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POLITICS

Governors Fernandes Barasa, Ken Lusaka, Wilber Ottichilo & George Natembeya Skips Ruto's Busia Tour.

Western governors leads other politicians from the region in skipping president William Ruto tour to Busia county where the president attends an Interdenominational church service and later on expected to lead in launching several government projects in the region as was earlier on alleges by Busia governor Paul Otuoma of the ODM party of Raila Odinga.The governors are led by Kakamega governor Fernandes Barasa who was elected on an Orange Democratic Movement party of Raila Odinga.

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Governors Fernandes Barasa, Ken Lusaka, Wilber Ottichilo & George Natembeya Skips Ruto's Busia Tour.

POLITICS

"That's Wrong & Should be Condemned" Bungoma Governor React to Raila's Plan During Ruto Busia Visit

Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka has joined hands with other political leaders from the Kenya Kwanza Alliance camp, and who have come out to criticize the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance camp over secession threats. On Friday, the opposition led by the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga threatened that they will be writing to the United Nations for self-determination, should President William Ruto fail to denounce remarks by his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua that government is like a company with shares.

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EDUCATION

"Wacheni Kutuma Watoto Nyumbani Kuendea Chakula" - MP Didmus Barasa Warns Teachers

Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has called on teachers to stop sending children to primary schools to go to corn and beans. Barasa said this when he attended an event in Bungoma county where he explained the situation facing parents especially at this time when the nation is in a bad economic situation.

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SOCIETY

You Can't Force To Work With Me Yet You Don't Believe In My Agenda, Says Lusaka

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has weighed in on controversy surrounding suspended county officials saying he cannot work with officers who don't believe in his vision. Speaking at Sanandiki Friends church in Chwele where he graced the official opening of the church building, Lusaka said it was only in order that he works with people who believe in him and support his vision and manifesto.

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You Can't Force To Work With Me Yet You Don't Believe In My Agenda, Says Lusaka

POLITICS

Mutahi Ngunyi Hits Out at Azimio For Making "No Sense" While Opposing Finance Bill, Here is Why

Political analyst Prof Mutahi Ngunyi has hit out at opposition MPs who have been opposing the Finance Bill 2023 ever since it was introduced to the members of the public. While reacting to a video making rounds on social media showing a Ford Kenya politician telling ordinary Kenyans why they should support the bill, Prof Ngunyi noted that the Ford Kenya politician was making more sense as compared to Azimio MPs who have been opposing it ever since.

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Mutahi Ngunyi Hits Out at Azimio For Making

HEALTH

RIP: Mistakes That Health Officials Noticed at Khasoko Boys' After Death of Another Student

Khasoko Boys' High school in Bungoma was closed down on Wednesday after a student died. According to the county executive committee member of health Dr Andrew Wamalwa, the late student was ailing from malaria. The issue began on 17th May after students developed malaria like symptoms including severe headaches and general body weakness.

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RIP: Mistakes That Health Officials Noticed at Khasoko Boys' After Death of Another Student

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Comparison between Machakos town and Bungoma town

Comparison between Machakos town and Bungoma town, which one looks more beautiful and most developed? - Videos and photos. Machakos town is of the oldest urban centres in Kenya, the town is just less than 20 kilometres away from Kenya's capital Nairobi City. It is home for about 300,000 people most of whom are businessmen and women while some are employees who works in Nairobi.

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Comparison between Machakos town and Bungoma town

POLITICS

Ken Lusaka, David Wakoli, Didmus Barasa, John Chikati & Dan Wanyama Attends Julius' Burial (Photo)

Western Kenya leaders region leaders have today throng the burial of the retired chief Julius Wafula Macheso today at his home in Sitikho ward, Webuye constituency an event that brought together leaders drawn from the leading political coalitions that is Kenya Kwanza alliance coalition and the Azimio La Umoja Coalition.

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Ken Lusaka, David Wakoli, Didmus Barasa, John Chikati & Dan Wanyama Attends Julius' Burial (Photo)

POLITICS

'I Support You but I'll Reject the Bill' Senator Makes a U-turn Against Ruto a day after Meeting

Ford Kenya Senator Wafula Wakoli has made a sudden U-turn against Kenya Kwanza's efforts to pass financial bill as he sides with Opposition to gang up against President William Ruto. Bungoma Senator Wakoli says that despite his support to Ruto on other agendas, the issue of housing levy doesn't sit well with people he serves

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'I Support You but I'll Reject the Bill' Senator Makes a U-turn Against Ruto a day after Meeting

EDUCATION

Popular Boys High School Closed Indefinitely Following Outbreak Of Disease Leaving One Dead

Khasoko Boys High School in Bungoma county has today closed indefinitely after a student allegedly died from malaria. The deceased who was a form three died while at home receiving treatment after he has been absent after the ministry of health intervened over the outbreak. Photo courtesy Reports from home indicated that the deceased died on Friday at hospital.

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Popular Boys High School Closed Indefinitely Following Outbreak Of Disease Leaving One Dead

POLITICS

Why Hon Jack Wamboka's Political Fortune is Rising in Western Kenya.

