In a revealing interview with Debunked Media, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, the self-styled ‘Papa wa Roma’, details his journey in politics. The man from Kabuchai relives the phone call by which Moi picked him for nomination to parliament thereby forcing him to leave behind a thriving private practice; to his understated role in bringing … Read more
May the soul of our dear former President HE Emilio Mwai Kibaki rest in peace. On the 30th of December 2002, Mwai Kibaki was sworn in as the third president of the Republic of Kenya. He served for two terms, completing his tenure in 2013. Full speech by president Uhuru Kenyatta announcing the death of … Read more
Who is this man Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi? Here are three things that you didn’t know about, at one time, the highest ranking Kenyan in the UN hierarchy. Following the recommendation of the Secretary-General, after consultation with Member States, the General Assembly confirmed Mukhisa Kituyi of Kenya as Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and … Read more
A look at the most viral phrases, quotes and quips attributed to the two term former Bumula constituency member of parliament and former Lands assistant minister. Omwami Wakoli Bifwoli once said….. There are leaders who when they speak, their words are forgotten as soon as they utter another. Then there are others who I believe … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
