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The Standard
… Church leaders Across Kakamega, Busia, Bungoma, Vihiga and neighbouring counties, churches have increasingly become repositories of expensive electronic equipment. …
Kill, steal and cleanse: Worry as churches become targets of criminalsThe Standard
… though Mr Murango moved swiftly and denied involvement in the distribution of the undergarments following public outrage, the incident underscores the shocking depth to which political discourse in this country has plummeted.Hardly had the dust settled on this mockery when Vihiga …
Let's restore dignity and decency to our politicsThe Standard
… The initiative, launched in Vihiga, brings together more than a dozen government agencies under a coordinated approach aimed at taking enterprise support closer to traders, artisans, farmers and young entrepreneurs across the country. …
Government rolls out nationwide support drive for small businessesThe Standard
… Hardly had the dust settled on this mockery when Vihiga Woman Representative, Beatrice Adagala, aimed a vulgar Luhya epithet at former President Uhuru Kenyatta during a political gathering. …
Let's restore dignity and decency to our politicsCitizen Digital
… ODM will hold a major memorial rally in Kakamega Town on October 9, bringing together supporters from Kakamega, Vihiga, Busia, Bungoma and Trans Nzoia counties. …
ODM calls on Kenyans to light candles in honour of Raila Odinga on FridayThe Standard
… The movement’s September 26 retreat brought together key figures, including Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, Khalwale and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi. …
Sifuna mandated to lead the way for Linda Mwananchi brigadeThe Standard
… Also, he said the CBA is supposed to have allowances dating back to the 2021-2022 financial year, that have been approved by SRC but some counties, including Migori, Machakos, Makueni, Lamu, Marsabit, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Trans-Nzoia, Vihiga and Busia, have not paid despite s …
Clinical officers vow to sustain strike in 15 counties over CBAThe Standard
… National Chairperson Peterson Wachira said some counties, among them Nairobi and Vihiga, had ignored court orders directing them to implement the agreement within set timelines."Because of their greed for money, they are now disenfranchising the people and watching people die," W …
Clinical officers' strike continues in 15 counties over CBACapital News
… Sifuna and other leaders, including Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, began the day with a church service before touring parts of Nairobi. …
Police praise Sifuna Linda Mwananchi rally in JacarandaCitizen Digital
… Sifuna!” said Trans Nzoia governor George Natembea. “All of us have said that our president is Edwin Watenya Sifuna,” said Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi. …
Orengo and Sifuna pledge to hold talks to produce one Presidential candidateChurches in Western Kenya are increasingly being broken into, with valuable equipment stolen and guards attacked. A church guard was murdered inside a church compound in Makunga, Kakamega County, marking an escalation in crimes targeting places of worship that have traditionally been regarded as safe spaces.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
Churches in Western Kenya are increasingly being broken into, with valuable equipment stolen and guards attacked. A church guard was murdered inside a church compound in Makunga, Kakamega County, marking an escalation in crimes targeting places of worship that have traditionally been regarded as safe spaces.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
An editorial in The Standard argues that Kenyan politics has deteriorated into vulgarity and personal attacks, citing incidents including female undergarments with a senator's name distributed in Kirinyaga County, vulgar language used by a woman representative, and the President deriding his predecessor. The editorial contends that such behaviour, modelled from top leadership, has normalised derogatory rhetoric in mainstream political discourse.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
The government has launched a nationwide initiative, coordinated across more than a dozen agencies, to expand access to finance, skills and markets for millions of small businesses. The drive, which brings together 15 sector experts to guide entrepreneurs, aims to address information gaps and help small-scale traders access available financing and market opportunities across all counties.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard editorial argues that Kenyan politics has descended into increasingly vulgar and disrespectful conduct, citing incidents including defamatory undergarments distributed in Kirinyaga County and vulgar language used by a Vihiga Woman Representative. The editorial contends that such behaviour has been modelled from top leadership, including the President's derogatory remarks about predecessors and opponents.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Orange Democratic Movement has called on Kenyans at home and abroad to light candles on Friday, October 2, at 6 pm to mark the first anniversary of the death of former party leader Raila Odinga, who died on October 15, 2025. ODM has designated October as "Mwezi wa Baba" and plans a month-long programme of memorial activities, including a major rally in Kakamega on October 9.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi movement unanimously selected Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as its leader and presidential candidate during a September 26 principals' retreat, according to Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale. The retreat resolved leadership questions that had arisen as different politicians with separate political parties and ambitions joined the movement.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Clinical officers have continued their strike, which began July 20, in 15 counties whose governors have not signed and implemented the Collective Bargaining Agreement. According to Kenya Union of Clinical Officers secretary general George Gibore, 38 counties have now signed the CBA (up from 11 at the strike's start), but eight counties—Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Uasin Gishu, Lamu, and Baringo—have not, and the union blames county employers for breaching Labour Relations Act timelines.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers reports that 38 counties have signed a collective bargaining agreement allowing clinical officers to resume work, but the strike continues in about 15 counties that have not signed or implemented the deal. Union leaders blame governors for failing to act despite a return-to-work formula with clear timelines.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The National Police Service endorsed the peaceful conduct of the Linda Mwananchi movement rally at Jacaranda Grounds in Embakasi, Nairobi on Sunday, describing it as "a blueprint for future political conduct" and urging political leaders to make it the standard for future gatherings ahead of the 2027 General Election.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has pledged to hold talks with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to produce a single Linda Mwananchi presidential candidate to face President William Ruto in next year's election.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi brigade, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, held a rally in Nairobi on Sunday criticizing President Ruto's management of national resources and arguing he does not deserve a second term. Governor James Orengo called for Sifuna to replace Ruto, saying he is equipped to steer the nation to prosperity.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will conduct Phase II ward grassroots elections in 13 counties on October 3, 2026, from 8am to 5pm. The elections will follow polling-centre elections in which more than 543,000 party officials were elected, with 20 elected officials from each polling centre forming the electoral college for ward-level voting.
