Mary Imenza

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

Kakamega County residents at Kakamega social hall on February 16, 2023 during public participation for county integrated development plan 2023/2027. [File, Standard] The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) is set to establish a Sh1 billion Research and Farmers Training Centre in Mumias West, Kakamega County, to boost aquaculture ventures in the Western Region. Kakamega will be the third county, after Mombasa and Kisumu, to host a KMFRI facility.

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

Two police officers die in head-on crash with trailer truck along Webuye-Bungoma highway in Bungoma County.[Mary Imenza, Standard]Two police officers attached to the Railways Police Station in Bungoma County have died after their vehicle collided head-on with a trailer along the Webuye-Bungoma highway on Tuesday evening.  The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the Matulo area, a notorious black spot on the busy highway.

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

Nyandarua Senator John Methu and Cleophas Malala during the unveiling of  Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) in Nairobi on May 15th 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard]A confrontation is expected on Saturday, between police and supporters of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) over a planned political rally in Kakamega. Police claim that DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malalah failed to notify them of the event, making it unauthorized.

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

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on 19, March, 2025. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused the opposition of attempting to frustrate the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) through courts. Speaking on Tuesday during the burial of Mzee William Lumati in Malava, Kakamega County, Mudavadi said the delay in finalising the appointment of IEBC commissioners is a setback to Kenya's electoral calendar.

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

Members of the public gather as a suspect in custody leads police to the body of Meshack Shibweche at a sewage line in Kakamega town on August 13, 2024. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]Fear has gripped Kakamega county following a chilling wave of insecurity that has left several killed and others injured. On Monday night, the gang killed three night guards in separate incidents. Shockingly, the gang does not steal anything from their victims and has been operating deep in the night.