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Audio By VocalizeEvans Kibet's parents, Leonard Sullo and Jane Muneria read the Bible together at their home in Kipchiria Village, Mt Elgon Constituency, Bungoma County. …
From athletics dream to war captivity: Family pleads for Evans Kibet's returnCitizen Digital
… Equity Bank Head of Education Peter Ndoro said the nationals, set to be held at Kibabi University in Bungoma County, mark the pinnacle of Equity's sponsorship this year, with the bank having supported the festival from sub-county with over Ksh25 million running for three consecut …
Music festival students to battle for Ksh.2.5 million at nationalsThe Standard
… The Bungoma County champions will be making their second straight appearance at the national basketball 3x3 championships after an impressive campaign that saw them dominate at both the county and regional levels. …
Cardinal Otunga Girls upbeat ahead of national 3x3 basketball debutCitizen Digital
… .push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The remarks come days after Sifuna's Bungoma home became a subject of public debate during the Linda Mwananchi movement's rally in Bungoma County …
'Some of us are built different': Sifuna defends modest Bungoma village homeCapital News
… Speaking at a public event in Bungoma County on Sunday, the National Assembly Minority Leader claimed some legislators who allegedly benefited from the impeachment had failed to invest the money wisely. …
Junet: ‘If you got something from Gachagua’s impeachment, at least build a good home’Citizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize The Linda Mwananchi movement received a rousing reception in Western region as thousands lined the roads while Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna staged homecoming parades in Bungoma County. …
Linda Mwananchi pushes for Sifuna's presidential bid in Western tourCitizen Digital
… As this was happening, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna led a Linda Mwananchi caravan in neighbouring Bungoma County, firing political salvo at President William Ruto who spent time at the Katakwa Diocese in Busia, during the consecration of the 4th Bishop of ACK. …
We were paid to impeach Gachagua; MP Junet Mohamed confessesCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 27 — The Linda Mwananchi movement on Sunday intensified its campaign to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, taking its Western Kenya mobilisation drive into Bungoma County as opposition leaders sought to consolidate support in one of Ke …
Linda Mwananchi storms Bungoma as opposition intensifies 2027 pushCitizen Digital
… The Linda Mwananchi caravan is touring Bungoma County, having toured Trans-Nzoia County on Saturday.
Sifuna rallies Kiminini residents in roadside Linda Mwananchi fundraiserCapital News
… The Linda Mwananchi caravan heads to Bungoma County on Sunday as it continues nationwide mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Western Kenya will no longer stay on the sidelines, Natembeya tells Linda Mwananchi rallyPresident William Ruto has intensified criticism of his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta, labelling him a "sponsor" of the United Opposition and a "failure" whom he helped become president but who failed to deliver key projects. Speaking in Bungoma County, Ruto vowed to defeat the opposition in next year's General Election.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has intensified criticism of his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta, labelling him a "sponsor" of the United Opposition and a "failure" whom he helped become president but who failed to deliver key projects. Speaking in Bungoma County, Ruto vowed to defeat the opposition in next year's General Election.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A 29-year-old boda boda operator from Bungoma won Ksh1 million as the Week One winner of Shabiki InaGive, a campaign that awards Ksh1 million weekly to players who record the highest multiplier on crash games including Jet X, Hydroplan, Aviatrix, or Aviator.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is holding five suspects linked to a criminal gang accused of killing former Cheptais councillor Nathan Masai Wasama on August 8. Police recovered crude weapons and a hand grenade during raids, though no firearm was found at the home of area MP Fred Kapondi where three of the suspects were arrested.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The killing of Nathan Masai Wasama has triggered a political storm in Mt Elgon constituency, with rival politicians questioning the circumstances and pointing to a long-running rivalry with incumbent MP Fred Kapondi, though no evidence has publicly established Kapondi's involvement and detectives have not announced a political motive. Other political aspirants say the constituency's environment has become increasingly threatening for those challenging established power.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Two additional suspects have surrendered to police in connection with the fatal shooting of 61-year-old businessman Nathan Masai Wasama in Cheptais, Bungoma County on August 8, bringing the total number of suspects apprehended to five. The DCI says all suspects will be arraigned in court once investigations are complete.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has accused Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko, and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma of plotting to disrupt the Linda Mwananchi caravan's rally in Homa Bay County on August 16, 2026. Owino claimed the three leaders held a meeting where they allegedly discussed mobilizing goons to attack opposition supporters, and he called on security agencies to protect participants.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five suspects are now in custody following the August 8 shooting death of former Chesikaki councillor and Mt Elgon parliamentary hopeful Nathan Masai Wasama at his shop in Cheptais, Bungoma County. Two additional suspects surrendered on Wednesday as the DCI intensifies its investigation into the high-profile murder.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's universities are competing at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival in Bungoma County, held from August 7 to 14, showcasing musical excellence, cultural heritage and artistic creativity under the theme "Enhancing the Creative Economy through Knowledge, Skills and Artistic Production for Sustainable Development." Institutions including Kabarak University and Mount Kenya University are performing various musical pieces and competing for the national crown.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, now leader of the Democratic Congress Party, announced he will address the nation on President William Ruto's four-year record, outlining what he characterizes as failures and harm to Kenyans ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gachagua declared the campaign to remove Ruto from power has begun, citing economic hardship, poor governance, insecurity and alleged state power abuses.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of shielding suspects in the killing of Mt Elgon parliamentary candidate Nathan Wasama, claiming authorities ignored repeated warnings that the politician's life was in danger. Gachagua alleged that Wasama reported to police five times that his life was under threat but received no protection before being shot dead at his home in Tuikut, Cheptais, Bungoma County.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna dismissed President William Ruto's Vision 2060 plan at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Kakamega County, arguing that the President's time is up and the plan should have been delayed for younger leaders whom he expects will hold the presidency after the upcoming General Election.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nathan Wasama Masai, a former Chesikaki councillor and parliamentary hopeful for Mt Elgon in 2027, was shot dead after armed attackers stormed his home in Tuikut, Cheptais, Bungoma County on Thursday night. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds and succumbed to his injuries; police had not issued an official statement and no arrests had been announced by the time of publication.
