MCAs warned against blackmailing governors

EACC has issued a stern warning to MCAs, cautioning them against blackmailing governors and demanding control over county tenders.

By 16 days ago

Governor Barasa faults Oparanya for questioning Raila's western influence

Kakamega Governor, Fernandes Barasa, has called out former Governor, Wycliffe Oparanya, for what he termed as demeaning ODM Party leader, Raila Odinga.

By 17 days ago

Barasa's message to Oparanya: Keep out of western Kenya politics

President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga have been urged to rein in the Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya from engaging in active Western Kenya politics.

By 23 days ago

Fear in Kakamega as gangs deploy women to lure victims into night traps

Early this week, a suspected member of the gang was shot dead, and two others were arrested by police at Sabatia market in Butere Constituency.

By 24 days ago

Mumias East learners suffer as classroom renovation stalls

Learners at Mung’anga Primary School and Musango primary in Mumias East Constituency grappling with severe congestion after a stalled CDF renovation project left several classrooms roofless.

By 25 days ago

Lusaka unveils panel to recruit Bungoma County Public Service Board

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has unveiled a five-member selection panel tasked with recruiting new members of the County Public Service Board. 

By 24 days ago

Busia women defy cultural taboos to build homes and businesses

Women were forbidden from building houses a role strictly reserved for men. Any woman who dared defy the norm risked banishment or being branded a curse.

By 1 month ago

Murkomen says not sure of Jubaland forces presence in Mandera

Murkomen dismissed claims that schools in Mandera had been occupied and accused unnamed politicians of exploiting security matters for political gain.

By 1 month ago

Relief for patients as nurses in Busia suspend strike

Nurses in Busia County have suspended their strike for 90 days following an agreement with Governor Paul Otuoma's administration. 

By 1 month ago

Mudavadi, Bishop Obanyi engage in war of words over SHA payment

St Mary's Hospital closed its doors due to unpaid claims from the SHA totalling Sh143 million, making it unable to run its operations.

By 1 month ago

Barasa faces rebellion as ODM rift deepens in Kakamega

Kakamega Governor Barasa’s hold on county politics and ODM leadership in Western region faces a litmus test yet, as his rivals gang up to topple him from chairmanship.

By 1 month ago

Blame game over Sh143m: Mudavadi, Bishop clash on St. Mary's SHA payouts

Mudavadi announced that the faith-based facility had received Sh82 million out of Sh117 million in claims submitted to SHA

By 1 month ago

Govt denies hiking varsity fees, says students paying as low as Sh5,000

Dr Beatrice Inyangala dismissed rumours and confusion going round that the government has increased school fees.

By 1 month ago

Governor Lusaka ultimatum to Sh500 million industrial park contractor

Lusaka said his administration has allocated enough money for the project, and that people were waiting to use the project in uplifting their lives and boosting our local economy.

By 1 month ago

Busia patients in agony as nurses' strike enters third week

On the 9th of this month, nurses went on strike, paralysing health services in all public hospitals in Busia County due to unfulfilled promises by Governor Paul Otuoma.

By 1 month ago

Barasa retains Kakamega ODM chair post as primaries stall

Governor Fernandes Barasa retains seat as Orange Democratic Movement County Chair after party primaries in Lurambi stalled over disagreements on the voting method.

By 1 month ago

Mudavadi rallies religious leaders to boost UDA's Malava by-election campaigns

Mudavadi urged the leaders to guide Malava residents in making a wise and informed decision in the by-election set for November 27, 2025.

By 1 month ago

Shock as man dies in police custody after fight with wife

When Raymond Nachibati, 33, was arrested on Saturday morning at Malindi Market Centre in Navakholo Constituency, he believed he would go through all the right legal procedures.

By 1 month ago

Mudavadi banks on Malava women to win by-election seat, get visionary leader

Mudavadi said women are pillars of discipline in society and should set a good example for the rest of the people.

By 1 month ago

Leaders blast Gachagua over anti-Kenya remarks in US

Section of leaders criticise former DP Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of being unpatriotic for threatening to share sensitive information about the Kenyan government with US authorities.

