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William Kisang

Also known as: Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang · Sen. William Kisang · Committee Chairperson Senator William Kisang

Elgeyo Marakwet Senator and former vice chairperson of the Senate Energy Committee, elected as committee chair in August 2026.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    On September 3, he hosted a delegation from the Senate Energy Committee led by Senator William Kisang, alongside Vice-Chairperson Beatrice Ogolla and former Rarieda MP Nicholas Gumbo.

    Oburu confirms UK medical trip, says ODM can run without him
  3. The Standard

    otection Bill (National Assembly Bill No.28 of 2025; the Sports (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.5 of 2026 with both Bills coming up for the first reading in the House as we resume our sessions on Tuesday,” he said.The Senate Energy Committee Chairperson William Kisang

    Senate resumes sittings with full in-tray
  4. The Standard

    The delegation was led by Committee Chairperson Senator William Kisang and his Vice Senator Beatrice Ogolla.

    Oburu hosts Senators at Nairobi home as he recovers
  5. August 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    Oburu steps down as Senate energy committee chair, Senator Kisang takes over By Edwin Obuya August 11, 2026 12:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga.

    Oburu steps down as senate energy committee chair, Senator Kisang takes over
  7. Capital News

    Members subsequently unanimously elected Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang as the new chairperson.

    Oburu Steps Down as Senate Energy Committee Chair
  8. The Standard

    Nobody should say that I have been removed,” Oburu said.Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang has since been elected to succeed him as chairman, while nominated Senator Beatrice Ogolla takes over as vice chairperson.

    Oburu Oginga resigns as Senate Energy Committee Chair
  9. Citizen Digital

    Rose Mkalama appears before the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, chaired by Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang, to present an update on the implementation of the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP) at Bunge Towers, Nairobi, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

    REREC to commission 120 solar mini-grids across 14 underserved counties
  10. The Standard

    President Ruto later appointed Murkomen to the cabinet, necessitating a by-election in the county, which was won by William Kisang of UDA.

    Former Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Alex Tolgos now eyes parliamentary seat
  11. July 2026
  12. The Standard

    e pair of hands under the leadership of Prof Kithure Kindiki.” Nandi Governor Stephen Sang said.They urged him to continue visiting the region to secure support. “We want you to tour Rift Valley, then in 2032 we will give you all the votes.” Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang

    North Rift leaders endorse Kindiki to succeed Ruto in 2032
  13. May 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    Treasury), Salome Beacco (Correctional Services), Joel Arumonyang (Public Works), Belio Kipsang (Immigration), Aurelia Rono (Parliamentary Affairs) and Harry Kimtai (Mining), Governors Jonathan Bii (Uasin Gishu), Simon Kachapin (West Pokot), Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang

    Gov’t on course to plant 15 billion trees by 2032 -DP Kindiki

Yesterday

  1. ODM leader Oburu travels to UK for routine medical checks

    ODM leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up on the advice of his doctors and party leadership. He assured party members that ODM has strong enough structures to operate in his absence.

    18 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Senate resumes sittings with multiple bills and motions pending

    The Senate returns from a month-long recess with several bills due for first reading, including the Public Participation Bill, Kenya Roads Amendment Bill, Fisheries Management and Development Amendment Bill, Gold Processing Bill, Plant Protection Bill, and Sports Amendment Bill. Motions are also expected regarding petroleum supply chain irregularities and a cooking gas handling facility in Mombasa County.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 3 September

  1. Oburu hosts Senate Energy Committee delegation at home

    Siaya Senator and ODM party leader Oburu Oginga hosted a delegation from the Senate Energy Committee at his Nairobi residence while recovering from a recent hospital visit. The visit included discussions on the committee's work, legislative priorities, and energy sector oversight.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Oburu Odinga steps down as Senate Energy Committee chair

    Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has resigned from the chairmanship of the Senate Energy Committee, with Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang taking over. Odinga cited circumstances "beyond his control" but emphasized the resignation was voluntary, and he retained his seat on the committee.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Siaya Senator Oburu steps down as Senate Energy Committee chair

    Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has resigned as chairperson of the Senate Energy Committee, citing circumstances beyond his control. Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang, the committee's former vice chairperson, was unanimously elected as his successor.

    11 August 2026 · Capital News

  3. Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga resigns from Senate Energy Committee chair

    Siaya Senator and ODM leader Oburu Oginga has resigned as chairman of the Senate Energy Committee, citing reasons beyond his control but denying he was pushed out. Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang was elected to succeed him as chairman, with nominated Senator Beatrice Ogolla becoming vice chairperson.

    11 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. REREC to commission 120 solar mini-grids across 14 counties

    The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation plans to hand over 120 newly constructed solar mini-grids across 14 underserved counties by September 30, 2026, as part of a USD 150 million World Bank-funded initiative targeting 5,390 households for new borehole water connections and serving between 75 and 1,835 active users per site.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Former Elgeyo Marakwet governor Alex Tolgos declares parliamentary ambitions

    Former Elgeyo Marakwet County Governor Alex Tolgos, who served for two terms, has declared his interest in the Marakwet West parliamentary seat, setting up a contest with incumbent Timothy Kipchumba for the United Democratic Alliance ticket. Tolgos said he was approached by residents to run for the seat and defended his past support for the Building Bridges Initiative, citing development benefits his region received.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 12 July

  1. North Rift leaders publicly endorse Kindiki for 2032 presidency

    North Rift Kenya Kwanza leaders endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to succeed President William Ruto in 2032 during celebrations of the Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei publicly backed Kindiki, citing his stabilising influence on the Government and regional development.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. Kenya on track to plant 15 billion trees by 2032

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said Kenya is on course to achieve the targeted 15 billion trees by 2032 to raise forest cover, with 1.7 billion trees already planted since the programme launched in 2022. He spoke during celebrations marking the International Day for Biological Diversity and the launch of the Cherangany Hills Ecosystem Restoration Programme in Elgeyo Marakwet County.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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