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Relief for Bumula residents as MP revives stalled dam project

Residents of Bumula constituency are expected to benefit from regular water supply after MP Wanami Wamboka announced the revival of the stalled Namuningei dam project.

By Juliet Omelo 2026-02-18 15:50:58

Relief for Bumula residents as MP revives stalled dam project

Natembeya, county board clash over recruitment of chief officers

By Martin Ndiema 2026-02-18 09:36:22

Two killed in quarry collapse during sand harvesting in Webuye

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.

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

Bungoma Governor Lusaka denies Sh3.6M Christmas tree claim

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

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

Bungoma Governor Lusaka denies Sh3.6M Christmas tree claim

Savula courts Luhya diaspora votes to bolster Ruto's 2027 re-election bid

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has stepped up President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election campaign by rallying Luhya voters living outside Western Kenya.

By Juliet Omelo 2026-02-12 11:43:27

Savula courts Luhya diaspora votes to bolster Ruto's 2027 re-election bid

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Governor Lusaka on EACC's radar over Sh3.6 million Christmas tree

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a probe into the misuse of Sh3.7 million for Christmas tree lighting by the Bungoma County government.

By Ronald Kipruto 2026-02-12 06:00:00

Governor Lusaka on EACC's radar over Sh3.6 million Christmas tree

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

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

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

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

EX-Pan paper workers demand payment

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

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

Barasa slams deputy governor's 2027 bid as Bungoma succession battle begins

Didmus Barasa faulted Deputy Governor Jenipher Mbatiany for allegedly failing to push for key projects, despite holding a strategic position in county leadership.

By Juliet Omelo 2026-02-10 17:39:00

Barasa slams deputy governor's 2027 bid as Bungoma succession battle begins

Vihiga residents split over proposed sale of government Safaricom shares

Residents of Vihiga County have expressed sharply divided opinions over the government’s proposal to sell part of its shareholding in Safaricom PLC to the Vodacom Group.

By Brian Kisanji 2026-02-10 10:07:15

Vihiga residents split over proposed sale of government Safaricom shares

Senator Wakoli stages night protest over non-functional security lights

Wakoli faulted Governor Ken Lusaka's administration for neglecting public safety infrastructure at the border town.

By Jackline Inyanji And Juliet Omelo 2026-02-09 17:53:52

Senator Wakoli stages night protest over non-functional security lights

Community secures Sh16m to conserve Mt Elgon forest

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.

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

Community secures Sh16m to conserve Mt Elgon forest

Delayed screening, family planning myths to blame for Bungoma's rising cancer cases

Cancer cases in Bungoma County continue to rise, with breast and cervical cancers accounting for the majority of new diagnoses at the Bungoma County Referral Hospital.

By Juliet Omelo 2026-02-09 11:00:00