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KDF Promotes London Marathon Medalist to Sergeant Position

KDF Promotes London Marathon Medalist to Sergeant Position

BY KENYA DEFENCE FORCES Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Robert Kibochi, on Tuesday 4th October 2022, promoted Corporal Joyciline Jepkosgei to Sergeant (Sgt) at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi following her Silver medal win at the 2022 London Marathon. In his remarks, before the investiture of ranks, the CDF congratulated Sgt Jepkosgei for her good work in representing the Country in…

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Lusaka Kicks Out Senior Wangamati Officers from County Offices

Lusaka Kicks Out Senior Wangamati Officers from County Offices

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka on Monday, kicked out four senior officers from County offices in a contraversial move that has shocked residents. Mr. Lusaka sent the four chief officers on “compulsory leave” for what he termed “contravening his first executive order” and “engaging in unauthorized expenditure.” In a press post published on his official Facebook page, Mr. Lusaka state that the…

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Nandalwe Ditches Raila to Eye Senatorial Seat on Wetang'ula Party

Nandalwe Ditches Raila to Eye Senatorial Seat on Wetang’ula Party

Sirisia politician Moses Nandalwe has ditched Azimio Presidential candidate Raila Odinga’s ODM party to vie for the Bungoma Senatorial seat. In an interview with this publication on Tuesday, the three-time parliamentary aspirant for Sirisia Constituency, stated that he has decided to vie for the coveted seat after consultation with various delegations from across the County. “I have been…

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Moses Wetang'ula Declared the New National Assembly Speaker

Moses Wetang’ula Declared the New National Assembly Speaker

Ford Kenya party leader Moses Wetangula has been elected as the new National Assembly Speaker, coming in to replace the outgoing Justin Muturi. Wetangula, who was fronted by President-elect William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza camp, beat his competitor Kenneth Marende of the Raila Odinga-led Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party. Papa wa Roma, as he is often referred to, clinched the seat after…

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Arsenal's Unbeaten Run Runs into Man Utd's Beating at Trafford

Arsenal’s Unbeaten Run Runs into Man Utd’s Beating at Trafford

Arsenal’s unbeaten run in the English Premier League came to an abrupt end after falling 3-1 at Old Trafford. Mikel Arteta’s boys were hoping to extend their perfect start of the 2022/2023 season with a 100% record but Manchester United’s new signing, Anthony Matheus, did not take long to silence that run. On his debut, the new winger picked a smart through ball from Marcus Rushford inside the…

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Regional Leasing Firm Rolls Out Electric, Solar Vehicles

Regional Leasing Firm Rolls Out Electric, Solar Vehicles

Kenya’s transportation sector which is most entirely dependent on fossil fuels is undergoing significant technological developments that have not only reduced costs but have also reduced the environmental pollution footprint and increased utility. This is after a regional leasing firm, Vehicle and Equipment Leasing Limited (VAELL), rolled out electric and solar-powered automobiles in the…

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Mozzart New Boreholes a Life Changer for Communities in Turkana County

Mozzart New Boreholes a Life Changer for Communities in Turkana County

Two new boreholes dug in Lorogon Primary School and Kalodicha Primary School in Turkana County have spread optimism as they will open a window of opportunities and make life better for the respective communities. The water projects that have been fully funded by gaming firm Mozzart to the tune of Ksh5.5 million were officially commissioned on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th August. Calister…

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List of Bungoma County Elected MCAs in 2022

List of Bungoma County Elected MCAs in 2022

Bungoma County is the third largest County in Kenya by land mass. The County has nine constituencies and 45 wards. Here is a list of the 45 MCAs and their wards following the 2022 general election. Mt Elgon Constituency 1. Cheptais Chemorion Cheseto Martin (UDA) – 3,823 votes. 2. Chesikaki – Psero Jacob Marugaa (Ind) – 3,419 3. Chepyuk – Franklin Simotwo Korir (FK) – 2,856 4. Kapkateny -Kirong…

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Detectives Place Barasa at Scene of Crime as Legislator Takes Plea for Teenager's Murder

Detectives Place Barasa at Scene of Crime as Legislator Takes Plea for Teenager’s Murder

BY DCI KENYA Hon Didmus Barasa, the Member of Parliament-elect for Kimilili Constituency, will this morning take plea at the Kakamega High Court for the gruesome murder of Brian Olunga. Hon Barasa, shot and killed Olunga on August 8, 2022, at Chebukwabi in Kimilili, Bungoma county in unclear circumstances. Olunga had been hired as a bodyguard to Brian Khaemba, who was also vying for the Kimilili…

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FKF Premier League in Limbo as Sports Tribunal Nullifies 2021/2022 Season

FKF Premier League in Limbo as Sports Tribunal Nullifies 2021/2022 Season

The awaited kick-off of the 2022/2023 Kenya Premier League season is in limbo after the Sports Dispute Tribunal ruled that the just concluded season in “null and void”. The ruling follows petition by League participants that faulted the government-appointed FKF Transition Committee for failing to recognise the existing FKF Judicial Bodies and Stand-in Committees. The SDT sitting on Tuesday…

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Why Wamunyinyi's Presence in the Senate will Fast track the Pending Sugar Bill

Why Wamunyinyi’s Presence in the Senate will Fast track the Pending Sugar Bill

With the Kenyan election not anywhere near the end thanks the upcoming court petitions across the country, the new legislators both in the National Assembly and the Senate have a task to fast-track the pending bills left by the previous Houses. All these bills are crucial to Kenyan citizens who depend on these houses to safeguard their future. In the Senate, for example, the outgoing house led by…

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Why Governor Lusaka Should be Careful on who to Appoint to his Youth Departments

Why Governor Lusaka Should be Careful on who to Appoint to his Youth Departments

As 45 Governors across the country are set to be sworn in this week, focus has shifted to who and who they are poised to appoint in various positions. Most of the incoming governors will be keen on appointing those who were loyal to them and supported their campaigns without getting tired. In Bungoma County, for example, former Governor Kenneth Makelo Lusaka made a come back to the County House…

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Section of Tachoni Leaders and residents Back Namisi for Bungoma Senatorial Seat as Family Sponsors him for Dubai Holiday

Section of Tachoni Leaders and residents Back Namisi for Bungoma Senatorial Seat as Family Sponsors him for Dubai Holiday

A section of the Tachoni community leaders and residents have asked the former Webuye East ODM parliamentary candidate Mr. Aggrey Murumba Namisi to seek truce with Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang’ula and vie for senatorial seat as Wetangula eyes the national assembly speaker post. Mr Namisi, a Bungoma East KNUT secretary general vied for the Webuye East Mp seat on an ODM party ticket but lost to…

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Residents Rally Behind Lendrix Waswa to Replace Wetang'ula as Bungoma Senator

Residents Rally Behind Lendrix Waswa to Replace Wetang’ula as Bungoma Senator

Residents of Misikhu Village in Webuye West Constituency have asked Senator Moses Wetang’ula to back businessman Lendrix Waswa for the Bungoma Senatorial seat.Speaking to WakajuanessLive.Com on Thursday, the lobby group stated that the agribusiness farmer and business tycoon is best placed to wear the Ford Kenya party leader’s shoes in the probable by election in Bungoma County.”With Senator…

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Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati Hailed for Conceding Defeat, Welcomes Lusaka's Victory

Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati Hailed for Conceding Defeat, Welcomes Lusaka’s Victory

Outgoing Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati has earned uploads from residents after conceding defeat to Senate Speaker Kenneth Makelo Lusaka. In his press post published on his Facebook page Mr. Wangamati, who defeated the then incumbent Lusaka in 2017 to become the second Governor of Bungoma, congratulated the new County Chief for the victory. Here is his post: FELICITATIONS TO GOVERNOR-ELECT…

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Wamunyinyi Condemns Attack on his Car by Suspected Makali Goons

Wamunyinyi Condemns Attack on his Car by Suspected Makali Goons

Kanduyi MP Wafula Wamunyinyi has condemned an afternoon attack on his vehicle near Cooperative Bank in Bungoma town. Through his aid, the DAP-K party leader has accused his competitor, Mr. John Makali of Ford Kenya, for unleashing terror to a section of his campaign strategists who were moving around delivering introduction letters to his agents. Mr. Wamunyinyi’s Range Rover was reportedly…

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How Wamunyinyi's Push Earned Nzoia Sugar Farmers Sh500M

How Wamunyinyi’s Push Earned Nzoia Sugar Farmers Sh500M

Kanduyi MP Wafula Wamunyinyi was last week among the local leaders who welcomed President Uhuru Kenyatta in Bungoma to bail out the struggling miller. Mr Wamunyinyi, together with Defense Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, brokered a deal to have farmers get their pay after month of ‘dry pockets’. As result, Nzoia Sugar Factory is set to resume production this week following President Kenyatta’s…