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Relief for Malava MP as court dismisses petition

Malava MP David Ndakwa has secured a major legal victory after the Kakamega High Court dismissed a petition challenging his election in the recent by-election.

By Mary Imenza And Benard Lusigi 2026-05-16 09:46:28

Relief for Malava MP as court dismisses petition

Bungoma steps up war on GBV, teen pregnancies

By Jackline Inyanji 2026-05-15 06:00:00

Posthumous infant survives as mother dies in Busia Road accident

Residents of the Kocholia area in Busia County are struggling to come to terms with a shocking road accident in which a seven-month pregnant woman died after being hit by a trailer.

By Benard Lusigi 2026-05-14 16:51:37

Bukusu elders warn politicians against misuse of circumcision songs

Bukusu elders condemn politicians accused of misusing circumcision songs for political attacks in Bungoma County, warning of disciplinary action, possible curses against ignoring summons.

By Jackline Inyanji 2026-05-14 12:30:00

Bukusu elders warn politicians against misuse of circumcision songs

MMUST alumni question staff hiring, accuse Council of intimidation

Alumni of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Alumni Association have accused the university council of interfering with the institution’s management

By Mary Imenza And Benard Lusigi 2026-05-14 12:25:36

MMUST alumni question staff hiring, accuse Council of intimidation

MPs probes Sh120million Ramogi Institute, Sugar Research Board land ownership dispute

Members of the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance have raised concerns over the ownership and security of Ramogi Institute and Technology

By Bernard Lusigi 2026-05-14 10:34:02

MPs probes Sh120million Ramogi Institute, Sugar Research Board land ownership dispute

Khamala pushes for Oparanya to get a senior ODM role amid party wrangles

Lurambi MP Titus Khamala has urged ODM to give Wycliffe Oparanya a senior party role to strengthen Luhya representation and help stabilise the party amid growing internal wrangles.

By Mary Imenza 2026-05-13 15:37:16

Khamala pushes for Oparanya to get a senior ODM role amid party wrangles

Uproar as Public Health officer is killed.

Angry residents of Musikoma in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, have protested the murder of a Public Health officer identified as Pascal Wakafura.

By Jackline Inyanji 2026-05-13 12:23:22

Uproar as Public Health officer is killed.

Family conducts mock burial for Kenyan killed fighting for Russia

Tears flowed freely as family, relatives and friends gathered for the symbolic burial ceremony of Oscar Khagola Mutoka, who was killed in Russia.

By Rodgers Otiso 2026-05-10 12:34:07

Family conducts mock burial for Kenyan killed fighting for Russia

New bid to protect Kakamega vendors from harassment

Kakamega residents welcomes a proposed Street Vendors Bill, 2023, that seeks to establish a legal framework that protects them against harassment from county governments.

By Benard Lusigi 2026-05-07 15:36:00

New bid to protect Kakamega vendors from harassment

Lagat defends Trans-Nzoia crackdown as Natembeya protests arrests

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has defended the ongoing security operation in Trans-Nzoia amid growing tensions.

By Osinde Obare 2026-05-07 11:55:08

Lagat defends Trans-Nzoia crackdown as Natembeya protests arrests

Kakamega bans funeral processions and mourning

Kakamega County has banned funeral processions and mourning in the Central Business District (CBD) and issued a stern warning to those who will defy the directive.

By Benard Lusigi 2026-05-07 11:42:00

Kakamega bans funeral processions and mourning

County eyes agricultural modernisation to boost production, earnings

Trans Nzoia County has launched a farmer training programme to modernise agriculture, boost productivity, and increase farmers’ incomes through innovation and skills development.

By Osinde Obare 2026-05-06 13:59:08