12 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Orange Democratic Movement will hold month-long commemorations in October, one year after the death of founder and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, beginning with a nationwide candle-lighting ceremony on October 2 and including a major memorial rally in Kakamega.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement has lined up nine activities throughout October to commemorate its founder Raila Amolo Odinga one year after his death, including candle-lighting ceremonies, memorial rallies across multiple counties, and a main memorial service at Kang'o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County on the first anniversary.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced that the ruling UDA-led coalition is developing a new broad-based coalition framework and joint manifesto to support President William Ruto's re-election bid in August 2027. A committee with representatives from UDA and ODM will craft the framework, which will set out the coalition's agenda for the five years following the 2027 election.
5 September 2026 · Capital News →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on opposition leaders to cease criticising the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), arguing that the electoral agency's independence must be respected and that attacks on it could undermine public confidence in the August 2027 General Election. Mudavadi defended the current IEBC leadership under Chairperson Erastus Ethekon and cited recent by-elections, including the Ol Kalou poll, as evidence of the commission's ability to conduct credible elections.
5 September 2026 · Capital News →
Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Muga has criticized the slow implementation of the Sh220 million Shitoli water project in Ikolomani, Kakamega County, which is seven months behind schedule with only 11 per cent of works completed against a 77 per cent time lapse. Muga questioned the Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency and contractor Geo-Data Systems, saying the explanations for delay were unconvincing and that the project, expected to serve 40,000 residents, was expected to be completed in November.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused opposition leaders of attacking the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to undermine confidence in the 2027 election, arguing the attacks aim to discredit the election outcome before voting takes place. Mudavadi defended the commission's independence, citing recent by-elections as evidence of its capacity to deliver free and fair polls, and warned opposition leaders against attempting to dictate how the IEBC conducts its work.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Broad-based government leaders, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have defended President William Ruto's record and criticized the opposition for lacking a clear strategy to improve Kenyans' lives. Speaking at functions in Nyanza and Western regions, they highlighted agricultural and health sector reforms while calling for political maturity.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 1,000 boda boda riders in Vihiga have been trained and certified in motorcycle driving through a county government programme in partnership with a polytechnic and the Boda Boda Association. The certificates qualify riders to apply for smart driving licences.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has urged Kenyans to embrace saccos as a reliable way to improve livelihoods, citing their success globally and noting low uptake in Kenya. He told Members of Shirikiana Saccos that the cooperative movement encourages saving culture and offers more affordable lending conditions than financial institutions.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers says their strike remains in full force until substantive grievances are addressed. The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives has notified police of planned demonstrations on September 3, 2026, with 9,400 participants from the 47 counties marching to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and Council of Governors headquarters.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Fred Omondi of Kenya Defence Forces won the welterweight championship at the third leg of the National Boxing League in Vihiga, defeating Joshua Onyango of Kisumu in the finals after unsuccessful attempts in the first two legs. Omondi said the victory demonstrates that achievement requires consistency and determination, and aims to be selected for the national team for international assignments.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court found that the Ministry of Sports established 30 academies without sufficient public participation in determining locations and selection criteria, calling the process faulty and susceptible to arbitrariness. Justice Lawrence Mugambi ordered the ministry to regularise the process through public participation or face court intervention.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
A woman seeking treatment for fibroids says a health worker dismissed her pain and told her to go home, raising questions about negligence, poor-quality care, and violations of patient rights in reproductive health services. According to a legal expert, such dismissals may constitute violations of human dignity and rights, though not necessarily obstetric violence under narrower definitions.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua informed the National Cohesion and Integration Commission that he will be out of the country from August 26 to October 20 and cannot appear on August 27 as summoned to answer allegations of inflammatory remarks at public forums.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
After competing in invitational tournaments and international championships, smaller boxing teams prepare for the third leg of the National Boxing League, to be hosted at Mumboa Secondary School in Luanda from tomorrow to Saturday. Club officials say the exposure from recent competitions will help their boxers perform and potentially attract national team selectors.
19 August 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 →
Kenya has launched the Sustainable Food Banking Strategy for Methane Mitigation Project in Kisumu, Vihiga and Siaya counties, aiming to address food waste (approximately 40 per cent of food produced annually, valued at $578 million) by redirecting surplus food to hungry households while reducing methane emissions from landfills.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has launched a voter registration initiative targeting 500,000 additional voters in Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, Busia and Trans Nzoia counties, aiming to raise the region's registered voters from about 2.9 million to at least 3.4 million by January 2027 ahead of the 2027 General Election.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →