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Aspirant, brothers at large after raid on poll centre

Also wanted are about 20 men who the police say accompanied the three brothers on the mission.

By Benard Lusigi 2 days ago

Aspirant, brothers at large after raid on poll centre

We are shocked by decision to postpone governor polls, Mombasa and Kakamega candidates say

We are shocked by decision to postpone governor polls, Mombasa and Kakamega candidates say

By George Maringa 5 days ago

Mombasa, Kakamega governor races suspended

Mombasa, Kakamega governor races suspended

By Stephanie Wangari 5 days ago

Police investigating hate leaflets circulating in Likuyani

Police investigating hate leaflets circulating in Likuyani

By Jackline Inyanji and Brian Kisanji 6 days ago

A letter from Navakholo, Kakamega's famous town

Like other towns, once you leave Kakamega, it becomes rural very quickly.

By XN Iraki 11 days ago

A letter from Navakholo, Kakamega's famous town

Intestinal worms, bilharzia affect millions of locals in four counties

Maloba is among champions spearheading the campaign against intestinal worms and bilharzia in Western Kenya counties.

By Brian Kisanji 18 days ago

Intestinal worms, bilharzia affect millions of locals in four counties

Kakamega County pumps Sh7m in cultural centre

The centre will also stock books and digital literature on the Luhya culture and host culture experts who will pass key cultural information to the younger generation.

By Benard Lusigi 19 days ago

Kakamega County pumps Sh7m in cultural centre

Seven aspirants battle to replace Wycliffe Oparanya as Kakamega governor

The candidates are focusing on key areas; agriculture, health, education, poverty eradication. Malala believes the county government has been captured by a clique of businessmen.

By Alexander Chagema 19 days ago

Seven aspirants battle to replace Wycliffe Oparanya as Kakamega governor

Malala overcomes hurdle as court clears his governorship bid

Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala will be on the ballot as the Amani National Congress (ANC) candidate for Kakamega County gubernatorial seat.

By Robert Amalemba 29 days ago

Malala overcomes hurdle as court clears his governorship bid

Man arrested, bull detained after killing 60-year-old woman

Man arrested, bull detained for killing woman in Khayega, Kakamega County.

By Mumo Munuve 1 month ago

Man arrested, bull detained after killing 60-year-old woman

Kakamega Homeboyz part ways with Benard Mwalala

Last season’s Football Kenya Federation Premier League runners-up Kakamega Homeboyz have parted ways with head coach Bernard Mwalala

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Kakamega Homeboyz part ways with Benard Mwalala

Court allows IEBC to gazette Cleophas Malala to vie for governor

Court says the petition by two voters questioning the senator's academic papers and seeking to have him disqualified from the race will continue on the sidelines of his gazettement.

By Robert Amalemba 1 month ago

Court allows IEBC to gazette Cleophas Malala to vie for governor

Kakamega governor race: Court declines to lift orders barring gazettement of Malala

Justice Patrick Otieno also allowed a case questioning the validity of the senator’s academic qualifications to go on

By Robert Amalemba 1 month ago

Kakamega governor race: Court declines to lift orders barring gazettement of Malala

High Court to rule on Malala candidature tomorrow

Court to determine whether Malala vies for governor on the last day of gazettement.

By Robert Amalemba 1 month ago

High Court to rule on Malala candidature tomorrow

Kenya Kwanza back to drawing board as sibling rivalry erupts

Kenya Kwanza Alliance, internal jostling seems to present a new headache that its presidential candidate William Ruto must deal with pronto, failure to which the consequences may be dire.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Kenya Kwanza back to drawing board as sibling rivalry erupts

Family gets new home after weeks in the cold

Willy Onyango and his wife Rose Odhiambo sold the iron sheets to raise a Sh10,000 hospital fee.

By Mumo Munuve 1 month ago

Family gets new home after weeks in the cold

Showdown looms as Ruto visits Kakamega

Former Senator Boni Khalwale asked their supporters to turn out in large numbers and even asked Governor Wycliffe Oparanya to use the chance to shift from Azimio.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Showdown looms as Ruto visits Kakamega

Nurse charged with killing two sons denied bail

In April, Ms Maero denied murdering her nine-year-old son Winston Limusi and Mayson Mito, seven, at Mwiyala estate in Kakamega town on March 6.

By Robert Amalemba 2 months ago

Nurse charged with killing two sons denied bail

Woman mocked for only having daughters gives birth to four boys

Giving birth to four sons at once appears to have liberated Mrs Khalisia who says she cannot wait to leave the hospital.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Woman mocked for only having daughters gives birth to four boys

Kakamega residents fight plan to increase hospital charges

This is part of the government's plans to increase locally-collected revenue. Residents have opposed the Bill saying it will burden them even more.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Kakamega residents fight plan to increase hospital charges

Governor Oparanya urges successor to build on his Sh94b development

Governor Wycliffe Oparanya urged the next regime to take advantage of the sound structures he has put in place to steer the county to greater heights.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Governor Oparanya urges successor to build on his Sh94b development

Cyrus Jirongo's entry into race spoils aspirants' plans

Until his clearance by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) last Saturday, Jirongo had kept people guessing about his candidature.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 months ago

Cyrus Jirongo's entry into race spoils aspirants' plans

High courts bars IEBC from clearing Cleophas Malala

Justice Paul John Otieno has however allowed the first time senator a chance to present his papers at the Kakamega IEBC offices to comply with the timelines.

By Robert Amalemba 2 months ago

High courts bars IEBC from clearing Cleophas Malala

Bandari suffer title race blow as Wazito move closer to safety

Bandari blew away a chance to go level on points (57) with joint leaders Tusker and Kakamega Homeboyz after losing 1-0 to visiting Sofapaka at Mbaraki Sports Club in Mombasa

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Bandari suffer title race blow as Wazito move closer to safety

Bandari seek to close gap on Tusker and KK Homeboyz

Bandari will be seeking to close the gap between them and joint leaders Tusker and Kakamega Homeboyz

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Bandari seek to close gap on Tusker and KK Homeboyz

Bandari seek redemption against Sofapaka as title race continues

Bandari will be seeking to close the gap between them and joint leaders Tusker and Kakamega Homeboyz when they host Sofapaka

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Bandari seek redemption against Sofapaka as title race continues

Off-tune Homeboyz pray for glory as KPL title race heads to the wire

Kakamega Homeboyz are still hopeful of achieving their goal of winning their maiden FKF Premier League title despite AFC Leopards slowing down their title charge on Sunday.

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Off-tune Homeboyz pray for glory as KPL title race heads to the wire

There's a 'Cleophas Wakhungu Malalah' in 2011 USIU graduation list

For several days now, debate has been brewing on social media whether Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala holds a Bachelor’s degree from the USIU-Africa, or not.

By Brian Okoth 2 months ago

There's a 'Cleophas Wakhungu Malalah' in 2011 USIU graduation list

AFC Leopards take Ingoo Derby bragging rights to slow Homeboyz title hopes

AFC Leopards on Sunday slowed down Kakamega Homeboyz’s Football Kenya Federation Premier League title charge after defeating the title contenders 2-0

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

AFC Leopards take Ingoo Derby bragging rights to slow Homeboyz title hopes

Cleophas Malala: Playwright out of his depth, and out of touch with police duties

Before he shot into the national limelight, Cleo had made a name for himself as a playwright. In his twenties then an MCA, set out to change the world. Literature was his tool of choice.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Cleophas Malala: Playwright out of his depth, and out of touch with police duties

Bandari slip in title race as Police gun down Rangers

Bandari have been dealt a huge blow in their attempt to challenge for the FKF Premier League title alongside Tusker and Kakamega Homeboyz

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Bandari slip in title race as Police gun down Rangers

Will AFC spoil the party for Homeboyz again?

Kakamega Homeboyz will be hoping to keep their FKF Premier League title hopes alive when they host rivals AFC Leopards in the return leg of the ‘Ingo derby’ at Bukhungu Stadium tomorrow.

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Will AFC spoil the party for Homeboyz again?

Police call out Senator Cleophas Malala for demeaning them at a political rally

Senator Cleophas Malala is eyeing the Kakamega gubernatorial seat in August 9, 2022 General Election. [FIle, Standard]

By Mate Tongola 2 months ago

Police call out Senator Cleophas Malala for demeaning them at a political rally

Bandari steady ship, join Tusker and Homeboyz in league title race

Bandari on Sunday closed the gap between them and joint FKF Premier League leaders Tusker and Kakamega Homeboyz

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Bandari steady ship, join Tusker and Homeboyz in league title race

Homeboyz held by Gor Mahia as Ingwe edge Talanta in five-goal thriller

Kakamega Homeboyz dropped vital points after being held to a 1-1 draw against Gor Mahia in a FKF Premier League match staged at Kasarani Stadium on Saturday.

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Homeboyz held by Gor Mahia as Ingwe edge Talanta in five-goal thriller

Mwalala calls for focus as title-chasing Homeboyz face Gor Mahia

Kakamega Homeboyz head coach Bernard Mwalala has called for calm and focus as they tackle record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia in today’s FKF Premier League match

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Mwalala calls for focus as title-chasing Homeboyz face Gor Mahia

Homeboyz face K'Ogalo test as City Stars seek to rob KCB

Kakamega Homeboyz title credentials will be put to test on Saturday when they travel to play record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia at Kasarani Stadium

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Homeboyz face K'Ogalo test as City Stars seek to rob KCB

Down to the wire in KPL title battle

Kakamega Homeboyz were dealt a blow after they lost three points in their push to win their maiden FKF Premier League title.

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Down to the wire in KPL title battle

How Kimani changed Bandari into FKF Premier League title contenders

Bandari on Sunday joined Kakamega Homeboyz and Tusker in the tussle to win the 2021-2022 FKF Premier League title after their 4-1 win over relegation fighting Vihiga Bullets

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

How Kimani changed Bandari into FKF Premier League title contenders

Koyonzo shock Kakamega High to win Yala rugby 15s title

Koyonzo Secondary School on Sunday evening shocked reigning East Africa rugby champions Kakamega High 12-3 to be crowned rugby 15s champions as the ninth edition of Yala

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Koyonzo shock Kakamega High to win Yala rugby 15s title

Kakamega, Maseno rule Yala Games

East Africa 15s rugby champions Kakamega High School kicked off their campaign at the ninth edition of the Yala Invitational School Games

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Kakamega, Maseno rule Yala Games

Homeboyz, Tusker continue Premier League title race

Kakamega Homeboyz and defending champions Tusker will resume their race to win the 2021-2022 FKF Premier League title this weekend

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Homeboyz, Tusker continue Premier League title race

St Mary's to renew rivalry with Maseno School at Yala games

Siaya County rugby giants St Mary's School Yala will renew their rivalry with former national rugby champions Kakamega High School and Maseno School.

By Washington Onyango 3 months ago

St Mary's to renew rivalry with Maseno School at Yala games

Kisumu Boys, Kakamega High to clash at Yala Invitational annual games

Kisumu Boys and Kakamega High are among more than 25 schools expected to take part in the ninth edition of the Yala Invitational annual games

By Washington Onyango 3 months ago

Kisumu Boys, Kakamega High to clash at Yala Invitational annual games

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