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1 week ago | 
peopledaily.digital | TONY WAFULA
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As the world marks Sickle Cell Day, Bungoma celebrates Harriet Nasambu, 25, a resident of Mayanja village who has turned her personal battle with the condition into a mission to help others. Drawing from her own experiences living with the disease, Nasambu is now dedicated to supporting young patients by helping them access life-saving medication and care.
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1 week ago | 
peopledaily.digital | TONY WAFULA
Governor Kenneth Lusaka has expressed confidence that the Western region will rally overwhelmingly behind President William Ruto in the 2027 general elections, declaring that the ‘Mulembe’ nation is now fully united in support of the Head of State. Speaking during a women empowerment fundraiser held at Mayuba Stadium in Sirisia, Lusaka stated that the days of political divisions in Western Kenya are over.
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1 week ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Joshua Cheloti |TONY WAFULA
Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka cried foul over an alleged plot to oust him in the 2027 General ElectionThe legislator, serving his first term, accused National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula of plotting his downfallHe claimed the plot due to his fight against the controversial lease of the Nzoia Sugar company to Rai Group Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has hit out at the National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula over a plot to oust him in 2027.
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1 week ago | 
peopledaily.digital | TONY WAFULA
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Bungoma County Government has partnered with a health organisation to combat rising cases of bilharzia. County Sanitation Officer, Micah Nyairo, says the collaboration has led to a decrease in bilharzia infections in the villages following free distribution of deworming drugs to schools and the community at large.
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2 weeks ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Joshua Cheloti |TONY WAFULA
Public health experts have flagged Bungoma county as one of the bilharzia hotspots in the countryCounty sanitation officer Micah Nyairo linked the situation to low pit latrine coverage and poor hygieneData show that only seven out of 45 wards in the county have achieved a latrine coverage rate above 97 per centBungoma county has been flagged by public health experts as one of the bilharzia hotspots in the country.
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3 weeks ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Joshua Cheloti |TONY WAFULA
A crackdown on fake lawyers in Bungoma town led to the arrest of five individuals who were found operating illegal law firms The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) conducted the crackdown following complaints from members of the public over individuals who were conning them while masquerading as lawyers A search in the law firms found several documents, including title deeds and case files of matters still active in court Don't miss out! Join Tuko.co.ke Sports News channel on WhatsApp now! Five...
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3 weeks ago | 
peopledaily.digital | TONY WAFULA
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Two police officers have been killed in an accident involving their vehicle and a fuel tanker in the Matisi area on the Webuye-Bungoma road. The two, a police driver and a sergeant, died on the spot.
The officers were attached to the Railways unit in Bungoma County. Regional police command Issa Mohamud said they are investigating the incident.
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3 weeks ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Joshua Cheloti |TONY WAFULA
A grisly road accident along the Webuye-Malaba Road left two police officers based at Bungoma police station dead The accident involving a police Land Cruiser and a trailer was reported at the Matulo area in Bungoma county on Tuesday, June 3 Eyewitnesses said the two vehicles collided head-on as the police Land Cruiser was attempting to overtake another car Bungoma South sub-county police commander, Rodger Bosire, confirmed the accident, saying the two officers died on the spot Two police...
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3 weeks ago | 
peopledaily.digital | TONY WAFULA
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A section of Western leaders led by Speaker of the National Assembly and Ford Kenya party leader Moses Wetang’ula have told off leaders opposing the privatisation of Nzoia Sugar Factory, terming them enemies of development. Speaking in Bungoma, Wetang’ula assured sugarcane farmers that the leasing plan to breathe life into the sugar miller was well-intended to restore lost fortunes for those who rely on it.
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1 month ago | 
peopledaily.digital | TONY WAFULA
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Sarah Omega, a fistula survivor who battled the condition for 12 years, says that she has turned to schools to spread awareness. Speaking in Mt Elgon during the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, Sarah revealed that together with schools and other stakeholders, she has reached out to institutions in nine counties to spread and share information about the condition.
