Also known as: Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka · Governor Ken Lusaka
Ken Lusaka — Bungoma Governor positioning Western region for 2032 presidency, citing region's numerical advantage and leadership capacity.
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The Standard
… Wetang’ula welcomed the Ministry’s commitment to complete the project by October 2026. “We want a full audit of works done, what is pending and ensure its completion so that it is put to use,” the Speaker said.Mvurya and Wetang’ula were accompanied by Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka …
Rehabilitation of Masinde Muliro Stadium to be complete by OctoberCitizen Digital
… Also expected to attend are Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka, and Trade Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, among other national and regional leaders. …
'Two-term' leaders head to Butere for women, boda boda empowerment driveThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeBungoma Governor Ken Lusaka has said the Mulembe Nation is positioned to succeed President William Ruto in 2032. …
Governor Lusaka speaks of Ruto's succession in 2032Capital News
… Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka and Senate Majority Leader David Wakoli also urged politicians allied to the Linda Mwananchi faction, who are seeking to unseat their senior leaders, to exercise restraint and pursue their ambitions with respect and decorum.
Wetang’ula rebukes Youthful Politicians Against Turning Funerals Into Political BattlegroundsCitizen Digital
… Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka also defended the government’s development record, highlighting ongoing investments in infrastructure, healthcare and economic empowerment projects across the county.
Ruto announces seed subsidy plan, Bungoma Level Six hospitalThe Standard
… Leaders already present in the chilly, drizzling morning include Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, Cooperative CS Wycliffe Oparanya, COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli, Governors Ken Lusaka (Bungoma), Wilber Ottichilo (Vihiga), and Kakamega's Fernandes Barasa. …
Vihiga lights up to Labour Day celebrationsCitizen Digital
… Also in attendance were Governors Hillary Barchok (Bomet), Eric Mutai (Kericho), Ken Lusaka (Bungoma), Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay), and Ochillo Ayacko (Migori). …
Ruto defends economic record, says Kenya on path to transformationAn opinion piece argues that Musalia Mudavadi, Moses Wetang'ula, and Ken Lusaka have minimal prospects for reaching the presidency, facing structural political obstacles, a fractured regional vote, and declining voter appetite for career politicians without transformative track records.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Musalia Mudavadi, Moses Wetang'ula, and Ken Lusaka have minimal prospects for reaching the presidency, facing structural political obstacles, a fractured regional vote, and declining voter appetite for career politicians without transformative track records.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged farmers to embrace technology and global agricultural trends, stating that smart and precision agriculture is taking root in Kenya. He highlighted research and innovation advances in crop varieties and animal breeds, and cited the use of drones as an example of precision farming's potential to optimize input use.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki called on Kenyan farmers to adopt technology, research and innovation to transform agriculture into a more productive and food-secure sector, emphasizing precision farming methods that use drones and targeted application of inputs to improve yields while reducing waste and costs.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
An editorial in The Standard argues that Kenyan politics has deteriorated into vulgarity and personal attacks, citing incidents including female undergarments with a senator's name distributed in Kirinyaga County, vulgar language used by a woman representative, and the President deriding his predecessor. The editorial contends that such behaviour, modelled from top leadership, has normalised derogatory rhetoric in mainstream political discourse.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard editorial argues that Kenyan politics has descended into increasingly vulgar and disrespectful conduct, citing incidents including defamatory undergarments distributed in Kirinyaga County and vulgar language used by a Vihiga Woman Representative. The editorial contends that such behaviour has been modelled from top leadership, including the President's derogatory remarks about predecessors and opponents.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
Webuye East MP Martin Wanyonyi Pepela has broken ranks with fellow Ford Kenya legislators by endorsing Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa for Bungoma governor in 2027, citing his preference for a governor who would work collaboratively with elected leaders on county development priorities including ECD centres, infrastructure, and municipal status for Webuye.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
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.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government announced plans to commercialise student talents to tap into the global creative economy, aligning educational programmes with national economic priorities. The Basic Education Principal Secretary stated the state aims to turn co-curricular activities into viable economic pathways as part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Kwanza leaders have urged President Ruto to address alleged information leaks from State House, claiming that details of his State of the Nation address were disclosed to former deputy Rigathi Gachagua before delivery. The leaders, speaking in Kakamega County, described the alleged moles as a national security threat.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale publicly disagreed with Deputy Governor Ayub Savula at a funeral in Lugari constituency over Western region's political path ahead of the 2027 General Election. Khalwale called on Savula to drop support for President William Ruto's re-election bid and instead back Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the presidency.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called for speedy completion of the stalled Masinde Muliro Kanduyi Stadium in Bungoma County, welcoming the Sports Ministry's commitment to finish the project by October 2026. The upgraded facility is intended to nurture sports talent and position Bungoma as a regional sporting hub, with plans to add pitches for basketball, netball, volleyball, handball and a public pool.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula is leading a delegation of national and county leaders to Butere Constituency for a socio-economic empowerment drive targeting women groups and boda boda operators, hosted by Butere MP Tindi Mwale under his #JeshiLaTutam banner.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka said the Western region is not interested in the Deputy President position in 2027, but is positioning itself to succeed President William Ruto in 2032, citing the region's numerical advantage and leadership capacity.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has rebuked youthful politicians for using funeral gatherings to wage political battles against senior leaders through insults, saying such conduct violates African cultural values and undermines community unity.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto announced that the government will begin subsidising seeds from the next financial year to boost agricultural production and food security, complementing the existing fertiliser subsidy programme. He also announced plans to establish a Level Six hospital in Bungoma County to provide specialised healthcare services and reduce pressure on Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's 61st Labour Day celebrations are being held at Friends School Chavakali High in Vihiga County, marking the first time the event has been hosted outside Nairobi. The gathering includes senior government officials and is organised around the theme "Strengthening Local Production and Protecting Workers' Rights."
1 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto said Kenya is changing for the better and pointed to economic growth during his three years in office as proof the country is headed in the right direction. He highlighted progress in universal health coverage, agriculture, education and housing, and vowed that Kenya will become a first-world economy within his lifetime.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →