Kimilili Constituency

Kimilili Constituency is in Bungoma county in Western Kenya. This section of Mulembe Politics is about Kimilili politicians, the politics of Kimilili and latest local and national political news from a Kimilili perspective.

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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shujaa mzee joseph pascal nabwana

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

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