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Monday, March 1, 2021 - Matungu parliamentary seat hopeful, Christabel Murunga, has slammed Deputy President William Ruto for what she termed as playing dirty politics in Matungu. Christabel is the widow to the then Matungu MP, Justus Murunga, and is eyeing the seat as an independent candidate in the by-election slated for March 4th. Ruto, through…

Friday, November 20, 2020 – Agnes Wambui, the woman who has successfully stopped the burial plans for Matungu MP, Justus Murunga, has revealed the last thing the legislator did for her before he succumbed to Covid-19 on Saturday. According to her, Murunga sent her Sh1,300 for gas refill and Sh4,000 for upkeep, two days before he…

Wednesday November 18, 2020 - MPs have expressed the need for a hotline number to get access to a helicopter to airlift them in case of an emergency, following the death of Matungu MP, Justus Murunga, who succumbed to Covid-19 on Saturday night. While eulogizing the fallen MP, the lawmakers argued that Murunga would have survived…

He stated that he was not ready to lead his people to the opposition because he wanted them to benefit from development projects.

The widow effect means that spouses of deceased politicians are seen as placeholders to keep the seat warm until an ideal male candidate is identified

The widow effect means that spouses of deceased politicians are seen as placeholders to keep the seat warm until an ideal male candidate is identified

THE STANDARD COUNTIES Former Matungu Member of Parliament Joseph Wamukoya ( pictured) is dead. He was elected on a Kanu ticket. The family said the former MP has been ailing for a long time and has occasionally been receiving treatment at a Bungoma hospital. KEEP READING "The MP has been sick for years and today he rested peacefully at our home," she said. Wamukoya was born in Marinda village of Matungu in 1942. Take a quick survey and help us improve our website!Take a survey He served in lat...

Slayqueens and sidechicks in panic as MPs pass law barring them from inheriting their property after death Members of Parliament have overwhelmingly supported an amendment bill seeking to bar secrete husbands and wives claiming recognition and property inheritance when a person dies. The proposal to amend the Law of Succession Act, which is sponsored by Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma wants inheritance to be limited to legally married couples, their children and extended family. “The principal ...

THE STANDARD By Brian Kisanji | March 4th 2021 at 08:44:31 GMT +0300 An elderly woman casts her vote at Matungu Constituency. [Dennish Ochieng, Standard] Voting in the Matungu parliamentary by-election kicked off smoothly this morning amidst low voter turnout. Voters who turned out early morning said the exercise was smooth, applauding the punctuality of the entire process. Strict health guidelines were also adhered to as no one was allowed in without a mask. Some of the voters, however, face...

THE STANDARD By Standard Team | March 2nd 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300 ANC Matungu candidate Peter Nabulindo (left) and Kakamega senator Cleophas Malala in Mayoni, Matungu constituency yesterday. [Mumo Munuve, Standard] The two Western by-elections in Matungu and Kabuchai have turned into a popularity contest for top politicians eyeing State House in the 2022 General Election. Focus in the race has shifted to Deputy President William Ruto, ODM leader Raila Odinga and Amani National Congress (AN...