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KAKAMEGA   Governor Fernandes Barasa today pledged support of all Western Kenya leaders to President William Ruto's government.  Speaking at Kakamega State Lodge during a farmer's meeting, the Governor said all Governors had resolved to work with the UDA administration for the benefit of all.  The governor who led his colleagues in presenting memorandums to President William Ruto on the projects needed, said it was time both levels of government invested in Production, value addition and employment. Nairobi Governor Johnston Sakaja. He hailed the finance leadership at COG under Fernandes Barasa.  He said by building Agregation parks in most counties, there was also need for intercounty relationship for trade and cross exchange of ideas. "We must invest in empowerment of our communities to build our people and focus on clear goals that will move and improve lives of our people" He said. The Kakamega County boss underscored the need for sincere ...

MUMIAS West MP Honourable Johnson Manya Naicca has told the president not to apologize for his sentiments on Mumias Sugar.  Speaking to eshikumo2030.blogspot.com today, Honourable Naicca wondered why it was only the LSK that was interested in MSC debate.  "Most lawyers have made their wealth from Mumias Sugar Company wars and it will be insensitive for the Law society of Kenya to ask for an apology from the President" said Naicca. He said since the wars of MSC erupted in the early 2000, lawyers have made millions fueling wars between waring parties in the MSC saga adding that this could be the reason LSK was defending them.  "Well known lawyers have been paid millions of shillings by MSC administration in wars that have nothing to do with the common farmer" He said. The MP called on President Ruto not to give in to any kind of preasure from any quarters in matters Mumias Sugar and focus on helping the company regain it's lost glory. "...

 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 𝐑𝐚𝐢 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐖𝐞𝐛 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 Sugar billionaire Jaswant Singh Rai is a man in deep trouble. He is currently embroiled in a complex web of money laundering allegations, links to powerful politicians and endless scandals within his sugar empire. This latest saga that centers around Rai’s alleged involvement in illicit financial activities and his close ties to influential political figures began on Friday, August 25, 2023, with a purported abduction caught on CCTV cameras, as Rai was seemingly apprehended by unknown individuals who appeared to be police officers near Wood Avenue, Kilimani. However, exclusive information obtained by our sources suggests this abduction could be a well-orchestrated ploy to garner sympathy and divert attention from the investigation for money lau...

FERNANDES BARASA  INDEX: 037 MEAN GRADE C+ AGP 51  ONE year in office, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and his deputy Ayub Savula have secured a total of 51 points and mean score of C+(Plus) in performance ratings.  The ratings are as a result of performance of his cabinetCECMs and Chief Officers (COs) in particular positions.  This is coming when there is talk of an impending reschuffle of Ministers and their accounting officers aimed at, according to an insider, enhance service Delivery.  This reschuffle could see at least two COs dropped, a CECM removed and several movement from departments.  In position one with an A-(minus) is  Ministry of Sports culture and Youth Affairs for seamlessly hosting the just concluded National Soccer games without hitches, the Ministry officials proved that they can deliver at a short time and limited budget.  Respondents hailed the Ministry for playing along to expose Bukhungu Stadium and the foot...

By Mwalimu Akhanyalabandu HE lost the Kakamega Governorship to Fernandes Barasa, he took it in his step, he aimed at the sky, he has taken more people to meet the President than Wetang’ula and Mudavadi combined.  Youthful UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala has also created more employment opportunities for his inner and outer circle than any other election looser or winner in Western Province.  A section of 'New Crop' leadership at Statehouse meeting President William Ruto courtesy of Hon Malala.  Despite the presence of Wetang’ula and Mudavadi in key government positions within the Kenya Kwanza coalition, their impact on Western Kenya’s development has remained a subject of debate. Malala recognizes this gap and is positioning himself to address it. His aspirations to leverage his position as Secretary-General of the ruling UDA party to advocate for significant development projects within Western Kenya reflect his ambition to secure tangible be...

THE Exit of Sam Wetungu as Director ICT and E-government will without doubt leave a vaccum that will take long to fill. A swift-foot work horse who is a pioneer since April 2013 to June 2023, Mr. Wetungu indeed baby-sat devolution with many firsts and feathers in his heart. He was also the first Director of communication, pioneer Liaison Officer and partnerships and now leaving after diligent in service. In his heart-full message posted on the official watsapp group of Kakamega 2022/27 General, Sam Wetungu thanks Governor Fernandes Barasa for having inherited his services for 9 months and says "It's time to exit and have my position filled, am aware it has been advertised and will be filled competently" Mr. Sam Wetungu. He has exit Kakamega County as ICT Director after eleven years.  Among key successes and projects Mr. Wetungu is leaving at the County: As Director Communication 1.  Started the department from zero. 2 . Equipped communication...

LAST Week, several events touching on  Kakamega County Assembly leadership took place and they should not go unexplained. First, two MCAs, Koyonzo's Donald Okumu and Kisa south's Benson Omboko were de-whipped from. Agriculture and Health committees respectively. In a letter signed by Speaker Hon James Namatsi, no reason was given for the action seen by many as an affront to the independence of the Assembly committees. Letter from ODM On the dewhip saga of MCAs in Kakamega County Assembly.  Before the ink could dry on the Speaker's letter, another letter from ODM Secretary General Hon. Edwin Sifuna surfaced rubbishing the said de-whip arguing that such an action, if it was to be done, was a preserve of the sponsor-party ODM. As this was being digested after it hit like a thunderbolt, ODM deputy Party leader Whycliffe Oparanya quickly convened a meeting between the dewhipped MCAs and party leader Raila Odinga.  At the meeting, seen as an attempt to m...

