Infotrack Research and Consulting Poll placed Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya as the most popular politician in the Western region. [File, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed a recent poll by Infotrack Research and Consulting Poll that placed Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya as the most popular politician in the Western region. Wetang’ula says he is focused on running for the presidency in 2032 after helping President William Ruto win a second term in 2027. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlock Full Access Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing…
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President William Ruto accompanied by leaders from Kakamega County during the inspection of the ongoing Bukhungu Stadium construction. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] At least Sh3.1 billion has been released to fast-track the construction of Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Parliamentary Committee for Sports and Culture at the National Assembly, which visited the facility, said the Sh6.6 billion project would be complete in June next year. The Committee Chairperson, Dan Wanyama, said the government has already released the Sh3.1 billion for the completion of the stadium. .fade-out-container{position:relative;background:none;top:-95px;padding:4rem 0 2rem;text-align:center}.fade-out-overlay{position:absolute;top:-40px;left:0;width:100%;height:60px;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,0),rgba(255,255,255,1))}.subscribe-content{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:20px;background:#fff;top:-55px}.subscribe-content h1{font-size:2rem;margin:2rem 0;font-weight:bold;color:#ed1a3b}.subscribe-content h2{margin-bottom:2rem}.subscribe-content button{background-color:#ed1a3b;color:#fff;font-size:1.25rem;padding:.75rem 2rem;border:none;border-radius:0;cursor:pointer;margin-top:1rem;min-width:200px}.subscribe-content p{margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:.95rem}.subscribe-content a{color:#ed1a3b;text-decoration:underline} At least Sh3.1 billion has been released to…