Caption for the landscape image: The tribulations of Abala Wanga, Kisumu City Manager under siege Monday, November 17, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Kisumu City Manager, Mr Abala Wanga Photo credit: Alex Odhiambo | Nation Media Group By Domnic Ombok Reporter Article Related Until September 2020, the name Michael Abala Wanga was unknown outside his inner circles. However, he became synonymous with Kisumu City when he was appointed Acting Kisumu City Manager, succeeding Doris Ombara. PREMIUM Kisumu cracks down on Sh100m fake business permits syndicate County revenue officers are allegedly colluding with the syndicate. PREMIUM 10,000 traders in limbo as Kisumu’s Kibuye Market closed Kisumu City Manager orders immediate closure of market over sanitation concerns. PREMIUM Kisumu seeks to revolutionise urban food security system The five-day meeting of the European Union-funded AfriFOODlinks project consortium will attract mayors and delegates from 65 cities in Africa and Europe. PREMIUM DPP, anti-graft agency clash over plans to withdraw fake papers case “The proposed withdrawal of the case by the DPP leads to a premature determination of the case, hence undermining the seriousness of the offence with a need for deterrence,” Mr Tipape said. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM Kisumu cracks down on Sh100m fake business permits syndicate County revenue officers are allegedly colluding with the syndicate.
PREMIUM 10,000 traders in limbo as Kisumu’s Kibuye Market closed Kisumu City Manager orders immediate closure of market over sanitation concerns.
PREMIUM Kisumu seeks to revolutionise urban food security system The five-day meeting of the European Union-funded AfriFOODlinks project consortium will attract mayors and delegates from 65 cities in Africa and Europe.
PREMIUM DPP, anti-graft agency clash over plans to withdraw fake papers case “The proposed withdrawal of the case by the DPP leads to a premature determination of the case, hence undermining the seriousness of the offence with a need for deterrence,” Mr Tipape said.
PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
