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Kakamega County

Kakamega County news covering gold mining, agriculture, county governance, and economic developments in western Kenya.

Kakamega County in western Kenya is known for gold mining, agriculture, and cultural diversity. Coverage includes mining developments, sugarcane farming, county governance, economic activities, and the region's role in western Kenya's development agenda.

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Last updated January 22, 2026

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Two people killed, one injured in clash with KFS officers in Kakamega

Two people killed, one injured in clash with KFS officers in Kakamega

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Inside Siaya’s Gold Mines Where Widows Trade Sex for Survival

Inside Siaya’s Gold Mines Where Widows Trade Sex for Survival

There is a gold rush in Migori and Kakamega counties amid ongoing fights over the division of revenues from the Ksh680 billion mine discovered last November.

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ODM rift laid bare as Oburu seeks to mend Kakamega power struggle

ODM rift laid bare as Oburu seeks to mend Kakamega power struggle

Governor Barasa asserted that he holds formal authority within the county’s ODM structures.

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ODM rift: Winnie Odinga storms back as Oburu is forced to attend two meetings

ODM rift: Winnie Odinga storms back as Oburu is forced to attend two meetings

The first post-Raila Odinga ODM meeting in Kakamega County pulled leaders in two different directions amid internal party wrangles.

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ODM in tatters as party boss is forced to attend two meetings

ODM in tatters as party boss is forced to attend two meetings

The first post-Raila Odinga ODM meeting in Kakamega County pulled leaders in two different directions amid internal party wrangles.

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ODM Rifts deepen as parallel factions hold separate rallies in Kakamega

ODM Rifts deepen as parallel factions hold separate rallies in Kakamega

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Leadership wrangles surface at ODM Kakamega delegates meeting

Leadership wrangles surface at ODM Kakamega delegates meeting

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Kenya Cup: Kabras Sugar beat Strathmore Leos to move five points clear

Kenya Cup: Kabras Sugar beat Strathmore Leos to move five points clear

Walter Okoth scored a hat trick as Kabras Sugar produced a dominant display to hammer Strathmore Leos 81-21 at the Kakamega Showground and move five points clear

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Kabras Sugar ready for Strathmore test in rescheduled Kenya Cup fixture

Kabras Sugar ready for Strathmore test in rescheduled Kenya Cup fixture

Kabras Sugar will be back in action on Friday evening when they face Strathmore Leos in a rescheduled Kenya Cup match at the ASK Kakamega Showground.

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Ufadhili wa wanafunzi maskini

Ufadhili wa wanafunzi maskini

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Citizen TV (Youtube)

Viongozi Kakamega watetea msimamo wa kisiasa wa Magharibi

Viongozi Kakamega watetea msimamo wa kisiasa wa Magharibi

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KTN News (Youtube)

Kakamega: Kundi la Bunge la Wananchi la Wanawake lakashifu vikali matamshi ya Gavana Simba Arat

Kakamega: Kundi la Bunge la Wananchi la Wanawake lakashifu vikali matamshi ya Gavana Simba Arat

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NTV Kenya (Youtube)

Kabras, Sugar Millers lead Kenya Cup; three teams remain unbeaten

Kabras, Sugar Millers lead Kenya Cup; three teams remain unbeaten

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Citizen TV (Youtube)

Weather Forecast: Sun expected in Nairobi, Kakamega, Kericho, and Kisumu tomorrow

Weather Forecast: Sun expected in Nairobi, Kakamega, Kericho, and Kisumu tomorrow

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KTN News (Youtube)

Hali ya Hewa: Nairobi, Kakamega, Kericho na Kisumu kushuhudia vipindi vya jua kesho

Hali ya Hewa: Nairobi, Kakamega, Kericho na Kisumu kushuhudia vipindi vya jua kesho

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ODM meeting in Kakamega: ODM split deepens ahead of UDA coalition talks

ODM meeting in Kakamega: ODM split deepens ahead of UDA coalition talks

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KTN News (Youtube)

Kabras Sugar RFC beat Strathmore 81-21 in Kenya Cup match at Kakamega Showground

Kabras Sugar RFC beat Strathmore 81-21 in Kenya Cup match at Kakamega Showground

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NTV Kenya (Youtube)

Kakamega sugarcane farmers protest over fear of cheap sugar imports

Kakamega sugarcane farmers protest over fear of cheap sugar imports

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NTV Kenya (Youtube)