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Luhya community is not ready for presidency, Lusaka says

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-01-08 14:17:53

Lusaka said that clearing pending presidential pledges will be critical in consolidating political support for President Ruto in the vote-rich Western region.

Lusaka pledges to unite Western leaders, mobilise support for Ruto's re-election

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-01-11 17:55:31

Newly appointed Western Region coordinator for President Ruto’s 2027 re-election campaign, Governor Lusaka, has pledged to unite leaders across the region to drive grassroots mobilisation.

Affordable housing public participation meet flops

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-01-16 00:00:00

A public participation meeting on thew planned construction of affordable housing and a smart city at the Red Cross hall in Kanduyi, flopped after the conveners failed to show up.

Police destroy 2,000 litres of Kangara, 120 litres of chang'aa in Bungoma

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-01-30 14:18:02

One person was arrested in the operation led by Assistant Commissioner of the Mitua-Soysambu area, Solomon Nginai, targeting two villages.

Ex-Nzoia Sugar staff, farmers stage protests

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-01-31 10:49:27

Farmers affiliated with Nzoia Sugar Company and former workers are protesting over billions of shillings in unpaid dues.

Stakeholders demand immediate release of full school funds

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-02-02 06:00:00

Bumula MP Jack Wamboka says the unwarranted delayed disbursement of capitation is pushing many schools to the brink with the management at loss on how to handle the situation.

KENAS says all entities will undergo mandatory accreditation

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-02-02 12:38:47

Local entities and infrastructures will be subjected to mandatory accreditation to make them conform to international best practices.

Treasury to allocate Sh2 billion to clear Nzoia workers debts

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-02-03 15:31:23

Relief for Nzoia workers as treasury commits Sh2 billion debt payout.

Bungoma clinches multiple National Agricultural Awards, ranks third countrywide

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-02-04 15:15:00

Bungoma County stamped its authority as a national leader in agricultural transformation after clinching multiple honours at the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project.

Bungoma deputy Mbatiany eyes Lusaka succession

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-02-07 01:10:00

Bungoma Deputy Governor Janepher Mbatiany has declared interest in succeeding her boss, Governor Kenneth Lusaka, in 2027.

Community secures Sh16m to conserve Mt Elgon forest

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-02-09 11:54:57

Efforts to conserve Mount Elgon Forest received a major boost yesterday after local Community Forest Associations (CFAs) secured a Sh16 million grant to enhance their activities.

Didmus Barasa: Uhuru is a stumbling block to Ruto's re-election bid

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-02-11 11:28:40

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has slammed former President Uhuru Kenyatta for allegedly standing in the way of President William Ruto’s re-election bid.

EX-Pan paper workers demand payment

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-02-11 15:20:00

Former Pan Paper workers demand payment despite Sh229 million having been released by the government to settle their dues.

EACC probes Bungoma county over alleged Sh3.6 million Christmas tree

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-02-11 18:11:41

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has launched investigations into Sh3.6 million, allegedly spent on a Christmas tree by Bungoma county government.

Bungoma Governor Lusaka denies Sh3.6M Christmas tree claim

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-02-12 14:39:21

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has denied claims that his administration spent Sh3.6 million on a Christmas tree lighting event in 2019.

Two killed in quarry collapse during sand harvesting in Webuye

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-02-14 00:00:00

Two people were killed and two others seriously injured after a quarry collapsed during sand harvesting in Maraka Ward, Webuye East Sub-County, Bungoma County.

Webuye County Hospital steps up campaign to curb diabetes, hypertension

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-02-18 15:34:57

Webuye County Hospital in Bungoma has partnered with AMPATH in a campaign to contain diabetes and high blood pressure.

Poverty forces girl, 8 to stand in hole for therapy

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-02-23 06:00:00

Every morning, Sussy Nanjala, who was born with a rare muscle deformity is made to stand for a couple of hours in a hole dug for her at Sitikho village in Webuye, Bungoma County.

Ole Sapit asks IEBC to take action over political chaos ahead of 2027 polls

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-02-24 12:15:35

Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has raised concerns over early campaigns outside the election period.

Grieving family seeks help to clear son's Sh700,000 hospital bill

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-02-25 16:16:55

A family in Misikhu in Bungoma County is distraught after the body of their son was detained by a Coast hospital over Sh700,000 bill.