Western Kenya split over ban on 'Disco Matanga'

Disco Matanga has increasingly been linked to decaying morals especially among the youth who use such occasions to engage in drugs, excess alcohol consumption, crime and unprotected sex.

By Bernard Lusigi, Mary Imenza, Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago

Eight killed as police battle criminal gangs in western region

At least two locals have been killed by the gangs in the last week. Six suspected members of the gangs have also been lynched by members of the public in the same period.

By Bernard Lusigi, Mary Imenza, Bernard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago

NACADA seizes 300,000 litres of illicit brew, cannabis in Kakamega

NACADA has seized and destroyed 305,000 litres of illicit brew and Sativa Cannabis estimated at a cost of Sh400,000 in Ikolomani, Kakamega County.

By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

Governor Barchok, Wangamati ordered to appear before EACC on Monday

The directive comes after the commission received consent from DPP to charge the two over allegations of conflict of interest alongside other suspects over embezzlement of public funds.

By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

ODM sets new date for election of officials in Kakamega amid intense rivalry

ODM Party has set a new date for election of its officials in Kakamega County after the earlier planned polls for county chair grassroots election failed to kick off.

By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

UDA, ODM join forces to secure Malava by-election, move to quell internal rift

With three months to the hotly contested Malava by-election in Kakamega County, the UDA and ODM parties have teamed up against the opposition.

By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

Resign or be fired: Lusaka warns civil servants in politics as he reshuffles cabinet

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has issued a one-week ultimatum to public officers engaging in premature political campaigns to resign a or face the axe.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Kakamega's Bukhungu Stadium turned into a fan zone as Kenya takes on Madagascar

This is after the Sports department, through a public notice, urged football fans and locals to visit the stadium and follow the football match without struggling.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Kakamega County embarks on health digitisation drive to boost service delivery in health sector

"The drugs in our public health facilities will be safeguarded by an automated system to be installed in our facilities," said Barasa.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Union cautions Ayacko as nurses' strike spreads

Union officials say many nurses have stagnated in the same job group despite their qualifications and years of service.

By Bernard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago

Sh11 million graft case against former Nzoia sugar MD, seven others adjourned

The multi-million-shilling graft case, which dates back to 2018, stems from allegations that senior managers colluded to defraud the company of Sh11 million.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Three suspected motorbike robbers in Kakamega lynched

Three suspected motorbike robbers were lynched irate Lugari residents in Kakamega County after they were suspected of being behind the murder of a boda boda operator.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Busia Governor, Omtatah clash over alleged Sh5.2 billion audit report

Unbowed by the threats, Senator Omtatah has dared the County Government to sue him, saying the report is factual, thorough, and backed by evidence.

By Mary Imenza and Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Implementation of ODM-UDA pact to determine our support for Ruto, says Raila as he defends Sifuna

ODM Party Raila Odinga has once again sent mixed signals over the party's support for President William Ruto amid fears there could be trouble in paradise in their political union.

By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago

Raila kicks off nationwide ODM consultations in Kakamega amid party rifts

Alarmed by growing internal strife and criticisms threatening the strength of the ODM, party leader Raila Odinga is set to kick off a nationwide consultation tour today in Kakamega.

By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago

KDF to resume construction of stalled Sh10b Kakamega Level Six Hospital

The construction of the 750-bed-capacity facility in the Western region, and one of the flagship projects by former Governor Wycliffe Oparanya, stalled four years ago.

By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago

Gov Barasa wants Malala investigated over abduction claims

On Saturday, Malala posted on his Facebook page a photo of a man with his hands tied at his back, lying in what is seen as a pool of blood alongside a machete and clothes full of blood.

By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago

Why William Ruto stares at ICC with 'shoot the leg' order

The lawyer-cum-politician urged President Ruto to rescind the decision and listen to the people to prevent the uprising.

By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago

Keep off Kakamega politics, Barasa now warns Natembeya

Governor Fernandes Barasa has told Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya to keep off Kakamega, accusing him of meddling in affairs of other governors and causing unrest.

By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago

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Governors seek two more weeks to spend Sh40b

CoG has called on the national government and the COB to extend the closure of the IFMIS by two weeks to facilitate the absorption of the counties' Sh40 billion equitable share

By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago

Ruto allies vow to push for law regulating riots

Allies of President William Ruto have accused Ipoa of unfairly targeting police officers, while accusing the opposition of fuelling violence during the Gen-Z protests.

By Mary Imenza and Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago

KUPPET issues ultimatum as CBA talks stall

Teachers' union warns of strike over pay demands.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

AfDB to inject Sh8b for construction of Bungoma refferal hospital

The African Development Bank (AfDB) will inject Sh8 billion to finance the construction of the newly proposed Bungoma County Referral and Teaching Hospital.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

Police exhume body of a 9-year-old girl killed three years ago

The body of a nine-year-old girl who was defiled and strangled to death in Kakamega, allegedly by her relatives and buried three years ago, was exhumed on Thursday.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

Tragic drowning in Kakamega sand pit claims three lives

A family in Indagalasia, Mumias East, is in grief after three of their kin fell into a sand pit and drowned.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

Kakamega traders reject plans to relocate them to Khayega grounds

Traders operating along the Kakamega-Kisumu highway at Khayega market and locals of Shinyalu Constituency clashed with police officers as they resisted plans to be relocated.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

'Return to KANU days': Malala alleges state harassment after driver assault

The former senator said that he will not be silenced or intimidated by President William Ruto for criticising the wrongdoings of the Kenya Kwanza government.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

Khalwale warns of waning support for President Ruto in Western

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has told President William Ruto that the Western region will not support him in the 2027 polls if he fails to implement his development promises.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

Busia family seeks justice after their kin was murdered and body parts chopped off

A family in Mundulusia village, Matayos Constituency, Busia County, is seeking justice after the body of their missing kin was found without legs, hands, tongue and private parts.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

Ruto, Raila allies trade accusations over alleged MP abduction

A section of leaders allied to Ruto and Odinga across the country are now accusing the opposition wing led by for the DCP leader, of falsifying abductions.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

Chaos erupts in Kakamega as Malala, police clash over DCP Rally

Business activities in Kakamega town were paralysed for a better part of the day on Saturday as youths led by DCPofficials Malala and Senator John Methu engaged police in running battles.

By Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago

Mass defection in Kakamega as UDA members join Gachaguas party

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party on Thursday suffered a major blow after several Kakamega members and officials decamped to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).

By Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago

Bungoma residents heckle Governor Lusaka over state of roads

The crowd turned hostile after Sports Principal Secretary (PS) Elijah Mwangi commended the county boss for the improved road network.

By Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago

Nurses to strike over delayed permanent hiring under UHC

A health crisis is looming in the country after the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) on Tuesday threatened to join a doctors' strike over unmet promises.

By Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago

Salasya's presidential bid a threat to old guard

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya last month kicked off campaigns to unite the Luhya community.

By Alexander Chagema and Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago

Two bank tellers in spot as DCI tighten probe in murder of Mumias teacher

Detectives probing the murder of a teacher by unknown assailants after withdrawing Sh285,000 from a bank in Mumias town have narrowed their investigations to two bank tellers.

By Bernard Lusigi 6 months ago

Governor Barasa asks miners to stop works due to heavy rains

Governor Barasa urges miners to pause activities amid heavy rains.

By Bernard Lusigi 6 months ago

Police probe bank tellers over murder of teacher in Mumias

Detectives probing the murder of a teacher by unknown assailants after withdrawing Sh285,000 from a bank in Mumias town have narrowed their investigations to two bank tellers.

By Bernard Lusigi 6 months ago

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Sunset deadline: Why Luhya elders must be buried before dusk

Among the Luhya community, the burial of respected leaders or elders is not just any other ordinary affair.

By Bernard Lusigi 6 months ago

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State to splash Sh33b on job creation for youths

The government plans to spend Sh33 billion to create job opportunities for a million youth in three years through the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector.

By Bernard Lusigi 6 months ago