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Raila Odinga to blame for collapse of Big Four, says Ruto
DP William Ruto has pledged to revive the Big Four Agenda if elected president in 2022, claiming it was “hijacked” by ODM leader Raila Odinga.
By Robert Amalemba and Micah Sali 2 years ago
Raila Odinga to blame for collapse of Big Four, says Ruto
Multimedia University of Kenya student, 21, goes missing
On October 5, Brian Wanjala Wabwire's college mates filed a missing person’s report at the Ongata Rongai Police Station.
By Micah Sali 2 years ago
Multimedia University of Kenya student, 21, goes missing
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Why serial killer Masten Wanjala could be buried at a river bank
Masten Wanjala's body must be buried in the dead of night in accordance with the traditions and norms of the Bukusu clan.
By Micah Sali 2 years ago
Why serial killer Masten Wanjala could be buried at a river bank
Child killer Masten Wanjala autopsy done but burial date mystery
A post-mortem examination on the body of self-confessed child killer Masten Milimu Wanjala was carried out today at Bungoma County Referral Hospital.
By Micah Sali 2 years ago
Child killer Masten Wanjala autopsy done but burial date mystery
Postmortem examination performed on Masten Wanjala’s body
A post-mortem examination was carried out today on the body of self-confessed child killer Masten Milimu Wanjala at Bungoma County Referral Hospital.
By Micah Sali 2 years ago
Postmortem examination performed on Masten Wanjala’s body
Senate Speaker Lusaka launches bid to recapture Bungoma governor’s seat
Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka has declared his bid for the Bungoma governor’s seat.
By Micah Sali 2 years ago
Senate Speaker Lusaka launches bid to recapture Bungoma governor’s seat
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Frying pan to fire: How serial child killer was caught, lynched by mob
Wanjala escaped from Jogoo Road Police Station where he was being detained. Was expected to appear in court to plead to five of 14 murder charges.
By Nathan Ochunge and Micah Sali 2 years ago
Frying pan to fire: How serial child killer was caught, lynched by mob
Where people with disability can now earn daily bread with dignity
Kevina Bakery was founded by a group of nuns from St Kevina Catholic Church. The bakery has a total of 15 employees majority living with dissability.
By Micah Sali 3 years ago
Where people with disability can now earn daily bread with dignity
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Raila: I'll not quit politics until I liberate economy
ODM party leader Raila Odinga has said he will not quit active politics until he delivers "the third liberation" that will help fix the economy.
By Benard Lusigi, Micah Sali and Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago
Raila: I'll not quit politics until I liberate economy
Police arrest suspects in Bungoma ferrying 489 bags of sugar
Police in Bungoma County have impounded 489 bags of contraband sugar on transit.
By Micah Sali 3 years ago
Police arrest suspects in Bungoma ferrying 489 bags of sugar
Bungoma now gets Sh1 billion boost for city status bid
Bungoma is among 12 counties that have benefited from a multi-billion shilling programme aimed at elevating towns into cities over six years.
By Nathan Ochunge and Micah Sali 3 years ago
Bungoma now gets Sh1 billion boost for city status bid
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Football on the pitch, death off it: Retracing Masten Wanjala case
The children who came to him for training looked at football as an escape from poverty, abuse and pressures of this world.
By Daniel Wesangula and Micah Sali 3 years ago
Football on the pitch, death off it: Retracing Masten Wanjala case
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Blow to Moses Wetang'ula as ally declares support for Ruto
Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang’ula suffered a setback after his ally declared support for Deputy President William Ruto's 2022 presidential bid.
By Micah Sali 3 years ago
Blow to Moses Wetang'ula as ally declares support for Ruto
Wetangula ally MP Majimbo declares support for DP Ruto
Senator Moses Wetang’ula ally Majimbo Kalasinga ditches him for Deputy President William Ruto.
By Micah Sali 3 years ago
 Wetangula ally MP Majimbo declares support for DP Ruto
Poor turnout hits NHIF registration drive in Kenya
Only 30 per cent of the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) health scheme members have upgraded their registration status.
By Micah Sali 3 years ago
Poor turnout hits NHIF registration drive in Kenya
Activists making a mark on how counties are run
In Bungoma, Philip Wekesa has had a rough time playing the onerous role of a defender of the people.
By Robert Amalemba and Micah Sali 3 years ago
Activists making a mark on how counties are run
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Ugandan students find hope in Kenyan schools
Learning institutions in Uganda were closed down in June to curb the spread of coronavirus.
By Robert Amalemba and Micah Sali 3 years ago
Ugandan students find hope in Kenyan schools
Union disowns striking county assembly workers
The strike has affected operations of Bungoma County Assembly as MCAs cannot transact House business because the workers locked the chambers.
By Micah Sali 3 years ago
Union disowns striking county assembly workers
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Leaders urge IEBC to stick to polls timelines
Mudavadi and Wetang’ula said the push for law reforms should not be used an excuse to postpone the 2022 general elections.
By Kennedy Gachuhi and Micah Sali 3 years ago
Leaders urge IEBC to stick to polls timelines
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Once fertile Bungoma tobacco farms where crops no longer yield any fruits
Most of the farmers in Bungoma abandoned the crop due to exploitation and dwindling fortunes of tobacco in early 90s
By John Shilitsa and Micah Sali 3 years ago
Once fertile Bungoma tobacco farms where crops no longer yield any fruits
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Elders accuse circumcisers of ignoring advice to postpone ceremony
The elders from the four communities, who hold the practice in high esteem, reached a consensus and postponed the ceremony.
