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Governor Fernandes Barasa has set his sights on transforming Kakamega County’s celebrated bullfighting tradition into a cornerstone of economic growth, a unique tourism attraction, and a lasting symbol of cultural identity. Far from being treated as a mere spectacle, bullfighting is now being reimagined under his leadership as an engine for prosperity, community empowerment, and cultural pride. At the third edition of the Governor’s Bullfighting Extravaganza, held at the Shinyalu Bar grounds in Lurambi Sub County, the Governor demonstrated his administration’s resolve to elevate the sport into a world-class cultural festival. The event drew an impressive crowd of participants, spectators, and enthusiasts, all of whom bore witness to the unifying and celebratory power of a tradition that has been practised for generations. Bullfighting has long been a cherished custom in Kakamega, deeply woven into the fabric of the Luhya community. It has offered entertainment, fostered uni...

SEVERAL leaders and Stakeholders in Butere Sub County are pondering ways to improve routine immunization uptake.  This was at a meeting that brought together religious and Opinion leaders, the administration from both cou ty and national government.  The meeting held at a Butere hotel acted as a brains storm of think tanks after it emerged that the area fell back in as far as the last exercise was concerned.  THE Butere sub county Health Records officer taking participants thru the records in as far as Immunization is concerned. Numbers are low.  Leaders carefully selected because of influence from across all the five wards of Butere spent close to ten hours in deep engagement with Heads of immunization from Kakamega and Nairobi.  The meeting, opened by Butere Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Dr. Jairo Songa was attended by among others the Butere DCC Mbiuki Mutembei, the Sub County Administrator Hillary Angoche and took participants thru ...

KAKAMEGA Governor FCPA Fernandes Barasa has once again placed Kakamega County on the global map after being honoured with the prestigious People’s Choice Governors’ Excellence Award at the Paris Marriott Charles de Gaulle in Paris, France.  The award, presented during the global ceremony on Tuesday evening, celebrated governors who have demonstrated integrity, innovation, and transformative leadership. Governor Barasa, who received the Excellence in Infrastructure Development Award, was recognised for his visionary approach to governance, particularly in expanding infrastructure, strengthening public services, and aligning county priorities with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). His leadership was hailed for driving socio-economic transformation through excellence in governance, service delivery, and institutional reforms. The awards committee singled out Governor Barasa’s impressive milestones, including the construction of 40 kilometres of tarma...

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa is set to reshuffle his EXECUTIVE next week. This is according to very close sources in the kitchen Cabinet. Ministries that could be affected include Medical services, Public Health, Agriculture, Sports and youth, TRADE, Water and Natural resources and Finance. Directors, COs and CECMS across the ministries could be changed.  Your favorite blog eshikumo2030.blogspot.com is privy to information on individuals targeted in the changes meant for continued political stability with 2027 in mind and enhanced service delivery going forward.  DONT miss! Next Week an exclusive exposee on the leaked changes. Editor

KAKAMEGA Governor Fernandes Barasa last Sunday saved Marama North MCA Edwin Nandwa from an angry crowd in his back yard after a church service. Drama begun outside Eshibimbi PEFA Church Butere when the MCA was invited to address a crowd that had formed outside to listen to the county boss.  The enthusiastic locals who, earlier thru a former MCA Sayid Omusirithsa claimed they were seeing a Governor in their backyard for the first time since devolution, shouted down Honorable Nandwa.  The Governor was forced to intervene to plead with the crowd to let the MCA address them. "tafadhali Wacheni kingozi aongee!" He said amid shouts and catcalls much to the chagrin of other leaders present.  The MCA, with difficulty and the Governor standing guard, said he appreciated their concerns and will address them at "appropriate time and forum".  However, the crowd broke into celebration when the Governor welcomed former MCA Sayed Omusirithsa to speak he said he was rea...

BARASA inherited a county that had entrenched corruption. Behind the smiles and photos of the former governor that made many to believe that it was progress, it was actually corruption at work. That's why oparanya has live corruption cases in court.  The noises and exchange of words that is surfacing currently from unsatisfied characters is a sign that the county government of Kakamega is today in  very safe in Barasa's hands.  All these noises you're seeing and regroupings  is because corruption taps that had thrived in the second term of former governor Oparanya have been closed by the current governor and the corrupt individuals who used to steal public funds have seen their loopholes sealed.  As we say corruption fights back dangerously. But BARASA ni italanyi. He will not fear anyone. Even the imbotokha filled characters who keep running to emabole village have been defeated in the name of Jesus. THE almost complete Butere level 4 Ho...

Governor Fernandes Barasa’s key actions and initiatives over the past three years (2022–2025) in Kakamega County.  ✅ 1. Water Infrastructure Development Bukura Market Water Project: Commissioned a high-capacity system collecting 11,600 L/hour and filling a 50,000 L tank twice daily. Over 300 households in Butere Sub-county now have access to piped water. Savona Water Project – Phase 3: Extended water supply from Savona Plant to Milimani reservoir, increasing daily capacity by 6 million litres, enhancing access across multiple wards.  2. Roads & Urban Development Bushiangala–Eregi–Lusiola Road: 9.3 km road upgraded to bitumen standard, improving linkage between Kakamega and Vihiga Counties. Harambee–Khaunga Road, Matungu: Ongoing upgrade to bitumen to improve connectivity in Matungu Sub-county. Matungu East Roads: Additional road infrastructure works launched in Matungu East, including feeder road upgrades. Municipality Status Upgrades: Malava: Elevated to full ...

THE long-serving Butere County Medical Superintendent Dr Alfred Ambundo has been demoted and retained at the same facility as mere doctor.  In changes contained in a letter sighned by the CO Health David Alila, the hospital Administrator Dalton Mweresia has been uprooted and taken to Malava Hospital in the same capacity. These changes come in the wake of a report in which bees that had built a nest at the hospital for long periods of time attacked and killed an elderly patient almost three weeks ago. Kakamega Governor toured the hospital to access service delivery twe weeks ago where he met CHPS and visited the Hospital pharmacy where assorted medicine was stocked.  The letter dated 10th July stares that the removed officers were supposed to facilitate smooth handing and taking over. It is hoped the changes will enhance service delivery especially at night and weekends when the facility is said to be empty without staff.  ENDS .