Over 20 youths were arrested in Kisumu for engaging in group sex and drug abuse in a public building owned by the Kisumu County government. The building, located on Tom Mboya Drive in Milimani Estate, is under renovation. Police, tipped off by the public, seized alcoholic beverages and rolls of bhang at the scene. The suspects were taken to Kisumu Central Police Station for further investigation. Kisumu Senator Fred Outa, whose building is adjacent to the house, witnessed the incident.

The article discusses the introduction of the Mosquirix vaccine, which targets the Plasmodium falciparum parasite, a major cause of malaria in Africa. Dr. Githinji Gitahi, CEO of Amref Health Africa, emphasizes that while the vaccine is a significant advancement, it should be part of a broader strategy to combat malaria, including bed nets and indoor spraying. The vaccine has been met with optimism by individuals such as Faith Walucho, a Kenyan mother, and Jenala Mwafulirwa from Malawi, who have seen the devastating effects of malaria. However, there is also skepticism about the vaccine, partly due to mistrust of the World Health Organization.

Kisumu Polytechnic students protested on January 5 following the fatal stabbing of a Final Year student by thugs on Sunday night. The student, who was attacked alongside his colleague Stanley Ochieng after watching a football match, was robbed and later died at his rural home in Maseno after being discharged from the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital. The students marched to the Central Police Station demanding action against the increased insecurity, and the police are investigating the murder.

ODM officials in Kisumu have advised Deputy President William Ruto to refrain from making verbal attacks against Raila Odinga during his upcoming visit to the county. The officials emphasized that such remarks could provoke negative reactions from local supporters of the ODM leader. The visit, which is being organized with the help of Eliud Owalo and Richard Ogendo, aims to build political support in the region.

Boaz Okoth, the Speaker of Migori County Assembly, claims his life is in danger after a group stormed his rented house in Kisumu, where he is receiving treatment at the Aga Khan Hospital following an accident. Okoth, who has been ailing for a year, reported the incident at Kisumu Central Police Station. He is accused by a top ODM official of obstructing the impeachment of Governor Okoth Obado over graft allegations. ODM Chairman John Mbadi expressed the party's intention to impeach Obado, who is alleged to be involved in graft and enjoys significant support in Migori.

Residents of Kisumu East were shocked when a coffin containing the body of a middle-aged man was left outside Lumumba Sub-County Hospital. Eyewitnesses saw the casket being offloaded from a pick-up truck, and later discovered the body inside. Two men eventually claimed the body, stating it was their relative, and police suspect the family was trying to delay the burial to comply with county regulations during the coronavirus crisis.

Ohangla musician George Adinda, known as Otieno Aloka, was arrested and is being held at Kisumu Central Police Station after the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) lodged a complaint against his song 'Meru,' which contained vulgar lyrics. The song, broadcast live on Facebook, led to public backlash and calls for his arrest. KFCB's regional manager, Edward Koech, stated that Aloka will be charged with multiple offenses, including distribution of unclassified content and displaying obscene material. The video has since been removed from circulation.

A young man collapsed on the 14th floor of Prosperity House in Kisumu, which houses the County Government offices, after developing breathing problems. He was rushed to the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital. The incident caused concern among the building's occupants due to fears of COVID-19.

Police in Kisumu are investigating a theft at Shivling Supermarket, where a thief drilled through a wall shared with Hotel City Park to steal money and TV sets. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, with the thief believed to have booked a room at the hotel. The supermarket staff discovered the hole in the wall the following morning. The exact amount of money and number of TV sets stolen remain undisclosed. Police are currently interrogating staff members from both the supermarket and the hotel.