Kenya’s government has initiated comprehensive preparations for mining Sh680 billion worth of gold discovered in Ikolomani, Kakamega County, marking what could become one of the nation’s most significant mineral extraction ventures in recent history. Mining Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai convened a crucial stakeholder meeting Monday at Golf Hotel in Kakamega, where he provided assurances that…
President William Ruto announced a fresh injection of KSh 1.4 billion to finish the long-delayed Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County, renewing hopes that the venue will become Western Kenya’s premier sports hub ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The pledge came on New Year’s Day during the finals of the Fernandes Barasa Governor…
At least four people were killed and dozens injured when a public participation forum on gold mining in Kakamega County turned violent on Thursday, prompting western Kenya leaders to demand an immediate halt to Shanta Gold operations. Deadly clashes at Ikolomani forum Chaos erupted at Emusali Primary School in Ikolomani during a National Environment Management…
David Ndakwa of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) was on Friday declared winner of the hotly contested Malava parliamentary by-election, beating his closest challenger by just over 1,300 votes. Returning Officer Salim Abdala announced at the Malava tallying centre that Ndakwa secured 21,564 votes against Seth Panyako of Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K), who managed…
The fledgling Democracy for the Citizens Party has recorded its first elective victory after candidate Aduda Okwiri emerged winner in Wednesday’s tightly contested Kisa East ward by-election in Kakamega county. Okwiri garnered 1,952 votes to defeat 10 opponents, with his nearest rival Joel Ongoro of the Movement for Democracy and Growth polling 1,541 votes, according…
