Also known as: Bumula MP Jack Wamboka
Bumula MP representing the Linda Mwananchi movement, barred from oversight committees in 2026 following an inquiry into alleged misconduct.
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The Standard
… They hit out at the Linda Mwananchi leaders who attended the funeral of the brother of Bumula MP Jack Wamboka, claiming that the group is being used by former President Kenyatta. …
Kenya Kwanza leaders tell Uhuru to stay out of politics, act like a statesmanThe Standard
… Those present at the meeting included Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, Bumula MP Jack Wamboka, Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga, Busia County Assembly Speaker Fredrick Odiro and several Members of County Assembly from the Western region.Speaking after the meeting, Natembeya said the l …
Leaders endorse Sifuna as Luhya community presidential flagbearer for 2027 pollCitizen Digital
… n't end his political career By Brian Kimani July 04, 2026 06:56 (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 …
Sifuna says losing ODM position won't end his political careerThe 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 MPsCitizen 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 ReadingThe 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 ReadingThe 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 ReadingThe 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 committeesThe 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 chairThe 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 SifunaNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, leading Linda Mwananchi, toured Kakamega County and pledged to dismantle sugar cartels and reverse policies blamed for the collapse of the region's sugar industry, criticising the Kenya Kwanza administration for failing to revive Mumias Sugar Company and support sugarcane farmers.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, leading Linda Mwananchi, toured Kakamega County and pledged to dismantle sugar cartels and reverse policies blamed for the collapse of the region's sugar industry, criticising the Kenya Kwanza administration for failing to revive Mumias Sugar Company and support sugarcane farmers.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Bumula MP Jack Wamboka, representing the Linda Mwananchi movement, has called on opposition figures Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, and Fred Matiang'i to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential bid, citing strong grassroots support demonstrated during a three-day Western Kenya tour that included close to 22 rallies.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna dismissed President William Ruto's Vision 2060 plan at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Kakamega County, arguing that the President's time is up and the plan should have been delayed for younger leaders whom he expects will hold the presidency after the upcoming General Election.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties rejected an application to reserve the name "Linda Mwananchi Party of Kenya," citing similarities to the already-reserved slogan "Linda Mkenya, Boresha Kenya" and public-interest concerns. Senator Edwin Sifuna and allied politicians met the Registrar this week seeking to resolve the naming dispute, though the meeting did not immediately settle the matter.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Linda Mwananchi leaders in Bungoma County have accused Kenya Kwanza counterparts of using insults and threats against Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and called on them to deliver promised projects like road construction instead of engaging in politics. Tensions have escalated as MP John Waluke cautioned the opposition against attempts to hold rallies in his constituency ahead of the 2027 elections, while movement leaders asserted their constitutional right to hold meetings anywhere in the country.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement is intensifying its political campaign in Western Kenya with planned rallies in Trans Nzoia and Bungoma, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other allies, as part of a broader grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
19 July 2026 · Capital News →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi has declared efforts to prevent Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya from winning re-election in 2027, announcing plans to field a single candidate from among three potential opponents. Speaker Moses Wetangula has similarly endorsed Susan Nakhumicha as Natembeya's challenger, saying he relocated his political base to Kitale to secure western region votes for President Ruto's re-election.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, leader of the Linda Mwananchi movement, is set to tour Trans Nzoia and Bungoma counties later this month, with rallies planned for July 25 and 26 to popularise his presidential bid for the 2027 General Election.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya announced that the county will host the Linda Mwananchi team for a rally on July 25, ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's homecoming scheduled for July 26 in Bungoma. Local leaders will spearhead grassroots mobilization for Sifuna across Western Kenya constituencies.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya announced that the county will host the Linda Mwananchi team for a rally on July 25, ahead of a homecoming in Bungoma scheduled for July 26. Sifuna will focus on national duties while local leaders manage grassroots mobilization across western Kenya's 38 constituencies.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Kwanza leaders including Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka and Taveta MP John Bwire have called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta to uphold the dignity of his former office and act like a statesman, claiming that Linda Mwananchi leaders attending a funeral are being used by Kenyatta.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
A section of Luhya leaders allied to the Linda Mwananchi movement has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the community's presidential flagbearer for the 2027 General Election, with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya named as the movement's spokesperson to coordinate campaigns across the Western region.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said political positions are bestowed by Kenyans, not party leaders, dismissing speculation about his future in ODM and suggestions that losing party positions would end his political career.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →