Also known as: Dr. Wilber Ottichilo
Wilber Ottichilo — Governor of Vihiga County, appointed ODM county patron in 2026.
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The Standard
… Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo said county governments are using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), satellite imagery and demographic data to make more informed decisions in health, land management, environmental conservation and urban planning. …
Embrace data for sustainable growth, policymakers urgedCitizen Digital
… Wilber Ottichilo said county governments are using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), satellite imagery and demographic data to make informed decisions in health, land management, environmental conservation and urban planning. …
Kenya lobbies for more investments in data, space technology and AIThe Standard
… Leaders already present in the chilly, drizzling morning include Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, Cooperative CS Wycliffe Oparanya, COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli, Governors Ken Lusaka (Bungoma), Wilber Ottichilo (Vihiga), and Kakamega's Fernandes Barasa. …
Vihiga lights up to Labour Day celebrationsThe Standard
… as a historic moment, noting that it was the first time the national event had been held outside Nairobi since independence.Speaking at Chavakali Boys High School, Atwoli said the decision followed a formal request by the Vihiga County Government led by Governor Wilber Ottichilo …
Workers dance to 'Vaida' hit as Vihiga hosts Labour Day feteMore 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 →