Also known as: Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka · Governor Lusaka · Governor Kenneth Lusaka
Kenneth Lusaka — Bungoma County Governor who has warned against political violence, called for sugar import halts, and overseen county budget approvals.
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. …
Kenya's universities are competing at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival in Bungoma County, held from August 7 to 14, showcasing musical excellence, cultural heritage and artistic creativity under the theme "Enhancing the Creative Economy through Knowledge, Skills and Artistic Production for Sustainable Development." Institutions including Kabarak University and Mount Kenya University are performing various musical pieces and competing for the national crown.
Kenya's universities are competing at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival in Bungoma County, held from August 7 to 14, showcasing musical excellence, cultural heritage and artistic creativity under the theme "Enhancing the Creative Economy through Knowledge, Skills and Artistic Production for Sustainable Development." Institutions including Kabarak University and Mount Kenya University are performing various musical pieces and competing for the national crown.
The Teachers Service Commission announced that teachers who dedicate time to training students in music, drama, sports, science, and creative arts will now have co-curricular achievements formally integrated into career progression metrics.
Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed concern over a surge in teenage pregnancies in Bungoma County, describing it as a child justice crisis. With 125 pending defilement cases at Bungoma Law Courts, she called for a whole-of-society approach and the establishment of a County Action Plan involving the Judiciary, county government, and relevant stakeholders.
Edwin Sifuna's planned Linda Mwananchi tour of Western Kenya has disrupted the political stability Kenya Kwanza has held in the region, prompting senior government officials and allied leaders to intensify grassroots engagement and consultative meetings ahead of rallies in Trans Nzoia and Bungoma.
Vihiga County Governor Kenneth Lusaka has warned county finance officers, economists, internal auditors, and accounting officers to fully cooperate with an ongoing compliance audit by the Office of the Auditor General, threatening disciplinary action against any officers who withhold information, delay document submission, or obstruct the process.
After the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, Kenya Kwanza leaders have called on President William Ruto to select a running mate from Western Kenya, arguing the result signals waning support in the Mt Kenya region and the need to consolidate his political base in the west.
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has called on the political class to abandon the culture of political violence and the use of hired goons to disrupt public meetings, warning that such acts pose a threat to Kenya's democratic gains ahead of the 2027 General Election.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka were heckled by a hostile crowd while attending the Western Region Secondary Schools football final match between Musingu Boys and Kakamega Boys at Masinde Muliro Kanduyi Stadium.
Nzoia Sugar Company has paid more than Sh700 million to farmers since resuming operations earlier this year, with the company's CEO noting that prompt payment within two weeks of cane delivery is critical to rebuilding confidence and encouraging increased production in Bungoma County.
Bungoma County Governor Kenneth Lusaka has called on the government to stop sugar imports to allow local sugar factories to thrive, noting that Nzoia Sugar Mill has over 250,000 bags of 50kg sugar lying idle in its warehouse due to cheap imports flooding the market.
The National government and Rotary Club donated medical equipment worth over Sh50 million to Webuye County Hospital in Bungoma, including a refrigeration van and cold room for vaccine storage and transport to strengthen immunization coverage across the county.
Women and human rights groups staged demonstrations in Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega County, over rising cases of sexual violence and killings targeting children, triggered by the brutal killing of 10-year-old Angel Natasha, a Grade Five pupil whose body was found in an abandoned pit latrine after disappearing on her way home from school.
Kenya Kwanza leaders including Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka and Taveta MP John Bwire have called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta to uphold the dignity of his former office and act like a statesman, claiming that Linda Mwananchi leaders attending a funeral are being used by Kenyatta.
Area Senator David Wakoli has asked the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate allegations of embezzlement and irregular payment of Sh136 million towards the construction of Bungoma County's 10-storey executive office block, which has stalled more than two years after its December 2023 launch and estimated cost of Sh498 million.
Governor Kenneth Lusaka has assented to Bungoma County's Appropriation Bill for fiscal year 2026/2027, with a total resource envelope of Sh17.189 billion. The budget allocates 69.7 per cent to recurrent expenditure and 30.3 per cent to development projects across agriculture, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and other services.
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.