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

Court temporarily halts proceedings of ShSh3.9m fraud case

Kakamega Law Courts has temporarily suspended the proceedings of a case where an Indian man has been charged with allegedly defrauding a businessman of Sh3.9 million.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago

Mumias East learners suffer as classroom renovation stalls

Learners at Mung'anga Primary School and Musango primary in Mumias East Constituency grappling with severe congestion after a stalled CDF renovation project left several classrooms roofless.

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

Indian man charged with defrauding businessman Sh3.9m

An Indian man accused of committing fraud was released on a bond of Sh4 million after being arraigned for obtaining money by false pretence.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago

Governor Barasa, CS Oparanya clash sparks ODM rift in Kakamega

The dispute stems from the recent ODM County chairmanship elections.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago

Murkomen forms special unit to tackle funeral goons in Western

Murkomen said the government is alarmed by the rise of political violence in Western Kenya, where funerals and political rallies have increasingly been turned into battlefields.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago

Barasa declared ODM Kakamega chair after contentious polls

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa declared ODM county chairman by returning Officer Felix Ngara, previous election was postponed after delegates disagreed over the voting method.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago

Busia lawyers suspend services to demand transfer of chief magistrate

Showdown looms after lawyers suspended legal services to demand the transfer of Busia Chief Magistrate Edna Nyaloti, after she accused them of colluding with cartels to endanger her life.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago

UDA aspirant's death sparks political storm in Malava ahead of by-election

Kakamega leaders divided over the death of a UDA aspirant, accuse the party of alleged bias in nominations, as Mudavadi calls for nominations.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago

Mudavadi seeks to lock out Gachagua's DCP in Malava by-election

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed Gachagua's DCP as a political outfit without meaningful influence and urged residents of Malava to reject it.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago

Ruto releases Sh163m to support youth taking up foreign jobs, assures of safety

President William Ruto has assured Kenyans taking up job opportunities abroad under the government's Kazi Majuu programme of their safety and protection from exploitation.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago

Education PS Bitok explains shift from NEMIS to KEMIS

Education PS Julius Bitok said KEMIS will capture accurate data on all learners and institutions from primary schools to universities, TVETs, and parastatals.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago

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Imulama: Inside Kakamega Police Post run by a single officer

The station is dire, and it has sparked public outcry because it often remains closed whenever the lone officer is away, leaving the entire locality vulnerable to criminal elements.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 3 months ago

Kindiki urges youth to shun violence, vows revival of the sugar sector in Western

The Deputy President condemned acts of violence and looting witnessed during the protests, cautioning that such chaos only undermines efforts to build the economy.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 3 months ago

Mudavadi terms 2027 rigging claims by a section of KK leaders cheap politics

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi has denounced claims by a section of Kenya Kwanza leaders that the 2027 General Election will be rigged in favour of President William Ruto.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 3 months ago

Governor Barasa calls for waiver of medical bills for injured Gen-Zs

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has called on both the national and county governments to waive medical bills for young people injured during recent anti-government demonstrations.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 3 months ago

Ugandan teen found dead in Kakamega rental as boyfriend disappears

According to police sources, the suspect fled to Uganda shortly after the incident.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 3 months ago

Wetang'ula, Barasa blast bishops, envoys over Gen Z protests

Stop hypocrisy over Gen-Z protests and violence, Wetangula, Ruto's allies slam envoys and Bishops

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 4 months ago

Ruto and Raila allies call for restraint during June 25 protests

Allies of President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga have called for restraint and lawful conduct during Gen-Z protests planned for Wednesday.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 4 months ago

Family of slain Gen Z protester cries for justice

A family mourning their loved one lost during last year's Gen Z protests is struggling with grief and unanswered questions amid deafening silence from the government.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 4 months ago

Sh1 billion Aquaculture centre set to transform fish farming in Kakamega

The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute is set to establish a Sh1 billion Research and Farmers Training Centre in Mumias West, Kakamega County.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 4 months ago

Two police officers killed in Bungoma head-on road crash with trailer truck

Two police officers attached to the Railways Police Station in Bungoma County have died after their vehicle collided head-on with a trailer along the Webuye-Bungoma highway on Tuesday evening.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 4 months ago

Police disown DCP rally in Kakamega as showdown brews

A confrontation is expected on Saturday, between police and supporters of the DCP over a planned political rally in Kakamega.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 4 months ago

Mudavadi faults opposition for challenging IEBC reconstitution

Mudavadi said the delay in finalising the appointment of IEBC commissioners is a setback to Kenya's electoral calendar.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 5 months ago

Kakamega residents living in fear following mysterious murder of four

Fear has gripped Kakamega county following a chilling wave of insecurity that has left several killed and others injured.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 5 months ago

Salasya's lawyer says MP detained without being charged

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya is yet to be informed of the reasons behind his arrest on Friday, his lawyer Kennedy Echesa has said.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 5 months ago

Doctors' strike cripples health services in Kakamega

The doctors downed their tools over unfulfilled promises in the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), paralysing public health services.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 5 months ago

TSC denies transfer of Butere Girls principal amid 'Echoes of War' controversy

This comes as Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba strongly criticised the school's administration for breaching national regulations by allowing a non-teacher to direct the play.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 6 months ago

Busia residents protest Sh700 fee demand for IDs

When Jane Achieng', from the Bumala area in Butula Constituency, Busia County, got employment, she was elated to secure a job amid a high rate of unemployment in the country.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 6 months ago

Govt, Kakamega School launch air pollution detector to fight climate change

Kakamega School has become the latest institution in the country to embrace environmental responsibility with the launch of an air quality monitoring station to curb the effects of climate change.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 6 months ago

Two brothers killed in an accident while coming from a friend's funeral

Three people, including two brothers returning from a friend's burial killed in road accident at Mundika market on the Busia-Kisumu Highway.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 7 months ago

Ruto denies gov't spent Sh104b on SHA system

Ruto said SHA is a corruption free scheme that will send money directly to the health facility to cater for drugs and ensure people money is paid for the person who has been served.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 7 months ago

Ruto leads nation in mourning Malava MP Malulu as leaders describe him as a selfless leader

President Ruto has led the country in mourning, Malava MP Malulu Injendi who passed away today at Aga Khan hospital while undergoing treatment.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 8 months ago

Blow for Mudavadi as allies unveil new political party

Led by former Secretary General, Dr Barack Muluka, the allies said the new party, Umoja Summit Party-Kenya (USP-K), seeks to unite the Western region ahead of the 2027 elections.

By Bernard Lusigi, Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 8 months ago

Barasa wins appeal against impeached board members, paves way for recruitment

Kakamega County Governor Barasa wins an appeal against his CPSB, which had obtained court orders allowing them to remain in office until end of their term.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 8 months ago

Mentorship initiative shapes career paths for Kakamega youths

More than 200 students from Kakamega have completed a mentorship programme aimed at guiding them in their career paths.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 9 months ago

Teen mothers receive support for school and food needs

Health stakeholders in Kakamega have challenged county governments to amend laws and allocate budgets to address key community issues such as early pregnancies.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 10 months ago

Kindiki roots for talks to end electoral commissioners selection impasse

Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki has called for talks to end the legal impasse over the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 10 months ago

Boda boda riders to push war against SGBV, teen pregnancy

Motorcycle riders will be incorporated into the government's ambitious programme to combat Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and teenage pregnancies.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 10 months ago

Governors threaten to stop operations in 30 days

Governors have threatened to shut down operations within 30 days if they do not receive funds that the National Treasury says it has disbursed.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 11 months ago