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GOVERNOR GUYO ON THE RUN.

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Isiolo Governor Guyo in Hot Soup: Arrest Looms After Kidnap, Assault Allegations
 
Isiolo Governor Ibrahim Abdi Hassan Guyo has once again found himself at the centre of controversy, this time not for politics, but for alleged criminal activities. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has ordered his arrest and arraignment, alongside seven of his close allies, in connection with charges of kidnapping, assault, and robbery with violence.
 
According to the ODPP statement dated 5th September 2025, Guyo and his team stormed Outback Hotel in Maanzoni, Machakos County, where former Isiolo County Chief Officer of Health, Abdirahaman Mohamed, and 15 MCAs were meeting to discuss the Governor’s impeachment. Acting on Guyo’s orders, the group allegedly attacked Mr Abdirahaman, disarmed him, and bundled him into a vehicle before driving him to the Ruai Sewage area, where he was blindfolded, beaten, and abandoned.
 
In the scuffle, Mr Abdirahaman reportedly lost a licensed Glock pistol with 15 rounds, an iPhone 16, and KSh 70,000 in cash. CCTV footage has since placed Governor Guyo and his associates at the scene, leaving little room for denial.
 
The DPP has now directed the DCI to apprehend and arraign Guyo together with Abdullahi Jaldesa Banticah, Dade Boru, Abdirashid Ali Diba alias Ngila, Abdinur Dima Jiilo, Ahmed Duale, Josephat Mwangi Komu, and Yusuf Maina. They are to face serious charges of Kidnapping with Intent to Cause Grievous Harm and Robbery with Violence.
 
Political Mockery
 
For a man who has spent years chest-thumping and dismissing critics, it seems Governor Guyo’s rule of fear has finally caught up with him. Instead of building roads, hospitals, and schools, the Governor is now busy “building cases” for himself in courtrooms.
 
It is indeed ironic that the man who claimed to “protect Isiolo people” could not even protect himself from CCTV cameras. Now the same arrogance he flaunted might be what escorts him to the dock.
 
As Isiolo residents say, “mtu akishindwa na maendeleo, hujaribu vitisho.” Guyo’s threats might have silenced critics in Isiolo politics for a while, but this time, even his political theatrics won’t silence the law.

Rich countries fail to release 96 percent of funds to address climate change in East Africa- Oxfam

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By Anderson Ojwang

Failure by rich countries to fulfil their climate finance promises to a key grouping of eight highly vulnerable African countries is likely to undermine the success of the program implementation.

According to a new report by Oxfam and IGAD, ahead of the Second African Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia, says only 4 percent of the finance support have been availed by the rich countries to address the climate change.

The report says this is a massive 96% less than the $41.8 billion that IGAD countries say they need annually to implement their national climate action plans until 2030.

 The amount is also 25 percent less than the $2.3 billion annually reported by rich countries which includes grants and loans. The loans are worsening the debt crisis which reduce the capacity of countries to cope with climate change impacts.

Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda – collectively called the IGAD region – have together received, on average, $1.7 billion annually, between 2013 to 2022, in “grant equivalents”, being the true value of climate support after interest and debt repayments.

‘‘Rich polluting nations set the planet on fire, then sit back and send water droppers to the Majority World Countries to put it out. They must take responsibility for the damage they are causing and adequately fund climate action in countries where climate change is wreaking havoc on communities that are least responsible for the crisis,’’ said Oxfam in Africa Director Fati N’Zi-Hassane.

East African countries are among the worst-hit by the climate crisis, despite contributing a tiny 0.09% of the global carbon emissions. Over 63.3 million people in seven of the eight countries in the region faced high levels of acute food insecurity in 2024 and 126.7 million people, or 40% of the population, in the IGAD region lack access to safe drinking water. Appeals for humanitarian assistance doubled from $3.1 billion to $6.1 billion during the 2021 and 2023 hunger crisis, yet funding consistently fell short, with less than half of the requested resources delivered in most years.  

“We walk up to seven kilometers to access water from shallow wells, sometimes with children on our backs. We draw water from the same spots where wild and domestic animals also drink from, and it is dirty and rarely sufficient for us. Diarrhea and other waterborne diseases are rampant here,” said Joyce Achap from Lokitoeang’aber in Turkana County, Kenya.

Despite climate change significantly contributing to the hunger crisis and water scarcity, only 29% ($6.7 billion) of the climate-related development finance received by the region was committed to agriculture, water and sanitation, and just 54% ($12.5 billion) was set aside to support communities adapt to climate change.

Women, who bear the heaviest burdens of climate change due to gender inequalities in resources, roles, and decision-making, do not have their specific needs considered in a substantial share (41%) of funds that go to the region. 

