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Jack Wamboka

Also known as: Bumula MP Jack Wamboka

Bumula MP facing parliamentary probe over misconduct allegations; barred from oversight committees following inquiry clearance.

2026-04-302026-07-02

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    Other highly rated legislators from the region included Mumias East MP Peter Salasya, Teso South MP Mary Emase, Matungu MP Oscar Nabulindo and Bumula MP Jack Wamboka, reflecting a strong performance by Western Kenya leaders.

    Infotrak: Majimbo Kalasinga, Didmus Barasa emerge as best performing Western MPs
  3. June 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    If they play the tricks they are playing, tukutane nje," stated Jack Wamboka, Bumula MP.

    MPs clash as Finance Bill 2026 sails through Second Reading
  5. The Standard

    Bumula MP Jack Wamboka also criticized the process, alleging that debate was prematurely curtailed despite limited participation by lawmakers.

    MPs clash as Finance Bill 2026 pass Second Reading
  6. The Standard

    Bumula MP Jack Wamboka also criticized the process, alleging that debate was prematurely curtailed despite limited participation by lawmakers.

    MPs clash as 2026 Finance Bill passes Second Reading
  7. The Standard

    An inquiry by the National Assembly has absolved Bumula MP Jack Wamboka from allegations of seeking financial inducement from former National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) officials.

    MPs bar Wamboka from oversight committees
  8. The Standard

    Maungu was elected during a committee meeting held at Parliament Buildings on Thursday following the departure of Bumula MP Jack Wamboka.

    Luanda MP Maungu replaces Wamboka as PIC chair
  9. May 2026
  10. The Standard

    The event, attended by senior opposition figures and government-allied politicians, quickly turned into a platform for debate over the country's economic situation and the future of Western Kenya's political leadership.Bumula MP Jack Wamboka launched a scathing attack on the Keny

    MP Wanyama heckled as opposition backs Sifuna
  11. The Standard

    The two leaders, who have reportedly held several meetings since last year, have in recent weeks been joined in some of the engagements by a section of Western Kenya politicians including Godfrey Osotsi, Jack Wamboka and other regional figures, fueling debate over what could be q

    Inside the Sifuna-Natembeya talks stirring Western Kenya politics
  12. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeBumula MP Jack Wamboka has pointed fingers at National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, accusing him of engineering his removal as chairperson of the Public Investments Committee (PIC) on Governance and Education amid escalating political tensions in Western Ke

    Wamboka blames Wetang'ula for committee ouster amid Western leaders' clash
  13. April 2026
  14. The Standard

    Sylvia Kasanga, President of The Architects Alliance, reflecting frustrations widely expressed across the profession.The Bill, sponsored by Bumula MP Jack Wamboka, proposes wide-ranging reforms, including stricter licensing requirements, enforceable disciplinary mechanisms, and t

    Architects Bill sparks debate over regulation, authority, and public safety
Politics

Infotrak survey: Bungoma MPs rank among Kenya's best performers

The News

Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga and Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa emerged as among the country's best-performing MPs in the latest Infotrak Elected Leaders Performance Rating, with Kalasinga ranked second nationally at 78 per cent approval and Barasa fifth at 73 per cent. The survey assessed leaders on accessibility, responsiveness, accountability, visibility and fulfilment of campaign promises.

1 July 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Infotrak survey: Bungoma MPs rank among Kenya's best performers

    Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga and Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa emerged as among the country's best-performing MPs in the latest Infotrak Elected Leaders Performance Rating, with Kalasinga ranked second nationally at 78 per cent approval and Barasa fifth at 73 per cent. The survey assessed leaders on accessibility, responsiveness, accountability, visibility and fulfilment of campaign promises.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Finance Bill 2026 passes second reading amid MP disagreements

    The Finance Bill 2026 advanced through its second reading in Parliament despite sharp disagreements between pro-government and opposition MPs. Pro-government leaders dismissed claims the bill imposes punitive taxes, while opposition lawmakers alleged it contains hidden taxes on mitumba clothing and mobile phones.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Opposition MPs protest rushed Finance Bill 2026 second reading

    The Finance Bill 2026 passed its Second Reading in Parliament on Wednesday amid heated exchanges between government and opposition lawmakers, with opposition MPs claiming the Kenya Kwanza administration used its numerical strength to push through the 124-page bill without sufficient time for examination or consideration of public concerns. Opposition lawmakers protested what they described as rushed legislative process and disputed claims of hidden taxes.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Finance Bill 2026 passes second reading amid parliamentary clash

    Kenya's Finance Bill 2026, a 124-page bill, advanced through its second reading in the National Assembly on Wednesday after heated exchanges between government and opposition MPs. Opposition lawmakers accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of using its numerical strength to push through controversial tax proposals without sufficient scrutiny and claimed the Speaker refused to allow a physical division vote that would have publicly recorded how each MP voted.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 11 June

  1. National Assembly clears Wamboka but bars him from oversight committees

    An inquiry absolved Bumula MP Jack Wamboka of allegations of seeking financial inducement from former NCIC officials, but the Committee of Powers and Privileges recommended that the House bar him from appointment to or leadership of committees with mandates covering cohesion, governance, and audit matters.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 5 June

  1. Luanda MP Maungu elected unopposed as PIC-E&G chair

    Luanda MP Dick Maungu was elected unopposed as chairperson of the National Assembly's Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance, replacing Bumula MP Jack Wamboka who was suspended over allegations of misconduct by the NCIC.

    5 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

Sunday 24 May

  1. Sifuna-Natembeya talks spark realignment speculation in Western Kenya

    Political consultations involving Edwin Sifuna and George Natembeya, joined recently by Western Kenya politicians including Godfrey Osotsi and Jack Wamboka, have triggered speculation over a possible political realignment in the region ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 9 May

  1. Bumula MP blames Speaker Wetang'ula for committee removal

    Bumula MP Jack Wamboka has accused National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula of engineering his removal as chairperson of the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education, describing the process as politically driven. Wamboka, who is facing a parliamentary probe over bribery, intimidation and misconduct allegations, says his troubles in Parliament began after his election and have escalated under the Speaker's alleged interference.

    9 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 April

  1. Architects Bill sparks debate on regulation and professional authority

    Kenya's proposed Architects Bill, 2026, sponsored by Bumula MP Jack Wamboka, aims to reform the profession through stricter licensing, enforceable discipline, and a statutory Institute of Architects, but stakeholders are divided over whether the measures address systemic building failures or risk regulatory overlap.

    30 April 2026 · The Standard

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