… The three-day training brought together more than 30 healthcare workers, including doctors, nurses, clinical officers and student practitioners from Kakamega, Busia, Vihiga, Bungoma and Trans Nzoia counties.Organised by MMUST's School of Medicine through the Department of Obstetr …
… Several counties, including Kiambu, Kakamega, Meru, Nakuru, Nyandarua and Garissa, are already demonstrating strong growth in restoration-related enterprise activity, according to the Secretariat. …
… Close behind him is experienced golfer Dismas Indiza from Kakamega, who moved into contention after claiming victory in the third leg held at Limuru Country Club. …
Audio By Vocalize The Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) in Kakamega will on July 29, 2026, mention a petition challenging alleged labour rights violations involving former employees of Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic. …
… However, he is expected to face strong competition from veteran golfer Dismas Indiza of Kakamega, winner of the third leg at Limuru Country Club, who sits second with 1,890 points. …
… The movement postponed the rallies for a second in order to allow its supporters to join the June 25 memorial protests The Linda Mwananchi movement has already held rallies in Busia, Kitengela, Kakamega, Narok, Mombasa and Thika as it continues to establish a coordination hub to …
… Lishenga’s resignation also comes at a politically sensitive time where he has declared his candidature for the Kakamega Senate seat in 2027 elections. …
… Additionally, the Kisumu – Malaba section will have two intermediate stations in Yala and Mumias and will traverse through six crossing stations across Kisumu, Siaya, Vihiga, Kakamega and Busia Counties. …
The Council of Governors has disputed the County Fiscal Performance Measurement Index (CFPMI) launched by the Parliamentary Budget Office, arguing that its methodology fails to provide a fair and comprehensive assessment of county government performance. The index ranked Embu as the best-managed county while placing Kisumu, Kakamega, Busia, Bomet and Nairobi among the poorest fiscal performers.
The Council of Governors has disputed the County Fiscal Performance Measurement Index (CFPMI) launched by the Parliamentary Budget Office, arguing that its methodology fails to provide a fair and comprehensive assessment of county government performance. The index ranked Embu as the best-managed county while placing Kisumu, Kakamega, Busia, Bomet and Nairobi among the poorest fiscal performers.
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed denied receiving money to support the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, clarifying that his earlier remarks about MPs being given "something" referred to general lobbying within Parliament, not personal payment to him.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, including the denial of access to Raila's personal doctors, involvement of Nairobi West Hospital doctors, disregarded medical advice against travel, the decision to fly him to India by private jet, and the absence of a postmortem. His remarks join renewed calls from opposition leaders for a public inquiry into Raila's death.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, once President Ruto's most valued allies in the 2022 election, have seen their political standing erode in Western Kenya; recent opinion polls show three of the country's worst-performing governors are from Bungoma, Busia, and Kakamega counties, undermining Kenya Kwanza's authority in the region.
Road carnage costs Kenya an estimated Sh1.5 trillion of GDP annually—eight per cent of income—and could rise to 11 per cent without urgent interventions, according to the National Transport and Safety Authority. The NTSA cited inadequate funding, weak traffic law enforcement, and poor road-user behaviour as key factors, noting that vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists account for 46 per cent of fatalities.
A Kakamega man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl in January 2024. The Butali Magistrates' Court convicted him based on the victim's account, testimony from four witnesses, and medical evidence confirming injuries consistent with penetration.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has cautioned young politicians against seeking the presidency without extensive political experience and a proven track record of public service, remarks apparently directed at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna who is positioning himself for the 2027 presidential race. Wetang'ula cited Kenya's former presidents—Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta, and William Ruto—as examples of leaders who held various political positions before ascending to State House.
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.
St Anthony's Boys Kitale, the most successful school in Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association hockey history with six East Africa titles, last won the regional championship in 2018 and aims to reclaim it at the 2026 games in Morogoro, Tanzania, after winning the national title this year.
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned opposition leaders seeking the presidency in 2027 that rallies and slogans alone will not deliver the presidency, saying contenders must demonstrate credible policies, a clear national agenda and a track record to convince voters. He argued the contest will be determined by national numbers rather than popularity in a handful of regions.
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has threatened to stage daily protests outside the Registrar of Political Parties' offices from Monday if its party registration application is not approved. The movement alleges the government is deliberately blocking its registration and says proxies have claimed the name already.
Leaders allied to the Broad-based government have cautioned opposition figures against working with Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, claiming he would sideline and overshadow political allies. The leaders urged Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Dr Fred Matiang'i to abandon the opposition and work with President William Ruto instead.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said President William Ruto's campaign team is working to secure a petition-free victory in the 2027 General Election through the democratic will of the people, calling for large voter turnout and rejecting rigging and election misconduct.
Defending girls' champions Lugari Progressive Academy begin their bid for a second consecutive Safaricom Chapa Dimba Kakamega County title this weekend as semi-finals take place at Bukhungu Stadium. Lugari Progressive will face Bushili Queens in the opening girls' semi-final, with the winners advancing to the county final.
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.
Isaiah Matukho Okhala, 51, has been sentenced to life in prison by the High Court in Kakamega for the murder of a 16-year-old teenager with mental challenges. Justice Alice Bett noted that the accused showed no remorse and considered factors including sentencing objectives and the victim's vulnerability.
Defending champions Kwanthanze and unbeaten Kesogon will face off in the girls' volleyball semi-finals at the National Term Two games at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika. St Martha's Mwitoti, also unbeaten, will play Soweto Academy in the other semi-final.
Cancer patients in Bungoma County will no longer have to travel to Kakamega, Kisumu or Eldoret for services, as the county government has introduced sessions for cancer victims as a way to combat the disease.
The Luhya Elders Forum has endorsed Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna as its preferred opposition presidential candidate and called for him to form a coalition with other opposition leaders to field a single candidate against President William Ruto.
An opinion piece argues that Western Kenya, despite its electoral significance and producing millions of votes and capable leaders, has rarely mounted a united presidential campaign, instead entering contests divided and serving as kingmaker rather than competing for the presidency itself.
Busia, Bungoma and Vihiga counties will begin the fifth edition of Safaricom Chapa Dimba this weekend with county playoffs on Saturday to determine two boys' and two girls' finalist teams in each county, followed by county finals on Sunday, 2nd August.
Sitting Members of Parliament, including Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, have publicly confirmed that money changed hands to secure votes for the October 2024 impeachment of then Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, naming individuals allegedly involved in the payments.
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has alleged that Kenya Kwanza operatives offered him Ksh.10 million to vote for Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment in October 2024, and threatened consequences if he accepted the bribe but voted against removal.
Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two volleyball games begin Sunday at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika, with the national throne vacant following the elimination of defending champions Cheptil Senior School. Malava Boys Seniors School, 2023 runner-up seeking to reclaim their 2018 title, faces competition from 2023 national winners Ruthimitu Senior School and North Eastern champions Furaha Mixed Senior School.
Nairobi gubernatorial hopeful Pauline Njoroge has defended Senator Edwin Sifuna's criticism of the Affordable Housing Programme in Western Kenya, arguing his reference to chickens was a metaphor for tailoring development projects to regional social, economic and cultural realities, not a literal rejection of the government's housing agenda.
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's 2012 legal requirement for maize flour fortification with essential micronutrients is important but may not be adequately enforced, leaving millions of Kenyan households unaware that the flour they consume is supposed to be fortified.