By the 1962 census, Bungoma had a population of 1589. In the early eighties, this had swelled to circa 26,000. By then, starting in the late 60’s and early 70’s, the town’s residential spaces became increasingly stretched. This followed the Trade Licensing Act Number 63 of 1967 which led to Africanisation of trade. With expansion … Read more
He works as hard as Kevin Hart, has the versatility of Jamie Foxx, and brings it all together with a passion and drive to educate society through humor. Meet Choffuri, born Tinny Mutali, who’s candid, honest yet hilarious work is putting Bungoma and Lubukusu on the map. Who is Choffuri? Tell us about your art … Read more
At its former location, just off the Eldoret- Malaba highway – at the base of that last dip as you rise towards Kanduyi from Sikata – Sarasa Cottages and Campsite Bungoma, wasn’t the bustling Western town’s biggest secret. In plain view and within earshot of heavy truck traffic traversing the northern corridor, that spot was … Read more
It is official Kenyans have a thing with helicopters. There is the famous case of the Bungoma James Bond who hitched a ride on a choppers landing skids almost plummeting to his death. Then there is the recent case of the Meru man whose dandia of a politician’s helicopter resulted in calls from the prominent … Read more
