Senior Vihiga County official who escaped police dragnet arrested

The 11 Vihiga County officials arraigned. PHOTO/EACC

A senior Vihiga County official who evaded the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission’s (EACC’s) dragnet on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, has been arrested. Eugene Wandera Wamalwa who serves as Principal Quantity Surveyor at the Vihiga County government was on Friday, June 14, 2024, arrested by EACC officers. EACC officers presented him before the Kakamega Anti-Corruption Court […]

Vihiga: Teenager nailed on tree for allegedly stealing radio

Police in Kilingili, Sabatia Vihiga county are investigating a matter where a teenager was nailed on a tree for suspected theft. The 19-year-old identified as Collins Sambaya is said to have been assaulted by one Elvis Irime by nailing him on a tree on the allegation that he had stolen his radio. The matter was […]

Mbale town set for Sh200 million face-lift as governor eyes city status

Mbale town

The World Bank through Kenya Urban Support Programme (KUSP) has released Sh.200 million towards second-phase of beautification of Mbale town in Vihiga County. Vihiga Governor, Dr Wilber Ottichilo, made the revelation when he officially launched the beautification of the town, the county’s headquarters, on Wednesday. According to the beautification design, the works will entail construction of footpaths, erection of high […]