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EoK Reports | Editorial  Books, Plays and Writings That Defined a Literary Giant’s Legacy In the rich and restless history of African literature, few figures loom as large or as unflinchingly bold as Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o. The trailblazing Kenyan author, playwright, scholar, and activist redefined African storytelling, turning the written word into a weapon of cultural pride, resistance, and social revolution. For more than sixty years, Ngũgĩ’s literary work was a mirror to Kenya’s soul, a hammer against colonial legacies, and a beacon for a future anchored in African identity. His unwavering belief in the power of indigenous languages to restore dignity and memory made him not just a literary icon but a symbol of Africa’s unfinished decolonial dream. Born James Ngugi in 1938 in Kamĩrĩĩthũ village, Limuru, Ngũgĩ rose from the shadows of colonial occupation into the heart of Kenya’s intellectual and political awakening. His early education at Makerere University in Uganda and later at t...

EoK Reports |  Hon. Beatrice Adagala in Nyamira  When Hon. Beatrice Adagala walked into Matutu PAG Secondary School in Gesima Ward, Kitutu Masaba Constituency — hundreds of kilometers from her Vihiga backyard — she didn’t just arrive as the Vihiga Woman Representative. She arrived as a national force for grassroots change and a beacon of women’s empowerment. Hosted by Hon. Jerusha Momanyi Mongina under the banner of Wezesha Mama, Inua Jamii, the Nyamira County event was a powerful showcase of what real, people-centered leadership looks like — a space Hon. Adagala not only understands, but thrives in. Her presence wasn’t political theatre. It was a signal — of intent, of unity, and of capacity. As she stood shoulder to shoulder with fellow women leaders, celebrating the delivery of economic tools and opportunities to local women, it became increasingly clear: Adagala’s national reach is rooted in grassroots results. Her leadership is not confined by county boundaries. It’s driv...

EoK SPOTLIGHT | The Legacy Lens "Dr. Rispah Wepukhulu : Where Books, Brains, and Boldness Converge" If wisdom had a voice, it would sound like Dr. Rispah Wepukhulu’s: calm yet commanding, humble but unwavering. The hills of Bungoma may know her as a daughter of the soil, but Kenya knows her as the iron-willed torchbearer of education, gender justice, and social transformation. From lecture halls to national boards, she’s never just shown up, she’s stood tall. As Senior Lecturer and Director at Kibabii University’s Institute of Gender and Development Studies, Dr. Wepukhulu is not merely producing graduates, she’s nurturing thinkers, dreamers, and doers. Her classroom is more than a room, it’s a revolution in motion. When she’s not shaping policy or academic frameworks, she’s busy building futures through the Rispah Nasimiyu Foundation, or steering the Kenya Literature Bureau into a new era of informed imagination. Chairing a national institution is no small feat, but for her, ...

EoK Reports|ODPP Trans-Nzoia Governor, George Natembeya appearing in Court Today. Trans-Nzoia Governor Faces Conflict of Interest Charges in High-Stakes Court Battle Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has been formally charged with the unlawful acquisition of public funds amounting to Ksh 3,252,568 , amid damning allegations of conflict of interest involving companies trading with his administration. According to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the funds were unlawfully obtained through payments by the county government to Lyma Agro Science Limited, Maira Stores, and Easterly Winds Limited between January 1, 2023 and April 30, 2025—transactions in which Governor Natembeya is alleged to have held an indirect financial interest. The embattled governor was arraigned before Principal Magistrate Charles Ondieki, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges, including two counts of conflict of interest contrary to Section 42(3) as read with Section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and E...

EoK Reports | Vihiga Photo Credits: Hon. Beatrice Adagala Press In a powerful show of leadership and grassroots mobilization, Vihiga Woman Representative Hon. Beatrice Adagala hosted the Wezesha Mama, Inua Jamii empowerment forum at the Mbale Municipal Grounds, reaffirming her commitment to uplifting women and families through inclusive socio-economic programs. Backed by the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), the event brought together hundreds of women’s groups from across Vihiga County who received economic empowerment cheques, water tanks, sewing machines, and other crucial tools to strengthen livelihoods and boost community self-reliance. “Wezesha Mama, Inua Jamii is not just a slogan — it is a call to action to equip women with the resources they need to build resilient homes and thriving local economies,” said Hon. Adagala. The high-profile event saw the attendance of several influential leaders including Deputy Speaker Hon. Gladys Shollei, and Woman Representat...

EoK Reports | Kimilili  Hon. Fred Joshua Makokha having a chat with Martha earlier today  Hon. Fred Joshua Makokha has once again demonstrated his hands-on approach to youth empowerment after successfully connecting and securing a job for Martha Ikehe, a young graduate from Matili village in Kimilili Ward, as an Assistant Co-Driver at the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). Martha, who holds a diploma in Electrical Engineering from Rift Valley Technical Training Institute, had been struggling to find employment for months. Her breakthrough came after Hon. Fred Joshua leveraged his growing network and influence to connect her with the opportunity—proving that practical leadership can open real doors for constituents. “This is what I mean when I talk about leadership that delivers. Martha’s story is just the beginning. I will continue pushing until more young people in Kimilili find meaningful work and dignity,” said Fred Joshua Makokha, who has declared interest in the Kimilili parli...

EoK Reports | Bungoma   Ramagon Construction Company LTD Directors  Matili Technical Training Institute in Bungoma County is staring at the brink of collapse following a Ksh 60 million corruption scandal that has triggered investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). At the center of the storm is Ramagon Construction Company Ltd, whose three directors — Abdi Barre Abdi, Hassan Bare Abdi, and Nagenye Mohamud Dahir — have been arrested and are facing a litany of allegations ranging from fraudulent billing to the illegal auctioning of public property. According to the EACC, the trio is accused of colluding with rogue government officials to manipulate procurement procedures and inflate the cost of a twin workshop complex at the institution. Originally budgeted at Ksh 29.3 million, the contract sum was mysteriously escalated to Ksh 59 million — leading to an overpayment of more than Ksh 22 million for incomplete or undelivered works. EACC further alleges tha...

EoK Reports | Vihiga Politics  A Roadside Banner of Majani's 2022 attempt. In the countdown to the 2027 general election, Vihiga County is witnessing the zeal and consistency of a determined and pragmatic leader: Hon. Winnie Majani. Under the banner of her now-popular slogan #UsawaMashinani , Majani is redefining what it means to serve as a Woman Representative if given chance, focusing squarely on equity , access , and  service . A former banker with a sharp grasp of resource mobilization and economic planning, Majani is leveraging her expertise to craft a grassroots-centered campaign that aims to directly address the core constitutional functions of the Woman Representative's office to the benefit of the people, an office she yearns to occupy come 2027. Among her top agenda items all aligned with Article 100 and Article 97(1)(c) of the Kenyan Constitution — include: Championing legislation and policy that promotes the rights and inclusion of women, youth, and marginalized gr...

EoK Editorial | Opinion  Another week, another political circus, this time in Western Kenya and it's Nzoia Sugar Company at the center of a storm, like always, the biggest losers are the very people politicians claim to be fighting for: the farmers, the workers, the families that have depended on this miller for generations. Leaders are shouting themselves hoarse some defending the leasing of Nzoia to billionaire Jaswant Rai, others threatening fire and brimstone if it goes through. Cameras are flashing, pressers are being called, and hashtags are trending. But beyond the noise, beyond the insults and manufactured outrage, there lies a quiet, painful question that no one dares to confront head-on: when will the people finally be heard? The people of Western Kenya, are not naive. We’ve seen this script before. We remember how PanPaper was auctioned off for a song under the guise of “revival.” We remember how promises turned into padlocks, how livelihoods became relics of a thriving ...

EoK Reports | Bungoma  Bungoma Senator, Hon. Wafula Wakoli  The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, under the chairmanship of Bungoma Senator David Wafula Wakoli, on Saturday launched a high-powered oversight mission to Bungoma County, seeking answers on mounting agricultural challenges crippling the region’s economic backbone. In a show of legislative might and sectoral urgency, the Committee held a closed-door session with Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka and Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) serving on the Agriculture Committee. Also in attendance was the County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, who faced tough questions on the implementation and impact of key agricultural programs in the county. Senator Wakoli emphasized the committee’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and ensuring that every coin allocated to agricultural development translates to tangible benefits for the farmers. “We are here to listen, to engage, a...

By Sebastian Karani, DMCP | EoK Editor  Kenya's Opposition Leaders forging an alliance ahead of 2027. In Kenya today, the political chessboard is abuzz with realignments. From a government branding itself as “broad-based” to an already Tried-and-failed opposition reassembling in preparation for 2027, one question remains unanswered and ignored, Where is the place of the youth? This is not just a rhetorical question. It is a cry echoing from the streets of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Kakamega places where brave Gen Z youth stood up in 2024 to demand accountability, justice, and inclusion. They protested peacefully. They demanded that the recycling of old, tested — and often failed — leaders stop. They called for job creation, transparent governance, and real representation. In return, some were abducted, others injured, and tragically, a few lost their lives for daring to speak out. Fast forward to 2025, the power games continue only this time, even louder and more exclus...

EoK Reports | Editorial  Young, Bold, Spirit-Led, and on a Mission to Deliver the Promised Land From left, Hon. Fred Joshua Makokha, Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi & Speaker Moses Wetangula  A rise of a new sheriff in (town) Kimilili, capturing hearts with his humility, bold ideas, and community-first leadership, Hon. Fred Joshua Makokha. In the footsteps of outgoing MP Didmus Barasa, who has officially declared interest in the Bungoma County Governorship, Joshua has stepped forward, not to compete, but to complete. His rallying cry? Let’s not break what’s working. Let’s build on it together. THE TORCH IS PASSING AND THE MISSION CONTINUES From his words, Fred Joshua Makokha has not come to and is not challenging the development legacy of Hon. Didmus Barasa. He is supporting him for Governor and pledging to ensure that Kimilili Constituency continues thriving under stable, capable leadership. “Hon. Didmus Barasa has done us proud he’s built schools, roads, and empowered our youth....

EoK Reports | Vihiga  Photo Credits: Hon. Beatrice Adagala - FB Vihiga Woman Representative Hon. Beatrice Adagala today led a landmark County Empowerment and Funds Drive for Umbrella Groups, powered by the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), in a dynamic show of unity and development-focused leadership at Shamakhokho Secondary School. The high-powered event attracted the presence of Kenya’s top leadership including Prime Cabinet Secretary Hon. Musalia W. Mudavadi, National Assembly Speaker Moses Masika Wetang’ula, National Assembly Majority Leader Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, Presidential Personal Assistant Mr. Farouk Kibet, and several Members of Parliament drawn from Western Kenya and beyond. Hon. Beatrice Adagala passionately articulated the purpose of the initiative:  “This drive is about unlocking the potential of our people—from women and youth to local businesses and community organizations. When we empower umbrella groups, we create a ripple effect across h...