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Where top Western leaders are expected to vote on August 9

In Kakamega, COTU boss Francis Atwoli is expected to vote at Ebukwala Primary School in Khwisero constituency.

By Brian Kisanji, Juliet Omelo, Jackline Inyanji 2 days ago

Where top Western leaders are expected to vote on August 9

Western politicians target last-minute deciders on final day of campaigns

Western politicians target last-minute deciders on final day of campaigns

By Jacklyn Inyanji, Juliet Omelo, and Brian Kisanji 3 days ago

Raila Odinga receives blessings as Azimio troops stir Western and Nyanza

Raila Odinga receives blessings as Azimio troops stir Western and Nyanza

By Standard Team 5 days ago

Final dash for Western and Nyanza's 5.6m votes

Final dash for Western and Nyanza's 5.6m votes

By Harold Odhiambo 11 days ago

African art doesn't belong in Western museums

The main contention over these items is of course, how they got into Western museums in the first place. For most of the items, the answer to that is simple; they were plundered.

By Muhunyo Maina 24 days ago

African art doesn't belong in Western museums

Construction of Sh50m granite factory kicks off in Vihiga

Granite helps in the production of various construction materials like tiles and terrazzo.

By Brian Kisanji 24 days ago

Construction of Sh50m granite factory kicks off in Vihiga

Is China Kenya's largest creditor? No way! 'debt trap' claim is misleading

The writer says Western investors, often in forms of multi-lateral financial institutions and commercial creditors, are the largest creditors of African countries including Kenya.

By Zhou Pingjian 1 month ago

Is China Kenya's largest creditor? No way! 'debt trap' claim is misleading

William Ruto to flag off team to halt Raila Odinga big march in Western

Top Mulembe Nation leaders allied to DP to pledge allegiance at today’s Bukhungu meeting. Poll shows Azimio’s Raila has enjoyed region’s unwavering support since 2007.

By Robert Amalemba 1 month ago

William Ruto to flag off team to halt Raila Odinga big march in Western

30pc slots 'pledge' is magic vote getter for Ruto in western

The unfazed duo of Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula have taken the cheeky test in stride.

By Kibisu Kabatesi 2 months ago

30pc slots 'pledge' is magic vote getter for Ruto in western

Raila promises to improve western region's economy

Raila vows to ban maize imports and promote local farming. He promised to address unemployment among youth.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Raila promises to improve western region's economy

Why 70 percent vote target is big task for Musalia Mudavadi, MosesWetang'ula

Kenya Kwanza team has Malala and Khalwale who appear to be working at cross-purposes. Mudavadi says they have consolidated Western and will deliver 90 per cent of the votes.

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

Why 70 percent vote target is big task for Musalia Mudavadi, MosesWetang'ula

Musalia Mudavadi, Raila Odinga intensify battle for Western and Nyanza votes

Analyst says the fact that Western does not have a presidential candidate makes it attractive to key political players. Osoro says ODM can no longer claim Nyanza stronghold.

By John Shilitsa 2 months ago

Musalia Mudavadi, Raila Odinga intensify battle for Western and Nyanza votes

Lake region bloc counties get Sh2.8 billion to improve sanitation

The 14 devolved units are Bungoma, Busia, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nyamira, Siaya,Trans Nzoia, Kericho,Bomet, Nandi and Vihiga.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Lake region bloc counties get Sh2.8 billion to improve sanitation

Mudavadi and Wetang'ula's uphill task to deliver Western

ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi and Ford Kenya’s Moses Wetang’ula will have to sweat it out to earn plum positions and 30 per cent share in a William Ruto-led government.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Mudavadi and Wetang'ula's uphill task to deliver Western

How Kibaki started turning East for investment capital

President Kibaki and his Chinese counterpart, Hu Jintao, directed their ministers to draw out areas of cooperation in politics, trade and economy, education and culture, and public health.

By Frankline Sunday 3 months ago

How Kibaki started turning East for investment capital

Farmers seek government help as fall armyworms destroy crops

Farmers in the western part of the country and parts of Rift Valley are staring at losses after fall armyworms invaded their farms.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

Farmers seek government help as fall armyworms destroy crops

Hockey:Western Jaguars keen on perfect start to season

Western Jaguars will be hoping for a perfect start in the 2022 Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Men’s Premier League when they kick off their campaign with a

By Washington Onyango 4 months ago

Hockey:Western Jaguars keen on perfect start to season

Four zones mapped as possible violence hotspots in Western

Western Kenya Peace Initiative said the four areas could witness violence before, during and after the August 9 General Election.

By Brian Kisanji 4 months ago

Four zones mapped as possible violence hotspots in Western

Pupil population ‘no longer a hurdle’ in exam excellence

Public primary schools in Western with a high number of pupils managed to post excellent performances in national examinations.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

Pupil population ‘no longer a hurdle’ in exam excellence

Raila reaps big in Western as defectors from Amani join ODM

Raila paraded the lawmakers who defected from ANC and gave some direct tickets saying they are energetic and are on a mission to tame Kenya Kwanza.

By Robert Amalemba 4 months ago

Raila reaps big in Western as defectors from Amani join ODM

Raila tells Western will give free education

Insisting Azimio would offer free education, Raila said Kenya has money to cater for the poor only that bureaucrats were stealing from public coffers.

By Robert Amalemba 4 months ago

Raila tells Western will give free education

Raila calms Western as ODM, DAP-K size each other

ODM officials in Western led by deputy partly leader Oparanya have complained to party leader Raila about “the confusion” DAP-K is causing.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago

Raila calms Western as ODM, DAP-K size each other

Raila Odinga is our best bet, Western allies say

Defence CS Eugene Wamalwa said Ruto will kill devolution. He said Raila and Uhuru determined to unite Kenyans through Azimio.

By Omelo Juliet 4 months ago

Raila Odinga is our best bet, Western allies say

Stalled Western projects haunt governor hopefuls eyeing top jobs

Stalled projects could stand in the way of first-term governors seeking re-election in western Kenya in the August 9 election.

By Brian Kisanji 5 months ago

Stalled Western projects haunt governor hopefuls eyeing top jobs

Kenya Kwanza and Azimio headed for major showdown

Kenya Kwanza Alliance and Azimio la Umoja Movement are in for a major political contest in western Kenya.

By Juliet Omelo 5 months ago

Kenya Kwanza and Azimio headed for major showdown

Raila Odinga nets big fish in Western tour as Mukhisa Kituyi joins Azimio

Raila took a swipe at Deputy President Ruto for complaining about corruption in government as Mukhisa Kituyi said they have been engaging.

By Omelo Juliet 5 months ago

Raila Odinga nets big fish in Western tour as Mukhisa Kituyi joins Azimio

Gor Mahia shifts base to Western for home matches

Gor Mahia has shifted its base and will host all its home matches at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega.

By Mike Kihaki 5 months ago

Gor Mahia shifts base to Western for home matches

Kenya Kwanza seeking new strategy to weaken DAP-K influence

A party associated with Defence CS Eugene Wamalwa is reducing the influence of ANC and Ford-Kenya which were the major parties in western Kenya.

By Brian Kisanji 5 months ago

Kenya Kwanza seeking new strategy to weaken DAP-K influence

Western is ready to move on without ODM, says Mudavadi

Mudavadi is seeking to undo the inroads that ODM leader Raila Odinga has made in the region through the Azimio la Umoja coalition.

By Brian Kisanji 5 months ago

Western is ready to move on without ODM, says Mudavadi

Despair reigns in cotton belt of Western Kenya

The collapse of the ginnery saw most farmers shun cotton production. Plans to revamp the ginneries remain a pipe dream.

By Omelo Juliet 5 months ago

Despair reigns in cotton belt of Western Kenya

Orphans of Mudavadi, Wetangula pact with Ruto in Western region

For over three years after Deputy President William Ruto started his quest for presidency, four men were the face of his campaigns.

By Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago

Orphans of Mudavadi, Wetangula pact with Ruto in Western region

Western leaders dispel rumors of split in Azimio

Western leaders allied to Azimio la Umoja Movement have disputed claims of disunity within the group.

By Brian Kisanji 5 months ago

Western leaders dispel rumors of split in Azimio

Western women return to reclaim their spot in region’s elective positions

Florence Mutua is focused on capturing the Busia governor seat.

By Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago

Western women return to reclaim their spot in region’s elective positions

Western Sahara 'won't give up fight for freedom'

SADR has been fighting for independence from Morocco for years now. SADR controls a portion of Western Sahara located east of the Moroccan Wall.

By Kennedy Mureithi 5 months ago

Western Sahara 'won't give up fight for freedom'

Top county officials in Western quit ahead of August elections

A number of top county employees eying political office in western Kenya have resigned as the deadline to tender their resignation hit yesterday.

By Nathan Ochunge 6 months ago

Top county officials in Western quit ahead of August elections

Lakers and Jaguars are Mulembe Hockey champs

By Mike Kihaki 6 months ago

Lakers and Jaguars are Mulembe Hockey champs

Bukhungu II will define Atwoli’s legacy in Western

If Bukhungu I worked to some extent as it did, then the obvious assumption was that the second one, too, will automatically work.

By Babere Kerata Chacha 6 months ago

Bukhungu II will define Atwoli’s legacy in Western

Game of thrones over sub-tribes as 5 wrestle for Vihiga top seat

Four aspirants, all men, are eyeing the seat, seeking to oust the current governor, Ottichilo.

By Brian Kisanji 6 months ago

Game of thrones over sub-tribes as 5 wrestle for Vihiga top seat

Faces behind Raila's bid to lock Ruto out of Nyanza, Western

ODM leader Raila Odinga is leaving nothing to chance in securing Western and Nyanza regions in his quest to become the fifth president.

By Harold Odhiambo 6 months ago

Faces behind Raila's bid to lock Ruto out of Nyanza, Western

Why DAP-K is unsettling the ‘big boys’ in Western

The Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) is making inroads in Western Kenya two months after it was formed.

By Nathan Ochunge 6 months ago

Why DAP-K is unsettling the ‘big boys’ in Western

Man’s Sh2.1m stolen from car during stopover at Busia hotel

The man had carried the cash in his car, a Toyota Premio, from the bank, where he’d made the withdrawal

By Mireri Junior 6 months ago

Man’s Sh2.1m stolen from car during stopover at Busia hotel

Fights among leaders, cultural clashes imperil Luhya unity bid

The call for Luhya unity is not new. Not surprisingly, it only comes alive every five years -coinciding with the elections.

By Alexander Chagema 7 months ago

Fights among leaders, cultural clashes imperil Luhya unity bid

Which way Western as Raila, Ruto battle for region votes intensifies?

Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto have used the delay of the OKA in announcing their presidential candidate to gain ground in Western.

By Biketi Kikechi 7 months ago

Which way Western as Raila, Ruto battle for region votes intensifies?

Ask Mudavadi to work with me, Ruto tells voters

Ruto’s visit came barely two days after Mudavadi and Wetang’ula dismissed reports that they are in talks with him.

By Brian Kisanji 7 months ago

Ask Mudavadi to work with me, Ruto tells voters

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