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Dan Wanyama

Also known as: Webuye West legislator · Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama

Webuye West MP who faced hostility while promoting President Ruto's two-term agenda at a Bungoma burial in May 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Sponsored by MP Dan Wanyama, the Bill gives effect to Article 11(2)(a) of the Constitution, which requires the State to promote literature, libraries, publications, science, communication and other forms of cultural expression.

    Kenya's fight against learning poverty as Reading Day campaign targets 1 million children
  3. June 2026
  4. The Standard

    e the project by October 2026. “We want a full audit of works done, what is pending and ensure its completion so that it is put to use,” the Speaker said.Mvurya and Wetang’ula were accompanied by Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka, National Assembly Sports Committee chairman Dan Wanyama

    Rehabilitation of Masinde Muliro Stadium to be complete by October
  5. Citizen Digital

    The session, chaired by Committee Chairperson Dan Wanyama, brought together representatives from the Office of the Attorney-General and Department of Justice, the State Department for Sports, Kenya Academy of Sports, Football Kenya Federation (FKF), the National Olympic Committee

    Stakeholders back bill to criminalize match-fixing in Kenya
  6. The Standard

    Other leaders present included Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama, Vihiga Woman Representative Dr.

    Governor Lusaka speaks of Ruto's succession in 2032
  7. May 2026
  8. The Standard

    Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama faced hostility from sections of mourners when he attempted to popularise President Ruto's two-term agenda.

    MP Wanyama heckled as opposition backs Sifuna
  9. Capital News

    Responding to the concerns, Sports Committee Chairperson Dan Wanyama assured the House that preparations were progressing well.

    KSh32.2 Billion Proposed for Sports as AFCON Preparations Intensify
  10. Citizen Digital

    The committee chaired by Webuye West legislator Dan Wanyama heard that the total contractual cost of the earmarked stadium projects is KSh.15.11 billion, out of which only KSh.3.74 billion has been paid.

    Ksh.11.02B more needed to complete earmarked AFCON 2027 stadia, Sports and Culture committee told
  11. The Standard

    The revelation was made by Principal Secretary for Sports Elijah Mwangi during his appearance before the National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture while presenting the 2026/27 budget estimates.The committee, chaired by Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama, heard that the total cont

    Sh11 B more to beat AFCON 2027 deadline
  12. Citizen Digital

    Dan Wanyama, members of the Mariga-led camp claimed that national team budgets presented to the Ministry of Sports had never been approved by the NEC as required under federation procedures.

    Opinion: Why FIFA is unlikely to ratify FKF NEC resolution
  13. The Standard

    Appearing before the Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture chaired by Dan Wanyama, Hussein Mohammed, President of the Football Kenya Federation, assured lawmakers that preparations are firmly on course and aligned with the expectations of the Confederation of African Footb

    Kenya prepared to host AFCON 2027 FKF assures
Society

Kenya launches Reading Day campaign targeting 1 million children

The News

Kenya is addressing learning poverty through a Reading Day campaign aimed at 1 million children. The initiative highlights barriers to literacy and education in remote pastoralist communities, including lack of civil registration, limited school enrollment, and parental challenges in engaging with formal education systems.

18 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Kenya launches Reading Day campaign targeting 1 million children

    Kenya is addressing learning poverty through a Reading Day campaign aimed at 1 million children. The initiative highlights barriers to literacy and education in remote pastoralist communities, including lack of civil registration, limited school enrollment, and parental challenges in engaging with formal education systems.

    18 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Masinde Muliro Stadium rehabilitation to finish by October 2026

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called for speedy completion of the stalled Masinde Muliro Kanduyi Stadium in Bungoma County, welcoming the Sports Ministry's commitment to finish the project by October 2026. The upgraded facility is intended to nurture sports talent and position Bungoma as a regional sporting hub, with plans to add pitches for basketball, netball, volleyball, handball and a public pool.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 5 June

  1. Sports stakeholders support bill to criminalize match-fixing

    Stakeholders including the Football Kenya Federation and National Olympic Committee of Kenya have backed a proposed Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026 that would prohibit and criminalize the manipulation of sports competitions, though some have recommended amendments to strengthen its implementation.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 2 June

  1. 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

Saturday 30 May

  1. Opposition backs Sifuna as government MP faces heckling

    At a burial in Bungoma County, political leaders clashed over the 2027 election, development record, and President Ruto's re-election prospects. Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama faced hostility when promoting Ruto's two-term agenda, while opposition figures including Bumula MP Jack Wamboka attacked the Kenya Kwanza administration for stalled infrastructure, corruption, and economic hardship.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 25 May

  1. Kenya budgets KSh32.2 billion for sports ahead of 2027 AFCON

    The Parliamentary Budget and Appropriations Committee has proposed KSh32.2 billion for the State Department for Sports as part of preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya is co-hosting with Tanzania and Uganda. The Sports Committee chair assured lawmakers that stadium renovations are on track and that Kenya is ready to host the continental tournament.

    25 May 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Ksh.11.02B more needed to complete AFCON 2027 stadiums

    Kenya's Sports State Department principal secretary told Parliament that an additional Ksh.11.02 billion in Exchequer support is required to complete earmarked stadiums for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and safeguard Kenya's hosting rights. The total contractual cost of stadium projects is Ksh.15.11 billion, of which only Ksh.3.74 billion has been paid so far.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Kenya needs Sh11 billion more for AFCON 2027 stadium projects

    Kenya requires an additional Sh11.02 billion from the Exchequer to complete stadiums for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which it will co-host with neighboring East African countries. The total contractual cost for AFCON stadium projects is Sh15.11 billion, but only Sh3.74 billion has been paid, raising concerns over Kenya's preparedness.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. FIFA unlikely to ratify FKF NEC resolution, analyst argues

    An opinion piece argues that FIFA is unlikely to ratify a Football Kenya Federation National Executive Committee resolution, as the ongoing crisis at FKF reveals governance weaknesses and procedural confusion amid a factional dispute over federation leadership.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Kenya says preparations for 2027 AFCON co-hosting on track

    Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed assured lawmakers that Kenya's preparations for co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Tanzania and Uganda are progressing on schedule and aligned with CAF requirements, with infrastructure upgrades and a Local Organising Committee already in place.

    5 May 2026 · The Standard

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