The climate finance mechanism has also failed to address the specific realities of countries in fragility or conflict-affected contexts. The climate funds sent to Eritrea and Somalia, two countries which have had such conditions in the period of reporting, covers only 1% and 2% of their needs, respectively.

Other constraints related to donor funding for climate action in the region include complex application procedures and rigid requirements that restrict local actors and communities from accessing these funds. More than eight in ten dollars sent to the region are received by governments and large institutions, sidelining local actors such as Non-Governmental Organizations and local private actors, thereby undermining efforts to decentralize climate action.

‘‘Rich, polluting nations have an obligation to provide sufficient climate finance to Majority World Countries as per the international agreements they signed. With adequate funds that respond to the specific needs of women and local communities, Africans can realize climate-resilient food systems, provide safe water to millions and have a better chance of bouncing back whenever climate disasters strike,’’ said N’Zi-Hassane.

Government rolls out multibillion projects for Kakamega as Mudavadi laughs last over Gachagua chides

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By Anderson Ojwang

Political leaders from Western Kenya may be having the last laugh at the impeached deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who chided and criticized the Luhya leaders for failing to secure development programs for the community.

In various interviews, Gachagua has said both the speaker Moses Wetangula and Prime Cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi negotiated with President William Ruto for the 30 percent in resource allocation but had not secured any development to the region.

Gachagua bragged of how he negotiated and secured the demands for Mt Kenya in terms of development and state appointment when they formed the government while Wetangula and Mudavadi became a laughingstock for failing to represent the community interest in terms of development and state appointments.

But the formation of broad based and President Ruto declaration of affirmative action to benefit regions that were previously marginalized by the previous regimes, is a blessing to Mudavadi and his team as it has opened a new chapter in Luhya land.

Kakamega county is currently witnessing multi billions development projects that will transform the region.

The game changer is the Kakamega Bungoma water project, targeting economic transformation agenda of the region and will cost Sh 33B.  The project will draw water from Nabuyole falls and will serve 2.6 m people across Webuye, Mateta, Malava, Navakholo and Kakamega town.

The Bukura-Khishwero water supply project will benefit over 580,000 people across Kakamega county and Vihiga with an investment of  Sh 1.5 billion.

Phase two of Mumias water supply project is in the pipeline and is worth Sh 500m and will connect over 6000 households.

On Sanitation, Kakamega town, Maraba sewerage project is being implemented at a cost of  Sh 840m and is targeting over 40,000 residents.

The strategic high impact projects include road upgrade along Kakamega – Nabhulo Musikoma, Bungoma corridor which is 45 kilometers stretch at a cost of Sh 2.5 billion and construction of a brand-new bridge across river Nzoia. This will boost mobility and inter county trade.

The 16 kilometers Mumias-Musanda road is now over 80percent complete and is upgraded to bitumen standards at a cost of  Sh 628m and will ease access to Mumias town and the surrounding.

Ibokolo-Indangalasia-Shuanda-Nambacha road is budgeted to  Sh 1.2 billion and will unlock new economic opportunities in rural areas 

The Lunza-Shiraha-Ikolmani-Manyula-Ikolomani-Kwishero-Eshibinga road is also being upgraded to link farmers to key markets.

On water infrastructure, Sh 2.3 billion has been earmarked for Malava cluster water project to enhance access to clean and portable water with e 115,000 residents expected to benefit.

In Ikolomani, the Kakamega gold processing factory is at 75 percent complete with Sh 300M investment, and this will support value addition in the country’s mining sector.

The government is constructing affordable housing in Milimani in  Lurambi  with 220 modern unit housing worth of Sh 473M

Equally, the government is constructing six modern markets in Lunza, Muregu  Shisele, Sisokhe, Kakunga and Chekalini which are being developed under ESP program with progress between 17-72 percent while in Lukuyani, the aggregation center and industrial park is being developed at a cost of Sh 500m,

At Masinde Muliro university, the government is constructing a new engineering and TVET complex valued at sh 717M.

To ensure food security, Sh 298M has been allocated for Navakholo irrigation project that benefit 2000 farmers while thousands of acres of land will be brought under irrigation.

Kakamega County referral hospital is being elevated to a level six National Teaching and Referral Hospital, with the construction of an ultramodern complex ongoing.

The Lurambi Kakamega airstrip to Chepsonoi-  Shinyalu   road which is 25Km is set to be upgraded and it is estimated to cost Sh 2B to strengthen regional connectivity.

A new 35 kilometers road from Turbo-Shiendu road through Naitiri will cost Sh4B linking Kakamega, Bungoma and Trans Nzoia counties.

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has commended President William Ruto for supporting the completion of stalled infrastructure projects in the county, calling it a turning point for the region’s development.