By 1 month ago

NACADA impounds over 77,000 litres of illicit alcohol in Kakamega

In a nationwide crackdown, NACADA, in collaboration with police officers, impounded 7,000 litres of the illicit brew and destroyed 70,000 litres of Kangara. 

By 1 month ago

Bukhungu stadium ready for FEASSSA games, Barasa says

Governor Barasa assured Kenyans and East African countries participating in the competition that Bukhungu Stadium is ready and the contractor is finalising the touches.

By 1 month ago

Mob lynches man after he kills father over sukuma wiki

A sombre mood has engulfed a village in Kakamega County, after irate residents lynched a man who hacked his father to death for quarrelling over sukuma wiki vegetables.

By 2 months ago

Police summon Malala over alleged security breach during school games

Police in Kakamega have given DCP deputy party leader Cleophas Malala until Friday to record a statement for breaching security protocol during school games.

By 2 months ago

Kakamega leaders slam contractor over delayed Sh200m road project

Speaking to the press after inspecting the road, Shinali urged the relevant government agencies to compel the contractor to resume the construction immediately.

By 2 months ago

Bungoma county set to construct Sh65 million modern maternity wing

Bungoma County is set to construct a Sh65 million ultra-modern maternity wing at Makhonge Health Centre, in Kimilili Constituency, to enhance access to maternal and neonatal healthcare services.

By 2 months ago

Khalwale criticises Ruto over the closure of St Mary's Hospital in Mumias

St Mary's Mission Level Four Hospital in Mumias has been closed for the last three weeks following failure by the Social Health Authority (SHA) to pay more than Sh40 million debt.

By 2 months ago

Opposition rift widens as Malala urges Panyako to step down from Malava by-elections

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) and the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) are threatening the chances of the opposition to win the Malava by-election.

By 2 months ago

Mpox concerns addressed as Kakamega prepares to host KSSSA Nationals

The governor's assurance comes barely a week after he confirmed that three people were confirmed to have tested positive for the Mpox disease in Lugari.

By 2 months ago

ODM tug of war: Western leaders back Ruto pact, Sifuna pushes back

Speaking in Kakamega, Raila defended Sifuna, stating that he has a right to express his opinion.

By 2 months ago

Raila moves to quell ODM turmoil with grassroots mobilisation

According to the party, Odinga is expected to meet the newly elected grassroots officials in a bid to rejuvenate the party ahead of the 2027 polls.

By 2 months ago

Police hunt for teacher over claims of sodomising 20 pupils

Police in Kakamega are hunting for teacher who is on the run for allegedly sodomising students at Elwangale Primary School in Munjiti village, Khwisero Constituency.

By 2 months ago

Savula faults Raila over mixed signals on Ruto support, loyalty

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has criticised ODM leader Raila Odinga for failing to clarify whether he fully supports President William Ruto or remains aligned to the opposition.

By 2 months ago

President Ruto's shoot to leg order warrants ICC prosecution-Lawyer

Lawyer Edgar Busiega has said that if this order is carried out, President Ruto could be held liable for offences under the Rome Statute and international laws.

By 2 months ago

KDF to complete stalled Sh10 billion hospital in six months

Construction of the 750-bed-capacity facility in the Western region stalled four years ago. 

By 2 months ago

Kakamega county, Jacaranda Health launch construction of Sh90m maternity ward

Expectant mothers are set to benefit from the construction of a Sh90 million modern maternity ward at Likuyani Sub-County Hospital, Kakamega.

By 2 months ago

Police arrest 67 youths in Western during Saba Saba protests

Police officers in the Western region have arrested 67 youths from Kakamega and Bungoma counties over claims of attempting to loot seven supermarkets during Saba Saba anniversary protests

By 3 months ago

Police pursue suspected serial killer as 20 people murdered

Police officers in Kakamega are pursuing a man believed to be behind suspected ritual murders that have left over 20 people dead in one month.

By 3 months ago

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Kingpin politics splits Western leaders, threatens push for Luhya unity

With about two years to the 2027 General Election, Western leaders have intensified efforts to unite the region to ensure it votes as a bloc

By 3 months ago

Retrain police on human rights and gun use, says Savula

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has called for reforms in the recruitment and training of police officers.

By 3 months ago