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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...