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Micah Sali

Woman who quit FGM gets Shujaa medal

For many years, Juliana Chebor was a household name whenever the topic of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) came up.

By Micah Sali 2 years ago

Woman who quit FGM gets Shujaa medal

Save us from this dusty road, Bungoma traders demand

Save us from this dusty road, Bungoma traders demand

By Micah Sali 2 years ago

Where’s my son’s body? Masten Wanjala’s father asks Government

Where’s my son’s body? Masten Wanjala’s father asks Government

By Robert Amalemba and Micah Sali 3 years ago

Nzoia Sugar gets Sh500m as state out to revive debt-ridden millers

Nzoia Sugar gets Sh500m as state out to revive debt-ridden millers

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Raila Odinga to blame for collapse of Big Four, says Ruto

DP William Ruto has pledged to revive the Big Four Agenda if elected president in 2022, claiming it was “hijacked” by ODM leader Raila Odinga.

By Robert Amalemba and Micah Sali 3 years ago

Raila Odinga to blame for collapse of Big Four, says Ruto

Multimedia University of Kenya student, 21, goes missing

On October 5, Brian Wanjala Wabwire's college mates filed a missing person’s report at the Ongata Rongai Police Station.

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Multimedia University of Kenya student, 21, goes missing

Why serial killer Masten Wanjala could be buried at a river bank

Masten Wanjala's body must be buried in the dead of night in accordance with the traditions and norms of the Bukusu clan.

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Why serial killer Masten Wanjala could be buried at a river bank

Child killer Masten Wanjala autopsy done but burial date mystery

A post-mortem examination on the body of self-confessed child killer Masten Milimu Wanjala was carried out today at Bungoma County Referral Hospital.

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Child killer Masten Wanjala autopsy done but burial date mystery

Postmortem examination performed on Masten Wanjala’s body

A post-mortem examination was carried out today on the body of self-confessed child killer Masten Milimu Wanjala at Bungoma County Referral Hospital.

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Postmortem examination performed on Masten Wanjala’s body

Senate Speaker Lusaka launches bid to recapture Bungoma governor’s seat

Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka has declared his bid for the Bungoma governor’s seat.

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Senate Speaker Lusaka launches bid to recapture Bungoma governor’s seat

Frying pan to fire: How serial child killer was caught, lynched by mob

Wanjala escaped from Jogoo Road Police Station where he was being detained. Was expected to appear in court to plead to five of 14 murder charges.

By Nathan Ochunge and Micah Sali 3 years ago

Frying pan to fire: How serial child killer was caught, lynched by mob

Where people with disability can now earn daily bread with dignity

Kevina Bakery was founded by a group of nuns from St Kevina Catholic Church. The bakery has a total of 15 employees majority living with dissability.

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Where people with disability can now earn daily bread with dignity

Raila: I'll not quit politics until I liberate economy

ODM party leader Raila Odinga has said he will not quit active politics until he delivers "the third liberation" that will help fix the economy.

By Benard Lusigi, Micah Sali and Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago

Raila: I'll not quit politics until I liberate economy

Police arrest suspects in Bungoma ferrying 489 bags of sugar

Police in Bungoma County have impounded 489 bags of contraband sugar on transit.

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Police arrest suspects in Bungoma ferrying 489 bags of sugar

Bungoma now gets Sh1 billion boost for city status bid

Bungoma is among 12 counties that have benefited from a multi-billion shilling programme aimed at elevating towns into cities over six years.

By Nathan Ochunge and Micah Sali 3 years ago

Bungoma now gets Sh1 billion boost for city status bid

Football on the pitch, death off it: Retracing Masten Wanjala case

The children who came to him for training looked at football as an escape from poverty, abuse and pressures of this world.

By Daniel Wesangula and Micah Sali 3 years ago

Football on the pitch, death off it: Retracing Masten Wanjala case

Blow to Moses Wetang'ula as ally declares support for Ruto

Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang’ula suffered a setback after his ally declared support for Deputy President William Ruto's 2022 presidential bid.

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Blow to Moses Wetang'ula as ally declares support for Ruto

Wetangula ally MP Majimbo declares support for DP Ruto

Senator Moses Wetang’ula ally Majimbo Kalasinga ditches him for Deputy President William Ruto.

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Wetangula ally MP Majimbo declares support for DP Ruto

Poor turnout hits NHIF registration drive in Kenya

Only 30 per cent of the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) health scheme members have upgraded their registration status.

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Poor turnout hits NHIF registration drive in Kenya

Activists making a mark on how counties are run

In Bungoma, Philip Wekesa has had a rough time playing the onerous role of a defender of the people.

By Robert Amalemba and Micah Sali 3 years ago

Activists making a mark on how counties are run

Ugandan students find hope in Kenyan schools

Learning institutions in Uganda were closed down in June to curb the spread of coronavirus.

By Robert Amalemba and Micah Sali 3 years ago

Ugandan students find hope in Kenyan schools

Union disowns striking county assembly workers

The strike has affected operations of Bungoma County Assembly as MCAs cannot transact House business because the workers locked the chambers.

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Union disowns striking county assembly workers

Leaders urge IEBC to stick to polls timelines

Mudavadi and Wetang’ula said the push for law reforms should not be used an excuse to postpone the 2022 general elections.

By Kennedy Gachuhi and Micah Sali 3 years ago

Leaders urge IEBC to stick to polls timelines

Once fertile Bungoma tobacco farms where crops no longer yield any fruits

Most of the farmers in Bungoma abandoned the crop due to exploitation and dwindling fortunes of tobacco in early 90s

By John Shilitsa and Micah Sali 3 years ago

Once fertile Bungoma tobacco farms where crops no longer yield any fruits

Elders accuse circumcisers of ignoring advice to postpone ceremony

The elders from the four communities, who hold the practice in high esteem, reached a consensus and postponed the ceremony.

By Nathan Ochunge and Micah Sali 3 years ago

Elders accuse circumcisers of ignoring advice to postpone ceremony

Top boy eyes Mang’u High, pilot career

His mother Irene Makheti said she was grateful to God and for the support from teachers.

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Top boy eyes Mang’u High, pilot career

Sh700m Bungoma County stadium to be ready in two months

When you mention the name Benjamin Wabura Jipcho alias Ben Jipcho, the memories 1968 Summer Olympics in...

By Nathan Ochunge and Micah Sali 3 years ago

Sh700m Bungoma County stadium to be ready in two months

UDA losses in by-elections jolt Ruto’s 2022 game plan

The party’s leadership has been accused of rushing into elections before putting in place necessary structures to popularise it in regions.

By Moses Nyamori and Micah Sali 3 years ago

UDA losses in by-elections jolt Ruto’s 2022 game plan

Majimbo Kalasinga wins Kabuchai parliamentary by-election

Joseph Majimbo Kalasinga declared the winner in Kabuchai Constituency by-elections after garnering 19,274 votes, Evans Kakai of UDA got 6,455 votes.

By Nathan Ochunge and Micah Sali 3 years ago

Majimbo Kalasinga wins Kabuchai parliamentary by-election

Senator Cherargei, three MPs arrested over alleged violence

They are Senator Samson Cherargei (Nandi), MPs Didmas Barasa (Kimilili), Wilson Logo (Chesumei) and Nelson Koech (Belgut constituency).

By Nathan Ochunge and Micah Sali 3 years ago

Senator Cherargei, three MPs arrested over alleged violence

Governor Wangamati’s ex-PA evicted from government house

County enforcement officers arrived at his Milimani home and began throwing out property.

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Governor Wangamati’s ex-PA evicted from government house

Oburu: Raila will not endorse anyone until he becomes President

Politicians allied to ODM leader Raila Odinga yesterday remained categorical that his name will be on the ballot at the next General Election.

By Nathan Ochunge and Micah Sali 3 years ago

Oburu: Raila will not endorse anyone until he becomes President

Matungu, Kabuchai campaign enters final stretch

Top party officials and MPs pitch tent in Matungu and Kabuchai to drum up support for their respective candidates ahead of Thursday elections.

By Brian Kisanji and Micah Sali 3 years ago

Matungu, Kabuchai campaign enters final stretch

IEBC official: No votes will be stolen in Matungu by-election

At least 15 candidates, including nine independent candidates, will battle it out in the race.

By Brian Kisanji and Micah Sali 3 years ago

IEBC official: No votes will be stolen in Matungu by-election

Four arrested over livestock theft

The four are believed to be stealing the animals at night from locals and schools and transporting them in a lorry to neighboring counties.

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Four arrested over livestock theft

Bungoma Governor loses his mother

Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati has lost his mother.

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Bungoma Governor loses his mother

Kabuchai mini poll is battle of wits between Wetang’ula, Ruto

The seat fell vacant following the death of James Mukwe Lusweti in December last year.

By Nathan Ochunge and Micah Sali 3 years ago

Kabuchai mini poll is battle of wits between Wetang’ula, Ruto

Party picks candidate for poll

He was received by FPK party leader Andrew Kutitila and will now battle it out with Evans Kakai (Independent), Majimbo Kalasinga (Ford Kenya).

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Party picks candidate for poll

Mukhwana withdraws from poll

The seat fell vacant following the death of area MP James Lusweti last month.

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Mukhwana withdraws from poll

Motorcyclist, passenger die after hitting stationary tractor in Bungoma

Kimilili OCPD Stephen Muoni said that the cyclist and the pillion passenger died on the spot at 7.30 pm due to the impact of hitting the trailer.

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Motorcyclist, passenger die after hitting stationary tractor in Bungoma

Ex-Bungoma mayor killed by in hit and run accident

Driver involved in Matiliba’s crash has not been apprehended by police

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Ex-Bungoma mayor killed by in hit and run accident

Referral hospital shuts doors as medics' strike bites

Patients advised to seek medical care from other health facilities

By Micah Sali 3 years ago

Referral hospital shuts doors as medics' strike bites

Saleh Wanjala, Bungoma's ‘James Bond’ dies

Wanjala acquired the nickname after hanging on airborne chopper that was ferrying body of the late businessman Jacob Juma four years ago.

By Micah Sali and Nathan Ochunge 4 years ago

Saleh Wanjala, Bungoma's ‘James Bond’ dies

ODM wants ward reps involved in assault of female MCA arrested

Sifuna noted that the scene had ridiculed ODM as a party and was also intimidating women against joining politics.

By Micah Sali 4 years ago

ODM wants ward reps involved in assault of female MCA arrested

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