Siaya

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has declared he wants to be buried within 48 hours of his death, with no state officials attending. He spoke at his family home in Rarieda Sub-County, Siaya County, amid ongoing disputes over his Karen property. Tuju identified two potential grave sites for his family to choose from.

April 06, 2026 Reported by AI

Two youths were shot dead in Gem-Ramula, Siaya County, on April 6, 2026, after attempting to storm a police post during protests against an alleged eviction by a mining company. Police used live ammunition to disperse the crowd. Officials confirmed the incident.