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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Orengo is right, say Siaya Ward Reps amid ouster push

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

Siaya Governor James Orengo may be feeling the heat from a section of ODM leaders and Nyanza professionals calling for his impeachment, but several MCAs have dismissed the impeachment calls. On Friday, a section of Siaya MCAs allied to the governor described the push for Orengo's impeachment as baseless and having zero ground for impeaching a governor. They claimed the push to impeach Orengo is driven by selfish interests and has been sponsored.
Bondo MP Ochanda opposes Raila's NG-CDF proposal

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

Bondo MP Gideon Ochanda has opposed ODM leader Raila Odinga’s push to place the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) under county governments. Ochanda said Raila's stance reflects a misunderstanding of the distinct roles of national and county governments as enshrined in the constitution. "In my view, and based on court rulings, there’s no conflict between NG-CDF and county government operations," he said.
'Dead' Siaya man returns home few days after his burial

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

George Oduor was only 27 when he left his rural home in Wambasa, Usigu sub-county, in 2015. For a decade, his family knew nothing about his whereabouts until Tuesday, April 1, 2025, when he showed up home aged 37. For several hours, what started as an April 1 Fool's Day prank turned out to be true, throwing the family and villagers into confusion and disbelief after the man they had presumed dead and buried appeared alive.
Siaya residents question move to impeach CEC

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

Siaya Members of County Assembly plan to impeach Trade CEC Grace Agola over alleged incompetence and violation of the Constitution has put them on a collision course with a section of the residents. The Motion, led by Fredrick Omoro of East Ugenya, has already garnered support from 32 out of 42 members. However, some MCAs and residents have termed the move as witch-hunt and called on Governor James Orengo to break his silence on the matter.
Sh46 million project to tackle water shortage in Siaya

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

Governor James Orengo's administration has stepped up efforts to address the problem of water shortage in Sakwa area by investing in a Sh46 million water project. The Olago Water Project, which is being executed by DNT Engineers, is designed to produce 2,500 cubic litres of water. Speaking during the launch of the rehabilitation exercise, Orengo said the project is set to serve about 8, 400 households and learning institutions, once fully rehabilitated and operationalized.
Locals protest against gold leaching plant

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

Residents of Kamkwaya and Kamnyiri villages in Bondo sub-county are up in arms following the establishment of a gold leaching plant in the area. The residents, who held peaceful demonstrations on Wednesday, said the plant is likely to cause serious effects on the environment. Speaking to The Standard, the residents, who accused the investor and the authorities of not seeking their opinion before establishing the plant, vowed to stop the project.
Locals protest against gold leaching plant

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

Residents of Kamkwaya and Kamnyiri villages in Bondo sub-county are up in arms following the establishment of a gold leaching plant in the area. The residents, who held peaceful demonstrations on Wednesday, said the plant is likely to cause serious effects on the environment. Speaking to The Standard, the residents, who accused the investor and the authorities of not seeking their opinion before establishing the plant, vowed to stop the project.
ODM will have a presidential candidate in 2027, says Oburu

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

As questions continue to arise over the Orange Democratic Movement party position in President William Ruto's administration, a section of leaders have declared that they will not support the regime in the 2027 election. In what is seen as a change of tune, several ODM leaders who have been Ruto’s vocal defenders, are now backing the Orange party to emerge victorious in the next General Election.
Prof. Bethwel Ogot: The scholar who wrote history and lived it

2 months ago | tnx.africa | Isaiah Gwengi |Martin Ndiema |Osinde Obare |Bernard Lusigi

Even in his twilight years, Prof. Bethwel Allan Ogot’s daily routine was as disciplined as a well-choreographed academic syllabus. He’d rise with the sun at 6 a.m., immerse himself in the day’s newspapers, digest global affairs with the sharpness of a man half his age, enjoy his breakfast, and then retreat to his sanctuary, the library. For at least two sacred hours each day, he wrote, undisturbed and unwavering. This wasn’t just any library.
This man Bethwel Ogot: Inside life and times of Kenya's leading scholar

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

Even in his old age, Bethwel Allan Ogot would wake up at 6am every day to read newspapers, catch up with current affairs, take his breakfast then head to the library. This was the routine at his rural home in Yala, Siaya County where he has been residing. He was writing for at least two hours every day and never entertained any disruption at this time of the day. Over time, Prof Ogot built a prized investment of his lifetime, a collection of books, archives and artefacts.