… is a great initiative as it aims to empower the girl child.”The event revolved around ‘Power to Lead, The Right to Justice' and leveraging sports and emphasised basketball in advancing gender equality, preventing gender based violence and teenage pregnancy.Governor Kenneth Lusaka …
… Governor Kenneth Lusaka said Chwele is a critical component of the county’s broader development agenda aimed at boosting local businesses and enhancing cross-border trade.Lusaka lashed out at the opposition for criticising the performance of the Kenyan government, saying that pro …
… ted towards the Vocational Training Centers (VTCs) instructors and ECDEs salaries in addition to the Sh29 million in the supplementary,” he said He further noted Sh9 million was allocated towards the completion of flagship development projects initiated by Governor Kenneth Lusaka …
… Some officials held brief talks with the guards outside the premises in a bid to end the impasse.By the afternoon, neither Governor Kenneth Lusaka's office nor the county government had commented on the matter. …
Audio By VocalizeBungoma County Referral Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Simon Kisaka with Bungoma governor Kenneth Lusaka at the maternal ward during an inspection exercise. …
… Governor Kenneth Lusaka has intensified consultations with residents affected by the expansion project as negotiations continue over compensation and acquisition of an additional 30 acres needed for runway expansion. …
(L) Bungoma Governor Lusaka hosted The Standard Group Plc CEO Chaacha Mwita at his home in Mapera village, Bungoma County, May 28, 2026. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has called for the strengthening of devolution, saying counties have the potential t …
Audio By VocalizeKimilili MP and Bungoma gubernatorial aspirant Didmus Barasa during public engagement at Mungore market, Bumula Constituency. [Juliet Omelo, Standard] The race to succeed outgoing Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka is gathering momentum, with Kimilili MP Didmus Bara …
… Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka said GBV had, for a long time, caused pain, suffering and shame within the county, adding that it was not only a social problem but also a moral crisis.“Gender based violence destroys families, steals dignity and traumatises victims. …
Female students in Bungoma County have been encouraged to discover talents alongside academics, with education stakeholders saying sports talent is a key empowerment ingredient that could prevent gender-based violence. The USAWA Youth Festival 2026 conference at Kibabii University brought together basketball players from various schools to advance gender equality, child protection, and youth leadership.
Female students in Bungoma County have been encouraged to discover talents alongside academics, with education stakeholders saying sports talent is a key empowerment ingredient that could prevent gender-based violence. The USAWA Youth Festival 2026 conference at Kibabii University brought together basketball players from various schools to advance gender equality, child protection, and youth leadership.
Construction of the Sh343 million Chwele modern market in Bungoma County is 68 per cent complete, with project manager Derrick Ngoya saying it is expected to be handed over by November 2026 and ready for use by December. The facility will feature modern stalls, cold storage, a generator, conference room, ICT hub, and other amenities to serve over 1,000 traders.
Bungoma County Assembly has approved a Sh16.9 billion budget for 2026/27 financial year, ending a week of debate and opposition from MCAs and civil society over allocations to health and agriculture. The budget allocates Sh270 million to education for ward-based bursaries, among other priorities including agriculture and sanitation.
Security guards contracted to protect Bungoma County's offices padlocked the main gate after going unpaid for more than seven months, barring senior officials and employees from entering. The guards, hired through Sniper Security Company, say their repeated appeals to the company and county authorities went unanswered.
Bungoma County has set aside Sh19.7 million to expand and equip its maternal unit at the county referral hospital, which serves as the main referral centre for Western Kenya and admits between 95 and 100 neonates daily.
The County Government of Bungoma and national government are accelerating plans to commercialise Matulo Airstrip, with Governor Kenneth Lusaka consulting affected residents on compensation and land acquisition for runway expansion. A Kenya Airports Authority technical team is expected to plan construction of a passenger terminal.
Leaders from Western Kenya, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and governors, have intensified calls for the region to secure the Deputy President position in President Ruto's 2027 re-election campaign. The demand emerged during a consultative meeting in Naivasha, with the leaders arguing that Western Kenya's large voting bloc and consistent political support warrant greater representation in top national leadership.
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa unveiled a campaign platform for the 2027 gubernatorial race focused on healthcare reforms, free ambulance services, road construction, and support for vulnerable families. He criticized Bungoma's public health facilities and proposed introducing a digital monitoring system in county health facilities to improve accountability.
Authorities in Bungoma are stepping up efforts to curb rising cases of gender-based violence and teenage pregnancies, with the Ministry of Health reporting that in 2025, seven out of every 10 GBV cases involved intimate partners. Between 2016 and July 2023, the county recorded 9,089 cases of sexual and gender-based violence involving girls aged 10–17, and the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey ranked Bungoma highest in physical violence at 62 per cent.