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Capital News
… Godfrey Osotsi is the Senator for Vihiga County
OPINION: Fuel Crisis Exposes Kenya Kwanza’s Policy Contradictions and Economic FailuresCapital News
… Speaking during the commissioning of the Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP) in Luanda Constituency, Vihiga County, Wandayi dismissed criticism directed at the Kenya Kwanza administration over the fuel importation programme and challenged Gachagua to address concerns directly w …
CS Wandayi Defends G-to-G Fuel Deal, Accuses Gachagua of Politicising Energy ReformsThe Standard
… certificate purportedly from Kenya College of Commerce and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree purportedly from Zetech University, which he used to secure employment at Kaimosi Friends University.The suspect was arrested on Tuesday at his home in Cheptulu, Vihiga County …
Three arrested as EACC tightens grip on fake academic certificate crackdownCitizen Digital
… He was nabbed at his home in Cheptulu, Vihiga County and processed at Kakamega Police Station ahead of his arraignment at the Kakamega Law Courts on May 13, 2026. …
Nairobi Water employees among three officials arrested over fake academic certificatesCitizen Digital
… The suspect, Kennedy Wambani Oduor, was arraigned before the Kisumu Anti-Corruption Court on Wednesday after investigations linked him to bribery offences involving officials from God’s Vision for Africa in Vihiga County. …
Kenya Power official charged with receiving Ksh.20K bribe in VihigaCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya May 7 – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested an employee of Kenya Power following allegations of bribery linked to an electricity maintenance dispute in Vihiga County. …
EACC Arrests Kenya Power Official Over Alleged Sh20,000 BriberyCitizen Digital
IPOA begins probe on fatal shooting of bodaboda riders in Vihiga By Moses Kinyanjui May 07, 2026 10:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Police officers dispersing protesters in Luanda, Vihiga County on April …
IPOA begins probe on fatal shooting of bodaboda riders in VihigaCitizen Digital
IPOA begins probe on fatal shooting during boda boda protests in Vihiga By Moses Kinyanjui May 07, 2026 10:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Police officers dispersing protesters in Luanda, Vihiga County o …
IPOA begins probe on fatal shooting during boda boda protests in VihigaThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize(L) President William Ruto and COTU boss Francis Atwoli during the 2026 Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County. …
Why Ruto's wage increase pledge rings hollow for private security workersThe Standard
President Ruto leads the Nation in marking the 2026 Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, accompanied by NA Speaker Moses Wetangula, PCS Musalia Mudavadi, and COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli. …
Ruto must look beyond dishonest handlers likely to bring him downPrime 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 →