Kisumu

2022 - 9 - 5

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Kisumu Artist Who Made Raila Painting Says He Was Surprised it ... (Tuko.co.ke)

Collins Omondi Okello, the talented artist from Kisumu behind the viral painting of ODM leader Raila Odinga has disclosed that he made and sold it in 2017.

I was actually surprised when I saw it going viral," he said. One of the most memorable milestones for him is a painting he did that was auctioned at an exhibition for KSh 500,000. "I have been seeing it on so many people's profile pic. [Raila](https://kiswahili.tuko.co.ke/siasa/457981-magazeti-ya-kenya-juni-13-raila-bado-anamchapa-dp-ruto-mbio-za-kuelekea-ikulu/) has had in the yesteryears and got the inspiration to do the art. [Kisumu](https://www.tuko.co.ke/tag/kisumu-news/) artist Collins Omondi Okello in 2017 and even sold to a client for a figure he refuses to divulge. - Omondi added that he fell in love with art while in pre-primary and, although he studied Banking and Finance in campus, he makes a living from the craft

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St Joseph's Kisumu inspired by former champs Mogonga, Sengera (The Star, Kenya)

New Nyanza region secondary schools boys' volleyball champions St Joseph's Kisumu will hope to replicate the heroics of former champions Mogonga PAG and ...

They went to nationals on their debut and won the titles. This is our first time playing from the zonal to the regional level. “I want girls to go there and enjoy themselves. Mogonga went ahead to bag the national title. •St Joseph’s coach Dan Oduor said: “The story of Mogonga and Sengera inspires us. “We have been training for the last three years.

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Ethnic tensions, historical injustice and a sugar industry: Kisumu's ... (African Business Magazine)

Kisumu and Nandi are neighbouring counties in Western Kenya. The ethnicity of the two reflect tribal background of the two leading presidential candidates ...

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. The first play was about politics and we heard many of the audience talking. The community see me, and they know that I was once a victim. Community action – and particularly from the community’s women – is crucial in negotiating peace. There are a number of factors that contribute, key among them are mismanaged political processes and unfair selection of candidates [for the general election],” explains Dorothy Bonyo, 65-year-old treasurer of the Muhoroni sub-county peace committee. National-scale efforts are aiming for peaceful elections in the region and nationally – ensuring women’s voices are heard in these peace and security discussions.

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Kisumu Day, St Anthony clash in pool of death as focus turns to ... (The Standard)

The Nyanza Region hockey champions have been pooled in Group A alongside Western's Kamusinga, Rift Valley's Kitale and Mangu high from Central. In Group B, ...

After the national games are completed, the journey to the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association games will immediately kick off. The prestigious event will be held on September 14 to 24 in Arusha. The Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) is working under strict timelines to stage the national games which will kick off on Friday, September 9 with the finals expected to be staged on September 12.

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