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Omboko Milemba

Also known as: Emuhaya MP Omboko Milemba

2026-05-012026-07-27

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Tuwe chonjo sana na tuwe macho kama Wakenya.” Mudavadi was accompanied by Principal Secretaries Jane Imbunya and Beatrice Inyangala together with area MP Omboko Milemba, UDA national Vice Chair Kelvin Lunani and a host of Members of County Assembly.

    Stop the propaganda that elections will not be peaceful: Mudavadi tells opposition
  3. Capital News

    Omboko Milemba ranks third with 15 percent, while Beatrice Adagala trails at 6 percent.

    Poll puts Osotsi ahead in Vihiga governor race with 40pc support
  4. Capital News

    Omboko Milemba ranks third with 15 percent, while Beatrice Adagala trails at 6 percent.

    Poll puts Osotsi ahead in Vihiga governor race with 40pc support
  5. June 2026
  6. The Standard

    Emuhaya MP Omboko Milemba backed the proposal, saying a digital system will go a long way in addressing not only cases where officers lose firearms during attacks but also instances where police weapons are allegedly hired out for criminal activities.

    MPs welcome petition to track police firearms
  7. The Standard

    Teachers' unions have welcomed the changes, describing them as a major breakthrough for educators.KUPPET Chairman Omboko Milemba said the existing CPG had become a barrier to promotions because advancement was tied to limited administrative vacancies.

    TSC propose two pathways promotion for teachers
  8. The Standard

    Echoing the remarks, KUPPET Chair Omboko Milemba said 61 teachers had requested transfers from the county.The union has called on the police, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to act swiftly and hold politicians accou

    KUPPET demands protection for teachers amid threats in Nyandarua
  9. The Standard

    As concern grows, the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) chairman, Omboko Milemba who urged the Ministry of Education to urgently convene a national stakeholders' forum to address the escalating crisis.

    Student unrest sparks fresh calls to abolish boarding schools
  10. The Standard

    , including Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries, to use their offices to advance development programmes that directly benefit the community and strengthen support for President Ruto’s re-election.Members of Parliament led by Dick Maungu, Beatrice Adagala, Omboko Milemba

    Back Ruto to secure development projects, Wetang'ula tells Western residents
  11. The Standard

    ation stakeholders, teachers’ unions, and school leaders are warning that the situation is escalating beyond routine disciplinary challenges and now requires coordinated national intervention.Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) National Chairman Omboko Milemba

    Stakeholders push for urgent dialogue on schools' unrest
  12. May 2026
  13. The Standard

    Emuhaya MP Omboko Milemba called on the government to strengthen enforcement of safety measures for learners, particularly those travelling long distances to and from school.

    Leaders condemn rising GBV cases as Vihiga girl laid to rest

Saturday 25 July

  1. Mudavadi assures Kenyans of free and peaceful 2027 elections

    Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenyans of free, fair and credible elections on Tuesday August 10, 2027, dismissing opposition claims that elections will not be peaceful and calling those spreading such messages "enemies of democracy."

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 17 July

  1. Osotsi leads Vihiga governor race with 40 percent poll support

    A Timely Kenya opinion poll places Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi ahead in the county's 2027 gubernatorial race with 40 percent support, 13.5 percentage points ahead of his closest challenger Kahi Indimuli at 26.5 percent. The survey of 1,200 registered voters, conducted July 2–12, shows Osotsi leading in three of five constituencies.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Vihiga poll shows Osotsi leading with 40 percent support

    A Timely Kenya survey of 1,200 registered voters places Senator Godfrey Osotsi at 40 percent support in the Vihiga gubernatorial race, leading his nearest challenger Kahi Indimuli by 13.5 percentage points. Osotsi leads in three of five constituencies, while Indimuli has stronger support in Hamisi and Vihiga.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News

Monday 22 June

  1. MPs back petition for digital police firearms tracking system

    Parliament has backed a petition calling for a National Police Firearms Digital Detection and Tracking System to curb theft, misuse and unauthorised movement of police weapons. The petitioner raised concerns over attacks on police stations where firearms are stolen and noted that many stations rely on manual armoury management systems lacking real-time electronic detection.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. TSC proposes two promotion pathways for teachers

    The Teachers Service Commission and teachers' unions have jointly developed new Career Progression Guidelines to replace the 2018 version, allowing classroom teachers to reach the highest professional ranks without leaving teaching duties and creating a more flexible structure that rewards professional growth alongside administrative leadership.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 17 June

  1. KUPPET seeks protection for teachers facing threats in Nyandarua

    The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers has called for enhanced protection for teachers in Nyandarua amid threats targeting non-local staff during the Ol Kalou by-election campaign. According to KUPPET, 61 teachers have requested transfers due to fears for their safety, and the union has urged police and other bodies to hold politicians accountable for hate speech.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 10 June

  1. MPs call for gradual abolition of Kenya's boarding schools

    Lawmakers and education stakeholders are calling for the abolition of boarding schools following unprecedented student unrest across prestigious schools, citing negligence in enforcing safety regulations, overcrowding, inadequate facilities, and mounting discipline challenges. MPs argue that parents have abdicated their responsibilities and that developed countries such as America and Europe do not rely on the boarding school model.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. Wetang'ula urges Western Kenya to back Ruto for development projects

    Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, campaigned in Vihiga County urging residents to support President William Ruto's re-election, arguing that the Western region would continue benefiting from government development programmes including road construction, affordable housing, and Standard Gauge Railway extension if Ruto secures a second term.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Education stakeholders demand urgent national meeting on school unrest

    Pressure is mounting on Kenya's Ministry of Education to convene a national stakeholders' meeting following a surge in school unrest involving dormitory fires and destruction of school properties across dozens of institutions. Education stakeholders and teachers' unions are calling for coordinated national intervention, with KUPPET's chairman urging the Basic Education PS to convene an emergency forum by Friday.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 31 May

  1. Leaders condemn rising gender-based violence at girl's burial

    Government officials and leaders have expressed concern over rising gender-based violence cases in Kenya, speaking during the burial of a 14-year-old Vihiga County pupil. The Public Service Principal Secretary pledged that investigations into the girl's death are ongoing and assured that perpetrators would be pursued without fear or favour.

    31 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 1 May

  1. Presidential secondary bursary cut to Sh100 million as consolidation urged

    The government has reduced the presidential secondary bursary allocation from Sh400 million to Sh100 million for 2026/2027. The Institute of Public Finance argues that consolidating multiple parallel bursary schemes could eliminate duplication and provide full free secondary education with a Sh20 billion surplus.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard

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