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By mwalimu Amunga  Today was the day of UDA. The party delegates painted Nairobi yellow. The party headquarters did not dissapoiint in terms of organisation,  planning and branding. One could nothelp notice the organisation skills of the party sg cleo who even led delegates through a mock election, that worles electronically and was adopted to be used in the forthcoming party elections.  And the good work of the party secretary did not miss the eye of the president. During the mock election that was projected on big screens at the Bomas Hall.. president Ruto openly voted for Malala.   And when the event was coming to a close the president singled out the party secretary General CLEOPHAS MALALA praise saying... ".. si tupigie huyu SG wetu makofi. Huyu ametembea Kenya mzima akishughulikia hii chama..." As Clleo rose to receive the accolades from his party leader, the president continued.. " I want to personally thank you Sg for giving our party a face....

A TOWN HALL Sub county meeting by Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa at his Matungu home was wet and heavily pounded by rains. Tents blown away by heavy wind, locals running helter-skelter for shelter and a Governor determined to be heard at home was the norm last evening.  The 9th townhall engagement dubbed public Participation at Matungu DC's ground begun on low key with Ministers and their assistants fielding questions from locals.  Governor Fernandes arrived at 2.30 pm to an arrousing welcome decorated by a guard of honor mounted by enforcement officers.  CECM for water and natural resources Hon Peninnah Mukabana addressing Matungu residents. Her ministry is the determining factor on if or if not Governor Fernandes Barasa will get a second term. Photo BY Joel Eshikumo.  In a show of power and it's enjoyment, locals cheered as their son inspected the guard of honor in a clear indication that they enjoyed his occupation at the helm of Kakam...

KAKAMEGA County's Intergrated Development Program (CIDP) has for the first time since devolution, mainstreamed climate change as a factor. These revelations came out at Mung'ang'a grounds in Mumias East Constituency during the launch of the County Climate Change Action Plan (KCCCAP) by Governor Fernandes Barasa. Speaking while launching the plan, the county boss also said rapid population increase had led to dwindling quantity and quality of water and resources which had a direct bearing on the change in climatic condition. "Our CIPD has factored in the change in climate due to low carbon emissions, resource efficiency, specific climate change adaptation and mitigation measures not forgetting economic transformation" He said.  Governor Barasa said the county plan, expected to run 2023-2027 is geared towards inclusivity in activities with one aim to reduce prevalence of water and waterborne diseases.  Speaking at the event Peninnah Mukabana CECM Environ...

POSTING of event photos comes with responsibility. Photos officially released by communicators of politicians must be guarded. Eshikumo2030.blogspot.com is publishing photos officially released by communication teams to social media of among others the first lady Janet Kasilly Barasa. Unbeknown to the so called communication teams, these pictures are to say the least disgusting. And because the rule of the thumb is that a picture is worth a thousand words, it's simply unprofessional to release some images of public figures to the public.  Political expedience not withstanding, photos of public figures must be descent, moral, quality and communicative.  FIRST Lady Janet Kasilly at an event to distribute inner pants to school children. This was released by her communication team despite it insinuating how poverty is being agrandised.  Matungu MP Peter Nabulindo said to be taking a motorbike tour of his constituency and waving at non exist...

AT the advent of devolution in 2016, everything looked new. People were getting used to counties as governments headed by Governors. County bosses were mini-gods, in Kakamega for instance, coming in from a Ministerial position, Whycliffe Oparanya was elected as a first Governor and as he put together his cabinet the position of County Secretary emerged as powerful. Juggling between political competing interests and systematic blatant looting, Oparanya decided to divide and rule as he neglected Butere his home. In 2013, Jeremiah Were was picked as the Kakamega County Secretary being a pioneer in the otherwise office that was seeing 'transition' between county and National Governments.  Soft spoken and naive, Mr. Were had to learn the ropes of how to deal with Ministers at the county despite pressure from the Governor himself at the time devolution was taking root as a system of governance.  Mr. Were lasted from 2013 to 2015 when he was suddenly released from the pos...

The outgoing Director for ICT and E-government Mr Sam Wetungu officially handed over office to the Deputy Director Mr Chrisantus Odongo yesterday in an exercise that was overseen by Chief Officer for ICT and E-government Mr Phanuel Musasia.  Mr Wetungu who exits the County after an illustrious over 10 year stint also served as the first Director for Communications and the first County Liaison Officer. He thanked H.E FCPA Governor Fernandes Barasa and his predecessor H.E Governor Wycliffe Oparanya for granting him the opportunity to serve the County and people of Kakamega.  He expressed his willingness to render his services to the County Government whenever he is called upon. Mr Odongo will step in until a substantive Director ICT is recruited. Among key successes and projects Mr. Wetungu is leaving at the County: As Director Communication 1.  Started the department from zero. 2 . Equipped communication office with staff, equipment and tools including the co...

IMMEDIATE Former Kakamega County Secretary Dr. Boniface Okoth has officially handed over his station to Lawrence Omuhaka. In a short ceremony at the office Dr. Okoth also took over as Education CECM from Godfrey Owuor ending days of speculation that he had refused.  The rumour mill and social media had, since the mini reschuffle by Governor Fernandes Barasa, been awash with reports of a 'refusal' by the county employee to move.  A Screen grab of the Visitors book at the Education CECM's Office showing the proceedings.  Dr. Okoth had in an earlier video footage at a function said he had no issue with the changes saying his appointing authority was entitled to move him.  "Sina Shida na Governor Fernandes Barasa si mnajua mimi nilikua mtu wake wa mkono, sasa ameona niingie kwa Elimu ' He said.  This now, according to observers puts to rest speculation that there was a stand-off in the county ranks and file.  According to insider sources, individual...

