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Governor of Busia County, recorded statements with DCI during investigation into "Jobless" gang violence in July 2026.
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The Standard
… also cites upgrades at Kianyaga and Kimbimbi Level Four hospitals and the completion of the Kimbimbi Water Project, which now supplies clean water to 8,000 households in Mwea East and Kirinyaga Central.The bottom of the top 20 list included Busia County under Governor Paul Otuoma …
Kirinyaga tops new county performance surveyThe Standard
… The panel will then conduct interviews and submit the names of successful candidates to Governor Paul Otuoma, the appointing authority, for consideration before they are forwarded to the County Assembly for vetting and approval.A section of Busia residents expressed optimism that …
Busia County Assembly approves selection panel to recruit new public service board membersThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeBusia Governor Paul Otuoma, Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo and Presidential Advisor Arthur Osiya have recorded statements with detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) as investigations into the activities of the notorious "Jo …
Otuoma, two leaders record statements in 'Jobless' gang probeThe Standard
… also demanding that politicians using goons and exploiting unemployed youths for political mileage face the law," said Eliud.The deadly confrontation on Monday did not happen in a vacuum; it is the climax of a toxic, four-year political fallout between Busia Governor Paul Otuoma …
How Busia politics, enmity between Governor Otuoma and 'Jobless' Gang claimed life of LauraThe Standard
… ecial wooden stick. [Benard Lusigi, Standard] Political and security tension is brewing along the border county of Busia following the arrest of prominent Busia Youth leader Edwin Wepukhulu, popularly known as "Chikuzee" by detectives this evening, days after Governor Paul Otuoma …
Busia youth leader Chikuzee arrested again, fuelling fresh tensionThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeBusia Governor Paul Otuoma has defended ongoing security operations against the outlawed "Jobless" gang in Busia County while calling for an independent investigation into the death of a civilian during the latest crackdown. …
Governor Otuoma defends crackdown on criminal gangCitizen Digital
… "We have now instructed our officers in procurement to start to include the medicine," says Busia Governor Paul Otuoma. …
A father’s walk against sickle cell diseaseThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeBusia Governor Paul Otuoma before the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee at Parliament, March 23, 2025. …
Busia Cabinet approves youth development policy to boost jobs, inclusionThe Standard
… She added that staff shortages continue to affect healthcare delivery, particularly in rural facilities, leaving many health centres understaffed.Kilima said Governor Paul Otuoma's administration has committed to recruiting and providing specialised training for more midwives to …
Busia unveils plan to cut maternal and newborn deathsThe Standard
Lawyer Danstan Omari addresses the media outside Milimani Courts on the petition filed against Governor Paul Otuoma. …
Omari on the spot for filing case without complainant's consentKirinyaga County scored highest in a new Thematic Governors Performance Index by research firm Politrack Africa, which rates all 47 counties on agriculture, health, water management and public satisfaction. Governor Anne Waiguru's county posted a composite score of 61.5 per cent, followed by Kisii County at 58.5 per cent.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga County scored highest in a new Thematic Governors Performance Index by research firm Politrack Africa, which rates all 47 counties on agriculture, health, water management and public satisfaction. Governor Anne Waiguru's county posted a composite score of 61.5 per cent, followed by Kisii County at 58.5 per cent.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Busia County Assembly unanimously approved a five-member selection panel to recruit new members of the County Public Service Board, whose term has ended. The panel will oversee the replacement process to ensure continuity in county governance.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Paul Otuoma, Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo, and Presidential Advisor Arthur Osiya have recorded statements with the DCI as investigations into the "Jobless" gang intensify following violence in Busia Town. Police are probing the group's alleged involvement in violent incidents in Marachi Estate and surrounding areas, and investigating whether any political figures had links to the gang.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
A 26-year-old woman was shot and killed in Marachi, Busia, during a crossfire between police and members of a youth group called JOBLESS. Her family is demanding accountability for what they describe as a death caused by being at the wrong place at the wrong time, amid ongoing political tensions in the border town.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Edwin Wepukhulu, a prominent Busia Youth leader known as Chikuzee and vocal critic of Governor Paul Otuoma, was arrested by detectives from Western Region Police Headquarters. Police allege he owns an illegal firearm, though his supporters view the arrest as politically motivated.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Paul Otuoma defended security operations against the "Jobless" gang in Busia County while calling for an independent investigation into the death of civilian Laura Wesonga during a Monday evening operation in Marachi Estate. He said law enforcement must act within the law with regard for public safety, and that any operation resulting in civilian deaths must face independent investigation and accountability.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
About 14,000 Kenyan children are born annually with sickle cell disease, a prevalent yet neglected condition disproportionately affecting families in the Lake and Western regions. A father from Busia, after losing one child to the disease and raising another with it, has undertaken a walk to raise awareness and push for better healthcare response.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Busia County Cabinet has approved the Busia County Youth Development Policy to address youth unemployment, limited access to opportunities, and inadequate involvement in decision-making. The policy provides a framework to guide youth development programmes, promote skills development, entrepreneurship and employment opportunities, and strengthen inclusion across the county.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Midwives Association of Kenya and Busia County Government have launched a new branch under the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) initiative, aimed at eliminating preventable maternal and newborn deaths through workforce expansion and grassroots health empowerment.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
A city lawyer is alleged to have filed a Sh100 million compensation case without the petitioner's knowledge and consent, according to The Standard.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →