Heavy presence of police officers was visible in Kakamega town, with police taking cover in strategic positions along the Kakamega-Kisumu highway.
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.
Kakamega Governor Barasa has urged leaders to unite on development and stop politicising the ongoing construction of stalled multi-billion projects nearing completion.
The death toll from a grisly road accident at the Malaha area along the Webuye-Kitale highway has risen to 14.
(IEBC) in Kakamega County is targeting 240,000 unregistered youth as part of a nationwide voter registration drive ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has accused President William Ruto of shielding alleged corrupt governors.
Governor Fernandes Barasa has called for political tolerance and an end to hooliganism in Kakamega County following chaotic scenes at a recent burial.
A man in Kakamega allegedly killed one child and injured two others following a domestic dispute after separation from his wife; he was arrested and is under investigation.
The council chairperson said funerals are a sacred moment meant to accord dignity to the departed, comfort to the bereaved family, and unity among leaders and citizens.
Members of the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance have raised concerns over the ownership and security of Ramogi Institute and Technology
Kakamega County has signed an MoU with SNV Netherlands Development Organisation to boost agriculture, jobs, and clean energy through improved farming practices and innovation.
Barasa says Kakamega is prioritising stalled mega projects, including hospitals and stadium works, as part of a broader county development agenda.