THE KAKAMEGA BULLY

Story By Alex Kizito in Lugari.  MULTIPLE opinion polls showing the rise in support for KETRACO CEO Fernandes Baraza to replace Kakamega Governor Whycliffe Oparanya has set a scramble for him by political parties.  ODM party that was initially leaning towards Deputy Governor Philip Kutima after endorsement by Governor Oparanya, Is slowly said to be reconsidering its position as Kutima is described as Colorless and less aggressive. The Meteoric rise of Hon Baraza's political star is the paradigm shift from empty political rhetoric to hands-on. Thanks to the various income generating activities across Kakamega intitated by his Baraza Foundation.  Already word has it Governor Oparanya's endorsement of his Deputy is a ploy to have Professor Kutima stay in the comfort zone at time runs.  Insiders at ANC have dismissed the candidature of both Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala and Lugari MP Ayub Savula as a bunch of jokers.  It is whispered that if ANC wants...

Story By James Ashitiva in Mumias East.  Politics of who bears the biggest responsibility in the collapse of Mumias Sugar yesterday dominated a funeral service and a church function in Mumias East Constituency.  Immediate former Chief Whip Benjamin Washiali who is also area MP, was attending the burial of Mr. Nawate and shared a platform with Mr. David Wamatsi who has declared to run as MP in 2022. The burial of Mr. Nawate whose son has declared his interest in politics in Munga'nga turned political when the area MP who spoke last said Wamatsi, his former helper was "the thief" that sold shares that lead to the death of MSC. David Wamatsi, a business man and a contractor at KETRACO in his speech threw barbs at the leadership of the Constituency accusing the MP of being selective in distribution of CDF funds.  Mr. Wamatsi, a one time Personal Assistant to the MP the days when Mumias Sugar was being looted by the Evans Kidero administration, said he was running to offer alt...

Story by Douglas Otini. KAKAMEGA County Ministers have expressed concern over what they termed as incessant demands for funds from the Governor to fund Matungu ODM candidate David Were.  In a confidential letter addressed to the Kakamega Senator Honourable Cleophas Malala, Ministers claim they are forced to give money towards the by Election without supporting documents.  The letter, copied to the Auditor General hints about the Ministry of roads and public works and Agriculture as those the Governor is raiding.  "It will therefore be difficult to account for the monies if this trend is not checked and brought to an end" reads the letter.  The undated letter seemingly from insider sources and bearing the voice of some unknown minister claims Governor Oparanya since beginning escapades in Matungu has had "a penchant for ordering his Ministers to provide funds from their ministries towards the boostion of ODM's David Were" says the letter.  Our source ...

ODM Aspirant David were meeting teachers at a Mumias hotel. For several weeks now, the Aspirant has not been able to hold any meetings in the constituency because of hostility from residents who are against David Were's candidature. Story By Luke Anami in Kakamega.   MATUNGU teachers have apologized to the ODM Aspirant David Were two days after they were hosted at a Mumias hotel. Speaking at a quickly convened Press conference, teachers thanked Hon Were for the money but said they had had enough of him for 15 years.  "We want to thank Honourable David Were for hosting us and expressing interest to lead as MP but we want to tell him 15 years were enough" Said Samuel Osundwa a KUPET Aspirant in Matungu sub county. Osundwa further took issue with conveners of the meeting including the Embattled KNUT Executive Secretary John Wesonga who he described as a turn coat. "Wesonga is looking for survival after his roots at the union were shaken, we are very amaz...

STORY BY DANIEL OSUNDWA In Mumias CRACKS have emerged in the ODM Matungu camp over if ODM boss Raila Odinga should or should not come on the ground to campaign for his troubled candidate David Were. On the one hand, a section of elected MCAS and those aspiring are saying Raila should not come in Matungu as his visit will scuttle the small gains his candidate had made. A source from the Mumias cultural center night meeting last week told The Kakamega Bully that after seversal violent encounters in the area, Governor Oparanya is not keen to the Odinga visit. "Oparanya is not interested in facilitating his boss to the ground and has been lobbying for just a team of legislators to come and assist in lobbying for Mr. Were" Said our source. The source went on to claim that Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho had been approached by Honorable Oparanya but due to intelligence reports he is afraid as he is still recovering from the Masambweni defeat in which he played a big role for ODM candi...

