A tense moment unfolded on the Kisumu–Kakamega highway on 3 July 2025, when groups of unidentified youths set tyres and …
Region: Kakamega
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Politics
The Ethics and Anti‑Corruption Commission recovered property worth Sh320 million in Kakamega that had been illegally acquired
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsEACC Reclaims Public Land Worth Sh320 Million in Western Kenya The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully recovered 12 …
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Politics
Senator Khalwale Warns of Political Darkness Following Ojwang’s Death
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has sounded the alarm over growing authoritarian trends in Kenya, likening the recent death of social media …
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Gachagua Accuses Ruto of Sabotaging DCP Rally in Kakamega, Alleges State‑Backed Intimidation
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly blamed President William Ruto for the forceful disruption of a Democracy for the Citizens …
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As Kenya moved toward the pivotal general election scheduled for August 8, 2017, a sharp warning from Human Rights Watch …
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Politics
Funeral in Kakamega Turns Violent — MCA and Police Officer Among Dozens Injured
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsA burial ceremony in Matungu, Kakamega County, descended into violence on February 8, 2025, after supporters of rival politicians clashed, …
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Hydropower Project in Kakamega Launched Amid Plans to Supply 15 MW to Rural Households
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsState Allocates Sh3 Billion to Expand Electricity Access in Kakamega The national government has unveiled a Sh2.9 billion electrification programme …
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Politics
Kakamega Governor Barasa Issues Stern Warning to County Staff Over Political Allegiances
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKakamega County Governor Fernandes Barasa has issued a hardline warning to staff accused of siding with his political rivals, accusing …
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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has officially dismissed circulating reports that the party has called for a repeat of its County …
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Politics
Kakamega informal settlements benefit from a KSh 268 million infrastructure upgrade
by KenyaPollsby KenyaPollsKakamega Informal Settlements Get Sh268 Million Upgrade Under KISIP 2 Five informal settlements in Kakamega County are undergoing a major …