Barasa singled out two major projects – the 750-bed Kakamega Teaching and Referral Hospital and the Bukhungu Stadium – as evidence of renewed national-county collaboration.

“The hospital is almost complete,” the governor said. “It’s a Ksh800 million joint effort, with Ksh500 million from the national government and Ksh00 million from the county. This is more than a building — it’s about improving lives, one patient, one job at a time.”

Once operational, the hospital is expected to create over 3,000 direct jobs and significantly expand access to healthcare in the region. Barasa also revealed that the facility will host a modern cancer center.

 “The center will save residents the cost and hardship of travelling long distances for specialized care,” Barasa said, hinting at further partnerships with the national government to boost healthcare in Western Kenya.

Bukhungu Stadium whose completion is now within reach thanks to additional national support and a county investment of Ksh700 million.

According to Barasa, the upgraded facility would position Kakamega as a regional sports hub and provide a platform for nurturing local talent.

Ruto has reiterated his commitment to transforming the region through infrastructure development, including providing access to electricity, which he believes will spur economic opportunities, enhance educational outcomes, and elevate living standards.

“This is part of our effort to ensure that more homes and institutions in Western Kenya have access to reliable electricity,” he added.

The Last Mile project is not only expected to improve quality of life but also contribute to the overall modernization of Kakamega County, in line with the government’s development agenda.

Demonstrate Electability Before Seeking Office

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By Billy Mijungu

Leadership is not something that can be declared into existence. It is tested, proven, and validated by the people who entrust it to you. Before seeking higher office, every aspiring leader must demonstrate electability. They must show, through practice and experience, that they can be chosen and trusted by the community.

Electability begins at the very basic levels of society. If an individual cannot be elected to serve as the chairperson of a cattle dip committee, or to lead a funeral committee, how then can they claim readiness to lead a constituency, a county, or even an entire nation? Leadership is rarely built in the abstract. It grows in the small spaces where people interact daily, where decisions about community welfare are made, and where trust is constantly tested. The people who earn respect at these levels are the ones who later earn the privilege to seek bigger offices.

The electorate, in their wisdom, may not always have the most refined tools to identify and measure leadership, but they carry the ultimate power. They can recognize who among them has the ability to listen, to mobilize, and to represent their interests faithfully. Their choices may not always align with academic qualifications or polished speeches, but they reflect the lived realities of their communities. That is why every serious aspirant must prove they are electable at home, among their people, before they imagine themselves at the national stage.

Electability is not only about popularity. It also requires a deep knowledge and understanding of what affects your people. A leader who fails to appreciate the everyday struggles, aspirations, and fears of their community is only wearing the title of leadership but not embodying its purpose. To be electable, one must show that they are not removed from the pain of unemployment, the weight of school fees, the price of food, the lack of proper health care, and the frustrations of youth without opportunities. The electorate trusts those who understand them and who can offer practical solutions.

Kenya’s political environment, however, has developed peculiar characteristics that cannot be ignored. Three factors have come to dominate the process. The first is the central role of political parties. In many cases, a candidate must be tied to a strong party, and often to a party leader who is one of the front-runners in national politics. The second is the availability of money. Campaigns are costly and financial resources lubricate the machinery that carries a candidate to office. The third is networks, which combine party affiliation and financial muscle to create almost instant electability in certain regions.

These realities mean that at times leaders ascend to office without passing through the crucible of proving themselves in smaller community roles. Money and party machinery can give them seats, but it does not necessarily give them the confidence of the people. True leadership cannot only rely on these factors. It must rest on the foundation of trust, service, and demonstrated ability to be chosen.

For this reason, every aspiring leader must invest in building credibility at the grassroots. They must begin by serving, by listening, and by showing that their leadership is rooted in community. A leader who can be trusted to manage a cattle dip fund transparently, or to organize a funeral committee fairly, is more likely to be trusted with larger responsibilities. The people are not blind. They watch, they measure, and they decide.

Ultimately, beyond money and political parties, electability is about the confidence of the people. It is about proving, in small and big ways, that you can be entrusted with the voice of the community. Leaders who skip this stage often struggle to connect with the electorate, while those who embrace it find that the people carry them to higher office willingly.

Real leadership must be demonstrated, not declared. The path to high office begins in the village, in the ward, in the community committee. It begins with electability, and without it, any leadership journey remains incomplete.

Nsanzuwera delights the crowd with a sensational performance

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By Phillip Orwa

Home player, Rwanda’s Celestin Nsanzuwera delighted the home crowd with a sensational performance. Using his knowledge of the course to his advantage, to fire nine birdies and an eagle enroute to a stunning 9-under-par 63, extending his overall lead to 13-under-par 131 after two rounds of the SportsBiz Africa Golf Championship.