  Man sues step mum over firm left behind by dad. Step son claims she forged documents, purported to be a company director and stole more than Sh8 million. In Summary The Mumias family has been embroiled in a succession battle over directorship of a company by the deceased father-husband.  Femi Idris on Tuesday filed a case at Makadara law court against his stepmother alleging that she obtained Sh8 million from the company. A man has sued his stepmother for allegedly forging documents and purporting to be a director in a company left behind by his father. The family has been embroiled in a succession battle involving Idmus Trading Company Ltd after the death of Idris Makokha Musindalo on January 2, 2017. On Monday Zubeidah Khasabuli Ibrahim was charged before Makadara law courts with obtaining Sh8,802,330 from the company by falsely pretending to be one of its directors. She denied all six counts lodged by her stepson, Fami Idris. The complainant, Fami Idris, said he fears for...

0726 804441 NAFTALI MUYOBI THE IKOLOMANI VILLAGE ADMIN WHO FLOGED A MENTALY SICK CHILD FOR HECKLING HIM AT A PUBLIC FUNCTION.  WHO WILL SAVE THE DISABLED IN IKOLOMANI? 

COMING SOON!!            COMING SOON!! - FIND OUT WHAT EVIL DAVID WERE PLANS TO DO IN THE 8 MONTHS IF HE IS ELECTED ON 4TH MARCH. - WE SPEAK TO AN MCA ASPIRANT AN INSIDER IN THE WERE CAMP.  - FIND OUT THE INSIDER FIGHTS ABOUT OPARANYA'S  COUNTY CASH, THE EXPENDITURE, THE FACES BEHIND THE SECRET OATING OF VOTERS AT MUMIAS CULTURAL CENTER. - WE EXPOSE AN EVIL PLAN TO BE EXECUTED ON THOSE RECEIVING HIS MONEY IN THE CAMPAINS IF HE LOOSES ON 4TH MARCH.  - WE EXPOSE THE INTRIGUES BEHIND THE LOSS OF THOUSANDS  AND HIS PHONE AT HIS MATUNGU HOME.  DO NOT MISS THIS INTERESTING PIECE BY OUR CONTRIBUTOR SAMMY LUTTA.

Story by Ismael Ndula.  FORMER Sports CS Rashid Achesa yesterday punched a man at a Mumias hotel to the amazement of patrons.  A Facebook post by Desterio okumu ontheincident minutes after it took place. Trouble begun when Achesa walked into the hotel Number Seventy and noticed his former supporter now turned critic Desterio Okumu at a corner. The former Minister immediately started shouting insults to an amazed Okumu as he walked towards him pointing fingers. Immediately Okumu stood up, Achesa rained punches on a defenseless Okumu as his body guards watched without intervening.  According to CCTV footage at the hotel Mr. Okumu attempted to take off but he was overpowered and fell down on his face.  Mumias MP Benjamin Washiali who was present at the hotel immediately attempted to intervene and is see holding Mr. Achesa's left hand to restrain him from further hitting Okumu. The footage shows Achesa forcefully shoving Washiali off as he landed on top of ta...

Before  FCPA Fernandes Barasa was appointed as the CEO for KETRACO in 2015,he had worked as; i).The company's chief Manager (finance and accounts) ii) Accounts manager,Treasury manager and later Head of factories accounts at Kenya Tea Development Agency Limited (KTDA) iii)He worked for Kenya Airways and East Africa railways in senior finance management positions. HON. Barasa has a wealth of experience in public Finance and Risk Management, Change Management and corporate governance. iv)He served as chairman to CPAK. v)He also served as the convener of the Finance and strategy committee of ICPAK and member if service Committee. Fernandes Barasa has seen KETRACO asset grow by ksh 74Billion since taking over, according to the Audited accounts (June 30,the 2017),That placed the company's asset at ksh 134.86 Billion. FCPA Fernandes Barasa is a person of impeccable integrity, sound judgement and honesty. He b will replace Whycliffe A. Oparanya as Kakamega Gove...

LUGARI MP Ayub savula over the weekend lectured and belittled Former sports CS Rashid Achesa as the DP William Ruto watched pensively. Speaking at the funeral of politician Paul Posho's mother, Savula known locally as the crocodile, told off Achesa over threats of harm if he {Savula}, talked about impeachment of the DP. The abrasive journalist turned politician rubbished Mr. Achesa's words as cheap and empty threats that he uses against villagers. "I want to be governor Kakamega County and I will not be threatened by anybody you incleaded he said {as he pointed the direction where Mr. Achesa was seated}. Savula and Ruto sat close to each other at the burial of Silphosa Akoth, mother of local politician Paul Posho who quit Matungu mini-poll race and has vowed to back Mr Lanya, the DP’s candidate. At the Funeral Mumias East MP Benjamine Washiali said Savula was being used by Ruto’s detractors to scuttle the DP’s presidential quest. Honourable Savula vowed to continue pushing...