Also known as: Webuye West legislator · Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama
Webuye West MP who has advocated for parental involvement in education and supported President Ruto's 2027 re-election bid.
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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 IntensifyCitizen 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 toldThe 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 deadlineCitizen 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 resolutionThe 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 assuresKenya's joint parliamentary sports committees have backed the country's preparedness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, citing sufficient capacity and infrastructure. The lawmakers inspected the Raila Odinga International Stadium (Talanta Sports City Stadium), a 60,000-seater facility designated as the main venue, and affirmed it represents good value for taxpayers.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's joint parliamentary sports committees have backed the country's preparedness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, citing sufficient capacity and infrastructure. The lawmakers inspected the Raila Odinga International Stadium (Talanta Sports City Stadium), a 60,000-seater facility designated as the main venue, and affirmed it represents good value for taxpayers.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Four Ford Kenya leaders—Senator Wafula Wakoli, Woman Representative Catherine Wambilianga, Mt Elgon MP Fred Kapondi, and Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama—have moved their support from Tim Wanyonyi to Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing Barasa's capacity to address residents' concerns and his proposals on child nutrition and maternal healthcare.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama has called on parents to invest in their children's education and work closely with teachers and school councils to improve student results, noting that collaboration between teachers, parents, and students is key to societal change through education.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is addressing learning poverty through a Reading Day campaign aimed at 1 million children, with particular focus on barriers to education in remote pastoralist communities such as Loita, Narok County, where families face obstacles including lack of civil registration and limited parental engagement with schools.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →