Also known as: Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka · Governor Lusaka · Governor Kenneth Lusaka · Dr Lusaka
Bungoma Governor who leads President Ruto's Western Kenya re-election campaign and has cautioned against early succession politics ahead of 2027 elections.
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. …
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, President Ruto's Western Kenya re-election campaign coordinator, has cautioned Western leaders against allowing succession politics to overshadow development as ODM and UDA partnerships intensify debate over the region's demand for the Deputy President position in 2027. Lusaka said leaders should use the broad-based government to push for development instead of engaging in premature negotiations over political positions.
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, President Ruto's Western Kenya re-election campaign coordinator, has cautioned Western leaders against allowing succession politics to overshadow development as ODM and UDA partnerships intensify debate over the region's demand for the Deputy President position in 2027. Lusaka said leaders should use the broad-based government to push for development instead of engaging in premature negotiations over political positions.
Four Ford Kenya leaders—Senator Wafula Wakoli, Woman Representative Catherine Wambilianga, Mt Elgon MP Fred Kapondi, and Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama—have moved their support from Tim Wanyonyi to Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing Barasa's capacity to address residents' concerns and his proposals on child nutrition and maternal healthcare.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is standing firm on his 2027 presidential ambitions and has told the Luhya community to reject offers of the Deputy President's seat in President Ruto's government, arguing the community deserves greater representation in national leadership.
Webuye East MP Martin Pepela has withdrawn his support from Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi and endorsed Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa for the Bungoma gubernatorial seat ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing Barasa's development agenda and proposal to construct ECDE centres across the county.
President William Ruto's allies in Western Kenya, led by Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, have defended the IEBC against opposition claims that it could rig the 2027 General Election. The leaders urged politicians to respect the electoral commission's constitutional independence and accused the opposition of undermining confidence in the body.
The race to succeed Governor Kenneth Lusaka in 2027 is taking shape as potential contenders increase visibility across the county. Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa is among those positioning themselves, recently distributing Sh5 million to 30 groups across Bungoma's 45 wards to support youth, women and older residents in starting or expanding businesses.
The Government plans to import 25 million 90-kilogramme bags of maize to address an anticipated deficit from reduced harvests in major maize-growing regions and avert a food crisis. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said arrangements were already under way and the Government had measures in place to maintain adequate food supplies despite production challenges.
The government will import 2.3 billion kilogrammes of maize (25 million bags of 90 kilogrammes each) to address food shortages caused by drought-driven crop failures across the country. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe cited the need to cushion against looming food shortage and said the country will also encourage irrigated agriculture investment to boost production.
Didmus Barasa, who has declared interest in the Bungoma governor seat, is intensifying efforts to eradicate grass-thatched homes through an initiative called "Ondoa Nyasi," pledging to expand the programme to cover more households if he wins the gubernatorial race next year.
Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has called for former President Uhuru Kenyatta to be stripped of his retirement benefits, claiming he is using proxies to derail the government agenda, and challenged MP John Waluke to table a motion in Parliament citing Section 6 of the Retirement Benefits Act, which provides for removal of benefits if a retired President participates in active politics six months after leaving office.
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.