Beatrice Adagala

Also known as: Dr. Beatrice Adagala

2026-04-262026-10-01

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June 2026
2 JunThe Standard
… Beatrice Adagala, Teso South MP Mary Emase, Shinyalu MP Fred Ikana, Shinyalu MP Fred Ikana, UDA Senator Consolata Wakwabubi, and several other Kenya Kwanza leaders. …
Governor Lusaka speaks of Ruto's succession in 2032
April 2026
26 AprCapital News
… They were accompanied by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, Senate Majority Leader Aron Cheruiyot, and presidential aide Farouk Kibet, among other leaders, in an event hosted by Vihiga Woman Representative Beatrice Adagala. …
Wetang’ula Leads Unity Push in Vihiga as Kenya Leaders Call for Political Cooperation

Opinion

Political discourse in Kenya declining to unprecedented lows

The News

An editorial in The Standard argues that Kenyan politics has deteriorated into vulgarity and personal attacks, citing incidents including female undergarments with a senator's name distributed in Kirinyaga County, vulgar language used by a woman representative, and the President deriding his predecessor. The editorial contends that such behaviour, modelled from top leadership, has normalised derogatory rhetoric in mainstream political discourse.

8 hours ago · The Standard →

Today

Political discourse in Kenya declining to unprecedented lows
An editorial in The Standard argues that Kenyan politics has deteriorated into vulgarity and personal attacks, citing incidents including female undergarments with a senator's name distributed in Kirinyaga County, vulgar language used by a woman representative, and the President deriding his predecessor. The editorial contends that such behaviour, modelled from top leadership, has normalised derogatory rhetoric in mainstream political discourse.
8 hours ago · The Standard →

Yesterday

Editorial: Political discourse deteriorating through personal insults and vulgar attacks
The Standard editorial argues that Kenyan politics has descended into increasingly vulgar and disrespectful conduct, citing incidents including defamatory undergarments distributed in Kirinyaga County and vulgar language used by a Vihiga Woman Representative. The editorial contends that such behaviour has been modelled from top leadership, including the President's derogatory remarks about predecessors and opponents.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 7 September

Ruto allies defend IEBC against opposition rigging claims
President William Ruto's allies in Western Kenya, led by Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, have defended the IEBC against opposition claims that it could rig the 2027 General Election. The leaders urged politicians to respect the electoral commission's constitutional independence and accused the opposition of undermining confidence in the body.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 5 September

Water Cabinet Secretary criticizes delays in Sh220m Ikolomani project
Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Muga has criticized the slow implementation of the Sh220 million Shitoli water project in Ikolomani, Kakamega County, which is seven months behind schedule with only 11 per cent of works completed against a 77 per cent time lapse. Muga questioned the Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency and contractor Geo-Data Systems, saying the explanations for delay were unconvincing and that the project, expected to serve 40,000 residents, was expected to be completed in November.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 2 September

Western leaders propose Nyanza alliance for Ruto's 2027 re-election
Western Kenya leaders including Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula are pushing for a political alliance between the Luhya and Luo communities to consolidate support for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid. The proposal seeks to unite the two regions into a voting bloc ahead of the general election.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 26 August

MPs condemn Gachagua over attacks on women leaders
Fifteen Members of Parliament have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for gender-based political violence, intimidation, and attacks targeting women leaders and women associated with political opponents. The legislators said political disagreements should not devolve into personal attacks or the targeting of women because of their gender, marital status, or political affiliations.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 17 July

Osotsi leads Vihiga governor race with 40 percent poll support
A Timely Kenya opinion poll places Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi ahead in the county's 2027 gubernatorial race with 40 percent support, 13.5 percentage points ahead of his closest challenger Kahi Indimuli at 26.5 percent. The survey of 1,200 registered voters, conducted July 2–12, shows Osotsi leading in three of five constituencies.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
Vihiga poll shows Osotsi leading with 40 percent support
A Timely Kenya survey of 1,200 registered voters places Senator Godfrey Osotsi at 40 percent support in the Vihiga gubernatorial race, leading his nearest challenger Kahi Indimuli by 13.5 percentage points. Osotsi leads in three of five constituencies, while Indimuli has stronger support in Hamisi and Vihiga.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 1 July

Infotrak survey: Bungoma MPs rank among Kenya's best performers
Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga and Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa emerged as among the country's best-performing MPs in the latest Infotrak Elected Leaders Performance Rating, with Kalasinga ranked second nationally at 78 per cent approval and Barasa fifth at 73 per cent. The survey assessed leaders on accessibility, responsiveness, accountability, visibility and fulfilment of campaign promises.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 8 June

Wetang'ula urges Western Kenya to back Ruto for development projects
Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, campaigned in Vihiga County urging residents to support President William Ruto's re-election, arguing that the Western region would continue benefiting from government development programmes including road construction, affordable housing, and Standard Gauge Railway extension if Ruto secures a second term.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 2 June

Bungoma Governor Lusaka positions Western region for 2032 presidency
Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka said the Western region is not interested in the Deputy President position in 2027, but is positioning itself to succeed President William Ruto in 2032, citing the region's numerical advantage and leadership capacity.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 April

Wetang'ula leads political leaders calling for national unity
Senior political leaders including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula have renewed calls for national unity and cooperation at a church fundraising event in Vihiga County, urging Kenyans to set aside political differences and focus on shared development goals.
26 April 2026 · Capital News →