Didmus Barasa sets eyes on Bungoma governorship, pledges to prioritise education

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, who is eyeing the Bungoma governor seat, has promised to reintroduce the Nyayo milk and initiate key policies aimed at empowering teachers.

By Jackline Inyanji 7 days ago

New ultrasound innovation boosts maternal health in Bungoma

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (Pocus) is transforming maternal healthcare by enabling frontline health workers to quickly detect life-threatening conditions, saving the lives of mothers and their babies.

By Jackline Inyanji 8 days ago

Bungoma's Sh16.9b budget passed amid opposition from MCAs and civil society

The Bungoma County Assembly has approved Sh16.9 billion budget for the 2026/27

By Jackline Inyanji 11 days ago

Family conducts prayers for Kenyan driver who died in Uganda

The family of Kenyan long-distance driver Daniel Kiberenge Obiro, who is believed to have drowned in Uganda, has held prayer sessions in Bungoma as they seek government help to recover his body.

By Jackline Inyanji 13 days ago

Bungoma allocates Sh19.7 million for maternal unit overhaul

Bungoma County has allocated Sh19.7 million to renovate and equip its maternal and newborn units, aiming to improve maternal healthcare.

By Jackline Inyanji 13 days ago

How 4K Club is turning learners into champions of sustainable farming

The 4K Club helps learners develop practical skills in agroecology and regenerative agriculture while nurturing leadership, innovation, and environmental responsibility.

By Jackline Inyanji 15 days ago

Anti-jigger campaign brings relief to vulnerable learners in Bungoma

‎‎Infected learners, mainly from poor backgrounds in Khasoko Ward, Bumula Constituency, continue to grapple with a situation that has robbed them of confidence and dignity.

By Jackline Inyanji 15 days ago

New airport promises jobs, trade and growth for Bungoma

Plans are in top gear to elevate the Bungoma-based Matulo airstrip into a fully operational airport.

By Jackline Inyanji 18 days ago

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80-year-old man 'appearing' to family at night exhumed in ugly family dispute

The deceased was angered after he was buried at night by his brothers and has since been appearing to his family in dreams demanding to be taken to his home and accorded proper burial rites.

By Jackline Inyanji 19 days ago

Five people killed, three injured in road accident

Five people died and three others were injured in a road accident along the Webuye–Malaba highway at Makotelo, near Mabanga, on Wednesday.

By Jackline Inyanji 20 days ago

Sifuna foot soldiers launch strategic county meetings in Western to popularise his presidential bid

Pressure is piling on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to declare his presidential bid ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

By Jackline Inyanji 20 days ago

Ministry of Education on the spot over schools inspection tours

Questions abound over the Ministry of Education's decision to exclude health experts from inspection tours of schools to ascertain health standards and safety risks in the institutions.

By Jackline Inyanji 21 days ago

Residents and coffee factory embroiled in land disputes

A dispute has erupted between a coffee factory and a resident in Kimilili, Bungoma County, over a controversial parcel of land.

By Jackline Inyanji 21 days ago

Closing the gap: Bungoma Assembly leads drive to boost blood supplies

Bungoma County Assembly is spearheading a blood donation campaign to boost blood reserves in the county’s hospitals

By Jackline Inyanji 22 days ago

Bungoma sets up three Ebola quarantine centres, intensifies border surveillance

Bungoma County has designated three health facilities as Ebola isolation and quarantine centres as part of heightened preparedness measures aimed at preventing a possible outbreak.

By Jackline Inyanji 24 days ago

Jitume Digital Hub transforms youths livelihoods in Bungoma

Digital literacy experts believe more young people can embrace and access digital literacy and online work opportunities through the established Jitume Digital Hubs in many parts of the country.

By Jackline Inyanji 27 days ago

Bungoma intensifies campaign against mental health

Bungoma County is putting in place elaborate strategies and structures to enhance awareness creation on mental health.

By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago

Community policing team formed in Bungoma to counter violent extremism

A community policing team has been launched in Bungoma through a multi-agency partnership to strengthen grassroots efforts in preventing violent extremism and improving early security reporting.

By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago

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Bungoma on alert over rising silent killer disease

Residents of Bungoma have been advised to exercise regularly and maintain proper nutrition to help prevent non-communicable diseases.

By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago

Police arrest woman over teacher's mystery death in Webuye

The deputy principal of St Cecilia Misikhu Girls Secondary School in Webuye Constituency was pronounced dead minutes after he collapsed in a hotel room after attending a school function. 

By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago

Children in Bungoma at high risk of communicable diseases

Residents of Bungoma have been advised to exercise regularly and observe recommended nutrition to avert non-communicable diseases.

By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago

Matatu strike paralyses Bungoma and Webuye

Transport activities in Bungoma County were disrupted after Matatu owners joined forces and withdrew their vehicles from the road, lamenting the increase in the price of petrol and diesel.

By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago

Bungoma steps up war on GBV, teen pregnancies

Authorities in Bungoma have intensified efforts to curb the rising cases of gender-based violence and teenage pregnancies.

By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago

KEHPHPU condemns brutal killing of public health officer in Bungoma county

KEHPHPU demands justice after a Bungoma public health officer was brutally killed outside his home.

By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago

Bukusu elders warn politicians against misuse of circumcision songs

Bukusu elders condemn politicians accused of misusing circumcision songs for political attacks in Bungoma County, warning of disciplinary action, possible curses against ignoring summons.

By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago

Uproar as Public Health officer is killed.

Angry residents of Musikoma in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, have protested the murder of a Public Health officer identified as Pascal Wakafura.

By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago

Wetang'ula tells Uhuru to act as a Statesman amid opposition criticism

Moses Wetangula says retired President Uhuru Kenyatta risks ruining his legacy and respect if he continues to undermine the Kenya Kwanza administration.

By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago

Truck drivers have protested delays at the Webuye weighbridge

Truck drivers have protested delays at the Webuye weighbridge, along a section of the Eldoret –Malaba Highway, occasioned by machine failure after being left stranded for several days.

By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago

Groups push for increased primary health care funding

Civil society organizations in Bungoma County have intensified calls for increased funding towards Primary Health Care (PHC)

By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago

Clergy want Webuye-Kitale highway expanded

Clergy in Bungoma urge government to act on road safety along Webuye–Kitale highway after deadly accidents.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 months ago

Digital boost for Bungoma

Bungoma County has received an additional batch of digital learning devices under the EIDU programme

By Jackline Inyanji 2 months ago

Wetang'ula urges Health Ministry to fix teachers' SHA woes

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged urgent reforms to the SHA scheme to address teachers’ complaints over poor healthcare access and high costs.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 months ago

Wetang'ula urges Health ministry to address teachers concerns over SHA

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula says concerns over quality healthcare are valid and require immediate action.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 months ago

Barasa warns against dynasty politics at burial

Didmus Barasa has cautioned against political dominance by a single family in Bungoma as the 2027 gubernatorial race begins to take shape.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 months ago

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Bungoma man claims he died, met Jesus, came back with powers

Bishop Zakayo Ingana claims to have met Jesus Christ at least five times in his lifetime. 

By Jackline Inyanji 2 months ago

Stakeholders lament over low voter listing

“I am dissatisfied with the low turnout we are witnessing. Those who have not yet registered must come out in large numbers and enlist as voters,” Lusaka said.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 months ago

Farmers decry shortage of fertilizer

It is tiresome camping at the Cereal board for over a week without getting fertiliser.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 months ago

Didmus Barasa eyes governor seat in the 2027 polls on UDA ticket

Barasa says that his decision to enter the gubernatorial race was driven by the urgent need to address systemic failures.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 months ago

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Impeachment? Why Governor Lusaka has sacked entire cabinet

Governor Kenneth Lusaka has sacked all CECs and Attorney General Edward Oringe Waswa in a major shake-up in the County Government.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 months ago

Kimilili MP asks voters to choose between UDA and Ford K

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa had hit the ground running as the race to succeed Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka intensified.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 months ago