Anyang’ Nyong’o
Anyang’ Nyong’o is a prominent Kenyan politician and scholar, known for his significant contributions to the field of education and governance in Kenya, and is the father of acclaimed actress Lupita Nyong’o.
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Anyang’ Nyong’o described Ngeno as a selfless legislator and a committed servant of the people.
Leaders mourn Ngeno as a selfless legislator, committed servant of the people
Kenya· 2026-03-01
Governor Anyang Nyong'o described the project as a structural economic intervention.
Leaders call for compensation, community sensitisation as SGR to Kisumu loomsKenya· 2026-02-24
Anyang' Nyong'o is the Kisumu Governor known for his calm demeanor and strategic thinking in politics.
Why Nyong'o is a person of interest in ODM splitKenya· 2026-02-21
Anyang Nyong’o is the Governor of Kisumu and Wanga's boss, involved in the city's transformation.
Kisumu city manager fights back, faults EACC for persistent harassmentKenya· 2025-11-30
Kisumu governor Anyang Nyong'o speaks as he presided distribution of over 500 wheelchairs, clutches walking canes and walking frames to his constituents from all the Kisumu 32 wards.
Why 90pc of land for affordable housing projects lack title deedsKenya· 2025-11-23Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o was present at the burial ceremony for Raila Odinga.
Raila Odinga buried as military honours him with 17-gun saluteKenya· 2025-10-19
Interior Principal Secretary, Governor Anyang' Nyong'o, inspected the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium for the public viewing.
All set as Nyanza prepares to receive Raila for the last timeKenya· 2025-10-18
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o was among the leaders present at the viewing of Raila Odinga's body.
Tears, turmoil as crowds surge to view Raila's body in KisumuKenya· 2025-10-18
Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong’o made arrangements for the farewell ceremony.
Heavy security at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium ahead of Raila Odinga's public viewingKenya· 2025-10-18Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o described Raila as a movement rather than just a politician.
After the colossus: How power play might shift in Nyanza and WesternKenya· 2025-10-18
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o urged residents to honour Odinga’s legacy through peace.
The Grand send-off: Kisumu receives Raila Odinga for final farewellKenya· 2025-10-18
Governor Anyang Nyong’o expressed gratitude to the national government for supporting the public viewing of Raila Odinga.
No speeches during Raila's public viewing in Kisumu, PS Omollo saysKenya· 2025-10-17Governor Anyang Nyong'o's administration erected a giant screen for mourners to follow the repatriation of Raila's body.
Planned viewing of body moved to Jomo Kenyatta StadiumKenya· 2025-10-17Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o highlighted Kisumu’s leadership in implementing the affordable housing program.
Mortgage company lauded for revolutionising affordable housingKenya· 2025-08-09
Governor Nyong'o has lauded President William Ruto's decision to free Kenya’s borders for the rest of Africa and parts of the Caribbean.
Kenya's visa-free travel for African and Caribbean countries is pan-Africanism, says Nyong'oKenya· 2025-07-19
Anyang’ Nyong’o is the Kisumu County Governor.
Investors urged to back high-impact projects in the Lake regionKenya· 2025-07-16
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o emphasizes the importance of delivering hope to families affected by sickle cell disease.
Fighting pain with courage: The sickle cell anaemia warriors of KisumuKenya· 2025-07-14
Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o hailed the upgrade as transformative for Lake Region healthcare.
State elevates JOOTRH to Level Six, unlocking funding and better careKenya· 2025-06-29
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o emphasized the importance of expanding regional trade during the summit.
Kisumu eyes Sh1.3 trillion investment deals from its second business ecosystem summitKenya· 2025-06-24
Natembeya backed Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang Nyong'o's strong opposition to the leasing of sugar companies.
Governor Natembeya demands cancellation of Nzoia sugar 30-year lease dealKenya· 2025-05-12
Anyang' Nyong'o said Edward Kwach made significant contributions to broadcast journalism.
Edward Kwach: Celebrated Spice FM radio star buried in emotional ceremony in UgunjaKenya· 2025-05-11
Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has opposed plans by the National Government to lease sugar mills arguing that it will return the people to abject rural poverty.
Nyong'o opposes the government's plans to lease sugar millsKenya· 2025-05-08
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o accompanied Ida Odinga in her call for peace.
Ida, Orengo condemn spate of violence in NyanzaKenya· 2025-05-05
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o accused President William Ruto of taking the country back to pre-devolution times.
Why Ruto should shun centralised system and fully support devolutionKenya· 2025-04-30Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o accused President William Ruto’s government of undermining devolution.
War of words between Executive and COG is a threat to devolutionKenya· 2025-04-27
Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o recalls those heady days in a 2007 paper titled Profiles of Courage.
How praise and worship make dictatorship and fuel impunityKenya· 2025-04-26
Anyang Nyong'o is the Governor of Kisumu.
Governors should have nowhere else to hideKenya· 2025-04-26
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o also complained that the National Government was impeding the implementation of devolution.
Raila defends Orengo and Nyong'o, says ODM is not in coalition with RutoKenya· 2025-04-26Anyang Nyong’o is the Kisumu governor criticized for his remarks about Prezzo Ruto's policies.
Thanks to climate change, free thinkers of Nyanza have turned into sycophantsKenya· 2025-04-25
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has accused President William Ruto of undermining devolution by seeking control of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund.
Nyong'o tells Ruto to keep off road fund, defends devolutionKenya· 2025-04-24