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… The 32-year-old woman from Mbale in Vihiga County has gradually withdrawn from friends, church activities and family gatherings. …
Why couples should undergo medical screening before "I do"The Standard
In Luhulu Village, Sabatia Constituency, Vihiga County, three-year-old Shanice Masiza plays cheerfully outside her family’s home, a picture of health that belies the painful ordeal she endured just months ago. …
Invisible and overlooked: The hidden toll of intestinal worms and bilharziaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKenya Kwanza leaders took the campaign for President William Ruto’s re-election to Luanda in Vihiga County, urging residents to rally behind the Kenya Kwanza administration. …
Back Ruto to secure development projects, Wetang'ula tells Western residentsCitizen Digital
… The Vihiga County Department of Health has identified North East Bunyore Ward as a high-risk area for the disease, largely due to the widespread brick-making activities that serve as a primary source of livelihood for many residents. …
How high fuel prices have contributed to a deepening bilharzia crisis in EmuhayaThe Standard
… Using Vihiga County as an example, Ottichilo explained how GIS analysis helped identify underserved areas and guide the construction of new health facilities based on population needs rather than political considerations. …
Embrace data for sustainable growth, policymakers urgedThe Standard
… Speaking during the burial of 14-year-old Grade 9 pupil Dralon Kanaga of Masana Comprehensive School in Vihiga County, leaders condemned the continued dehumanization of girls and women. …
Leaders condemn rising GBV cases as Vihiga girl laid to restCitizen Digital
… cases among children in Vihiga By Francis Onguko May 28, 2026 12:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Concerns have been raised over a rise in worm infections among children in Vihiga County …
Alarm over rise in worm infestation cases among children in VihigaThe Standard
… That is what befell a Grade 8 female pupil in Vihiga County and a Grade Six pupil in Njoro, Nakuru County last week. …
Take action to save children from savagesCapital News
… He reaffirmed the hospital management’s commitment to strengthening service delivery through improved equipment, timely procurement of medical supplies, and enhanced patient care systems. “We are focused on ensuring residents of Vihiga County access quality and reliable medical s …
Vihiga Referral Hospital receives new dialysis machines to boost renal care servicesCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga on Saturday visited Ivona Primary School in Chavakali, Vihiga County, for the Maragoli Hills Marathon Free Medical Camp as the government steps up community outreach programmes aimed at improving access to b …
PS Oluga leads Vihiga outreach as health ministry pushes primary care to advance UHCPrime 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."
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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."
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
19 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
3 July 2026 · Capital News →
More than 100 Junior School teachers in Vihiga County completed a three-day CEMASTEA training on using virtual laboratories to enhance practical learning in schools with limited science facilities. The training equipped teachers with digital skills to integrate virtual laboratories into teaching Mathematics and Integrated Science under the Competency-Based Education curriculum.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights groups including the Kenya Human Rights Commission have condemned alleged harassment of residents in Vihiga and Siaya counties by General Service Unit officers, saying the operation has targeted individuals who questioned Shanta Gold mining operations and sought justice through lawful means.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
A new Mother and Child Health Unit in Mbale is improving maternal care access and outcomes in Vihiga County, with local women reporting shorter distances to facilities, more attentive care, and reduced overcrowding compared to previous years.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders from the broad-based government, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, have accused opposition parties of inciting youth into protests, saying the opposition lacks a development record and uses street protests for selfish gains rather than presenting policy alternatives.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Vihiga, one of Kenya's smallest counties, has made significant progress toward food security and agricultural self-sufficiency through county government and development partner interventions promoting mixed farming, climate-smart agriculture, and farmer cooperatives. The county has particularly accelerated fish farming, with a Sh69 million aquaculture initiative funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Youth-led demonstrations occurred across Kenya on June 25–26, 2026, marking the second anniversary of the June 2024 Gen Z anti-Finance Bill protests that resulted in deaths. Security forces barricaded towns, disrupted transport, dispersed crowds at Parliament, and made arrests; police said they had not received official notification of the planned memorial marches as required by law.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Defending Vihiga County champions Emusire Boys High School are confident of winning the Western Region Secondary Schools Championships in Bungoma after securing the county title with a 4-0 victory over Mbale Boys. Head coach Billy Aluda said the team aims to reach the final and compete for the title, motivated by last year's regional semi-final exit on penalties.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Vihiga County's mid-term review shows 90 per cent delivery of planned targets, with 84 per cent of over 600 projects completed. Governor Wilbur Ottichilo flagged conditional grants from the national government declining due to disbursement challenges and development expenditure remaining below target due to delays in exchequer releases.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
A motorcycle ferrying three students from Kaptik Secondary School was hit from behind by a matatu on the Chavakali–Kapsabet road in Vihiga County; the rider and one student died on the spot, and two other students were seriously injured. Residents blame road conditions for the accident, the second fatal collision involving students from the same school in three months at the location.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →