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By EoK Editorial: A conversation with Former Governor, Wafula Wangamati's supporter. Photo: Former Governor, Wycliffe Wafula Wangamati, Bungoma. As the 2027 elections draw closer, political temperatures in Bungoma County are rising. Among those championing the return of former Governor Wycliffe Wafula Wangamati is a vocal supporter, Brendah Okumu, who ails from Maraka Ward of Webuye East Constituency. Brendah strongly believes that Wangamati remains the best choice for Bungoma’s leadership. In a passionate statement, Brendah argued that Bungoma County has stagnated since Wangamati left office, with key projects either stalling or being abandoned altogether. She describes Wangamati as a leader with a vision for the county’s development, contrasting his tenure with the current leadership, which she claims has failed to sustain the momentum. Wangamati’s Legacy, A Record of Development During his tenure as Bungoma’s second governor from 2017 to 2022, Governor Wangamati initiated sever...

By EoK Editorial : Image//Gov. Lusaka ft. MP. Waluke  Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has fired back at Sirisia MP John Waluke over his recent claims of corruption in Bungoma County, dismissing them as "r eckless, laughable, and devoid of truth." In response to Waluke’s remarks that Bungoma lacks development and that the county’s garbage collection tender is unnecessary, Lusaka questioned whether the MP was speaking out of “ sheer ignorance ” or deliberately ignoring progress. "It is either that he is blind to reality or simply lacks the capacity to grasp basic civic operations," ~the Governor remarked, pointing to Bungoma’s strides in infrastructure, healthcare, and economic empowerment. Lusaka, however, reserved his harshest words for Waluke’s credibility on corruption, reminding Kenyans of the MP’s infamous past. "If there is anyone least qualified to pontificate about corruption, it is Waluke. This is a man who defrauded Kenyans of maize meant to feed starv...

  Photo: Hon. Julius Masinde  In the political landscape of Bungoma County, a call for change echoes through the words of Hon. Julius Masinde, a former senatorial candidate and advocate for heightened senatorial standards. Masinde's recent expressions of disappointment towards the current senator shed light on the pressing need for enhanced representation in the Senate, urging the people of Bungoma to elevate their expectations and demand accountability from their elected officials. The heart of Masinde's concerns lies in the multifaceted role of the county senator and the perceived lack of engagement and effectiveness in fulfilling these responsibilities. He emphasizes the pivotal role of the senator in driving development initiatives, advocating for the needs of the county, and championing legislative reforms that directly impact the lives of Bungoma residents. However, Masinde laments the apparent disconnect between the current senator and these fundamental duties, highligh...

  What You need to know: Hon. Julius Masinde recently asked searching questions on the working state of Bungoma Senator. He lamented on a number of issues including the Senator's darlliance with County government executive. Recently on West TVs Staftahi, he delves much into party politics and the future of Ford Kenya and the rulling Kenya Kwanza coalition parties Photo Courtesy :Hon. Julius Masinde in a past campaign function. After calling out the Senator from his comfort zone, Hon. Masinde has registered his disappointment following the County state of affairs when those responsible were quiet & in bed with the county government that they feared telling them the truth to help better Bungoma as a whole. Hon. Julius Masinde said one of the main reasons he wanted and still wants to be the Senator of Bungoma is not to oppose the county government but to offer responsible oversight that will be of benefit to the electorates and not to be quiet when they need him the most like what...