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Benard Lusigi And Mary Imenza

Kakamega ladies of the night declare war on rogue cops, nyumba kumi over extortion

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-05-31 14:01:00

The sex workers claim they are facing a coordinated campaign of harassment by rogue police officers and Nyumba Kumi operatives.

Police disown DCP rally in Kakamega as showdown brews

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-05-31 16:15:56

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

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

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-06-03 16:46:50

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.

Mungu wa Kakamega, Yesu wa Tongaren, Jehovah Wanyonyi: Rise of deities in Western Kenya

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-06-13 14:00:00

Bukusu have been the most prominent in producing deities; however, other Luhya subgroups are now emerging with their own “holy” representatives.

Sh1 billion Aquaculture centre set to transform fish farming in Kakamega

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-06-18 16:13:45

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

Family of slain Gen Z protester cries for justice

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-06-24 10:54:37

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.

Ruto and Raila allies call for restraint during June 25 protests

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-06-24 17:30:03

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

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

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-06-27 19:19:27

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

Ugandan teen found dead in Kakamega rental as boyfriend disappears

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-07-15 15:30:05

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

Khwisero: Lonely wives turn to fathers-in-Law for intimacy amid rising HIV and infidelity

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-07-18 10:21:15

Long absence of men from Khwisero has triggered an alarming trend: women are turning to their fathers-in-law for companionship and sex, leading to rising HIV, unwanted pregnancies, and bitter feuds.

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

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-07-18 13:25:33

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.

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

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-07-19 15:50:38

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.

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

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-07-19 16:08:55

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

Imulama: Inside Kakamega Police Post run by a single officer

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-07-22 15:39:29

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.

Education PS Bitok explains shift from NEMIS to KEMIS

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-08-07 12:23:47

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

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

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-08-13 13:04:35

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.

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

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-08-16 19:27:00

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

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

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-08-17 20:54:05

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

Busia lawyers suspend services to demand transfer of chief magistrate

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-08-20 17:03:25

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.

Barasa declared ODM Kakamega chair after contentious polls

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-09-01 20:39:28

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