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?