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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 c

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 launder

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 football talent to the world for future eng

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 benefits

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 mic