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Local news, events, culture, and developments specific to Vihiga County, providing a closer look at the community and its affairs.

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Elders crown Governor George Natembeya as Luhya spokesman in Vihiga, handing him a staff and whisk as symbols of leadership during a cultural ceremony.

Natembeya crowned Luhya spokesman by elders in Vihiga

Governor George Natembeya was on Saturday crowned regional spokesman for the Luhya community in a traditional ceremony held…
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Posted by WKT September 28, 2025
Burnt matatu in Luanda town after being set on fire by bodaboda riders following a fatal accident involving one of their colleagues.

Chaos in Luanda as bodaboda rider dies in matatu accident

Luanda town in Vihiga County was thrown into turmoil after a speeding matatu knocked down and killed a…
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Posted by WKT September 7, 2025
A Kenya Police vehicle

Police officer kills colleague in Luanda, escapes with rifle

A police officer in Luanda, Vihiga County, shot and killed his colleague following an argument over an unknown…
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Posted by WKT August 24, 2025
Collage of President William Ruto, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.

Ruto, Kindiki and Mudavadi to lead separate functions in Western Kenya on Friday

President William Ruto, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki are expected to make high-profile…
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Posted by Sam Oduor August 14, 2025
Flames engulf a building at Mbale Boys High School in Vihiga County on Sunday night. [Photo: Courtesy]

Mbale Boys students allegedly torch buildings, stone teachers over being denied watching EPL finale

Mbale Boys High School in Vihiga County descended into chaos last evening after students went on a rampage,…
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Posted by WKT May 26, 2025
Cyrus Jirongo and his daughter

Jirongo explains why daughter won’t be buried in his home

Former Lugari MP and KANU-era minister Cyrus Jirongo is mourning the loss of his daughter, Lorraine Elizabeth Khalamwa…
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Posted by WKT March 20, 2025
Matatu operators in Vihiga threaten strike over levy hike

Matatu operators in Vihiga threaten strike over levy hike

Matatu operators in Vihiga County have issued an ultimatum to the county government, threatening to halt services if…
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Posted by WKT January 8, 2025
Two killed, 56 hospitalized in suspected food poisoning at church function in Vihiga

Two killed, 56 hospitalized in suspected food poisoning at church function in Vihiga

A community gathering turned tragic on Sunday in Luanda, Vihiga County, when two people died and 56 others…
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Posted by WKT December 4, 2024
Body of Masinde Muliro University lecturer retrieved from river

Body of Masinde Muliro University lecturer retrieved from river

The body of Dr. Jairus Mwenje Omuteche, a senior lecturer and the chair of the Department of Language…
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Posted by WKT November 26, 2024
Pain as KCSE candidate succumbs to meningitis before sitting her final exam paper

Pain as KCSE candidate succumbs to meningitis before sitting her final exam paper

The Friends School Womulalu community in Vihiga County is mourning the death of Snider Undisa, a Kenya Certificate…
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Posted by WKT November 25, 2024

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