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When Raila Odinga personally came to Kakamega Golf Club for what turned out to be his last ODM meeting, a defining test of party loyalty was laid bare. That moment exposed, without ambiguity, who stood with the party leader and who deliberately chose to stand aside. The Oparanya faction, captained by Nabii Nabwera, openly boycotted that historic rally. Wycliffe Oparanya, Nabii Nabwera, and Elsie all deliberately kept away. This was not an oversight or coincidence. It was a calculated political statement made in full knowledge of Raila Odinga’s presence and authority. The defiance went even further. When the late Raila Odinga summoned an ODM Parliamentary Group meeting, the same group defied his call yet again. Instead of upholding party discipline, they chose open rebellion. In Raila Odinga’s final moments, they were not mobilising for ODM unity. They were shouting Harambee and Khuli Halala as they openly adulterated with FORD KENYA leader Moses Masika Wetang’ula, fraternis...

FROM the boardroom at KETRACO to County Head quarters in Kakamega, Governor Barasa is quickly positioning himself for a second term and big things. Read about him on this blog this week. Is he a political quick learner, a genius or just lucky to win both friends and foe? DONT MISS! DON'T MISS! 

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has summoned National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) chief executive officer Roy Sasaka Telewa to record a statement over investigations into unexplained wealth estimated at about Ksh 1 billion. The move follows search operations carried out on January 8, 2026 at his residence and office, as investigators pursue inquiries linked to corruption-related dealings, procurement irregularities, and asset accumulation during his leadership at NGAAF and earlier service at the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC). EACC has indicated that the inquiries cover transactions and property acquired between January 2021 and January 2026, a period that spans his time in senior public procurement and management roles. During the searches, officers recovered materials deemed relevant to the case, which are expected to inform the direction of the ongoing investigations. Once the probe is concluded, EACC will determine the appropr...

KAKAMEGA County Secretary Lawrence Omuhaka's shuttle deplomercy pulled MCAs on the table with Governor Fernandes Barasa. Informed sources have told eshikumo2030.blogspot.com that the CS had called the MCAs on Wednesday night and proposed the meeting.  This was after they said they had been left out in the ongoing roads mentainance program by the County Government's roads department.  The MCAs who have for long not seen eye to eye with the Governor eventually and hurriedly decided to take this chance fir the office meeting.  My Omuhaka had earlier on expressed worry with the Governor over attendance by Marama South MCA Opuka who is out of the country on personal visit.  YOU HAVE MY WORD: WE collaborate, we both win, we fight mwanachi looses. Take your side this early.  Quickly the four MCAs including the MARJORITY leader Philip Maina who has been the only one working with the Governor for long and seen as loyal, agreed to the meeting....

I speak as a nephew of the Wanga. My mother, NAMBALA daughter of HENRY OTIEKA WABURIRI, comes from the bloodline of WABALA, SON OF WANGA. I therefore speak not as an outsider, but as one whose roots and identity are firmly anchored in the Wanga heritage. As Wanga people, we must rise above narrow thinking and embrace leadership that serves all the people of Kakamega County. Supporting GOVERNOR FERNANDES BARASA does not mean isolating him within a single community. On the contrary, true strength comes from allowing him to build bridges across communities and bring more non-Wanga closer to his leadership. We should not struggle to portray the Governor as a Wanga village elder by attempting to localize county activities only within Wanga areas. Kakamega County is diverse, and its leadership must reflect that diversity. A governor is not elected to serve one clan or one sub-community, but to unite, balance, and uplift the entire county. Governor Barasa deserves to be hailed for...

The recent criticism directed at CECM CPA Jackline Masicha has been neither fair nor well-intentioned. Framed as concern over competence, it has largely been driven by ill motives and premature judgment, particularly around the Governor's Cup, one of H.E Governor Barasa's key flagship programmes. Events have since spoken for themselves. The Governor's Cup finals held at Bukhungu Stadium were executed with exceptional success. The tournament was well organised, attracted overwhelming crowds, and was graced by His Excellency President William Ruto, affirming its national relevance and institutional credibility. This was not a symbolic achievement, but a practical demonstration of leadership, coordination, and delivery under pressure. Beyond scale and visibility, the programme reflected progressive leadership through the inclusion of new disciplines such as rugby and football for Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) for the first time. This expansion reinforced...