By Nathan Ochunge and Micah Sali 3 years ago
Elders accuse circumcisers of ignoring advice to postpone ceremony
Top boy eyes Mang’u High, pilot career
His mother Irene Makheti said she was grateful to God and for the support from teachers.
By Micah Sali 3 years ago
Top boy eyes Mang’u High, pilot career
Sh700m Bungoma County stadium to be ready in two months
When you mention the name Benjamin Wabura Jipcho alias Ben Jipcho, the memories 1968 Summer Olympics in...
By Nathan Ochunge and Micah Sali 3 years ago
Sh700m Bungoma County stadium to be ready in two months
UDA losses in by-elections jolt Ruto’s 2022 game plan
The party’s leadership has been accused of rushing into elections before putting in place necessary structures to popularise it in regions.
By Moses Nyamori and Micah Sali 3 years ago
UDA losses in by-elections jolt Ruto’s 2022 game plan
Majimbo Kalasinga wins Kabuchai parliamentary by-election
Joseph Majimbo Kalasinga declared the winner in Kabuchai Constituency by-elections after garnering 19,274 votes, Evans Kakai of UDA got 6,455 votes.
By Nathan Ochunge and Micah Sali 3 years ago
Majimbo Kalasinga wins Kabuchai parliamentary by-election
Senator Cherargei, three MPs arrested over alleged violence
They are Senator Samson Cherargei (Nandi), MPs Didmas Barasa (Kimilili), Wilson Logo (Chesumei) and Nelson Koech (Belgut constituency).
By Nathan Ochunge and Micah Sali 3 years ago
Senator Cherargei, three MPs arrested over alleged violence
Governor Wangamati’s ex-PA evicted from government house
County enforcement officers arrived at his Milimani home and began throwing out property.
By Micah Sali 3 years ago
Governor Wangamati’s ex-PA evicted from government house
Oburu: Raila will not endorse anyone until he becomes President
Politicians allied to ODM leader Raila Odinga yesterday remained categorical that his name will be on the ballot at the next General Election.
By Nathan Ochunge and Micah Sali 3 years ago
Oburu: Raila will not endorse anyone until he becomes President
Matungu, Kabuchai campaign enters final stretch
Top party officials and MPs pitch tent in Matungu and Kabuchai to drum up support for their respective candidates ahead of Thursday elections.
By Brian Kisanji and Micah Sali 3 years ago
Matungu, Kabuchai campaign enters final stretch
IEBC official: No votes will be stolen in Matungu by-election
At least 15 candidates, including nine independent candidates, will battle it out in the race.
By Brian Kisanji and Micah Sali 3 years ago
IEBC official: No votes will be stolen in Matungu by-election
Four arrested over livestock theft
The four are believed to be stealing the animals at night from locals and schools and transporting them in a lorry to neighboring counties.
By Micah Sali 3 years ago
Four arrested over livestock theft
Bungoma Governor loses his mother
Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati has lost his mother.
By Micah Sali 3 years ago
Bungoma Governor loses his mother
Kabuchai mini poll is battle of wits between Wetang’ula, Ruto
The seat fell vacant following the death of James Mukwe Lusweti in December last year.
By Nathan Ochunge and Micah Sali 3 years ago
Kabuchai mini poll is battle of wits between Wetang’ula, Ruto
Party picks candidate for poll
He was received by FPK party leader Andrew Kutitila and will now battle it out with Evans Kakai (Independent), Majimbo Kalasinga (Ford Kenya).
By Micah Sali 3 years ago
Party picks candidate for poll
Mukhwana withdraws from poll
The seat fell vacant following the death of area MP James Lusweti last month.
By Micah Sali 3 years ago
Mukhwana withdraws from poll
Motorcyclist, passenger die after hitting stationary tractor in Bungoma
Kimilili OCPD Stephen Muoni said that the cyclist and the pillion passenger died on the spot at 7.30 pm due to the impact of hitting the trailer.
By Micah Sali 3 years ago
Motorcyclist, passenger die after hitting stationary tractor in Bungoma
Ex-Bungoma mayor killed by in hit and run accident
Driver involved in Matiliba’s crash has not been apprehended by police
By Micah Sali 3 years ago
Ex-Bungoma mayor killed by in hit and run accident
Referral hospital shuts doors as medics' strike bites
Patients advised to seek medical care from other health facilities
By Micah Sali 3 years ago
Referral hospital shuts doors as medics' strike bites
Saleh Wanjala, Bungoma's ‘James Bond’ dies
Wanjala acquired the nickname after hanging on airborne chopper that was ferrying body of the late businessman Jacob Juma four years ago.
By Micah Sali and Nathan Ochunge 4 years ago
Saleh Wanjala, Bungoma's ‘James Bond’ dies
ODM wants ward reps involved in assault of female MCA arrested
Sifuna noted that the scene had ridiculed ODM as a party and was also intimidating women against joining politics.
By Micah Sali 4 years ago
ODM wants ward reps involved in assault of female MCA arrested