Also known as: Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale · Dr Khalwale
Kakamega Senator; opposition politician campaigning with Linda Mwananchi movement ahead of 2027 election.
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Capital News
… The rally, which traversed Matunda, Moi’s Bridge, Sibanga and Kitale town, brought together Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, …
Western Kenya will no longer stay on the sidelines, Natembeya tells Linda Mwananchi rallyCapital News
… The leaders, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, traversed Matunda, Moi’s Bridge, Sibanga and Kitale town, where the …
Linda Mwananchi flexes opposition muscle in Trans Nzoia, dismiss disunity claimsCapital News
… The President’s remarks come days after Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale renewed calls for the government to reconsider SHA and restore NHIF. …
Ruto defends SHA, says it is ‘ten times better’ than NHIFCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 23 — Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has urged President William Ruto to reconsider the government’s Social Health Authority (SHA) programme and restore the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), arguing that the President should apply the same reasonin …
Khalwale urges Ruto to scrap SHA, restore NHIF after university funding U-turnThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKakamega Senator Boni Khalwale publicly differed with Deputy Governor Ayub Savula on Saturday over Western region's political direction ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Khalwale, Savula clash over western Kenya's political direction ahead of 2027 pollsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 6 — Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has challenged President William Ruto, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to ensure equal application of the law following the summoning of Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer J …
‘Don’t Tell Us You’re Fighting Goonism If Zaheer Isn’t Arrested and Charged,’ Khalwale Tells RutoThe Standard
… scribe to our newsletterJimmi Makotsi, representing Shisele, Isulu and Shirumba, traced the history of gold exploration in the region, saying several companies had previously conducted prospecting before ownership changed under unclear circumstances.Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale …
Sh683b gold project faces Senate scrutiny over land disputeThe Standard
… urther told the committee that some historical procurement issues fell under the defunct Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS), distancing the current administration from legacy liabilities.However, senators sharply interrogated the explanations, with Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale …
Senators grill Sakaja over pending bills, procurement gapsThe Standard
… ees and levies (Import Duty where applicable, Excise Duty, VAT, Import Declaration Fees, Railway Development Levy, Road Maintenance Levy, Petroleum Development Fund/Levy, Petroleum Regulatory Levy, Anti-Adulteration Levy - for illuminating kerosene).Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale …
KRA says its role in petroleum supply chain limited to matters falling within its mandateCitizen Digital
… he fuel could have entered the local market before the change of destination and whether taxpayers might end up refunding taxes on fuel that had already been consumed. “You want to take our money to go and pay people who did not lose anything,” said Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale …
Fuel saga probe: KRA defends Ksh.5B tax refund to oil marketers as Senators demand answersTrans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya declared at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Western Kenya that the region will end political fragmentation and speak with one voice to seek leadership representation ahead of the 2027 General Election, moving beyond what he described as years of "begging" for government inclusion.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya declared at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Western Kenya that the region will end political fragmentation and speak with one voice to seek leadership representation ahead of the 2027 General Election, moving beyond what he described as years of "begging" for government inclusion.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Opposition leaders led by Edwin Sifuna, George Natembeya, James Orengo, Babu Owino, Godfrey Osotsi and Boni Khalwale campaigned in Trans Nzoia County, dismissing disunity claims and declaring their movement capable of denying President Ruto a second term in 2027.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has defended the Social Health Authority (SHA), stating it is performing "ten times more" than the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), citing increased monthly disbursements to health facilities and expanded membership registration. Ruto dismissed proposals to restore NHIF, arguing SHA has advanced the Universal Health Coverage programme despite ongoing criticism over system failures and delayed reimbursements.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has urged President William Ruto to reconsider the Social Health Authority (SHA) programme and restore the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), arguing the President should apply the same reasoning behind his recent reversal of the university funding model.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale publicly disagreed with Deputy Governor Ayub Savula at a funeral in Lugari constituency over Western region's political path ahead of the 2027 General Election. Khalwale called on Savula to drop support for President William Ruto's re-election bid and instead back Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the presidency.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has challenged President Ruto and senior security officials to arrest and charge Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda if investigations establish criminal culpability in the deadly violence that disrupted a Linda Mwananchi political convoy in Kisii on July 3, warning that failing to do so would undermine the government's credibility on fighting political goonism.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Senate Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources held a public hearing in Kakamega County to address residents' concerns about a proposed underground gold mining project by Shanta Gold Kenya Limited, which would require 337 acres of privately owned land and affect nearly 800 households. Residents demanded suspension of the project citing failure to conduct meaningful public participation and accused the company of obtaining consent through misleading processes.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget held a session with Nairobi City County Governor Johnson Sakaja, questioning the county over rising pending bills, procurement irregularities, and failure to comply with statutory reporting requirements. Governor Sakaja attributed earlier reporting gaps in the 2022/2023 financial year to institutional transition challenges and said the county has since corrected the deficiencies.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Revenue Authority told the Senate its role in the petroleum supply chain is limited to customs clearance, tax assessment, levy collection, transit control, and trade facilitation, with procurement and importation remaining the sole mandate of the petroleum ministry.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has defended a Ksh.5 billion tax refund to oil marketers for a fuel cargo that was redirected to regional markets rather than consumed in Kenya. The authority also disclosed that the VAT reduction on fuel has cost the government Ksh.9.1 billion in foregone revenue.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →