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Topic: Kakamega

Relief as Kakamega County waives business licence fees for PLWDs

By Benard Lusigi   2026-07-11 09:58:43

Kakamega County has waived business licence fees and county levies for persons with disabilities to boost economic inclusion, while stakeholders also called for better funding.

Kakamega MCAs push for lower water tariffs to ease cost of living

By Bernard Lusigi   2026-07-09 12:34:14

The Kakamega County Assembly's Committee on Finance and Economic Planning has directed the county's two water service providers to engage the Water Services Regulatory Board

Kakamega unveils new valuation roll, targets Sh2 billion in land rates

By Benard Lusigi   2026-07-06 15:20:44

The Kakamega County new valuation roll provides the legal and administrative framework for assessing land rates fairly, with the exercise expected to improve compliance and own-source revenue.

Kakamega Approves Finance Bill, Targets Sh2.2bn Own Revenue

By Bernard Lusigi   2026-07-02 16:36:18

The Bill introduces a raft of tax policy and administrative reforms intended to strengthen revenue mobilisation, formalise emerging sectors of the county economy and improve tax administration

Kakamega family demands justice for brutal murder

By Benard Lusigi   2026-07-01 15:55:03

Police have arrested a suspect over the alleged defilement and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Kakamega as her family demands justice and accountability.

Businesses disrupted, vigil held as Kakamega holds June 25 commemoration

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2026-06-25 13:57:23

The emotional event coincided with the second anniversary of the protests that left more than 60 people dead and scores injured across the country.