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Rogue Admins and school Accountants fingered for colluding in theft.  LAST month Kakamega County released Bursery to the tune of over Ksh 200M for grade 10 learners across schools after a regorous vetting exercise at ward levels. This was in line with Governor Fernandes Barasa's promise for Education for all in his Manifesto and a pre election pledge that was to be met responsibly. During vetting there were simmering complaints of complacent committees bent on warping the rules as set up by the Ministry to guide the exercise. It was reported that a section of rogue Administrators cheered by equally rogue school Principals presented lists of ghost students in some assumed far-flung schools. This was to buff up the numbers on applicants a fixed on the lists to attract extra cash channeled to the non existent beneficiaries thru the schools. Some schools across the county known to have less than ten qualified beneficiaries were said to have been turned into greed centers fo...

KAKAMEGA Governor Hon Dr. Fernandes Barasa's Public Health Chief Officer Madam Rose Muhanda last evening in Butere came to the aid of a 4 years old baby born with a condition.  At Eshirembe village near the county Hutchery, the CO in the late-night engagement, has immediately paid for Baby Culture's Health insurance (SHA) for one year to enable the baby access quality and timely treatment.  MOTHERLY: Chief Rose cuddles four years old Master Culture in Butere.  In an emergency mission, CO emphasized on the need for registration into the health scheme. She was in Company of county employees Pauline Namai and Melvin Owange.  Baby culture was born four years ago with Celebral Palsy.  The Chief Officer emphasized that Governor Fernandes Barasa's determination thru the Health Ministry to stock hospitals with essential drugs is playing a key role in saving lives at the grassroots.  Butere County Hospital where Baby Culture will ...

H.E. Governor Dr. Fernandes Barasa, FCPA, OGW, today met newly onboarded County Youth Service and Women Empowerment Programme (CYSWEP) Coordinators from across Kakamega County at the County Chambers. The Governor urged the coordinators to serve with professionalism, integrity and dedication as they oversee the implementation of CYSWEP activities and strengthen service delivery at the grassroots. He noted that the programme has so far benefited more than 6,000 youths and women through employment and community service, adding that the County Government will continue creating opportunities that improve livelihoods. Governor Barasa also directed the coordinators to work closely with county officers in implementing development programmes in their respective sub-counties, including maintaining cleanliness in markets and other public spaces to promote a healthy and orderly environment. HE further directed that all the coordinators must be allocated space wi...

KAKAMEGA Governor HE Fernandes BARASA has significantly upgraded and expanded Kakamega County's health infrastructure to improve access to medical services.  A healthy people are a productive lot and that is why this administration has since taking office, invested heavily in medicine and equipment.  Key upgrades and health centre development include: Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital:  The flagship 750-bed level 6 facility is being finalised in a joint effort with the National Government to serve as a premier regional medical hub. HANDS ON. Chief Officers for medical services Dr David Alila (Right) Chief Officer public health Rose Muhanda and Director Medical SERVICES Dr. Wandei.  Butere Level 4 Hospital : Upgraded to offer specialised renal care services. Khalaba Health Centre:  Commissioned a new 30-bed general ward  in Matungu sub-county to increase inpatient capacity.  Bukura Health Centre:  which is in Lu...

H.E. Governor Dr. Fernandes Barasa, FCPA, OGW, today joined Christian faithful for a worship service at St. Thomas Esheyala ACK Church in Koyonzo Ward, Matungu Sub-County, where he commended the church for its continued role in promoting moral values, peace, unity and community development. Addressing the congregation, the Governor said his administration remains committed to delivering equitable development across all parts of Kakamega County through the implementation of the Six-Point Agenda. He noted that while significant progress has been made, the County Government remains focused on rolling out more projects to improve the lives of residents. Governor Barasa highlighted key development milestones in Matungu Sub-County, including the completion of the Matungu–Ogalo Road, which has improved connectivity and enhanced economic activities. He also announced that the tarmacking of the Mumias-Matawa–Indangalasia Road has resumed, strengthening transport links be...

BUTERE MP Tindi Mwale today received praise from Dr. David Alila the Kakamega Chief Officer Medical services for being sincere in his political support towards Governor Barasa's re election in 2027. Dr. Alila, a key figure in as far as the Governor's health Agenda is concerned seems to be extending his mandate in search of another term for the government beyond 2027. Speaking in Butere when he met ODM Branch Officials led by their Chairman George Omulama, the Chief Officer said his suspicion against the MP have been cleared.  "By this meeting and the views expressed, I have now a clear vision and without a doubt that Honourable is truthfully passionate on the extension of Governor Barasa's tenure for five years" He said. The Chief Officer, a local explained that the Butere MP, had continously withstood pressure from some quarters to abandon the course but he had remained firm in his TUTAM call. "Actually I like Hon. Tindi because he support the Go...