… In Vihiga County, efforts to close that gap received a major boost after the county government received life-saving maternal, newborn and child health equipment worth Sh50 million through the Momentum Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) project. …
… dow._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The commission has cited remarks allegedly made by Gachagua on June 12, 2026, during a rally in Luanda, Vihiga County …
… mi nataka nikuambie ulifukuza Rigathi Gachagua watu ya mlima wakanyamaza, ukafikiria ni waoga, tunakwabia Rais wewe panga njama ufukuze Martha Koome na wewe ukae Nairobi usikanyange hapa Meru tena ukifukuza Martha Koome.” Gachagua, during a public rally at Luanda in Vihiga County …
… dead in stagnant water in Vihiga By Francis Onguko August 18, 2026 07:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A 47-year-old man has been found dead in stagnant water in Khwiliba, Vihiga County …
… n By Benjamin Muriuki August 14, 2026 06:39 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya Kwanza leaders led by President William Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet addressing residents in Sabatia Constituency, Vihiga County …
… Addressing more than 6,000 youths at the PAG Church National Conference in Nyang'ori, Vihiga County, Mudavadi said some politicians appeal to crowds by telling them what they want to hear instead of addressing issues honestly. …
… ons will not be peaceful: Mudavadi tells opposition By OPCS July 25, 2026 07:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi speaks at Emusire High School in Emuhaya Constituency, Vihiga County …
… The presence of Senator Osotsi, a key political figure from Vihiga County, further underscored the importance the opposition is placing on the Western region as coalition-building efforts intensify. …
Vihiga County received life-saving maternal, newborn and child health equipment worth Sh50 million through the Momentum Country and Global Leadership project in partnership with Jhpiego, intended to strengthen reproductive health services and reduce maternal, neonatal and under-five deaths. The collaboration has previously trained approximately 1,700 health workers and supported newborn services at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital and the Emuhaya Newborn Unit.
Vihiga County received life-saving maternal, newborn and child health equipment worth Sh50 million through the Momentum Country and Global Leadership project in partnership with Jhpiego, intended to strengthen reproductive health services and reduce maternal, neonatal and under-five deaths. The collaboration has previously trained approximately 1,700 health workers and supported newborn services at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital and the Emuhaya Newborn Unit.
Fifteen Members of Parliament have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for gender-based political violence, intimidation, and attacks targeting women leaders and women associated with political opponents. The legislators said political disagreements should not devolve into personal attacks or the targeting of women because of their gender, marital status, or political affiliations.
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua declined an NCIC summons to appear on August 27, stating he will be out of the country on a pre-planned foreign trip from August 26 to October 20. The commission had summoned him to assist with investigations into remarks allegedly made at various public events.
The National Boxing League's third leg takes place on Thursday in Vihiga County, with league champions Kenya Police seeking to close an 11-point gap against Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), who lead the standings with 49 points. Boxers are competing for places in the national team for international assignments before year-end.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to appear before it over alleged utterances under investigation for possible violations relating to hate speech and incitement. The investigations relate to various utterances allegedly made by Gachagua on different dates and at public forums, including an alleged utterance made on February 23, 2026, at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County.
A 47-year-old man was found dead in stagnant water in Khwiliba, Vihiga County, after being reported missing from his home on Saturday. Residents have appealed to authorities to drain the water, citing safety concerns after two deaths linked to the stagnant water.
Kenya Kwanza leaders, including President William Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, intensified campaigns for Ruto's second term during a women empowerment programme in Sabatia Constituency, Vihiga County on Friday. The leaders attacked former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of financing the opposition, and argued that the opposition lacked a clear agenda.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans to distinguish between popular leaders and those who rely on populism, cautioning voters against electing politicians who are bitter, vengeful, and vindictive. Mudavadi told more than 6,000 youths at a church conference in Vihiga County that some politicians appeal to crowds by telling them what they want to hear rather than addressing issues honestly.
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."
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, a Jubilee Party presidential hopeful, hosted Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other opposition leaders at his Karen office to discuss strengthening coordination within the United Alternative Government and aligning opposition strategy ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi visited Mudete Tea Factory in Vihiga County to assure tea farmers that the government is committed to addressing challenges facing Kenya's tea industry, including high taxation, poor road infrastructure, fluctuating global prices, pests and diseases. He urged farmers to remain patient and continue investing while the government pursues policy reforms through the Ministry of Agriculture.
The Orange Democratic Movement has appointed Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo as county patron, replacing Senator Godfrey Osotsi, as part of a broader party reorganisation ahead of the 2027 elections. Party leaders attributed the reshuffle to the need for committed officials and said the party had experienced internal divisions and lack of direction in the county.
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.
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.
President William Ruto announced that Eldoret City will host the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, jointly organized by Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet counties—a departure from previous single-county hosting arrangements.
The Vihiga County Government has accelerated implementation of its five-year strategic plan to strengthen markets, expand financial inclusion, and promote partnerships across trade, tourism, and cooperative sectors. The plan aims to address structural challenges that have slowed economic growth and foster inclusive socio-economic development through multi-sectoral collaboration.
Farmers in Vihiga County, western Kenya, face shrinking harvests as Kibiri Forest disappears, and are rediscovering traditional practices to restore the ecosystem. One farmer reports that her one-acre plot, which once fed her family, now produces much less, linking the forest loss to deteriorating farm productivity.
PS Dr Raymond Omollo has praised the enactment of the Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, recently assented to by President William Ruto, as establishing a legal framework for managing and investing revenues from Kenya's natural resources to ensure long-term national benefit. Omollo noted that Kenya previously lacked a comprehensive mechanism to preserve proceeds from natural resource exploitation for future generations.
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has demanded the immediate gazettement and implementation of a 12 per cent general wage increase announced by President William Ruto during Labour Day celebrations, saying recent wage adjustments focused only on the statutory minimum wage instead of the broader increase promised to all workers.
Kenya is establishing a unified professional training framework for surveying, geomatics and geospatial engineering to align graduate skills with emerging technologies and the country's digital transformation agenda. The initiative responds to rapid advances in AI, GIS, drone mapping and other geospatial technologies, and follows a consultative meeting convened by the Land Surveyors' Board.
A 20-year-old man in Chanzeywe Village, Vihiga County, is suspected of stabbing his mother-in-law, Ebby Mahugi, to death in what police believe was a domestic dispute. The victim's daughter said she had separated from the suspect and that he had previously threatened her and her family members before the fatal attack.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on communities to work closely with government administrators and village elders to strengthen community security and address emerging challenges. He stated that a secure environment is essential for economic growth and that identifying challenges early through such partnerships helps support vulnerable youth and create safe spaces for families and businesses.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on communities to work closely with government administrators and local leaders to strengthen security, identify challenges early, and support vulnerable youth.
Kenya's 15 billion tree-planting programme by 2032 is generating economic opportunities through seedling production, agroforestry, forest restoration services, eco-tourism, and beekeeping across counties. Land degradation currently affects approximately 38.8 million hectares and costs about $1.3 billion annually in losses, with restoration identified as a pathway for employment and livelihood creation in rural communities.
An opinion piece observes that fathers are notably absent from Parents' Days and increasingly absent from their children's lives, describing a growing phenomenon of physical or emotional absence despite individual family circumstances.
Vihiga, one of Kenya's smallest counties, has achieved significant agricultural progress by maximising land use through mixed farming, climate-smart agriculture, and cooperatives that promote value addition. Fish farming, pioneered by farmer Zinath Deen a decade ago, has become a major livelihood transformation, accelerated by a 69 million shilling aquaculture initiative funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation.
Kenya Kwanza leaders led by Speaker Moses Wetangula and Senate Majority leader Cheruiyot defended President William Ruto's administration during political rallies in Vihiga, Uasin Gishu and Ukambani, arguing that Kenyans are benefiting from its development achievements and urging support for Ruto's second-term bid.
Interior Security PS Dr. Raymond Omollo warned boda boda operators during a Vihiga County meeting against allowing themselves to be used by politicians and criminal groups for violence and public disorder, saying those involved will face legal consequences.
Principal Secretary for Internal Security Raymond Omollo has warned boda boda operators against being recruited as goons for hire and threatened government crackdowns on those recruiting riders into criminal gangs and participating in politically linked violence.