Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka during the Kapkugo festival at Kapsokwony Boys High School. [Jackline Inyanji, Standard] Newly appointed Western Region coordinator for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election campaign, Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, has pledged to unite leaders across the region to drive grassroots mobilisation and secure Ruto’s re-election. Speaking in Webuye East while delivering the President’s Sh4 million cash pledge towards the purchase of a school bus for ACK Webuye Primary, Dr Lusaka said the Western region would play a central role in Ruto’s re-election bid through coordinated political engagement at the grassroots. He also delivered Sh6.1 million at Nabuyole Primary…
Author: By Jackline Inyanji
Catherine Wanjala plants maize seeds that are freshly coated with Kichawi Kill on her farm in Kakamega County, Western Kenya.FILE/Standard] Farmers in Western region have been urged to adopt drought-resistant or climate-smart seeds as a strategy to combat effects of climate change and boost yields. Speaking at Kibabii University during the Agribusiness expo and trade symposium themed, ‘Climate smart technologies and practices for sustainable food systems’, Eastern Africa Grains Council (EAGC) executive director Gerald Masila said that one of the exhibition features at the expo is solutions to climate change citing seed varieties that are drought resistant and well adapted to climate change conditions. …
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, when he appeared before the Senate Energy Committee at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, on October 27, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has issued a stern warning to vandals of electricity infrastructure. Speaking in Sirisia and Kanduyi constituencies, Wandayi said culprits will be prosecuted and could face fines of up to Sh5 million or imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both, for the economic sabotage caused by their actions. “Illegal activities on the electricity network not only compromise the quality of energy supply but also jeopardise the country’s…
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, when he appeared before the Senate Energy Committee at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, on October 27, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has issued a stern warning to vandals of electricity infrastructure. Speaking in Sirisia and Kanduyi constituencies, Wandayi said culprits will be prosecuted and could face fines of up to Sh5 million or imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both, for the economic sabotage caused by their actions. “Illegal activities on the electricity network not only compromise the quality of energy supply but also jeopardise the country’s…
Published Date: 2025-11-02 19:25:51 Author: By Jackline Inyanji Source: The Standard