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Bernard Lusigi

Why UDA wants Senator Khalwale removed as Majority Chief Whip

By Bernard Lusigi   2025-10-13 15:21:03

Farouk on Sunday said the party was concerned at how Khalwale has opted to support an opposition candidate in the forthcoming Malava parliamentary by-election.

Lusaka seeks to reconcile Wetangula and Majimbo after fall-out

By Bernard Lusigi   2025-10-14 11:49:13

Lusaka, urged the MP to respect Wetangula, stating that he has already reached out to the lawmaker for a truce with the Ford-Kenya party leader for a unified community.

Governor Barasa calls on national government to handover management of Kakamega forest

By Bernard Lusigi   2025-10-15 06:00:00

Governor Fernandes Barasa has called on the national government to hand over the management of the Kakamega Tropical Rainforest.

Western leaders vow to keep Orange party's fire burning

By Bernard Lusigi   2025-10-19 09:37:26

As former Prime Minister and ODM party leader Raila Odinga exits the political stage, he leaves behind a powerful legacy as the de facto leader of Kenya’s Western region.

Government evicts a developer from Sh35 million property recovered by EACC in Bungoma

By Bernard Lusigi   2025-10-23 13:30:00

Bungoma County Commissioner Thomas Sankei confirmed on Thursday that the government has moved to enforce the eviction orders issued by the Bungoma Environment and Land Court.

Khalwale dares UDA to eject him as Majority Whip

By Bernard Lusigi   2025-10-27 00:29:46

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has dared UDA party to remove him as the Senate’s Majority Chief Whip, for supporting the Opposition candidate for the Malava by-election.

Residents question Ruto's four-day Western development tour amid stalled projects

By Bernard Lusigi   2025-10-29 16:01:45

Among the projects that are yet to be completed include the construction of the Kakamega airstrip that had been tipped to change the fortunes of the region.

Time for elders to eat: How elders' blessings became political currency

By Bernard Lusigi   2025-11-01 10:20:00

Season for council of elders to eat, coronation is influenced by money and power, divisions among members and why politicians seek elders blessings.

Bishop Sulumeti burial moved to Friday after requests

By Bernard Lusigi   2025-11-14 10:08:20

The late retired Bishop Emeritus Sulumeti of the Kakamega Catholic Diocese will be buried on November 21.

Clans, national politics, money to shape Malava mini-poll outcome

By Bernard Lusigi   2025-11-23 09:00:00

The Malava by-election is proving to be more than a constituency affair but rather a litmus test on the popularity of President William Ruto.

Likely losers: Mini-polls serve as litmus test for top power brokers

By Bernard Lusigi   2025-11-24 08:10:00

The November 27 by-elections are shaping up as high-stakes tests of political survival, with government and opposition leaders vying to assert authority, influence, and maintain relevance.

Why Kakamega is in cold shivers

By Bernard Lusigi   2025-12-07 07:00:00

All that glitters is not gold. This proverb now defines the mood among locals in Isulu-Bushiangala, Ikolomani Constituency, Kakamega County, and across Kenya.

Governors want Treasury to comply with SHA funds agreement

By Bernard Lusigi   2025-12-17 06:00:00

CoG has urged National Treasury CS John Mbadi to comply with the resolution they passed with President William Ruto to release all the expenses related to wages and deductions.

Governor Barasa says PhD will drive improved service delivery

By Bernard Lusigi   2025-12-20 16:37:53

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has joined the small list of senior political leaders holding PhD, pledging to leverage his academic credentials.

Former Likuyani MP Enock Kibunguchy dies

By Bernard Lusigi   2025-12-23 10:30:06

Former Likuyani MP Enock Wamalwa Kibunguchy is dead.

Wetang'ula warns against politicising Jirongo's death

By Bernard Lusigi   2025-12-25 14:22:20

Wetang’ula has urged political leaders to exercise restraint and avoid exploiting the death of former Cabinet minister and Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo

Kenyans urged to stop recklessness on roads

By Bernard Lusigi   2025-12-26 08:00:00

As Kenyans across the country celebrate Christmas Day amid challenging economic times, calls for vigilance and caution on the roads.

KTN journalist Rashid Idi eulogised as humble, professional

By Bernard Lusigi   2025-12-28 09:11:40

Rashid passed away on Christmas Day, while undergoing treatment at King David Hospital in Ngong after a short illness.

Sifuna-Babu Owino wave sweeps Kakamega as police pushed out of Amalemba venue

By Bernard Lusigi   2026-02-21 13:09:59

Heavy presence of police officers was visible in Kakamega town, with police taking cover in strategic positions along the Kakamega-Kisumu highway.

Nyalenya police attack leaves officer dead, guns stolen

By Bernard Lusigi   2026-02-28 11:41:03

A police officer has been shot dead and several others injured after six armed robbers raided the Nyalenya Police patrol base in Musanda, Mumias West.