Lucas Barasa

Nyeri

Regional Editor at Daily Nation

Journalist covering political, regional, ICT and climate change issues. Farmer. Father. Godly.

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Articles

From a school dropout to ACK’s top office: Bishop Munuve story

3 days ago | peopledaily.digital | Lucas Barasa

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”This verse from the scriptures is inscribed on a wood carving in Venerable Canon Patrick Kyalo Munuve’s office. Kyalo Munuve is the new Machakos ACK Diocese Bishop-elect. The verse that emphasises the importance of finding joy in God, regardless of circumstances, and perhaps best depicts Munuve’s journey from the dusty, sunny and remote Makueni village to be bishop.
Little-known lawyer fells ‘heavyweights’ for IEBC chair

6 days ago | peopledaily.digital | Lucas Barasa

Erastus Edung Ethekon has been nominated to be the new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman. President William Ruto’s choice, announced last evening, caught many Kenyans, who had banked their hope on big names who had applied for the top job, by surprise. Edung, 48, from the minority Turkana community is a lawyer by profession.
Lab shortage threatening STEM studies

2 weeks ago | peopledaily.digital | Lucas Barasa

Education stakeholders have raised concerns about a shortage of 1,600 labs in day schools, saying this threatens the effectiveness of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. The issue was highlighted in a national report presented to stakeholders at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi following county-based dialogues on education quality and learning outcomes in competency-based education.
UDA in talks with Communist Party of China

3 weeks ago | peopledaily.digital | Lucas Barasa

| The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is leading a delegation to Beijing to strengthen its relationship with the Communist Party of China (CPC) as it seeks to solidify its support ahead of the 2027 General Election. Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan, who has been in China since last week ahead of President William Ruto’s tour of the country, which started yesterday, met leaders of the CPC Fuzhou Municipal Committee.
Alarm raised over toxic toll of mercury in Migori’s mines

3 weeks ago | peopledaily.digital | Lucas Barasa

| In the goldfields of Kenya’s Migori County, where artisanal and small-scale gold mining sustains nearly 40 per cent of the population, mercury, the toxic heavy metal used in gold processing, is silently poisoning water, soils and the environment.
Women activists oppose hiring of Cheptumo as CS for Gender

4 weeks ago | peopledaily.digital | Lucas Barasa

| Women’s rights defenders have asked President William Ruto not to appoint Gender Cabinet Secretary nominee Hannah Wendot Cheptumo. Representing 15 organisations under the Coalition against Sexual Violence, the activists said Cheptumo’s remarks on femicide during vetting were “worrying”. MPs yesterday endorsed Cheptumo’s nomination, paving the way for her formal appointment by Ruto and swearing-in.
Two years on: Sudan crisis still ravaging women

4 weeks ago | peopledaily.digital | Lucas Barasa

| Two years since the eruption of conflict in Sudan in April 2023, the nation faces an unprecedented humanitarian and protection crisis, with women and girls bearing the brunt of its impacts. The situation in Sudan is a historic catastrophe. As highlighted in a new report by the NGO Forums in Sudan, Chad and South Sudan, more than 30 million Sudanese – 3 in every 5 – desperately need aid.
State failed to act on intelligence to prevent Shakahola deaths - CS

1 month ago | peopledaily.digital | Lucas Barasa

| Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has admitted the government’s failure to detect and prevent the Shakahola massacre. Speaking in Kilifi, Murkomen regretted that the Shakahola incident was an act of religious extremism and radicalisation that should have been detected earlier.
Hundreds repatriated from Myanmar as PS warns on East Asia jobs

1 month ago | peopledaily.digital | Lucas Barasa

| AHundreds of Kenyans who were trafficked to scam compounds in Myanmar for forced criminal activities have been repatriated. Since the beginning of 2025, the government, through its Embassy in Bangkok, has brought back 153 Kenyans. The number includes 26 victims rescued and repatriated on February 22, 49 on March 22, and 78 on April 5.
Ruto meets Mt Kenya leaders ahead of his tour of region

1 month ago | peopledaily.digital | Lucas Barasa

| President William Ruto yesterday met leaders from the Mt Kenya as he sought to pacify the restive region ahead of his visit later this week. With Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, the President met Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Governors from the region at State House in Nairobi. Ruto said on X.