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Supporters break into dance as Kidero expressed optimism that he will clinch the seat. Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa and Kwale Deputy Governor Fatuma Achani also cleared to vie.
Four aspirants, all men, are eyeing the seat, seeking to oust the current governor, Ottichilo.
Four aspirants, all men, are eyeing the seat, seeking to oust the current governor, Ottichilo.
NATIONAL Health workers in Vihiga County in a past demonstration. [Eric Lunga, Standard] The trouble surrounding the Vihiga County health sector was laid bare during the Senate’s Devolution Committee meeting held following suspension of the implementation of the county’s budget for the 2021/22 financial year. The county has been battling financial difficulties after the High Court in Kakamega issued a conservatory order stopping the implementation of the budget that had been approved by the County Assembly. The petition challenging the legality of the budget was filed by former County S...
The ward reps seem to blame Saisi for the wars that have been reported in the county. Shiru ward MCA Nixon Butiya was the only one who did not append his signature to the motion. Atsiaya maintains that their intention is to clean the county government and get rid of elements that have hindered development through incessant infighting. This, according to the mover of the motion, is a process that started with the removal of four county executive committee members from office. Four Vihiga CECs were dismissed by Governor Ottichilo following their impeachment by the county assembly. “We are u...