… To this end, many of the PwDs are left to endure poverty, discrimination and social exclusion.Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi, for instance, cited violation of a law that allows public servants with disabilities to retire at the age of 65 instead of 60. …
… The legislators said the gap between legislation and implementation continues to leave many persons with disabilities facing poverty, exclusion and discrimination.Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi acknowledged that the country had made progress in establishing laws to protect persons wit …
Audio By VocalizeThe political camp that had rallied behind Tim Wanyonyi for the Bungoma governorship is beginning to fracture, with four Ford Kenya leaders who had backed his bid now shifting their support to Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
… Pepela has withdrawn his support from Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi and endorsed Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa for the Bungoma gubernatorial seat ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Audio By VocalizeWebuye East MP Martin Wanyonyi Pepela has broken ranks with fellow Ford Kenya legislators backing Tim Wanyonyi for Bungoma governor by endorsing Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa for the 2027 race. …
… Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has also been increasing his visibility in Bungoma, including through community projects such as the installation of solar lights in markets.His presence adds another dimension to the emerging contest, particularly if candidates from outside the county’s …
… Barasa also sought to position himself as a leader capable of transforming the county through programmes targeting education, healthcare and household welfare.He took a swipe at former Bumula MP Bifwoli Wakoli over his decision to support his political opponent, Tim Wanyonyi, in …
… Subscribe to our newsletterHe accused middlemen of exploiting coffee farmers through low prices and vowed to ensure growers earn better returns from their produce.The MP also took a swipe at his gubernatorial rival, Tim Wanyonyi, claiming the Westlands legislator lacks a clear de …
Tim Wanyonyi’s long-term aide Mwonyonyo disputes running mate reports By Citizen Reporter May 04, 2026 09:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Westlands Member of Parliament (MP) Tim Wanyony …
Legislators at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town say governments have failed to enforce laws and policies meant to protect persons with disabilities, leaving many facing poverty, discrimination and exclusion. Kenyan lawmakers cited specific violations including disabled public servants forced to retire at 60 instead of the legally allowed 65, and exclusion of qualified PWDs from senior government appointments.
Legislators at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town raised concerns over persistent government failures to protect and promote rights of persons with disabilities, citing weak implementation of disability laws, employment discrimination, and limited access to public services and infrastructure.
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.
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.
Webuye East MP Martin Wanyonyi Pepela has broken ranks with fellow Ford Kenya legislators by endorsing Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa for Bungoma governor in 2027, citing his preference for a governor who would work collaboratively with elected leaders on county development priorities including ECD centres, infrastructure, and municipal status for Webuye.
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.
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.
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has pledged to introduce a free milk programme for learners from ECDE to Grade 9 across Bungoma County if elected governor in 2027, aiming to improve nutrition and school attendance. The programme would also support local dairy farmers through cow distribution to women's groups and create employment in milk collection and distribution.
Bernard Mwonyonyo, a long-term aide to Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi, has dismissed media reports that he is being courted by politicians to run as a county boss's running mate in the 2027 election, saying he has not been approached and is focused on his own bid for the Westlands MP seat.