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Malala blasts Ruto over unfulfilled promises to Kakamega residents

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Malala blasts Ruto over unfulfilled promises to Kakamega residents

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) interim party leader Cleophas Malala has accused President William Ruto of failing to honour key promises he made to the people of Kakamega and the wider Western region during the 2022 election campaigns. Speaking during the Western region tour by the opposition leaders on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Kakamega […]See the Story

Natembeya vows to reclaim Nzoia and Mumias sugar factories in 2027

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Natembeya vows to reclaim Nzoia and Mumias sugar factories in 2027

Trans-Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya has pledged to reclaim the Nzoia and Mumias Sugar companies, as well as Webuye Pan Paper, after the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the Western region tour by opposition leaders on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Kakamega Town, he stated that the opposition will chase private investors once they win […]Read Article

Kakamega Mum Who Walked for 3 Days with 6 Hungry Kids Broken After One Kid Dies

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Kakamega Mum Who Walked for 3 Days with 6 Hungry Kids Broken After One Kid Dies

Bridgit from Kakamega county was chased away from her maternal home because one of her kids had a disability. She had just lost her husband in an accident.Read Article

Lejirma widens KAGC Series lead after Kakamega triumph

John Lejirma extended his lead at the summit of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series standings after a commanding performance at the NCBA GoldFields Trophy held at Kakamega Golf Club the past weekend. He carded rounds of 68, 74, and a superb 67 on the final day to finish seven under par (-7) […]Kakamega · Kakamega Read Article

Guard Killed Outside A Church In Juakali, Kakamega County - Kahawatungu

A night guard was hacked to death in an attack at a church in Juakali area, Kakamega County. The body of Pius Ngwete, 55 was found outside the Maraba SDA Church in the area hours after his murder. The body had deep cuts in the head and was lying outside the premises on July 1 in the evening. The motive of the murder is yet to be known as there was nothing that was stolen from the church. Police visited the scene and moved the body to the mortuar…Kakamega County · Kakamega County Read Article

Body of missing man found in river in Busia - Kahawatungu

Detectives are investigating murder after the body of a man who had been missing was found floating in a river in Muyafwa, Busia County. The body of one Richard Kutto Kipkemboi, 56 was found on June 29 in Museverende River long after he had been reported missing. Police said the body had documents showing he comes from Kamariny area in Elgeyo Marakwet County. The body had visible signs of strangling in the neck. The body was moved to the mortuar…Kakamega County · Kakamega County Read Article

To Grandmother's House You Go? Not Far, for Most US Grandkids

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New, more precise estimates show most American grandchildren live close to a grandparent, with implications for families' well-being and for how much time and money generations share.Kakamega · Kakamega See the Story

Kakamega boda rider gifted house after wife ditched him with son treated to first-ever flight

A single father from Kakamega county has boarded his flight for the first time heading to Nairobi. He recounted his difficult life after his wife walked out on him.Kakamega · Kakamega Read Article

Governor Barasa lauds Kakamega residents for peaceful conduct during protests

Kakamega County Governor Fernandes Barasa has lauded Kakamega residents for their peaceful conduct during the Gen Z memorial protests onKakamega · Kakamega Read Article

Protestors disrupt business in Kakamega town

Protestors have turned out in large numbers in Kakamega Central Business District (CBD) to commemorate the victims of the 2024Protestors · Kakamega Read Article

Popular Mama Watoto Supermarket Put Up for Auction

The Mama Watoto Supermarket, one of the most popular retail hubs in Kakamega Town, has been advertised for auction. According to a notice published in the dailies, the supermarket will be auctioned on Thursday, 26th June 2025, at 11:00 AM. The public auction will take place outside the Kakamega General Post Office, located along the busy Kisumu-Kakamega-Mumias Road, in the heart of Kakamega Town. “Prime commercial supermarket block within Kakame…Kakamega County · Kakamega County Read Article

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