7 August 2026 · Capital News →
Mt. Elgon parliamentary aspirant Nathan Wasama Masai was shot and killed on Thursday at his Tukuit home in Cheptais, Bungoma County.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed concern over a surge in teenage pregnancies in Bungoma County, describing it as a child justice crisis. With 125 pending defilement cases at Bungoma Law Courts, she called for a whole-of-society approach and the establishment of a County Action Plan involving the Judiciary, county government, and relevant stakeholders.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Music Festival in Bungoma County has showcased talent from both established and little-known schools. Standout performers include Utwiini Primary School from Makueni County, which finished second in its category, along with winners in various competitions including Nzoia Sugar School in Choral Music for Junior Schools and Highlands Junior School in the Swahili Choral Verse category for Junior Schools.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Music Festival at Kibabii University in Bungoma County has entered its fourth day, with over 100,000 learners from across Kenya competing. The festival concludes August 14, with overall winners earning an opportunity to perform before the President at State House.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bungoma County held a men's mental health awareness event at Masinde Muliro Stadium, featuring sporting activities and health screening, aimed at encouraging men to seek professional support and address rising suicide cases. The forum, organized by the county Directorate of Youth and Sports with health experts, emphasised prevention, early intervention, and breaking the culture of silence around men's mental health.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cancer patients in Bungoma County will no longer have to travel to Kakamega, Kisumu or Eldoret for services, as the county government has introduced sessions for cancer victims as a way to combat the disease.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
A woman in Bungoma County built a house for her mother in 2009 using her first salary, but the house was destroyed by fire on May 11, 2026 — three years after the mother's death — in what the family attributes to a bitter land feud rooted in cultural beliefs that women should not inherit ancestral land or build houses for parents while male siblings are alive.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pointed to recent remarks by National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed—who claimed some lawmakers financially benefited from October 2024's impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua—as evidence that the parliamentary proceedings were compromised and the removal was unlawful.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka renewed claims that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was improperly impeached, citing remarks by National Assembly Majority Leader Junet Mohamed that he said amounted to an admission that some lawmakers received inducements to support the removal.
2 August 2026 · Capital News →
Evans Kibet, 37, a Kenyan athlete from Bungoma County, left Kenya in July 2025 seeking better opportunities but ended up caught in the Russia-Ukraine war. His family has spent more than a year appealing for his safe return, with his mother expressing despair over his unintended involvement in the conflict.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Students across the country will compete for a Ksh.2.5 million prize pot at this year's Kenya Music Festival nationals, to be held at Kibabi University in Bungoma County, after Equity Bank provided the funds for categories it sponsors.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Western Region silver medalists Cardinal Otunga Girls High School, Bungoma County champions, are confident for their second straight appearance at the KSSSA National Term Two Games 3x3 basketball championships starting next week at Mpesa Academy in Thika.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has defended his modest Bungoma village home, saying his lifestyle reflects his values and a deliberate choice to avoid using public office for personal enrichment, dismissing criticism from political rivals that his house is too small for his position.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed claimed some legislators benefited financially from the 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and alleged that Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot was an "accounting officer" in the process. Junet provided no evidence to support the claims, and no official investigation has substantiated such allegations.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Linda Mwananchi movement toured Bungoma County, where thousands gathered as opposition leaders called for support of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's 2027 presidential bid against President William Ruto. Leaders hinted at forming a new political party, claiming ODM has abandoned its original ideals.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed alleged that members of Parliament were given money to support former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment in October 2024, and that Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot distributed the funds to MPs in the National Assembly and Senate.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi movement held rallies in Bungoma County led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, with opposition leaders accusing the Kenya Kwanza administration of failing to create jobs and lower the cost of living ahead of the 2027 General Election.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna received contributions from Kiminini residents in Trans-Nzoia during a stopover for the Linda Mwananchi caravan, gathering both notes and coins from the crowd to fund travel to Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kitale.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →