Tribute to Mzee Joseph Pascal Nabwana the founding father of Kimilili town whose ideals are the true north to many Luhya politicians of today

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The life and legacy of Mzee Joseph Pascal Nabwana aka Pascari Nabwana, lends truism to the Bukusu saying: Afwile ebikele ne emurwe babana baliyo. His values were simple: handwork, honesty (for some reason he couldn’t stand lies), persistence and determination. With these noble ideals being his drive, Pascari Nabwana – as he’s more commonly known … Read more

Bungoma politics yawunya eng’ololo: 10k jerrycans, quarantined social media accounts, the world’s easiest payroll to payout; someone’s been smelling chipachamu in Bungoma and the emanating odors are telling

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Siasa muBungoma yawunya eng’ololo. Bungoma politics smells of urine. A satirical look at recent seemingly unrelated political and politicized events in Bungoma yefwe. Khwabasikamekho busa nga khusaba esapuli Bebungoma, this staying at home has shown us things! Eh, we have seen kimiini attend press conferences. Wandayase, Ikuweikuwe, I pray that you never think of running … Read more

Kimilili politics of kiko, wakifumbusia & okitilile

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kimilili politics poster image featuring the constituency's members of parliament since 1968 to date

All politics is local. From Elijah Mwangale, to Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, to the current Member of Parliament, this maxim couldn’t be truer for the unique brand of Kimilili politics. In a democracy, sometimes it is not so obvious. But, the grandest challenge any leader faces is defining or redefining kingship during their reign. This is … Read more

J.M Kariuki’s murder, the legend of Lukowa Titi, Elijah Mwangale and the meaning of the Bukusu proverb: Namunyu kabolela libale ali wakhasila waulile

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quote of bukusu proverb used by elijah mwangale to explain J.M kariuki's murder

When Elijah Mwangale used a Bukusu proverb when presenting to parliament the report on J.M Kariuki’s murder he aimed for effect. We explain He was larger than life. Bungoma KANU chairman 1976 to 1993, Bungoma East Member of Parliament 1969 to 1992, cabinet minister Labour 1979 to 1981, minister Tourism and Wildlife 1981 to 1983, … Read more

Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati biography: Age, education, family, net worth

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Guided by your questions on what you’d like to know more about the boy from Khachonge who became governor, Mulembe Politics obliged: Governor Wycliffe Wangamati biography. When he ascended to power, the second Bungoma county governor Wycliffe Wangamati had to be one of the most written about mulembe governors. His press team did a splendid … Read more

Who is Collins Mukhongo? Meet The Hottest Property In Bungoma Politics

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In 2017, during the hotly contested elections for Bungoma county governor, a not-so-unheard of name surfaced as a key cog in the fight for power. When the winner of that particular battle, Gov. Wycliffe Wafula Wangamati named his inaugural committee of executives to help him deliver his vision, it came as no surprise that Collins … Read more

Prof Julia Ojiambo: Nadongo Ofwokha Syongo, Woman of Firsts

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Popular media has rightfully positioned Prof. Julia Auma Ojiambo\’s stock among that of immortals. For us in Mulembe, she seats at the table with the likes of the late Joseph Otiende, Francis Imbuga and Calestous Juma. As the subject of a Master of Arts in Literature thesis by Marciana Nafula Were, Prof . Julia Ojiambo, … Read more

The Battle for Luhya Votes: Betrayal & The Politics of Nabutundu

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The politics of Nabutundu is not equivalent to tumbocracy. Nabutundu politics is not just a selfish nor vain quest. It’s the political equivalent of the concept of BATNA – Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement. The fierce sibling rivalry within NASA, playing to the public gallery didn’t start today. Neither will it end with Raila’s ODM … Read more

Oparanya’s second cabinet: Key men & women to deliver legacy

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typewriter with image of Kakamega governor oparanya with the heading 'county 037 history 2013-2022'

When Oparanya won a second term, it immediately became a matter of interest the caliber of  men and women would be entrusted with his legacy. The bar had already been set high by the majesty of his first term. How will the second term pan out? Ladies and gentlemen, enter Oparanya’s second cabinet – Kakamega … Read more

Bungoma County CEC: Unmasking Wangamati’s key men

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‘Controversial’ as we all know, is often a euphemism for ‘interesting and intelligent’. Kevin Patrick Smith is credited with those words. Looking at the list of nominees for Bungoma County CEC , we couldn’t agree more. We unveil four of governor Wangamati’s key men: a quartet of some of Bungoma’s finest, who each by their … Read more