Latest Updates: Kakamega

Latest Updates: Kakamega

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Showing posts with label Kakamega. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

ODM's Fernandes Barasa wins Kakamega governor race

Eric August 30, 2022 0

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party candidate Fernandes Odinga Barasa has won the Kakamega Gubernatorial race beating Cleophas Malala of Amani National Congress (ANC) party.

Mr Barasa was declared winner after garnering 192, 929 votes while Mr Malala (ANC) got 159, 508 votes.

The Monday polls was marked by low turnout with the electoral body caping the turn out to be above 54%

Other candidates in the race, included former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo (UDP) who got 5,974 votes, Mr Suleiman Sumba (Kanu) 178 votes, Samuel Omukoko (MDP) 761 votes, lawyer Michael Osundwa (Independent) garnered 1,146 votes and Austin Opitso Otieno (Independent) got 761 votes.

“The election was not an easy walk for us especially after the polls were suspended by IEBC on the August 9 because of the errors which were detected on the ballot papers. We campaigned aggressively and the people of Kakamega have shown their confidence in our leadership by bestowing on us the responsibility to take the county to the next level,” said Mr Barasa.

As the final results were being announced Mr. Malala conceded defeat in a press conference at Golf Hotel.

In his address Mr.Malala congratulated his arch-rival promising to work with him as be lauded the electoral body of conducting a free and fair polls.

Monday, August 29, 2022

Oparanya: Me? endorsed Malala for Kakamega Governor? Never

Eric August 29, 2022 0

Outgoing Kakamega Governor Wycliff Oparanya has disassociated himself from a a post shared on his verified facebook handle in which he allegedly endorsed ANC's Cleophas Malala.

Oparanya who is part of the Azimio la Umoja One coalition which has fronted Fernandes Barasa of the ODM party has refuted the post and claimed his faceboook page has been compromised .

"This is to NOTIFY the general public that my Facebook page has been hacked by agents of doom.IGNORE any post on my Facebook page as we await @DCI_Kenya to handle the matter and restore it," he said on his twitter handle.

This comes on the day when Kakamega residents head to the polls to pick their Governor after IEBC announced the date to conduct the election in 8 areas.

IEBC postponed the election after disparities in names and pictures of candidates in ballot papers.

Saturday, March 26, 2022

Raila endorses Fernandes Barasa for Kakamega gubernatorial seat

Eric March 26, 2022 0

Orange Democratic Movement(ODM) Parly leader Raila Odinga has thrown his weigh behind the candidature of Kakamega governor

While addressing residents in Butere constituency, Raila said Barasa is the best suited candidate to take over from the Wycliffe Oparanya who is second his second and final term.

"As we pass the baton to Barasa, Oparanya and I will go to Nairobi where he will help me work from there," Raila said.

Barasa, the former CEO of Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) will be facing off with Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala of Kenya Kwanza alliance, Lugari MP Ayub Savula and Kakamega Deputy Governor Philip Kutima who are set to square it on nomination under DAP Kenya and Cyrus Jirongo of UDP,

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Shinyalu MP Justus Kizito arrested

Eric December 02, 2021 0

Shinyalu Member of Parliament Justus Kizito was on Thursday afternoon arrested by police in Kakamega over alleged malicious damage to property.

Kizito was arrested outside Kakamega Law Courts alongside his driver and his associate.

In February this year, the MP and seven other individuals, are accused of having vandalised property owned by a local family, which is currently involved in a land tussle with Vikutsa primary school in Ileho area, Kakamega.

Confirming the arrest, Kakamega DCI boss James Lelia, a number of officers were injured while apprehending Kizito, who allegedly resisted arrest.

The MP is currently being held at Kakamega Police Station awaiting arraignment on Friday.

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Kakamega Speaker Morris Buluma impeached

Eric November 17, 2021 0

Kakamega Speaker Morris Buluma has been ousted from office over alleged misappropriation of funds and gross misconduct.

The Member of the County Assembly of Kakamega voted unanimously to oust Buluma and replace him with Benjamin Omboko as acting Speaker.

Speaking to the press at the assembly precincts after the Wednesday morning session the MCAs accused Buluma of failing to account for 70 million out of the 120 million allocated to the assembly.

