Benard Lusigi

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

Kakamega County (Right) MP Elsie Muhanda oversees public participation on the National Bill No. 4 of 2025, May 5, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]A section of Members of Parliament from the Western region has launched a scathing attack on ODM leader Raila Odinga, accusing him of meddling in efforts to entrench the National Government- Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) in the Constitution.

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

President William Ruto with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on April 24, 2025. [PCS]Leaders from Western Kenya have hailed the planned extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Malaba and the expansion of the Nairobi–Nakuru–Malaba highway, which are set to enhance trade and regional connectivity across Kenya and the wider East African region.

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

Emotions ran high yesterday as long-serving football administrator and former Secretary General of the then Football Kenya Federation (formerly Kenya Football Federation), Sammy Obingo, was laid to rest at Eshitukhumi Village, Mumias West, Kakamega County. Mourners eulogised him as a mentor and a leader who transformed the country’s football and contributed to its growth.​His son, Michael Anyanzwa, described him as a man who loved education and his family.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.