[Isaiah Gwengi]Hundreds of mourners yesterday paid their last respects to the nine members of a family who perished in a brutal arson attack at Upanda village in Sigomre, Ugunja sub-county last week.
Governor Orengo unveils Sh7 million solarized water project

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Isaiah Gwengi

Got Matar water project in Yimbo East, Siaya County. May 8, 2025. [Isaiah Gwengi, Standard]Siaya County government has launched a solar-powered water project in Yimbo Eastward to enable residents to access clean potable water for domestic and agricultural use. Governor James Orengo says the Got Matar Primary School Water Project will increase access to safe drinking water and improve hygiene and basic sanitation across the ward.