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KAKAMEGA Woman Representative Elsie Muhanda yesterday told off his political detractors at a funeral attended by Governor Fernandes Barasa.  Speaking when she joined family and relatives of the late Mama Selpher Mbaisi Khakabo at Amalemba in Shirere, the Woman Rep, exuding rare confidence said she will not be detracted or intimidated.  "They are walking around saying Iam only giving umbrellas, do you want the Umbrellas to continue? She asked for which the crowd answered in the affirmative.  Hon Muhanda termed as blind those only seeing her umbrella project and not the education scholarships and cheques given to learners under NGAFF.  "My commitment and resolve towards better leadership now and in future remains to be among pillars that will forge development to this county" She said.  Euologizing the late, the WR said she was grateful for the support that the late contributed to the society as her impact will transcend generations.  She termed the late as a...

KAKAMEGA First Lady Professor Janet Kasili Barasa has asked parents to promote discipline in their children as a precursor to good school grades.  Speaking yesterday at Bukolwe Primary and Junior Secondary School in Butere during an AGM, Governor Fernandes Barasa's wife said tender minds grasp virtues fast. "Children at these ages tend to learn fast and parents must take advantage and inculcate discipline as it will overshadow any vices in future" She said.  At the function also meant to celebrate the school's performance in the 2022 KCPE results, Prof Kasilly also said early discipline will reduce cases of Triple Threats of HIV/AIDS infections, SGBV and Teen Pregnancies and was key in ensuring learners focus on their education. In promoting menstrual hygiene, the First Lady presented sanitary pads to the schoolgirls to provide them with necessary comfort during menses. These pads, she said are essential for their health, well-being and overall academic pe...

POLICE INCIDENT REPORT LUANDA POLICE STATION  REF MY OB. NO. 41/8/8/2023 AT 1940 HRS ON THE 8TH/ 8/ 2023 AT ABOUT 1900HRS  AT LUANDA TOWN THE SCCIO (Sub County Criminal Investigation Officer) LUANDA Chief Inspector JOSPHAT MUIA WAS ON A ROUTINE PATROL ALONG KISUMU-BUSIA ROAD WITH OTHER THREE SCCIO LUANDA OFFICERS ON BOARD A CIVILIAN MOTOR VEHICLE KCG 436L THEY NOTICED ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH UNKNOWN PEOPLE INSIDE BRANDISHING A PISTOL IN A MANNER TO CLEAR THE ROAD.  THE OFFICERS PAVED WAY FOR THEM PUT DOWN THE REGISTRATION NUMBER AS KDA 756P MAKE PRADO  BLACK IN COLOUR . JUST A SHORT DISTANCE AHEAD, THE SCCIO OFFICERS NOTICED THE SAME VEHICLE AND DECIDED TO  STOP TO INQUIRE AND IDENTIFY THEMSELVES TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE AS OFFICERS  FROM SCCIO LUANDA ONLY FOR THE SAME  TO TURN RUDE AND  REFUSED TO COMPLY EVEN AFTER THE SCCIO OFFICERS IDENTIFIED THEMSELVES. CONSEQUENTLY,THE OFFICERS MANAGED TO DISARM ONE OF THE PERSON. AS THE CON...

KAKAMEGA Governor Fernandes Barasa and his deputy Ayub Savula yesterday stormed Mumias East Constituency amid the local MP's online cat calls and childish rants. In a show of might, the Governor led the entire government from CECs, Chief Officers, quantity surveyors and valuers in a question and answer session that lasted four hours.  This was after local MP Peter Kalerwa Salasya PK had threatened to block the governor's visit in the area after the two apparently differed over the handling of the Mumias Sugar debacle. Police manning the Lubinu-Lusheya road where youths allied to area MP had lit bonfires protesting the Governor's visit after a spat with area MP. At one time before the arrival of the Governor, marauding youths stoned cars and lit bonfires along the Mumias Kakamega road at Mwitoti- Lusheya junction before they were quickly repulsed by the police.  The youths chanting anti-Barasa songs suddenly ran out of steam after their donor Hon Sala...

Whilst we agree that western women leadership has been robust with women such as Julia ojiambo, the women sought to unite Mulembe Women in all their diversity and in equality.  The present day woman has however moved from that, they want equity in unity and empowerment. Dr. Connie Lusweti who is the national chair Mulembe Women should let each counties to choose their leadership. This meddling in county affairs will cost her future aspirations if she still dreams of being Kakamega Women Representative in future.  If her desire to have subcounty leadership choose county leadership stands, it simply means then the county leadership should inevitably choose national leadership!  Dr. LUSWETI must be told unequivocally that If this is the case, it currently puts her national leadership of Mulembe Women in jeopardy given that we have zero representation of other counties in the national leadership seeing that, the chair Dr. Connie , Secretary Mrs. Chimwene and org...

WESTERN Women CONGRESS (Kakamega Chapter) has rescued a sick boy and saved him from imminent limb amputation. 15 years old Elvis Shikuri was left with dislocated knee when he fell and got injured at their home in Ichina village Mahiakalo ward in Kakamega. According to Ms Tabitha Nandwa WWC's Organising Secretary who brought the matter to the women caucus, the boy from a poor family had by the time of injury stayed at home for a full month without treatment due to poverty in the family. Members of WWC (Kakamega Chapter) when they visited Kakamega Hospital. Photo Courtesy.  Polling resources, members of WWC a non profit making organization, yesterday managed to have Elvis admitted at Kakamega orthopedic hospital for specialized treatment by an orthopedic. Speaking after the admission the WWC Officials led by the Chairlady, they said the group had been touched by the case and had to intervene. "Service to humanity is service to God, Elvis's...