A STORY is told of an old woman who was cultivating her crops when suddenly a Hyena came running towards her. It was being chases by hunters. The animal, out of exhaustion and in tears, pleaded with the old woman to let it hide in her basket untill it's pursurers come and go. The octogenarian, filled with sympathy without a second thought allowed the animal to jump into her basket and hide away from it's tormentors. As she went on digging, a group of hunters, spears, arrows and bows in hand, came rushing to the scene and asked if the woman had seen a Hyena pass by. Madam Boss denied vehemently telling the hunters she had not seen any animal pass by. Crest-fallen, the hunters, after explain to the old lady how dangerous the animal was, went their way in pursuit of 'the animal'. A little while, the animal, sure about the absence of the hunters, emerged from the basket yawning and told the woman it was hungry and wanted to feed.  The rest is history .  Across social media ...

SOCIAL media was abuzz with congratulation messages following a mini reschuffle by Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa early today. Conversation was centered around the dropping of Dr. Boniface Koth from the lucrative and powerful County Secretary to CEC Education replacing colorless Godfrey Owuor.  Debate seemed to suggest that Dr. Okoth had been a thorn in the flesh of many individuals for unknown reasons as many hailed his removal as timely.  The reschuffle which was expected last week delayed following a series of activities in the county including the President's visit and the just concluded Sugar conference.  In the mini movement, Human Resource CEC Lawrence OMUHAKA was promoted to replace Dr. Okoth as the helm as County Secretary leaving his revious position.  Also affected is the DG Ayub Savula removed as CEC trade to an amorphous "coordinate activities in all ministries and departments".  DO far, the biggest loosers according 5o s...

THE on going cultivation of County Land by locals in Mumias could delay the affordable housing project set for later this year.  This was revealed yesterday by Kakamega County Chief Officer For Housing and Urban development Madam Faith Gitira.  Speaking at Mumias municipal hall during a handing and taking over of the Town Manager, the CO told the provincial administration and local leaders to help take invaders to the contested land.  She said she was aware that the land matter in Mumias was emotive adding the earlier the invaders are stopped the better since the county was ready to roll out a development plan on the approximate 13 Acre land along Ekero Mumias road.  "People are cultivating crops on that land the local administration must help us this early to prevent them because that is grabbing county land and could delay development" She said.  Outgoing Mumias town Manager Mr. Christopher Ombunya (right) and incoming Mr. Aggrey Musind...

Kakamega County Governor, H.E. FCPA Fernandes Barasa, has this evening led the County Administration and representatives from the National Government at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology to inspect the venue of a two-day inaugural Lake Region Economic Bloc Sugar Conference. Addressing the press, Governor Barasa confirmed the attendance of all LREB Governors, including H.E. Fatuma Achani, the Governor of Kwale County. Over 100 Members of Parliament and Ministry Officials are among key stakeholders to grace the conference. Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and his deputy Ayup Savula after inspecting Masinde Muliro the venue of the long awaited Sugar Conference.  Accompanying the Governor were MMUST Vice Chancellor Prof. Solomon Shibairo, Deputy Governor H.E. Hon Ayub Savula, County Secretary Dr. Bonface Okoth, DCC Mr Ngalia Ndaya, among other notable dignitaries.

A NEW town Manager took over Mumias Municipality this morning following the transfer of Mr. Christopher Ombunya to head revenue at the County level.  In a brief ceremony precided over by the Chief Officer Lands, housing, Urban Areas and Physical Planning Miss Faith Gitira, need for cohesion and teamwork was underscored as a factor in achieving the Governor Barasa's six point agenda.  Chief Officer Ministry of Housing, Urban Areas and Physical Planning Hon Faith Gitira (in flowered top left) at the ceremony.  Speaking at the Municipal hall while addressing stakeholders including market officials, the CO said the Municipal had scored highly in every performance survey.  "You know Mumias is at the heart of the Governor and everything must go upto plan so let's hold together and make sure revenue is upto date so that service delivery is guaranteed" She said.  Mumias Central Ward MCA Honourable Ali Okomba addressing Mumias stakehol...

A Petition to remove the six members of the Kakamega Public Service Board was yesterday received by the Assembly. We can exclusively reveal. The petitioner Dennis Duncan Muhanda wants the Assembly to consider kicking out the County employment body on a myriad of violations. The resident of Mahiakalo who has lodged the Petition pursuant to the provisions of Article 38 of the constitution section 5 of the county government Act. The six individuals tagetted are Chairperson Catherine Raini Omweno, John Ambrose Wanyama, Stanly Amwayi Were, Joel Amukoko Anyera,Sylvia Itembe Otunga and Ralph Wangatia Immam who constitute the CPDB. The petition exclusively  leaked to this blog avers that the law thru section 58(5)(a) confers authority on the Assembly to remove members of the CPSB from office "upon a vote on a motion supported by not less than seventy seven percent of all members. In his accusations, the petitioner accuses the six together with the forme...

LAST week, your favorite and fearless blog  eshikumo2030.blogspot.com  received an E-mail from a whistle blowe r.  The mail enumerated how, according to our source, (identity hidden) parents were being fleased by the Head mistress Sister Cyrilla Sanya and a cortorrie of individuals in the PTA and BOM.  For fairness, this blog contacted Sister Sanya for a response and she went verbose with threats, intimidation and cat calls how she would sue if we published the claims.  Living by our motto of fair, Free and fearless, we publish the letter verbatim and invite Sister Cyrilla to make good her threat to sue. We believe the school should not be used as a cash cow by a few individuals who are out to fleece parents.  "Class 8 parents were forced to pay shs.6,000 for there daughters 3 day trip to Nakuru, 2k per day. The girls were 290 in total and collection amounted to 1.7M. Parents begged the school to reduce the trip to two days, so that they pay 4k ...