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The Standard
… During a visit by Bungoma County Police Commander Anderson Njagi, residents reportedly shouted, “Go for the financier of this killing. …
Nathan Wasama's killing exposes the dark side of Mount Elgon constituencyCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Two more suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of 61-year-old businessman Nathan Masai Wasama in Cheptais, Bungoma County, have surrendered to the police, bringing the total suspects apprehended to five. …
Two suspects surrender over fatal shooting of Mt. Elgon politician Nathan WasamaCitizen Digital
… Kaluma plot to disrupt Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay By Ian Omondi August 12, 2026 07:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Embakasi East MP Babu Owino addresses a rally at Posta Grounds in Bungoma County …
Babu Owino alleges Wanga, Ayacko, Kaluma plot to disrupt Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa BayThe Standard
… The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the two suspects surrendered separately on Wednesday, hours after detectives arrested three others believed to be connected to the August 8 shooting in Cheptais, Bungoma County. …
Five suspects in custody as DCI intensifies probe into Wasama killingThe Standard
… le for supremacy among Kenya’s universities has intensified at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival, with institutions showcasing musical excellence, cultural heritage and artistic creativity as they compete for the coveted national crown at Kibabii University in Bungoma County …
Universities battle for the crown as Kenya Music Festival reaches a crescendoCapital News
… Wasama, a former Chesikaki councillor and Mt Elgon parliamentary hopeful, was shot dead at his home in Tuikut, Cheptais, Bungoma County, last week. …
Gachagua to expose Ruto’s failures in four-year scorecardCapital News
… Gachagua claimed Wasama had reported to police five times that his life was under threat but that no action was taken before he was shot dead at his home in Tuikut, Cheptais, Bungoma County. …
Gachagua accuses state of shielding suspects in killing of Mt Elgon MP hopefulCitizen Digital
… 2026 02:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna speaks during the burial of Eric Juma Wamboka, brother to Bumula MP Jack Wamboka, in Siboti Ward, Bumula Constituency, Bungoma County …
Sifuna dismisses Ruto's Vision 2060 plan, says its in wrong handsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 7 – Former Chesikaki councillor and Mt Elgon parliamentary hopeful Nathan Wasama Masai has been shot dead after armed attackers reportedly stormed his home in Tuikut, Cheptais, in Bungoma County. …
Former councillor and 2027 MP hopeful Nathan Wasama killed in gun attackThe Standard
… Elgon parliamentary aspirant Nathan Wasama Masai was shot and killed on Thursday at his Tukuit home in Cheptais, Bungoma County. …
Gunmen Kill Mt Elgon Politician Nathan Wasama MasaiSickle cell warriors in Bungoma County are calling for mandatory screening among couples planning to marry to reduce cases of the blood disorder and enable early diagnosis and management. Advocates say genotype testing before marriage would help people understand their sickle cell status and make informed reproductive decisions.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Sickle cell warriors in Bungoma County are calling for mandatory screening among couples planning to marry to reduce cases of the blood disorder and enable early diagnosis and management. Advocates say genotype testing before marriage would help people understand their sickle cell status and make informed reproductive decisions.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission summoned Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa on September 22 over alleged hate speech remarks made in Bungoma County, in which he suggested that leaders should use their positions to benefit their own ethnic communities and hire people from their regions.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa and Turkana South MP John Ariko Namoit to appear on September 29 to respond to statements under investigation. Barasa is alleged to have made remarks about leaders from the former Western Province in government positions and described a hiring scenario suggesting regional discrimination.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
In 2023, President Ruto issued an ultimatum to Jaswant Singh Rai, accusing him of obstructing government reforms in Kenya's sugar industry through court cases, telling him to either accept reforms, face jail, or leave the country. Jaswant and his brother Sarbjit, both billionaires with vast agricultural and manufacturing interests, have been locked in a dispute over control of Mumias Sugar Company.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa and Turkana South MP John Ariko Naimot over separate public utterances made in their respective constituencies. Barasa was summoned over remarks he allegedly made in Sirisia Constituency on September 19 regarding leaders from the former Western Province holding senior government positions, while Naimot was summoned over remarks made on September 2.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Women Senators Association has condemned an incident in Bungoma County where 36 learners were reportedly impregnated at Bakisa Secondary School in Webuye, and called for speedy investigations to identify those responsible and arrest perpetrators.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Women Senators Association has condemned the impregnation of 36 schoolgirls in Bungoma County and called for thorough investigations and prosecution of the men involved. The association said it will engage Advocates to ensure the families of the schoolgirls receive justice.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Bungoma County administration responded with concern after 36 cases of teenage pregnancies were reported at Bakisa Senior School in Webuye East, Bungoma County.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
Heavy rainfall in Makunga and Lupela, Bungoma County, destroyed houses and business premises and damaged the roof of a police station on September 9, 2026. Residents are calling on national and county governments to clear drainage systems and open blocked waterways to prevent flooding during the anticipated El Niño rains.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Webuye East Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner has raised alarm over rising cases of defilement, incest and teen pregnancies in Bungoma County.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Heavy rains and strong winds swept through Makunga Market in Tongaren, Bungoma County on Tuesday evening, damaging residential houses, business premises, and the Makunga Police Station quarters. A police corporal's house collapsed but he was rescued by residents; affected families are appealing to the county government for assistance.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticised President William Ruto's decision to order the closure of Tata Chemicals Magadi, calling it illegal and warning it could scare away investors and hurt the economy.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah announced the death of his sister, Mary Goretti Wamukoya, a retired teacher who died on August 21 at Mater Hospital in Nairobi after a long illness. Omtatah paid tribute to her in a post on X, describing her as a woman of strength, kindness and wisdom devoted to her family.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bungoma County's health sector has commissioned a modern vaccine cold room and specialised transport truck to improve vaccine storage, distribution and immunisation services across the county.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 56-year-old man in Bungoma County died from injuries sustained in an alleged assault by his brother on August 20, with the death occurring on August 27. Angry residents later set fire to the suspect's two-room house, and police recovered the wood and metal rod allegedly used in the attack.
29 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration from Murang'a University of Technology, with doctoral research focused on county governments' branding strategies and their influence on service delivery satisfaction among SMEs in Bungoma County. Barasa, a second-term lawmaker seeking to become Bungoma governor on a UDA ticket, has two undergraduate degrees and two master's degrees.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Didmus Barasa, the second-term MP for Kimilili, has graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration from Murang'a University of Technology. His doctoral thesis examined county governments' branding strategies and service delivery satisfaction among small and medium enterprises in Bungoma County.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, the leader of the Linda Mwananchi movement, addressed young aspirants at Ufungamano House.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police are investigating five separate suspected suicide incidents across different counties involving four men and one woman. The incidents occurred in Nyandarua, Embu, and Bungoma counties, with victims found in various circumstances including drowning and hanging.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
An 18-year-old suspect, Ezekiel Nyongesa Barasa, was arrested in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, for the killing of Florence Khosa, 84, who died from injuries sustained in an attack. Investigations have also linked him to the killing of an 86-year-old woman in Tongaren, Bungoma County.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece urges voters and believers to discern truth from manipulation as politicians employ lies and exaggeration as campaign tactics in the coming year, arguing that victories built on deception are spiritually and morally hollow.
23 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Judiciary and Children's Department have called for stronger community and institutional action to address sexual and gender-based violence in Bungoma County, where 62 per cent of women have experienced physical violence and 30 per cent have faced sexual violence. Officials cite survivors' lack of access to safe spaces and financial barriers as obstacles to pursuing justice and essential services.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Bungoma's judiciary has praised SHOFCO's intervention in supporting sexual and gender-based violence survivors. A mother in the county described how her Form Three daughter's sexual abuse case was compounded by cultural beliefs, including the perpetrator's family suggesting marriage as a "solution."
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Children with disabilities in West Pokot County are being kept at home and denied education due to poverty, stigma, and misconceptions, with some parents using them for livestock herding or abandoning them. School officials and leaders say the situation prevents many from developing their talents, though students at Keringet School for the Hearing Impaired have demonstrated exceptional abilities in sports and music.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Didmus Barasa, who has declared interest in the Bungoma governor seat, is intensifying efforts to eradicate grass-thatched homes through an initiative called "Ondoa Nyasi," pledging to expand the programme to cover more households if he wins the gubernatorial race next year.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, National Cohesion and Integration Commission, and National Police Service to investigate and act against political violence, incitement, and organised gangs ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi of sharing confidential conversations about his family affairs and business interests with President William Ruto. Gachagua said the leaked information allowed the President to target his family members.
17 August 2026 · 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.
14 August 2026 · 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 →