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Sifuna returns to Trans Nzoia, Bungoma for major tour
Nairobi Senator and Linda Mwananchi movement leader Edwin Sifuna is expected to embark on a political tour of the Western region later this month.
By Jackline Inyanji 4 days ago
Sifuna returns to Trans Nzoia, Bungoma for major tour
Healthcare boost as Webuye Hospital receives Sh.50 million Health equipment
Medical services received a major boost in Bungoma County after the National government in collaboration with a local Rotary organization, donated  medical equipment to store and transport vaccines.
By Jackline Inyanji 4 days ago
 Healthcare boost as Webuye Hospital receives Sh.50 million Health equipment
Uproar over delayed KNEC examiners' dues
KNUT has called for the immediate payment of teachers owed KNEC examination dues, warning that the delays could disrupt this year's national examinations and undermine the education sector.
By Jackline Inyanji 5 days ago
Uproar over delayed KNEC examiners' dues
Kanduyi MP urges Nzoia Sugar to prioritise workers' welfare
Kanduyi MP John Makali has urged Nzoia Sugar's new management to prioritise workers' welfare through fair treatment, timely salaries and dialogue.
By Jackline Inyanji 7 days ago
Kanduyi MP urges Nzoia Sugar to prioritise workers' welfare
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Kenya Kwanza leaders tell Uhuru to stay out of politics, act like a statesman
Kenya Kwanza leaders have called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta to uphold the dignity of the office he served and stop supporting the opposition.
By Jackline Inyanji 7 days ago
Kenya Kwanza leaders tell Uhuru to stay out of politics, act like a statesman
Kimilili parliamentary race intensifies as Barasa endorses successor
Barasa unveiled Wandili during a meeting at his Nasianda village home, where the former chief officer officially joined the ruling UDA party.
By Jackline Inyanji 11 days ago
Kimilili parliamentary race intensifies as Barasa endorses successor
EACC asked to probe Sh136m county executive office block project
Bungoma Senator David Wakoli has asked the EACC to investigate the alleged irregular payment of Sh136 million for a stalled county headquarters project.
By Jackline Inyanji 12 days ago
EACC asked to probe Sh136m county executive office block project
Lusaka assents to Sh17.19b budget, paves way for projects
Governor Kenneth Lusaka has signed Bungoma’s Sh17.19 billion budget into law, clearing the way for implementation of key development projects in the 2026/2027 financial year.
By Jackline Inyanji 12 days ago
Lusaka assents to Sh17.19b budget, paves way for projects
Bungoma rolls out integrated school deworming campaign
Bungoma County has launched an integrated school deworming campaign targeting intestinal worms and bilharzia to improve child health and reduce neglected tropical diseases.
By Jackline Inyanji 12 days ago
Bungoma rolls out integrated school deworming campaign
Interior CS Murkomen warns politicians against hiring goons
‎Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning on use of goons in events and called on elected leaders to embrace peace.
By Jackline Inyanji 13 days ago
Interior CS Murkomen warns politicians against hiring goons
How talent prevents GBV
Education stakeholders in Bungoma are promoting sports and talent development to empower girls, build leadership skills and help prevent gender-based violence and teenage pregnancy.
By Jackline Inyanji 13 days ago
How talent prevents GBV
Race against time to complete modern Chwele market in Bungoma
Construction of the Sh343 million modern Chwele Market in Chwele has reached 68 per cent completion, with officials projecting the facility will be ready for traders by the end of 2026.
By Jackline Inyanji 19 days ago
Race against time to complete modern Chwele market in Bungoma
Rehabilitation of Masinde Muliro Stadium to be complete by October
Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called for the speedy rehabilitation of the stalled Masinde Muliro Kanduyi Stadium, saying the facility will play a critical role in nurturing sports talent.
By Jackline Inyanji 20 days ago
Rehabilitation of Masinde Muliro Stadium to be complete by October
Didmus Barasa sets eyes on Bungoma governorship, pledges to prioritise education
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, who is eyeing the Bungoma governor seat, has promised to reintroduce the Nyayo milk and initiate key policies aimed at empowering teachers.
By Jackline Inyanji 20 days ago
Didmus Barasa sets eyes on Bungoma governorship, pledges to prioritise education
New ultrasound innovation boosts maternal health in Bungoma
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (Pocus) is transforming maternal healthcare by enabling frontline health workers to quickly detect life-threatening conditions, saving the lives of mothers and their babies.
By Jackline Inyanji 21 days ago
New ultrasound innovation boosts maternal health in Bungoma
Bungoma's Sh16.9b budget passed amid opposition from MCAs and civil society
The Bungoma County Assembly has approved Sh16.9 billion budget for the 2026/27
By Jackline Inyanji 24 days ago
Bungoma's Sh16.9b budget passed amid opposition from MCAs and civil society
Family conducts prayers for Kenyan driver who died in Uganda
The family of Kenyan long-distance driver Daniel Kiberenge Obiro, who is believed to have drowned in Uganda, has held prayer sessions in Bungoma as they seek government help to recover his body.
By Jackline Inyanji 26 days ago
Family conducts prayers for Kenyan driver who died in Uganda
Bungoma allocates Sh19.7 million for maternal unit overhaul
Bungoma County has allocated Sh19.7 million to renovate and equip its maternal and newborn units, aiming to improve maternal healthcare.
By Jackline Inyanji 26 days ago
Bungoma allocates Sh19.7 million for maternal unit overhaul
How 4K Club is turning learners into champions of sustainable farming
The 4K Club helps learners develop practical skills in agroecology and regenerative agriculture while nurturing leadership, innovation, and environmental responsibility.
By Jackline Inyanji 28 days ago
How 4K Club is turning learners into champions of sustainable farming
Anti-jigger campaign brings relief to vulnerable learners in Bungoma
‎‎Infected learners, mainly from poor backgrounds in Khasoko Ward, Bumula Constituency, continue to grapple with a situation that has robbed them of confidence and dignity.
By Jackline Inyanji 28 days ago
Anti-jigger campaign brings relief to vulnerable learners in Bungoma
New airport promises jobs, trade and growth for Bungoma
Plans are in top gear to elevate the Bungoma-based Matulo airstrip into a fully operational airport.
By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago
New airport promises jobs, trade and growth for Bungoma
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80-year-old man 'appearing' to family at night exhumed in ugly family dispute
The deceased was angered after he was buried at night by his brothers and has since been appearing to his family in dreams demanding to be taken to his home and accorded proper burial rites.
By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago
80-year-old man 'appearing' to family at night exhumed in ugly family dispute
Five people killed, three injured in road accident
Five people died and three others were injured in a road accident along the Webuye–Malaba highway at Makotelo, near Mabanga, on Wednesday.
By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago
Five people killed, three injured in road accident
Sifuna foot soldiers launch strategic county meetings in Western to popularise his presidential bid
Pressure is piling on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to declare his presidential bid ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago
Sifuna foot soldiers launch strategic county meetings in Western to popularise his presidential bid
Ministry of Education on the spot over schools inspection tours
Questions abound over the Ministry of Education's decision to exclude health experts from inspection tours of schools to ascertain health standards and safety risks in the institutions.
By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago
Ministry of Education on the spot over schools inspection tours
Residents and coffee factory embroiled in land disputes
A dispute has erupted between a coffee factory and a resident in Kimilili, Bungoma County, over a controversial parcel of land.
By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago
Residents and coffee factory embroiled in land disputes
Closing the gap: Bungoma Assembly leads drive to boost blood supplies
Bungoma County Assembly is spearheading a blood donation campaign to boost blood reserves in the county’s hospitals
By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago
Closing the gap: Bungoma Assembly leads drive to boost blood supplies
Bungoma sets up three Ebola quarantine centres, intensifies border surveillance
Bungoma County has designated three health facilities as Ebola isolation and quarantine centres as part of heightened preparedness measures aimed at preventing a possible outbreak.
By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago
Bungoma sets up three Ebola quarantine centres, intensifies border surveillance
Jitume Digital Hub transforms youths livelihoods in Bungoma
Digital literacy experts believe more young people can embrace and access digital literacy and online work opportunities through the established Jitume Digital Hubs in many parts of the country.
By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago
Jitume Digital Hub transforms youths livelihoods in Bungoma
Bungoma intensifies campaign against mental health
Bungoma County is putting in place elaborate strategies and structures to enhance awareness creation on mental health.
By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago
Bungoma intensifies campaign against mental health
Community policing team formed in Bungoma to counter violent extremism
A community policing team has been launched in Bungoma through a multi-agency partnership to strengthen grassroots efforts in preventing violent extremism and improving early security reporting.
By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago
Community policing team formed in Bungoma to counter violent extremism
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Bungoma on alert over rising silent killer disease
Residents of Bungoma have been advised to exercise regularly and maintain proper nutrition to help prevent non-communicable diseases.
By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago
Bungoma on alert over rising silent killer disease
Police arrest woman over teacher's mystery death in Webuye
The deputy principal of St Cecilia Misikhu Girls Secondary School in Webuye Constituency was pronounced dead minutes after he collapsed in a hotel room after attending a school function. 
By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago
Police arrest woman over teacher's mystery death in Webuye
Children in Bungoma at high risk of communicable diseases
Residents of Bungoma have been advised to exercise regularly and observe recommended nutrition to avert non-communicable diseases.
By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago
 Children in Bungoma at high risk of communicable diseases
Matatu strike paralyses Bungoma and Webuye
Transport activities in Bungoma County were disrupted after Matatu owners joined forces and withdrew their vehicles from the road, lamenting the increase in the price of petrol and diesel.
By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago
Matatu strike paralyses Bungoma and Webuye
Bungoma steps up war on GBV, teen pregnancies
Authorities in Bungoma have intensified efforts to curb the rising cases of gender-based violence and teenage pregnancies.
By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago
Bungoma steps up war on GBV, teen pregnancies
KEHPHPU condemns brutal killing of public health officer in Bungoma county
KEHPHPU demands justice after a Bungoma public health officer was brutally killed outside his home.
By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago
KEHPHPU condemns brutal killing of public health officer in Bungoma county
Bukusu elders warn politicians against misuse of circumcision songs
Bukusu elders condemn politicians accused of misusing circumcision songs for political attacks in Bungoma County, warning of disciplinary action, possible curses against ignoring summons.
By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago
Bukusu elders warn politicians against misuse of circumcision songs
Uproar as Public Health officer is killed.
Angry residents of Musikoma in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, have protested the murder of a Public Health officer identified as Pascal Wakafura.
By Jackline Inyanji 2 months ago
Uproar as Public Health officer is killed.
Wetang'ula tells Uhuru to act as a Statesman amid opposition criticism
Moses Wetangula says retired President Uhuru Kenyatta risks ruining his legacy and respect if he continues to undermine the Kenya Kwanza administration.
By Jackline Inyanji 2 months ago
Wetang'ula tells Uhuru to act as a Statesman amid opposition criticism
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