Bumula Member of Parliament Hon Jack Wamboka is quickly rising as a voice of reason and undisputed advocate for Western Kenya region's political and economic interests. An astute lone ranger, strongly spoken and full of tenacity Mheshimiwa is quickly getting the public confidence as the regional representative.

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Why Hon Jack Wamboka's Political Fortune is Rising in Western Kenya.

POLITICS

DP Rigathi Missing as Ruto Arrives in Busia, Received by Top ODM Governor

President William Ruto, Head of State, came in Busia County on Sunday morning for a multi-denominational religious gathering. His Excellency the Head of the State President William Ruto was not greeted by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as he had been at previous religious occasions. This time, he was greeted by His Excellency governor Paul Otuoma of the Orange Democratic Movement ODM party, who was just elected as governor of Busia county.

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DP Rigathi Missing as Ruto Arrives in Busia, Received by Top ODM Governor

RELIGION

Mr President Your Promises Are Unrealistic, Reduce Them To Match Available Resources, Ole Sapit Asks

Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit dislikes President William Ruto's endless promises. The head priest of ACK noted that the promises had exceeded the current state of the nation's resources. He suggested that the president approach the commitments methodically to make the most use of the limited resources.

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Mr President Your Promises Are Unrealistic, Reduce Them To Match Available Resources, Ole Sapit Asks

RELIGION

Controversial Pastor Yesu Wa Tongaren Finally On TikTok

Journal Report: Controversial Kenyan Pastor Receives Support and Donations. In a surprising turn of events, controversial Bungoma pastor, Eliud Simiyu, has experienced a wave of support and donations from well-meaning Kenyans following his plea for help. Simiyu, who had recently been acquitted by the Bungoma court due to a lack of evidence, expressed his sincere gratitude to those who have generously contributed to his cause.

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Controversial Pastor Yesu Wa Tongaren Finally On TikTok

SOCIETY

Kenya Power Confirms their Will Be Blackout in the Following Counties

Kenya power has announced that their will be power blackout in some counties. According to kenya power on their official twitter account they confirmed that the following area will experience power blackout. In Uasin Gishu county from 10 am to 2 pm their will be blackout in areas of Tumaini,Brooke Academy,Christ the king,sambur market, sambur secondary school and adjacent customers

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Kenya Power Confirms their Will Be Blackout in the Following Counties

RELIGION

Yesu Wa Tongaren Takes TikTok by Storm, as his Viral Debut Raises Eyebrows and Excitement

In a surprising turn of events, Bungoma-based preacher Yesu Wa Tongaren, also known as Eliud Simiyu Wekesa, has made his grand entrance into the world of TikTok. Thanks to a generous gift from content creator Kiddo, who presented him with a smartphone worth Sh40,000, the man of the cloth has joined the popular social media platform.

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Yesu Wa Tongaren Takes TikTok by Storm, as his Viral Debut Raises Eyebrows and Excitement

PARENTING

A Man From Bungoma Will Do The Following After Impregnating Mother-in-law

A man from western Kenya impregnate mother-in-law. Mr Waliba who is a middle-aged man has impregnated his mother-in-law who was taking care of their young baby. The wife to Waliba revelaed the information. It is said that Nekesa, Waliba's wife had invited her mother to take care of their 5-month-old baby since she was busy running some errands.

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A Man From Bungoma Will Do The Following After Impregnating Mother-in-law

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Senators Debate Revival Of Cotton Industry Giving New Hope To The Farmers.

The once booming business in the country involving cotton production has been deteriorating over time as a result of corruption and poor leadership. This is as revealed today by Bungoma Senator Hon. Wafula Wakoli during the senate proceedings. Giving his opinion over the findings as unearthed by the senate Committee that has been touring regions that produce cotton, Hon.

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Senators Debate Revival Of Cotton Industry Giving New Hope To The Farmers.

POLITICS

Bifwoli Wakoli Hilariously Declines to Join Azimio Demos"Siwezi Weka Sufuria Kwa Kichwa"

Azimio could be contemplating calling for fresh mass action protests despite the bipartisan talks that had already picked momentum. Speaking at a public event in Bungoma county the veteran politician disclosed that he declined to join the opposition after seeing Raila's allies carrying sufurias on their heads while demonstrating.

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Bifwoli Wakoli Hilariously Declines to Join Azimio Demos

HEALTH

Cholera Outbreak, 73 Hospitalized in Homabay, Two Reported Dead from The Disease

Cholera outbreak in Kenya has become one of the deadliest diseases reported in the country. This includes counties of Homabay, Uasin Gishu, Transnzoia, Bungoma and parts of the Coastal region and Nyanza regions near Lake Victoria. As new details have emerged is that 73 people have been hospitalized at Suba sub county hospital in Homabay following the outbreak of the disease according to the Health official in the ministry of health in Homabay county Dr Kevin osuri.

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Cholera Outbreak, 73 Hospitalized in Homabay, Two Reported Dead from The Disease