Benard Lusigi

Kakamega

Sports Reporter at The Standard (Kenya)

A kenyan by birth, Journalist by profession, a presenter, writer, content creator and revolutionary idea journalist

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Tool sweet for Oilers: Kabras Sugar survive scare to defend Kenya Cup title

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Lusigi

Kabras Sugar are Kenya Cup champions again!The millers were crowned the 2024/25 Kenya Cup champions following a 27-26 win over Menengai Oilers at Kakamega ASK Showground Saturday. The win saw Kabras not only bag a fourth consecutive Kenya Cup title but also stretch their unbeaten run to 41 consecutive matches. The sugarmen secured two tries in the first half and another in the second enough to hand the Millers the sweet win. On the other hand, Oilers scored two tries in the second stanza.
TSC denies transfer of Butere Girls principal amid 'Echoes of War' controversy

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Lusigi |Mary Imenza

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has dismissed reports suggesting the transfer of Butere Girls High School Principal, amid growing controversy surrounding the school's drama play Echoes of War. Kakamega County TSC Director Wilson Koros, speaking to The Standard by phone, said he had seen the rumours circulating online but clarified that no such transfer had been effected. “There is no official communication regarding any transfer of the Butere Girls principal.
TSC denies transfer of Butere Girls principal amid 'Echoes of War' controversy

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Lusigi |Mary Imenza

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has dismissed reports suggesting the transfer of Butere Girls High School Principal, amid growing controversy surrounding the school's drama play Echoes of War. Kakamega County TSC Director Wilson Koros, speaking to The Standard by phone, said he had seen the rumours circulating online but clarified that no such transfer had been effected. “There is no official communication regarding any transfer of the Butere Girls principal.
Butere Girls' parents urge Ruto to act on students mistreatment

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mary Imenza |Benard Lusigi

Parents and residents of Butere Girls High School in Kakamega County are now demanding accountability from the government after the school’s students were reportedly humiliated and barred from performing their play, ‘Echoes of Wars, at the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival in Nakuru County.
Govt, Kakamega School launch air pollution detector to fight climate change

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Lusigi |Mary Imenza

Kakamega School has become the latest institution in the country to embrace environmental responsibility with the launch of an air quality monitoring station to curb the effects of climate change. The government and the school have taken a bold step by installing a state-of-the-art air quality monitoring station, making it a pioneer in environmental education and health matters.
Bishop Obanyi: No political rallies at funerals in Kakamega, Vihiga

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Lusigi

Bishop Joseph Obanyi has imposed a ban on politicians addressing mourners at funerals conducted by the church in Kakamega and Vihiga counties, following a series of disruptive incidents at such events. Speaking in Kakamega town, the bishop instructed priests to ensure that political figures refrain from using funeral services as platforms to promote their political or developmental agendas, which have led to disturbances during these solemn occasions.
Governor, elders vow to block West Kenya takeover of Mumias ethanol plant

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Lusigi

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and the Wanga Kingdom Council of Elders have vowed to block attempts by the West Kenya Sugar Company to run the ethanol and co-generation plants at Mumias Sugar Company. At the same time the leaders also warned politicians against being used by sugar cartels to frustrate operations of Mumias Sugar Company after it was successfully revived through President William Ruto's interventions two years ago.
Busia county intensifies efforts to curb malaria

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Lusigi

Busia County Government Department of Health and Sanitation has partnered with the End Malaria Council to curb malaria cases. According to the data from the Department of Health, the malaria prevalence rate is six times higher than the national average and three times higher than in other lake-endemic counties. The malaria prevalence rate in Busia stands at 39 per cent, and the disease is responsible for 13 per cent of deaths.
Student held for allegedly murdering girlfriend for declining abortion

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Lusigi

Police in the Navakholo Constituency are holding a 19-year-old Form Four student for allegedly murdering a Form Two student for refusing to abort her one month old pregnancy. The two are said to have been in a romantic relationship. Navakholo OCPD Christopher Kirui confirmed the incident.
Two brothers killed in an accident while coming from a friend's funeral in Busia

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Lusigi |Mary Imenza

On Friday, two brothers, Brian and Juma, had hired a m otorbike and knew they would escort the body of their friend to Butula Constituency in Busia County and get back home in Matayos Constituency safely. However, as fate would have it, Brian and Juma were hit from behind by a speeding Probox vehicle at Mundika market center along the Busia-Kisumu highway.