Also known as: Dr. Wilber Ottichilo
Wilber Ottichilo — Governor of Vihiga County, appointed ODM county patron in 2026.
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The Standard
… The riders who completed the course were presented with certificates during a ceremony at the Vihiga County headquarters.Governor Wilber Ottichilo presided over the presentation of the driving course certificates. …
Over 1,000 Vihiga boda boda riders gain formal driving skillsThe Standard
… Governor Wilber Ottichilo said the partnership had helped bring quality maternal and newborn healthcare closer to residents while strengthening the county's ability to respond to emergencies.“Our partnership has helped us bring quality maternal and newborn services closer to the …
Vihiga's fight to save mothers gets boostThe Standard
… Governor Wilber Ottichilo this week laid the foundation stones for the Banja Irrigation Project in Hamisi Sub- County and the Hamuyundi Irrigation Project in Sabatia Sub-County under NAVCDP. …
How Vihiga is shifting to climate-smart farmingCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 19 – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has elevated Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo to the position of county patron in a fresh restructuring that has seen Senator Godfrey Osotsi edged out of the influential role, as the party presses ahead with efforts t …
ODM Hands Ottichilo Key Vihiga Role in Fresh Leadership OverhaulThe Standard
… A few weeks ago, during a public gathering, the Governor of Vihiga County, Wilber Ottichilo, challenged me to speak about the plight of the boy child. …
Fathers have gone missing, the boy child is endangeredThe Standard
… alth facilities. “Reducing the distance mothers travel to access healthcare has had a direct impact on maternal health outcomes because women are now able to seek antenatal services early and deliver under the care of skilled professionals,” notes Vihiga governor Wilber Ottichilo …
Vihiga's maternal health investments saving livesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeVihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo's Sh7.72 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year has received the green light from the Vihiga County Assembly, setting the stage for what is likely to be the defining financial blueprint for his administration. …
Vihiga county assembly approves Sh7.72b budgetThe Standard
… Speaking during the launch of the report, Governor Wilber Ottichilo said the county's focus has been on empowering farmers through modern technologies, extension services and value-chain development. …
Vihiga's journey towards food securityThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeVihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo (left) issues a copy of the Mid-Term Review report to selected stakeholders at Gisambai on June 19 2026. …
Vihiga posts 90pc project delivery as funding delays biteCitizen Digital
… reative Economy and Sports), Lee Kinyanjui (Investments, Trade, and Industry), Beatrice Askul (East Africa Community), Governors Abdulswamad Nassir (Mombasa), Gideon Mungaro (Kilifi), Issa Timamy (Lamu), Dhadho Godhana (Tana River), Andrew Mwadime (Taita Taveta), Wilber Ottichilo …
Kenya hosts historic ocean conference as DP Kindiki rallies for marine conservationMore 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 →
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 →
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.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Vihiga County Government has launched two farmer-led irrigation projects—Banja Irrigation Project and Hamuyundi Irrigation Project—to help farmers adapt to prolonged dry spells by shifting from rainfall-dependent maize cultivation to year-round vegetable growing, including African leafy vegetables.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Vihiga County Assembly has approved Governor Wilber Ottichilo's Sh7.72 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, Sh820 million higher than the previous year. Of the approved budget, 70 per cent is allocated to recurrent expenditure and 30 per cent to development projects.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
Deputy President Kindiki opened the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, affirming the government's commitment to preserve Kenya's ocean for economic growth and future generations. President Ruto highlighted in a video-link address that the ocean powers industries and feeds families but faces threats including global warming, plastic pollution, and illegal fishing.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is hosting the first-ever African edition of the Global Data Festival alongside the third Kenya Space Expo and Conference in Nairobi, bringing together over 1,000 participants from more than 60 countries to explore how data and space technologies can accelerate sustainable development. The event highlights the importance of disaggregated data in revealing inequalities and informing national policies, including Kenya's Time Use Survey which informed the Kenya National Care Policy 2024.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is hosting the first African edition of the Global Data Festival, bringing together over 1,000 participants from more than 60 countries to explore how data and space technologies can drive sustainable development. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Director General emphasized the role of data in evidence-based decision-making and inclusive development.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's 61st Labour Day celebrations are being held at Friends School Chavakali High in Vihiga County, marking the first time the event has been hosted outside Nairobi. The gathering includes senior government officials and is organised around the theme "Strengthening Local Production and Protecting Workers' Rights."
1 May 2026 · The Standard →
Hundreds of Kenyan workers from parastatals, trade unions and companies streamed into Vihiga County for national Labour Day celebrations at Friends School Chavakali High School on Friday. Participants marched in organised groups wearing coordinated uniforms and carrying placards calling for improved working conditions and better remuneration.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →