Also known as: Governor Barasa · Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa · Governor Fernandes Barasa · Likuyani MP Fernandes Barasa
Kakamega Governor engaged in political rivalry within ODM and Western Kenya regional politics ahead of 2027 elections.
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The supremacy battle between Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Cooperative Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has escalated, threatening to weaken the broad-based government in the Western region. …
How Barasa, Oparanya supremacy battle threatens Ruto's Western Kenya gripThe Standard
… Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa said earlier this month that all four Western governors had agreed to work with Ruto under the Broad-Based Government arrangement and claimed Western Kenya could deliver more than four million votes to the President.Wandayi used the revival of t …
Western leaders push Nyanza alliance to boost Ruto's 2027 voteThe Standard
… Speaking in Kakamega town during an empowerment forum for tuk-tuk operators at the Kakamega Approved Grounds, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, President Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet, and several MPs aimed Sifuna, accusing him and the opposit …
Broad-based allies attack Uhuru over alleged Sifuna funding to fracture Western voteThe Standard
… The countywide initiative was officially launched by Governor Fernandes Barasa at Navakholo Stadium in Bunyala Central Ward, where he was accompanied by members of the County Assembly and members of his executive. …
Kakamega rolls out Sh60m grants to empower vulnerable groups, youthCitizen Digital
… "Kazi yako mimi nikishaingia kama kiongozi wa taifa hii, wewe ni kukaa chini ya miti nikuletee maziwa yako na nyama pole pole tu." Sifuna also renewed his criticism of Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, accusing him of turning against him after he helped campaign for his electio …
Sifuna asks Oparanya to bless his bid for presidencyThe Standard
… She further disclosed that the Judiciary had agreed to ensure every sub-county in Kakamega has a magistrate's court, noting that the newly established Court of Appeal bench had already received about 1,000 cases.Governor Fernandes Barasa welcomed the Judiciary's decision to decen …
Koome warns against corruption in judiciary as Kakamega gets new courtThe Standard
… Speaking at the Kakamega County Headquarters during an official visit by Chief Justice Martha Koome, who paid a courtesy call on Governor Fernandes Barasa, Ingonga said the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) would not hesitate to prosecute any individual found c …
DPP warns against incitement and hooliganismThe Standard
… Janet Kassily Barasa, the patron of the campaign. Dr Imbayi said the county continues to grapple with alarming adolescent reproductive health indicators, revealing that 22 per cent of all mothers who attended antenatal clinics in Kakamega last year were adolescents aged between 1 …
Kakamega County launches campaign against teen pregnancies, HIV infections and SGBVThe Standard
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has dismissed calls to defect to the Linda Mwananchi Movement, reaffirming his loyalty to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) while accusing Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary(CS) Wycliffe Oparanya of fuelling divisions within the party as he aims …
Governor Barasa accuses CS Oparanya of dividing ODM in bid for Ruto's running mate slotCapital News
… Among those attending the ceremony were Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Busia Governor Paul Otuoma, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, senior Anglican bishops from across Kenya and Uganda, clergy and thousands of faithful. …
Rt. Rev. Vitalis Ekuru enthroned as Katakwa’s fourth bishop in ceremony attended by Ruto, Uganda’s AlupoGovernors have rejected the Commission on Revenue Allocation's proposed Sh440 billion allocation for counties in 2027/28, demanding at least Sh500 billion to cover salary increments, health worker demands, and other devolved functions. The Council of Governors says the CRA relied on outdated audited financial statements from 2022/23 to determine the allocation.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Governors have rejected the Commission on Revenue Allocation's proposed Sh440 billion allocation for counties in 2027/28, demanding at least Sh500 billion to cover salary increments, health worker demands, and other devolved functions. The Council of Governors says the CRA relied on outdated audited financial statements from 2022/23 to determine the allocation.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizens Party deputy leader Cleophas Malala was tear-gassed at Kakamega Central Police Station on Monday as police dispersed opposition politicians and activists protesting alleged political intimidation by the county government, with police also firing shots into the air amid tensions over arrests linked to social media content targeting Governor Fernandes Barasa.
12 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has blamed slow development in some parts of the country on political disagreements among leaders, saying cooperation between national and local leaders is necessary to accelerate economic growth. He maintained that every region deserves a fair share of public investments for infrastructure and economic opportunities.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
ODM divisions emerged during the first anniversary of Raila Odinga's death, with Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa at the centre of political rivalry, accompanied by fierce attacks on former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Orange Democratic Movement says it will not back down on its push to secure the running mate slot ahead of the 2027 General Election, claiming it has the numbers needed to help President William Ruto secure a second term in office.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has reported 3,191 cases of gender-based violence and femicide in Western between January and September, prompting the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action to launch a three-month Rapid Results Initiative to accelerate prevention, investigation, and prosecution of GBV cases in the region.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega County has formed a rapid response committee comprising county and national government agencies to coordinate disaster preparedness for expected El Niño rains between October and December. The committee will use weather advisories, emergency operation centres, and community structures to provide early warning and coordinated response.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ukombozi People's Party, associated with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, has requested the Registrar of Political Parties revoke Kalonzo Musyoka's Ukombozi Alliance name, claiming it reserved the name in March last year. The dispute reflects divisions within the opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Kwanza leaders have defended a Government-to-Government fuel importation deal, days after Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni raised concerns over it. The leaders accused the opposition of attempting to discredit the government and launched attacks against Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ten hospitals in Kakamega county will receive oxygen support equipment under the Oxygen as a Service programme to improve access to medical-grade oxygen and strengthen patient care capacity. The equipment package includes 20 oxygen concentrators, 10 backup oxygen cylinders, pulse oximeters, and related supplies.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A supremacy battle between Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Cooperative Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya is escalating and threatening to weaken the broad-based government in Western Kenya. The rivalry, combined with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's rising influence in the region, has complicated President William Ruto's political position in the voter-rich Western region.
7 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 →
President William Ruto's allies, including Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, attacked Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and the opposition in Kakamega, accusing them of lacking a clear agenda beyond challenging the President as political competition for Western Kenya intensifies ahead of the 2027 General Election.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega County has rolled out a Sh60 million social protection grant programme targeting women, youth, widows, persons living with disabilities and other marginalised groups to improve livelihoods and promote economic empowerment. Governor Fernandes Barasa launched the countywide initiative at Navakholo Stadium, designed to provide financial support for establishing or expanding small businesses and building sustainable sources of livelihood.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya to support his bid to become Kenya's next president, as the Linda Mwananchi movement conducted political mobilization in Kakamega ahead of the 2027 General Election.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chief Justice Martha Koome has warned judges, magistrates and judicial staff against engaging in corruption and bribery, saying integrity is the foundation of a credible justice system and that the Judiciary has zero tolerance for corruption.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has warned politicians against fuelling political intolerance through inflammatory remarks and sponsoring criminal gangs, stating his office will pursue further arrests to safeguard peace and the rule of law. The warning follows the arrest of Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia and comes amid heightened political tensions.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega County government launched the Triple Threat Campaign to address rising cases of teenage pregnancies, HIV infections and sexual and gender-based violence among young people aged 10–24 years through awareness, health services access, education and community partnerships. The county recorded 22 per cent of antenatal clinic attendees as adolescents aged 10–19 and 1,900 sexual and gender-based violence survivors.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) while accusing Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya of fuelling divisions within the party as Oparanya aims to be named President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 polls.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto and Uganda's Vice President Alupo attended the consecration and enthronement of Rt. Rev. Dr. Vitalis Job Ekuru as the fourth Bishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya Diocese of Katakwa in Busia County on Sunday. Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit presided over the ceremony and urged the new bishop toward servant leadership, doctrine, and unity.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Edwin Sifuna's planned Linda Mwananchi tour of Western Kenya has disrupted the political stability Kenya Kwanza has held in the region, prompting senior government officials and allied leaders to intensify grassroots engagement and consultative meetings ahead of rallies in Trans Nzoia and Bungoma.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula campaigned in Bungoma County for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, citing Kenya Kwanza administration achievements in infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, and agriculture, including the revival of Nzoia and Mumias sugar factories and settlement of terminal dues owed to former Pan Paper workers.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kibera Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo has given Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa a final opportunity to provide financial records in a Ksh.250 million fraud case against former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa and co-accused Joseph Waswa, who have denied all charges.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five health workers' unions have issued Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa a three-day ultimatum to resolve a dispute over a Recognition Agreement, threatening to withdraw services after a scheduled signing ceremony on Tuesday was derailed when the County Attorney and her legal team failed to attend.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale have urged the Luhya community to support President William Ruto's re-election bid, arguing that backing the incumbent would help western Kenya secure the presidency in 2032. Duale noted that more than 1.5 million people in the western region have not registered as voters.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto's allies, including Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, have accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of sponsoring emerging political leaders from Western Kenya to divide the region's voting bloc and weaken the President's re-election prospects ahead of the 2027 General Election.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
Senior Kenya Kwanza leaders including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and President William Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet are expected in Likuyani Constituency, Kakamega County, on Friday for a boda boda empowerment drive aimed at supporting riders and engaging residents.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kakamega County Assembly has approved the Kakamega County Finance Bill, 2026, which introduces tax and revenue measures aimed at raising Sh2.2 billion in own-source revenue during the 2026/2027 financial year and establishes the legal framework for collecting county taxes, fees, charges and levies.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizens Party Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has written to the Inspector General of Police demanding the arrest and prosecution of Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, alleging the governor has ties to criminal gangs that have been deployed to intimidate residents and political opponents. Malala cited reported attacks on his supporters, including an incident in Harambee where several people were injured and robbed.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua is on a two-day tour of Western Kenya to back deputy party leader Cleophas Malala's campaign to become Kakamega Governor and unseat incumbent Fernandes Barasa in next year's polls. President William Ruto is meanwhile hosting leaders from Marsabit at State House, Nairobi.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →