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As you read this, there is an attempt by Kakamega County Assembly to enact a law setting up the Office of the Governor's spouse.  This office supposedly will be fully-funded by the county, occupied by the wife to the sitting governor and will be have staff.  According to information already in the public domain, this office, if established, will be directly under the Governor's office.  As you read this too, Kakamega Senator Bonny Khalwale, under standing order 53/1 is seeking first, a statement on the creation of such office by the Assembly and two, cause the Auditor General to cause investigation into financial implications in the run up of creating such an office.  If passed by the Assembly, the office of the spouse will apply to all subsequent elected county bosses and their wives that will come after Governor Fernandes Barasa.  The idea is two pronged it could be beneficial if not abused or could still turn to an ogre that county bosses and thei...

TOP Officials of Matungu CDF committee under the late MP honourable Justus Murunga could be headed to jail. Surmons seen by this blog indicate that Matungu MP Hon Peter Oscar Nabulindo is seeking clarity on where the purported land is situated.  Those expected at Matungu CDF office for grilling include Mr. Sugut the Former CDF manager, Athman Wangara CDF chair, Mr Dindi CDF secretary and others who sat on the PMC.  Honourable Nabulindo is seeking to unravel the land puzzle that could see more officials record statement.  "You are requested to avail yourself at Matungu CDF office on Friday 24rd June 2923 at 11am to explain your role in the University land process and facilitate a visit to the land" Reads a letter seen by  eshikumo2030.blogspot.com . We have established that on 2nd December 2020, when the former MP's remains were in the mortuary at Lee funeral home, the CDF committee sat in Matungu and resolved to buy the said land.  During valuation t...

HONOURABLE Handman Saya is the Kisa Central Member of County Assembly in Kakamega and the odds are smiling for him.  Despite coming from a Marjority clan in the entire Khwisero Constituency, (Omushisa,Omumaolia,Ommale), Kisa central where he represents Abamaolias are a minority. The odds are looking up and if numbers are anything to go by and he decides to upscale to MP, nothing will stop him.  Rumours are flying left right center that the Stylish MCA, smart, sociable, approachable and strategic if anything is to go by will seriously launch an onslaught to unseat Honourable Christopher Aseka.  Already, professionals in KHWISERO are warming up towards Hon Saya with meetings aimed at strategy and a clear thirst of change of guard.  Flying the Independence party KANU flag in 2022 under Azimio, the MCA was a punching bag for every contestant as he was regarded as an underdog and his sponsored party, less Azimio.  A surprise win of over 5,000 ...

KAKAMEGA Governor Fernandes Barasa this afternoon defended his position on the controversial Finance Bill 2023 at a function where President Ruto was present.  Speaking at a church service at ACK Christ Church Cathedral in Kakamega, Governor Fernandes Barasa  said it would be unfair to throw away the bill in toto urging that sections of the same were of benefit.  He defended himself against last Week's claims by the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he was championing against the bill adding that he has all along called for public involvement in the law-to be. Guv Barasa also emphasized the importance of the President's involvement in the revival of the sugarcane industry by spearheading a Sugar Conference. This conference would serve as a platform to facilitate discussions and decisions that would revive the sector and contribute to the economic empowerment of the Western region.  The Governor also appealed for continuous su...

MUMIAS COURT has just stopped the burial of former firsts Lady's uncle over land tussle. In an order by Senior Principal magistrate at Mumias, the burial of Banerd Martin Kadima on a contested parcel of land be stopped. In an application filed by Rajab Opondo Wamukoya thru Maina Kuchio Omukamani advocates, the Plaintiff cites it as urgent.  The late Benard Martin Kadima is the uncle to Priscilla OPARANYA former First Lady and spouce to Governor Whyclifre Oparanya.  The order, to be served upon Butula Mortuary as the second respondent sets 16th as the hearing date where all parties including the first respondent Christopher Kadima will be present.  Apparently, the deceased transferred the contested parcel of land to himself then later to his son without succession.  The brother, the Plaintiff here, is living on land without a title deed. ENDS .

IN a whirlwind tour of Germany, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa met with officials of Asklepios Medical Facility in Cottingen City, and discused potential cooperation opportunities in the healthcare sector. The meeting was aimed at exploring avenues for collaboration and knowledge exchange between Kakamega County and the facility, which is known for its world-class medical services and cutting-edge research and technology. The facility's representatives highlighted the potential for joint projects focusing on medical training programs, knowledge sharing, and infrastructure development in the County, with the key being the completion of Kakamega County Level-6 Referral Hospital. The governor expressed enthusiasm and satisfaction after the meeting, stating that it's a significant step towards improving healthcare services back in Kakamega. This comes barely two weeks after the County penned an understanding between it and a US-based firm for the construction of a...

The erstwhile investor in Mumias Sugar Comany Ugandan-based SARRAI is on a sympathy-seeking mission. There is a voice recording of a conversation purported to be between  an employee of West Kenya and one Joseph Barasa a charlatan from Busia Sugar company.  In the clearly falsified recording, the said FAKE employee is heard telling his charlatan friend that there are ten ways redeviced to "Finish SARRAI" in as far as Mumias Sugar is concerned. In the stage-managed Audio, it is clear that the said Barasa, an employee of Busia Sugar Company and a sympathizer of the struggling Mumias Sugar, is out to spread fake news and seek undue relevance.  The recording, spread by sympathizers of SERRAI and shared by sympathizers purports to emanate from an employee of West Kenya Sugar company a Farmer-based Sugar company, is the epitome of FALSE AND FAKE NEWS.  Other miller's, leave alone West Kenya and it's proprietor, would not want to engage in foolish side shows and...

THE much publicized US-Funded Waste-fertilizer-plant in Mumias West could run into headwinds barely a week after it was launched.  According to a confidential report filed to the doners by US envoy to Kenya Amb Margaret Whitman on the night she flew out of the country, the "plant" could remain a mirage.  Multiple sources away from the report seen by eshikumo2030.blogspot.com including two elected MPs in Kakamega County privy to the on goings, the project funding faces "unrealistic demands by "groupies" who 'unusually want access' to part of the Ksh 1.3B.  The report in custody of US investment plan mandarins also paints a "bleak" or "delayed" future of the project if the current Financial Tax bill is passed by law makers.  "The situation remains fluid in Kenya as the populace debates a controversial finance bill that proposes funding of such projects, this, if passed, will have a direct bearing on how the said fertil...