Benard Lusigi And Mary Imenza

Governors threaten to stop operations in 30 days

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2024-11-26 20:42:21

Governors have threatened to shut down operations within 30 days if they do not receive funds that the National Treasury says it has disbursed. 

Boda boda riders to push war against SGBV, teen pregnancy

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2024-12-09 18:33:21

Motorcycle riders will be incorporated into the government's ambitious programme to combat Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and teenage pregnancies.

Teen mothers receive support for school and food needs

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2024-12-11 20:49:52

Health stakeholders in Kakamega have challenged county governments to amend laws and allocate budgets to address key community issues such as early pregnancies.

Kindiki roots for talks to end electoral commissioners selection impasse

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2024-12-11 19:11:00

Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki has called for talks to end the legal impasse over the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

Faith tested by fear: Rising attacks on clergy shake Western Kenya

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-01-03 08:16:24

Little did Khisa know that a simple visit to assist a friend would result in a life-threatening encounter.

Mentorship initiative shapes career paths for Kakamega youths

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-01-13 10:01:00

More than 200 students from Kakamega have completed a mentorship programme aimed at guiding them in their career paths.

Disco Matanga: Noble life celebration that turned into scenes of sex, crime and death

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-01-16 09:15:03

Disco is a short form of discotheque; matanga means funeral in Swahili.

Barasa wins appeal against impeached board members, paves way for recruitment

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-02-07 18:42:06

Kakamega County Governor Barasa wins an appeal against his CPSB, which had obtained court orders allowing them to remain in office until end of their term.

Blow for Mudavadi as allies unveil new political party

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-02-15 11:43:33

Led by former Secretary General, Dr Barack Muluka, the allies said the new party, Umoja Summit Party-Kenya (USP-K), seeks to unite the Western region ahead of the 2027 elections.

Ruto leads nation in mourning Malava MP Malulu as leaders describe him as a selfless leader

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-02-18 08:30:00

President Ruto has led the country in mourning, Malava MP Malulu Injendi who passed away today at Aga Khan hospital while undergoing treatment.

Ruto denies gov't spent Sh104b on SHA system

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-03-05 09:41:05

Ruto said SHA is a corruption free scheme that will send money directly to the health facility to cater for drugs and ensure people money is paid for the person who has been served.

Two brothers killed in an accident while coming from a friend's funeral

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-03-08 21:35:51

Three people, including two brothers returning from a friend's burial killed in road accident at Mundika market on the Busia-Kisumu Highway.

Fake cops, real horror: Gang wreaks havoc in Kakamega as insecurity bites

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-03-27 17:30:00

A chilling wave of insecurity has gripped Kakamega County, as a ruthless gang impersonating police officers terrorises traders and residents

Govt, Kakamega School launch air pollution detector to fight climate change

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-04-09 14:24:38

Kakamega School has become the latest institution in the country to embrace environmental responsibility with the launch of an air quality monitoring station to curb the effects of climate change.

Busia residents protest Sh700 fee demand for IDs

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-04-10 16:52:27

When Jane Achieng', from the Bumala area in Butula Constituency, Busia County, got employment, she was elated to secure a job amid a high rate of unemployment in the country.

TSC denies transfer of Butere Girls principal amid 'Echoes of War' controversy

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-04-11 08:30:00

This comes as Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba strongly criticised the school's administration for breaching national regulations by allowing a non-teacher to direct the play.

Doctors' strike cripples health services in Kakamega

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-05-06 00:00:00

The doctors downed their tools over unfulfilled promises in the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), paralysing public health services.

Salasya's lawyer says MP detained without being charged

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-05-17 19:10:05

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya is yet to be informed of the reasons behind his arrest on Friday, his lawyer Kennedy Echesa has said.

Kakamega residents living in fear following mysterious murder of four

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-05-20 13:55:36

Fear has gripped Kakamega county following a chilling wave of insecurity that has left several killed and others injured.

Mudavadi faults opposition for challenging IEBC reconstitution

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2025-05-21 15:27:13

Mudavadi said the delay in finalising the appointment of IEBC commissioners is a setback to Kenya's electoral calendar.