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Ruto allies accuse Gachagua of divisive politics over Ol Kalou remarks

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'We have pawa': Atwoli turns Labour Day fete to 'tutam' chants

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Oparanya, Wetang'ula battle for western Kenya's political crown ahead of 2027

A supremacy battle is quietly unfolding in western Kenya as Oparanya and Wetang'ula pursue separate political strategies that appear aimed at securing President Ruto's running mate post.

By Benard Lusigi And Mary Imenza 1 month ago

CS Murkomen declares war on goons, criminal gangs

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed to crack down on political goons and criminal gangs in Western region and across the country ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Benard Lusigi And Mary Imenza 1 month ago

Sugarcane farmers threaten nationwide protests over delayed elections

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Ruto allies accuse Gachagua of divisive politics over Ol Kalou remarks

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Atwoli claims Uhuru is funding Sifuna to split Western vote

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By Benard Lusigi And Mary Imenza 1 month ago

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Businesses disrupted, vigil held as Kakamega holds June 25 commemoration

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Where is Mudavadi as Wetang'ula rallies Western vote bloc for 2032?

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has intensified political mobilisation in Western Kenya, boosting his profile as a potential 2032 presidential contender.

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Wetang'ula tightens grip on Western as Mudavadi stays away from local politics

Wetang’ula is increasingly emerging as the dominant political figure in Western, steadily consolidating his influence and positioning himself as a potential presidential contender in 2032

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Kakamega High School closed indefinitely after dormitory fire

Kakamega High School has been closed indefinitely following a fire that gutted one of the school's dormitories.

By Benard Lusigi And Mary Imenza 3 months ago

Mother held over son's death after 'Disco Matanga' punishment

A woman from Butere in Kakamega County is in custody after her 10-year-old son allegedly died following severe punishment for attending a “Disco Matanga” and loitering.

By Benard Lusigi And Mary Imenza 3 months ago

Kakamega shut down as youths protest slain student during fuel protests

Business and transport in Kakamega Town were paralysed as angry youths protested the killing of Sigalagala National Polytechnic student Derrick Machanja during anti-fuel price demos.

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Widowed in the maternity ward: Woman mourns husband killed in Busia protests

At the maternity wing of Busia County Referral Hospital, 20-year-old Lydia Akinyi cradles her newborn son tightly on her chest. 

By Benard Lusigi And Mary Imenza 3 months ago

Two shot dead as fuel protests paralyse transport in western Kenya

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Dr Obwaka stood for truth and justice, says wife

Emotional scenes as Dr Job Obwaka is buried amid family claims of intimidation and pressure over Nairobi Hospital reforms.

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Let-down: Atwoli, Ruto ignore worker's calls for higher wages, tax relief and job security

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'We have pawa': Atwoli turns Labour Day fete to 'tutam' chants

Atwoli said workers are, however, concerned about the current charged political temperatures, saying IEBC must rise to the occasion to control the situation.

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