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Audio By VocalizeDairy farmers in Lurambi Constituency, Kakamega County, have raised the alarm over an increase in cattle theft, saying the vice is threatening their livelihoods and undermining years of investment in livestock farming, with little being done to curb rising cases …
Cattle theft threatens farmers' livelihoods in KakamegaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePolice in Butere, Kakamega County, have intensified a crackdown on two notorious gangs, known as Jericho and Jerusalem, which have allegedly been terrorising residents for months. …
Police close in on gangs terrorising Butere residentsThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize A mother in Mumias, Kakamega County, is living through an agonising ordeal after her two-year-old daughter disappeared with a teenage girl she had taken into her home. …
Mother's desperate search for her missing daughterCapital News
… Writing makes room to rethink the way guidance and counselling happen in schools,” said Beatrice Kikuyu from Mary Lusweti Comprehensive School in Kakamega County, a teacher and member of the panel of judges. …
Mother tongue essays debut in national competitionThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeTen hospitals in Kakamega county will receive oxygen support equipment to boost heath care. …
Ten Kakamega health facilities to receive oxygen equipmentThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeGrowing up in a family of 10 siblings in Mayoyo village in Lwandeti Location in Kakamega County, Lairuka Jackson Sindani would observe his father, who was a principal “enjoy” his beer. …
Confessions: How alcohol nearly took away my job, life and delayed marriage and how I overcame itThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWater Cabinet Secretary Eric Muga has decried the slow implementation of the Sh220 million Shitoli water project in Ikoloman, Kakamega County, which he said was seven months behind schedule. …
Agency on spot over delays in implementation of Sh220m Ikolomani water projectThe Standard
… Speaking in Bumula Constituency, Kakamega County during the burial of Mary Goreti, the sister of Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, Sifuna strongly condemned the abduction and arrest of a Standard Group Associate Editor, Alex Kiprotich, arguing that journalists must be protected if Ken …
Sifuna condemns abduction of Standard Group Associate EditorThe Standard
… Kakamega County has already achieved more than 82 per cent electricity connectivity across public institutions and schools, according to official figures. …
New power connection brings hope to jobless youths in KakamegaCapital News
… Speaking at Marenyo Market in Butere Constituency, Kakamega County, on Friday, Wetangula urged politicians to allow the electoral commission to independently discharge its constitutional mandate. …
Wetangula: Politicians Cannot Choose the ‘Referee’ Ahead of 2027 PollsDairy farmers in Lurambi Constituency, Kakamega County, are reporting an increase in cattle theft that is undermining their livelihoods and years of investment, with claims that criminal syndicates are working with residents to steal cattle and dispose of them through butcheries. Farmers are calling for intensified surveillance and investigations from security agencies.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
Dairy farmers in Lurambi Constituency, Kakamega County, are reporting an increase in cattle theft that is undermining their livelihoods and years of investment, with claims that criminal syndicates are working with residents to steal cattle and dispose of them through butcheries. Farmers are calling for intensified surveillance and investigations from security agencies.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Butere, Kakamega County, have stepped up operations against two gangs allegedly terrorising residents through petty crimes, cattle theft, and house burglaries. The OCPD said detectives are closing in on main suspects, with the operation extending to Mumias.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
A mother in Mumias, Kakamega County, is searching for her two-year-old daughter, Abigile Amani, who disappeared on July 26 with an 18-year-old girl named Aliya whom the mother had taken into her home after finding her near street boys in Nairobi. The disappearance has left the mother traumatised and suffering from stress-related illness.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's annual Digital Essay Competition introduced a mother tongue language category for the first time, attracting more than 200 entries with the theme "Let me speak," enabling students to raise concerns including bullying and educational malpractice.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
Lairuka Jackson Sindani, a Principal Assistant to the County Commissioner in Kakamega, recounts how alcohol nearly derailed his career and personal life after peer pressure led him to drink chang'aa in secondary school, and how he eventually overcame the addiction.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Muga has criticized the slow implementation of the Sh220 million Shitoli water project in Ikolomani, Kakamega County, which is seven months behind schedule with only 11 per cent of works completed against a 77 per cent time lapse. Muga questioned the Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency and contractor Geo-Data Systems, saying the explanations for delay were unconvincing and that the project, expected to serve 40,000 residents, was expected to be completed in November.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has condemned the abduction and arrest of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, accusing President Ruto's administration of undermining constitutional freedoms and creating an atmosphere of fear. Sifuna vowed that restoring democracy, media freedom and the rule of law would form the centrepiece of the Linda Mwananchi movement's challenge to President Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation has connected 95 households in Ikhanyi Village to electricity, enabling residents to plan small businesses such as salons, mechanical workshops and cafes. The connection is part of a wider Sh2.46 billion rural electrification programme in Kakamega County targeting 41,262 households.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has cautioned politicians against interfering with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's operations and procurement processes, saying such attempts could erode public confidence in the 2027 General Election. His remarks come as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the IEBC's tender for an Integrated Elections Management System was designed to favour South Korean firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd, though the IEBC has rejected these allegations and said the procurement process remains transparent and at an early stage.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Visitors attending the funeral of Gloria, the late wife of Senator Boni Khalwale, caught a rare glimpse of his private life at his expansive Malinya village homestead in Kakamega County, where the blend of tradition and modernity reflected his polygamous lifestyle.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gloria Khalwale, wife of Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, was buried at Malinya Grounds in Ikolomani Constituency after her sudden death from a heart attack on August 15. Hundreds of mourners and political leaders, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, attended the Catholic Church funeral service.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government commissioned the Sikuli Market electrification project in Likuyani Constituency, which will connect approximately 125 rural households, local businesses, and public facilities to electricity. The project is part of a broader plan to expand electricity access across Kakamega County, with Sh2.5 billion allocated to connect about 40,000 households.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale disclosed that he advised President William Ruto not to attend the burial of his late wife, Gloria Khalwale, citing concerns that the President's presence could trigger hostility and distract mourners, given prevailing political tensions in the area.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Flora Laura, a Form Three student at Vokoli Girls High School in Kakamega County, was fatally attacked by armed assailants who broke into her family home early Thursday, striking her on the head with a blunt object. Her father said the gang demanded phones and money from him and his wife, promising to spare their daughter despite having already critically injured her; she was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senior state officers in Western Kenya have shifted focus to campaigning for elective seats rather than implementing government development projects, with locals accusing them of using state resources for personal political gain and rendering the administration unpopular ahead of the 2027 General Election.
19 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 →
More than 250 households in Esitimba and Shiabalika villages in Khwisero Constituency are set to be connected to the national electricity grid under a rural electrification drive by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC). The rollout follows the connection of 279 households in nearby Usukuti village.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders from Western Kenya have launched the Magharibi Movement, a regional lobby group aimed at consolidating the region's political influence, rallying support for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027, and positioning Western Kenya for the 2032 succession. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the movement would serve as a political and grassroots structure to pursue the region's long-term interests beyond the 2027 election cycle.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
Broad-based government leaders are intensifying campaigns for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027, citing his development record and claimed growing support across the country. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is touring Western Kenya to mobilize the Mulembe community, with allies suggesting a strong showing could position Mudavadi for a Luhya presidential bid in 2032.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, wife of Kakamega Senator Dr. Boni Khalwale, died on Saturday, August 15, 2026, following a sudden heart attack. She was a mother to eight children.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Democracy for Citizens Party Secretary-General Cleophas Malala vowed allegiance to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in support of his 2027 presidential bid, saying former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was ready to collaborate with Sifuna. Malala called for support from political allies outside the Luhya community to strengthen Sifuna's campaign.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and the Linda Mwananchi movement are intensifying grassroots mobilisation in Kakamega County, with leaders scheduled to visit four constituencies—Mumias West, Navakholo, Malava, and Lugari—on Sunday ahead of the 2027 General Election.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked Wycliffe Oparanya, the Co-operatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary and former Kakamega governor, to support and bless his presidential ambitions for 2027. Sifuna's appeal follows his fallout with ODM leadership and his removal as the party's secretary-general, as he leads the Linda Mwananchi grassroots mobilisation tour across Western Kenya.
8 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Linda Mwananchi movement is campaigning in Kakamega County on Saturday with scheduled stops at four locations as part of grassroots efforts ahead of the 2027 General Election. The movement's leaders have been making campaign stops across counties, including a recent visit to Busia, and calling for President William Ruto's exit in the coming election.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fire at Musaga Substation in Kakamega County left customers across Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Siaya and parts of Vihiga counties without power. Kenya Power said it was rerouting electricity through alternative supply lines to restore power progressively.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A court in Kakamega County has sentenced a man from Kabras East to life imprisonment after convicting him of defiling his two-year-old daughter. The conviction was based on medical evidence confirming penetration, and the offence occurred on December 16, 2025.
7 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 →