… The Shanta Gold project, a proposed large-scale gold mining venture in western Kenya, has drawn opposition from communities in Kakamega and Siaya.Residents and civil society groups say the project could displace thousands and accuse the company of failing to adequately consult af …
After costly mistakes, dreaming Bukembe eye redemption at regional games By Brian Kaitano June 29, 2026 04:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter An aerial view of Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega during the Wester …
… Some of the counties that will get the biggest share include Nairobi (Ksh.22.1B), Nakuru (Ksh.14.9B), Turkana Ksh.14.3B), Kakamega (Ksh.14.1B) and Kiambu (Ksh.13.5B).
… The sponsorship will support the organisation of the annual charity run, which seeks to raise funds and awareness for vulnerable senior citizens in underserved communities in Kakamega and Isiolo counties. …
… The opening round has attracted 521 teams, comprising 340 boys’ teams and 181 girls’ teams from Kakamega, Busia, Vihiga and Bungoma counties, representing a significant increase from the previous season. …
… The petitioners seek interim orders, warning that once roads and utility corridors are permitted in Kenya’s 2.59 million hectares of gazetted public forests, including the Mau Forest Complex, the Aberdares, Mt Kenya, Kakamega, Karura and Ngong Road forests, they will cause irreve …
… ing road, on June 25, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] 8.47 am: Police barricaded sections of Mombasa Road at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) junction from as early as 4 a.m., causing a major traffic gridlock.8.30 am - 8.45 am: Most businesses in Kisii and Kakamega …
… Public transport vehicles and motorists were not allowed to pass going to town on 25th June 2026[David Gichuru, Standard] Low business activities in the Central Business District in Kakamega town ahead of the Gen-z second anniversary. …
… The situation played out in Nakuru, Murang'a, Machakos, Kakamega and Nyeri counties, where county headquarters recorded reduced movement under heavy security deployment. …
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.