Gov Barasa wants Malala investigated over abduction claims

On Saturday, Malala posted on his Facebook page a photo of a man with his hands tied at his back, lying in what is seen as a pool of blood alongside a machete and clothes full of blood.

By Bernard Lusigi 27 days ago

Why William Ruto stares at ICC with 'shoot the leg' order

The lawyer-cum-politician urged President Ruto to rescind the decision and listen to the people to prevent the uprising.

By Bernard Lusigi 27 days ago

Keep off Kakamega politics, Barasa now warns Natembeya

Governor Fernandes Barasa has told Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya to keep off Kakamega, accusing him of meddling in affairs of other governors and causing unrest.

By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

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Governors seek two more weeks to spend Sh40b

CoG has called on the national government and the COB to extend the closure of the IFMIS by two weeks to facilitate the absorption of the counties' Sh40 billion equitable share

By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

Ruto allies vow to push for law regulating riots

Allies of President William Ruto have accused Ipoa of unfairly targeting police officers, while accusing the opposition of fuelling violence during the Gen-Z protests.

By Mary Imenza and Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

KUPPET issues ultimatum as CBA talks stall

Teachers' union warns of strike over pay demands.

By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

AfDB to inject Sh8b for construction of Bungoma refferal hospital

The African Development Bank (AfDB) will inject Sh8 billion to finance the construction of the newly proposed Bungoma County Referral and Teaching Hospital.

By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

Police exhume body of a 9-year-old girl killed three years ago

The body of a nine-year-old girl who was defiled and strangled to death in Kakamega, allegedly by her relatives and buried three years ago, was exhumed on Thursday.

By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

Tragic drowning in Kakamega sand pit claims three lives

A family in Indagalasia, Mumias East, is in grief after three of their kin fell into a sand pit and drowned.

By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

Kakamega traders reject plans to relocate them to Khayega grounds

Traders operating along the Kakamega-Kisumu highway at Khayega market and locals of Shinyalu Constituency clashed with police officers as they resisted plans to be relocated.

By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

'Return to KANU days': Malala alleges state harassment after driver assault

The former senator said that he will not be silenced or intimidated by President William Ruto for criticising the wrongdoings of the Kenya Kwanza government.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Khalwale warns of waning support for President Ruto in Western

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has told President William Ruto that the Western region will not support him in the 2027 polls if he fails to implement his development promises.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Busia family seeks justice after their kin was murdered and body parts chopped off

A family in Mundulusia village, Matayos Constituency, Busia County, is seeking justice after the body of their missing kin was found without legs, hands, tongue and private parts.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Ruto, Raila allies trade accusations over alleged MP abduction

A section of leaders allied to Ruto and Odinga across the country are now accusing the opposition wing led by for the DCP leader, of falsifying abductions.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Chaos erupts in Kakamega as Malala, police clash over DCP Rally

Business activities in Kakamega town were paralysed for a better part of the day on Saturday as youths led by DCPofficials Malala and Senator John Methu engaged police in running battles.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Mass defection in Kakamega as UDA members join Gachaguas party

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party on Thursday suffered a major blow after several Kakamega members and officials decamped to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Bungoma residents heckle Governor Lusaka over state of roads

The crowd turned hostile after Sports Principal Secretary (PS) Elijah Mwangi commended the county boss for the improved road network.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Nurses to strike over delayed permanent hiring under UHC

A health crisis is looming in the country after the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) on Tuesday threatened to join a doctors' strike over unmet promises.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Salasya's presidential bid a threat to old guard

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya last month kicked off campaigns to unite the Luhya community.

By Alexander Chagema and Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Two bank tellers in spot as DCI tighten probe in murder of Mumias teacher

Detectives probing the murder of a teacher by unknown assailants after withdrawing Sh285,000 from a bank in Mumias town have narrowed their investigations to two bank tellers.

By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago

Governor Barasa asks miners to stop works due to heavy rains

Governor Barasa urges miners to pause activities amid heavy rains.

By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago

Police probe bank tellers over murder of teacher in Mumias

Detectives probing the murder of a teacher by unknown assailants after withdrawing Sh285,000 from a bank in Mumias town have narrowed their investigations to two bank tellers.

By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago

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Sunset deadline: Why Luhya elders must be buried before dusk

Among the Luhya community, the burial of respected leaders or elders is not just any other ordinary affair.

By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago

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State to splash Sh33b on job creation for youths

The government plans to spend Sh33 billion to create job opportunities for a million youth in three years through the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector.

By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago

Puzzle of lost police guns, M-Pesa robberies and murders in Mumias

Roselyda Akinyi was shot dead and robbed near a bank after withdrawing cash for her M-Pesa shop.

By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago

Butere Girls traumatised after 'Echoes of War' play ban despite court order

Anglican Church Butere Diocese Bishop, Rose Okeno, who serves as the girls' spiritual guardian, said the students remained deeply traumatised and would undergo counselling.

By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago

IM bank eyes MSME's in quest for Western's market

The move is part of the bank's broader effort to contribute to the growth of the local economy.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

Pregnant woman, sister-in-law fatally shot as police clash with villagers in Likuyani

Angered by the turn of events, the villagers marched to Ashibira's home setting on fire houses in the compound before police arrived.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

Three decades apart: Man's search for his father ends in joy

David Molenje and Rebecca Murunga parted ways in 1994 when she was six months pregnant. Father and son met for the first time last Friday.

By Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago

Church and family ask politicians not to bring goons to MP's burial

Catholic Church and widow say late Malava MP Malulu Injendi was humble and peaceful. Commissioner warns politicians to respect Ruto at burial today.

By Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago

Group urges clergy to back contraceptive use to curb early pregnancy, HIV

Religious leaders have been challenged to support the use of contraceptives to curb the high cases of early pregnancies and HIV/Aids.

By Jackline Inyanji and Bernard Lusigi, Daniel Chege 5 months ago

MP Nabulindo, Echesa summoned by council of elders over funeral chaos

Wanga Kingdom Council of Elders has summoned MP Nabulindo, former CS Echesa over chaos at a funeral to appease the dead, warn of dire consequences.

By Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago

Pass village elders' Bill in honour of our late MP, Parliament urged

Residents of Kakamega County now want parliament to fast-track the enactment of the National Government Coordination (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in honour of the late Malava MP Malulu.

By Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago

Kakamega partners with Jacaranda Health to construct Sh50 million maternity ward

The modern maternity wing project is a partnership between the county and Jacaranda Health in line with the county's 'Tutunze Kakamega Service Delivery Redesign.

By Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago

Blow for Mudavadi as allies unveil new political party

Led by former Secretary General, Dr Barack Muluka, the allies said the new party, Umoja Summit Party-Kenya (USP-K), seeks to unite the Western region ahead of the 2027 elections.

By Bernard Lusigi, Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 5 months ago

Two people dead as 18 miners rescued after the collapse of a Kakamega gold mine

Two miners died while 18 others were rescued at the Tumaini gold mine in Museno Village, Kakamega County after the walls of the mines collapsed on Monday evening.

By Bernard Lusigi 6 months ago

Several feared dead after goldmine collapses in Kakamega

Several artisanal miners are feared dead at the Tumaini gold mine site in Museno Village, Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega County after the walls of the mine collapsed on Monday evening.

By Bernard Lusigi 6 months ago

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Farmers, leaders protest Jaswant's takeover of plants at Mumias Sugar

The cane miller is leased to Sarbi Singh Rai, owner of Uganda-based Sarrai Group.His brother and owner of West Kenya Sugar, Jaswant.

By Bernard Lusigi 6 months ago

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Inside William Ruto's plans to revive sugar industry

The President said the problem facing the sector is lack of prompt payment to farmers and announced the government has written off Sh117 billion in debts owed by millers.

By Bernard Lusigi 6 months ago

Ruto embraces kasongo and zakayo nicknames, pledges to deliver key projects

President William Ruto has laughed off the nicknames 'Kasongo' and 'Zakayo' reiterating that he has no issue with them as so long as he continues to deliver on his promise.

By Bernard Lusigi 6 months ago