They also accused him of engaging in political activities and failing to presently execute his role thus putting the assembly in a difficult position when it comes to conducting its business.

Thursday, November 11, 2021

Kakamega School parents to part with Sh 21.6 million for fire damages

Eric November 11, 2021 0

Each of the 2,200 students at Kakamega School has been ordered to pay Sh9,823 for the fire damage in the school which was estimated to be Sh21 million.

Each student is to pay the amount before being allowed to report back to school starting November 15.

The breakdown of the estimated costs of rebuilding include Sh12.1 million for rebuilding the burnt infrastructure, Sh4.1 million for double decker beds, Sh695,000 for CCTV installation, and Sh4.5 million for damaged items of 560 students.

The school highlighted the estimates in memo dated November 11.

Last Saturday, Kakamega School was closed indefinitely following a dawn fire that gutted two dormitories after two dormitories were razed down by an inferno that broke out at dawn.

The order of students reporting back to school will be as follows: Form Fours will report back on November 15; Form Ones on November 21; Form Twos on November 23 and Form Threes on November 25.

Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha was summoned last week by senators to discuss the wave of fires in schools.

Saturday, November 6, 2021

Man allegedly murders wife over suspicion of infidelity in Kakamega

Eric November 06, 2021 0

A 27-year-old man in Kakamega allegedly murdered his on Friday and went to a local police station claiming she committed suicide.

Edwin Okoth Owino went to the Musanda Police Station at 6am and told officers that he woke up to find his wife dead at the living room where he had left her the previous night, police said.

However, according to the police officers, the story was suspicious. They went on to accompany him to his house where they found the body of the 24-year-old woman on the couch with signs that indicated she was assaulted.

The officers who questioned him said the suspect insisted insisted he was not responsible for the death, but a girl who had managed to escape during the beating sold him out.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said, “Shockingly, a thoroughly beaten-up body of his wife laid lifeless at the sitting room, where the suspect had stage-managed a suicide, suggesting she had taken poison. As police probed further into the suspect’s inconsistencies, a 16-year-old girl who survived the man’s brutality by a whisker last night emerged from the crowd that had since formed up, shedding light on the ordeal.”

According to the girl, the man beat up his wife after discovering a romantic message on her phone from a man.

The DCI added, “Sadly, a text message that popped up from a strange number, which Okoth interpreted to be from a secret lover had cost the dear life of the victim.”

Furthermore, it is believed The suspect is also said to have attacked his neighbour, who is supposedly the wife’s friend. The neighbor shed more light on the events that resulted in he death, leading to the man's arrest.

The DCI stated that when the suspect saw the message on his wife’s phone at around 10.30pm, he proceeded to call the girl, a neighbor who he believed was his wife’s best friend, and attacked the two with a piece of wood. It is unclear how the girl was involved in the alleged cheating.

The suspect is in police custody awaiting arraignment in court on Monday.

16 arrested as Kakamega High School closed after fire incident

Eric November 06, 2021 0

Kakamega High School was on Saturday closed indefinitely after a dawn fire razed down two dormitories that house over 580 students.

The school principal Gerald Orina confirmed the closure after a mid-morning deliberations with the school board.

According to reports the fire broke out at around 5:30 am while students were in class for there morning preps.

The cause of the fire is yet go be established with Kakamega County Police Commander Hassan Barua confirming that at least 16 students are being held in connection with the fire incident.

Friday, July 9, 2021

Masinde Muliro Professor found dead in his house

Eric July 09, 2021 0

A professor at Masinde Muliro University, Ezekiel Kasiera, was found dead at his home in Lurambi on Thursday, July 8 in the early hours of the day.

The deceased’s househelp who found the body narrated, “When I woke up, I found the toilet he uses was dirty so I cleaned it.”

She added that the Professor coughed a lot during the night before his sudden death. However, the cause of death yet to be established.

Just a week ago, a Masinde Muliro University student was brutally murdered.

According to police reports, the student was first assaulted before being hit on the head with a blunt object resulting in her death.

In response, students at the university launched protests decrying the rampant insecurity at the university.

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Body of missing varsity student found in the outskirts of Kakamega town

Eric June 02, 2021 0

The body of a female third-year student at the Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology has been discovered outside her house in Kefinco, in the outskirts of Kakamega town.

According to Kakamega township assistant chief Isaac Ayumba investigations into the matter are underway.

Reports indicate that before being killed by unknown assailants, the student was sexually assaulted.

Witnesses said that the deceased was last seen on Tuesday.

Students at the university have pointed out that the incident is among many that add up to the increasing insecurity in the region.

They took to the streets on Wednesday carrying placards and twigs demand an investigation into the matter and the arrest of the assailants.

The body of the deceased was moved to the Kakamega County Refferal Hospital Mortuary.

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Five robbers killed in Kakamega-Kisumu highway shoot out

Eric May 18, 2021 0

Five robbers were shot dead on Tuesday afternoon by Kakamega County police officers after a high-speed chase on the Kakamega-Kisumu highway.

According to reports, the robbers who the police officers were in pursuit of were a notorious gang responsible for rampant criminal activities in the county.

Kakamega South Sub-County Police Commander Joseph Chesire confirmed the incident, saying that the police were forced to shot at the robbers as the latter engaged fire with them.

Chesire said, “The police challenged them to surrender but instead the (robbers) fired at them. All robbers were armed.”

Police retrieved two pistols, a police uniform, several rounds of ammunition, several mobile phones, a radio device, and a bank cheque in the Toyota Belta used by the robbers.

The county police boss warned criminal gangs within the county, asserting that they will soon be caught.

Monday, March 15, 2021

Class six pupil murders teacher following an altercation over water

Eric March 15, 2021 0

A 16-year-old Class Six pupil from Shihuli Primary school has been arrested for allegedly murdering his teacher at Shihuli village in Shinyalu, Kakamega County following an altercation over water.

The deceased was identified as Maurice Khataka. He was a 47-year-old P1 Teacher at Ihondolo Primary School and the immediate neighbour to the suspect.

Khataka's wife Everlyne Muhenje stated that the pupil went to their home in the morning to fetch water from their well but Khataka denied him access and an altercation between them ensued.

She claimed, “When my husband declined to permit the suspect to fetch water from our well, he forcibly tried to gain entry but he was overpowered. He then picked stones and hurled them at my husband and ran away.”

According to Muhenje, the deceased fell unconscious after hecwas hit by stones on the left side of the head.

He was then rushed to St Elizabeth Mukumu hospital where he was admitted for specialised treatment and was later referred to the Kakamega County Teaching and Referral hospital.

Muhenje was quite emotional when disclosing that the husband died while receiving treatment at the referral hospital.

Area Chief Gerald Murunga confirmed the incident saying “It’s very unfortunate that a life had to be cut short after a quarrel over water. This is a heinous act and we have lost a brilliant teacher, a husband and a father. The law will take its course notwithstanding the age of the suspect.”

According to Kakamega East Sub County Police Commander Robert Makau, the pupil has been arrested and is in their custody awaiting prosecution.

Before his arraignment in court to answer to murder charges, police continue to investigate the matter.

Saturday, March 13, 2021

79-year-old man arrested for defiling a 13-year-old girl in Kakamega

Eric March 13, 2021 0

Police officers have arrested a 79-year-old man on Friday for defiling a minor at a tea farm in Liyenga village, Kakamega.

A security officer from Itenyi Secondary School who found strewn school uniform on his way home from work ambushed the suspect identified as Andrea Esani.

He entered the farm and discovered the 13-year-old girl who was trying to free herself from the predator.

Residents rushed to the scene after he raised alarm and alerted them.

The area assistant chief then alerted local police who arrested him.

The minor received treatment and was released from a local health center after the incident.

The suspect will be arraigned in court on Monday.

Monday, February 1, 2021

Detectives in Kakamega hunting for man linked to his brother's murder

Eric February 01, 2021 0

Detectives in Kakamega are on a manhunt for a suspect linked to the murder of his elder brother.

According to police reports, 32-year-old Robinson Techera Munyenya started to quarrel with his brother at around 6 am on Sunday.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said that Munyenya accused his 41-year-old brother of stealing maize from his house.

The quarrel resulted in a physical confrontation which attracted their father's attention. The father intervened and managed to separate the two.

However, the older brother succumbed to his injuries around 5pm as he had been brutally beaten.

It was reported that the suspect escaped after his brother's death.

“Anyone with information that may assist in his arrest is requested to call our toll-free number-0800 722 203,” the DCI appealed on Twitter.

Friday, December 25, 2020

Governor Oparanya reopens refurbished Muliro Gardens

Eric December 25, 2020 0

Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya reopened the infamous Muliro Gardens after an upgrade that cost Sh61 million.

Therefore, Kakamega residents will be able to use the recreational park during this festive season.

Oparanya opened the gates of the facility which showed an outstanding spectacle due to the great renovations.

The recreational park is located within the Central Business District of Kakamega town and the residents or people visiting the town are free to enter, relax and have fun.

Muliro Gardens had been closed for renovations that took about three years. The World Bank funded the renovations through the Kenya Urban Support Programme.

Sudi Lane, which is in close proximity to the recreational facility was also upgraded and completed with a taxi parking fitted with cabro.

Sunday, December 20, 2020

Two people perish in an accident on the Kimilili-Misikhu road

Eric December 20, 2020 0

Two people perished in an accident on the Kimilili-Misikhu road Saturday night.

The accident occurred after a motorcycle rammed into a West Kenya tractor at around 7 pm.

The tractor was stationary after its tyres got deflated.

The two people died on the spot. The bodies were taken to The Webuye Hospital mortuary.

Residents are blaming the West Kenya company for allowing the tractors to move at night without the reflectors and proper lights.

They are calling on the government to impose a ban on such tractors operating at night

Saturday, December 19, 2020

Five siblings graduate with masters degrees

Eric December 19, 2020 0

Five siblings were engaged in a hearty chat outside the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) campus in Kakamega town on December 18,2020.

The five Seth Kerogo, Paul Agoi, Eshter Agoi, Ruth Agoi and Absolom Adega celebrated with joy in their black gowns and could not hide their joy as their father, Francis Agoi,68, stared at them in admiration.

Agoi said he cannot believe that his three sons and two daughters were graduating together with masters degrees, but it is through hard work and focus that made them achieve.

They were among more than 5,000 graduands who followed the virtual graduation proceedings during JKUAT's 35th graduation ceremony.

Friday, October 30, 2020

Politician Mabel Muruli dies

Eric October 30, 2020 0

Former Kakamega gubernatorial hopeful Mabel Muruli is dead.

Muruli died at the Kenyatta National Hospital on Thursday night (October 29) shortly after being transferred to the facility from the Karen Hospital in Nairobi, her brother, George Muruli, said.Mabel succumbed to COVID-19, George said.

“She was at the ICU wing at Karen Hospital before being transferred to the KNH for specialised care,” said George Muruli.

Terming Mabel’s death as a big blow to the Muruli family, George urged Kenyans to observe the Ministry of Health’s directives on COVID-19.

Saturday, September 26, 2020

CJ Maraga rejects Senator Malala's gift

Eric September 26, 2020 0

Chief Justice David Maraga on Friday turned down gifts from Kakamega senator Cleophas Malala.

The president of the supreme court was in Kakamega to launch a new building which houses the Kakamega Law Courts.

The senator offered the CJ three goats, which symbolized the three Arms of Government (Executive, Legislature and the Judiciary).

Speaking during the ceremony, the lawmaker asked the outgoing chief justice to “mend fences with the Executive and the Legislature by withdrawing his advisory to the Head of State”.

“We understand that the CJ has every reason to secure his legacy. Kenyans have no problem with that zeal and the CJ’s quest to uphold the rule of law and Constitutionalism. However, the CJ should call a truce with the Executive and Legislature by withdrawing his advisory to President Kenyatta,” said Malala.

On Monday, Maraga advised President Uhuru Kenyatta to dissolve parliament over the two-thirds gender rule which is yet to be enacted

The CJ rose to receive the goats but immediately handed them to the Kakamega Law Courts users' committee chairman Sylvester Mambiri.

While Rejecting the gift, the CJ noted that the code of conduct for judicial staff bars him from receiving gifts worth over Sh20,000.

“This donation puts me in a bad situation. First, if I’m not wrong, the Senator has a case in one of the courts. These three goats would cost over Ksh20,000, and I cannot accept the animals,” said the CJ.

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