Also known as: Governor Paul Otuoma · Governor Dr Paul Otuoma · Governor Otuoma · Busia Governor Paul Otuoma
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The 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 consentClergy in Busia County have warned thieves targeting churches to repent as break-ins and thefts of church property continue to rise, with Bishop Isaiah Obuya condemning criminals who steal public address systems, chairs, benches, and vehicles. Governor Paul Otuoma has backed calls for firm action against the culprits.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Clergy in Busia County have warned thieves targeting churches to repent as break-ins and thefts of church property continue to rise, with Bishop Isaiah Obuya condemning criminals who steal public address systems, chairs, benches, and vehicles. Governor Paul Otuoma has backed calls for firm action against the culprits.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Busia Governor Paul Otuoma complained that ODM leadership has not communicated its standpoint to elected members regarding coalition negotiations with UDA, leaving politicians unclear about the party's position ahead of the general election.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga has dismissed claims that the party is weakening following Raila Odinga's death, saying ODM will retain all its elective seats in Busia County. Wanga also defended ODM's participation in President William Ruto's broad-based government, arguing it will ensure development reaches all parts of the country.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →
A Bobea Research poll released Monday shows Governor Paul Otuoma with 66 per cent voter support in the Busia governor's race ahead of the 2027 election, leading challenger Arthur Osia by 44 percentage points, with Osia at 22 per cent and Vincent Sidai at 8 per cent.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has clarified that its use of conciliation in cases involving Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma and Busia Governor Paul Otuoma does not mean their remarks were endorsed. The NCIC found Kaluma's remarks intemperate, ambiguous and dangerous with risk of political intimidation, and Otuoma's remarks threatening and exclusionary, likely to stir hostility against people perceived as outsiders on ethnic or national origin grounds; both were issued cessation notices and directed to undertake corrective measures.
3 October 2026 · Capital News →
Endebess MP Dr. Robert Pukose has come under scrutiny after threatening violence against anyone who attempts to stop Kenyan voters living in Uganda from crossing the border to vote in the 2027 election, raising concerns over possible incitement among border communities.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has found that Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma and Busia Governor Paul Otuoma's alleged inciteful comments did not meet the criminal standards threshold.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has cleared Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma and Busia Governor Paul Otuoma of incitement allegations, finding no grounds to charge them. The two have been required to sign peace pledges within 14 days.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 1,000 households in Busia County have gained electricity access through a partnership between the county government and the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation, implemented under a Matching Fund Programme where both levels of government jointly invest in infrastructure on a shilling-for-shilling basis.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
More than 1,000 households in Busia County have been connected to electricity through a partnership between the county government and the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) under a Matching Fund Programme, where county governments and REREC contribute funds on a shilling-for-shilling basis. Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said Busia County contributed KSh154 million between the 2023/2024 and 2025/2026 financial years and urged other counties to adopt the model to accelerate rural electrification.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku appeared before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission on Tuesday over allegations of hate speech, ethnic incitement and utterances that threaten to divide the nation. While clarifying his remarks, he reiterated his push for a split in Mt. Kenya, saying the East region has been marginalised for over six decades and must take a different political position ahead of the 2027 General Election.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku appeared before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission on Tuesday to answer allegations of hate speech and incitement linked to inflammatory statements made during public engagements. The commission will deliver a determination next week on separate hate speech claims against Busia Governor Paul Otuoma and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senior state officers in Western Kenya have shifted focus to campaigning for elective seats rather than implementing government development projects, with locals accusing them of using state resources for personal political gain and rendering the administration unpopular ahead of the 2027 General Election.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to appear on August 27 over various utterances made at public forums, warning that failure to appear could result in arrest warrants and criminal proceedings. The summons follows NCIC's July 28 disclosure that Gachagua was under investigation for alleged hate speech and incitement alongside other political figures.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Busia governor Paul Otuoma to appear for questioning over utterances under investigation for possible violations relating to hate speech and incitement. The summons cites alleged statements made by Gachagua at various public forums, including remarks in Kisii County on February 23, 2026, and statements during a Meru tour in late July 2026.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Busia County Assembly has completed a Sh73.5 million digital transformation programme to reduce printing costs, improve access to legislative documents, and enable residents to follow proceedings in real time through acquisition of digital devices, server software, cameras and other equipment.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Council of Churches of Kenya has called on citizens to reject leaders who use hate speech, ethnic incitement and divisive language ahead of 2027 elections, urging voters to choose based on values and constitutional and scriptural principles rather than tribal affiliation or political manipulation.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale and Geoffrey Ruku, and seven other individuals over alleged hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto and Uganda's Vice President Alupo attended the consecration and enthronement of Rt. Rev. Dr. Vitalis Job Ekuru as the fourth Bishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya Diocese of Katakwa in Busia County on Sunday. Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit presided over the ceremony and urged the new bishop toward servant leadership, doctrine, and unity.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
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 →