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Mary Imenza

Court upholds council chair's appointment, setting precedent on honorary doctorates in academia

By Mary Imenza   2025-10-01 15:35:00

Case was primarily based on the claim that his appointment was never gazetted, an allegation the court found baseless, noting there is no legal requirement for such a publication.

Khalwale accuses Mudavadi of betraying Malulu Injendi's son in Malava race

By Mary Imenza   2025-10-05 11:06:34

Khalwale reminded Mudavadi that he should have ensured Ryan Injendi was given the party ticket and won the Malava by-election.

Governor Otuoma under fire for paying consultant Sh4.9 million

By Mary Imenza   2025-10-08 12:57:53

According to the Auditor General’s report, the county paid Sh4.98 million to a consultant tasked with confirming the classification of a hospital that was already listed as a Level 5 facility.

113 adults take KCSE in Kakamega amid 8-4-4 phase-out

By Mary Imenza   2025-11-05 13:23:33

At least 113 adult learners are sitting for this year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in Kakamega County as private candidates.

Lugari school principal's strange death prompts teacher outrage

By Mary Imenza   2025-11-11 00:00:00

Mr Shange's mutilated body was found in River Kipkaren days after he was reported lost.

Police destroy Sh21 million bhang, heroin in Busia

By Mary Imenza   2025-11-13 10:51:11

Police in Busia County, working with the Judiciary, have destroyed a consignment of bhang and heroin valued at more than Sh21 million.

Senate health committee raises alarm over shortages of health workers

By Mary Imenza   2025-11-17 07:22:00

The committee has recommended that counties convert Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff to permanent and pensionable terms.

How Kakamega residents will benefit from the Sh683bn gold discovery

By Mary Imenza   2025-11-19 14:41:31

The mining project will cover 337 acres in the Isulu–Bushangala belt, where British firm Shanta Gold intends to begin extraction.

Mudavadi: Kenya constitution does not apply to Tanzania

By Mary Imenza   2025-11-21 20:45:58

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi has fired back at online critics over Kenya’s decision to congratulate President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania.

Malava by-election: Manyasi endorses UDA's Ndakwa after DNA party withdraws from race

By Mary Imenza   2025-11-23 15:26:28

Job Burudi Manyasi on Sunday broke ranks with his party, the Democratic National Alliance (DNA), and declared his support for UDA’s David Ndakwa.

Wetangula says security tightened ahead of Chwele-Kabuchai by-election

By Mary Imenza   2025-11-25 12:30:01

Moses Wetang’ula has said security has been reinforced ahead of Thursday’s by-election in Chwele–Kabuchai.

Wetangula urges peace, vigilance as Kenyans participate in by-elections

By Mary Imenza   2025-11-27 10:30:05

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has assured Kenyans that government is committed to providing maximum security in ongoing by-elections across the country.

Tension as vehicle is set ablaze after confrontations in Malava

By Mary Imenza   2025-11-27 12:02:47

A vehicle has been set ablaze by unknown people who were said to be in the company of Lugari member of Parliament Nabii Nabwera at Manyonji in Butali, Malava constituency.

Panyako's tears move Malava leaders to beg Ruto to give him a job

By Mary Imenza   2025-11-29 11:10:43

Seth Panyako in Malava’s during by-election, could not hold back tears as he watched his hopes of clinching the parliament seat slip away.

Karua: United opposition will review by-election loss

By Mary Imenza   2025-11-29 17:44:55

Karua criticised what she described as “an election like no other”, claiming that voters were offered household items instead of policy-driven leadership.

Clan performs ritual to cleanse new Malava MP in homecoming ceremony

By Mary Imenza   2025-12-03 10:35:45

Abashu clan of the Kabras sub-tribe slaughtered a bull to cleanse, bless and cement the new leadership of Malava MP David Ndakwa during his home coming.

Abashu elders welcome MP-elect Ndakwa home by slaughtering bull to bless, cleanse him

By Mary Imenza   2025-12-05 17:00:00

For the Abashu clan, no leader begins their journey without the symbolic spilling of a bull’s blood at the threshold of their home.

Leaders demand release of 200 arrested in deadly Ikolomani mining clashes

By Mary Imenza   2025-12-08 15:45:27

At least four people were shot dead, while dozens of others, including two police officers and journalists, were left wounded.

Cyrus Jirongo: A life of wealth, politics, controversy and family

By Mary Imenza   2025-12-13 10:22:44

Former Cabinet minister and ex-Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo was a man whose name became synonymous with power, wealth and controversy in Kenya’s political landscape.

Western leaders join Kenyans in mourning political veteran Jirongo

By Mary Imenza   2025-12-13 13:17:01

Leaders across the political divide have paid tribute to former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, describing him as a trailblazer, a fearless politician and a generous friend.