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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...