“It was an amazing round today,” Unlike yesterday, I didn’t feel much pressure, and that helped me stay calm. Starting with back-to-back birdies and then an eagle on the third gave me so much confidence.

I told myself to just keep going up and up. I had 23 putts all round and hit every fairway. Being my home course, I used that knowledge to my advantage. Tomorrow the plan is the same; play the fairways, trust my putts, and stay focused.” Nsanzuwera said.

A seven-shot gap separates Nsanzuwera from his nearest challengers. Tied for second on 6-under-par 138 are South Africa’s Travis Procter and two-time DP World Tour winner Haydn Porteous.

Procter carded a composed 3-under-par 69, with birdies on 1, 11, 13, and 17. Porteous matched Procter with a 3-under-par 69 of his own, thanks to birdies on 4, 6, and 13.

Kenya’s Eric Ooko was the top-ranked Kenyan on moving day. His round of 2-under-par 70, with birdies on 8, 10, 11, and 18 offset by bogeys on 4 and 17, lifted him to 5-under-par 139, just outside the top three.

Other Kenyans who made the cut include John Wangai, Jastas Madoya, Dismas Indiza, Mutahi Kibugu, Samuel Njoroge, Michael Karanga, John Lejirma, David Wakhu, Ken Abuto, Greg Snow, Daniel Nduva, Mohit Mediratta, Jacob Okello, and Njoroge Kibugu.

The cut was set at 3-over-par 147, narrowing the field to 30 golfers who will compete in tomorrow’s decisive final round for a share of the USD 25,000 prize purse, along with crucial Sunshine Development Tour points, Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points, and World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points.

Kenya’s Naom Wafula had earlier lit up the championship with a spectacular hole-in-one on the par-3 second hole at Kigali Golf Resort & Villas.

The shot, coupled with steady play across the round, helped her post a brilliant 4-under-par 68, bringing her tournament total to 1-over-par 145.

Wafula secured her place among the top 30 players who made the cut for tomorrow’s final round.

“Today was a great round. I came in with the mentality to just enjoy myself and not put too much pressure. On hole two, I hit my iron, but from the tee I thought it was short.

Since the green is uphill, we couldn’t see where it landed. When we got up there, I thought the ball had rolled over the slope, but one of the caddies said a ball had dropped in. When we checked, it was mine, it was a hole-in-one! I was super happy, but my caddie calmed me down and reminded me that I still had a lot of golf to play. That confidence carried me through the round.” Said Wafula

The SportsBiz Africa Golf Championship is sponsored by SportsBiz Africa, East African Breweries through its Johnnie Walker brand, Kigali Golf Resort & Villas, and Pure Travel.

Nyatike residents welcome the water drilling project to end the long water menace

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By Erick Otienor

Residents of Osiri village in Macalder/Kanyarwanda Ward, Nyatike, will soon have access to safe and consistent drinking water, thanks to a local gold mine investor who has funded borehole projects in the area.

The investor, introduced to the community by the area Member of County Assembly (MCA), Felix Okwanyo, will establish eight water stations to serve the village.

Speaking during the commissioning of the boreholes, the locals highlighted the severe challenges caused by the lack of clean water, including outbreaks of cholera and the need to walk long distances in search of safe water.

The residents, led by Robinson Onyango, expressed hope that the new initiative will bring lasting relief to the community living in the Semi-arid area of Nyatike.

The community have been raising concerns over the dangers posed by contaminated water, noting that chemicals from nearby mines have often seeped into rivers, leading to health complications when used for bathing, cooking, or washing.

Eunice Atieno, a resident of Osiri, observed that access to clean water will significantly cut household expenses currently spent on buying water, while also allowing children to concentrate more on their studies instead of spending hours fetching water.

According to locals, the boreholes will end decades of reliance on River Kuja and River Migori, which are infested with crocodiles and associated with diseases such as bilharzia and other waterborne infections.

Despite the milestone, residents insist the eight water points cannot serve the growing population and appealed to both the county and national governments to step in and assist the locals.

According to the investor, Salah Okech, his mining company will continue doing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to improve the lives of people in the semi-arid area of Nyatike.

“We want our people to benefit from what we are doing here. We are doing business in their area and they deserve to benefit from some of our CSR”, he said.

Macalder/Kanyarwanda Ward (MCA) Felix Okwanyo applauded the efforts made by the investor to ensure the lives of the Osiri residents improve.

Okwanyo said that one of the biggest problems for his people is water scarcity, adding that the eight boreholes will solve the water shortage.

Kisumu: The county of utopian, magnificent architectural designs that never translates to reality

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By Anderson Ojwang 

The common quote “If horses were wishes beggars could ride” aptly captures Kisumu County government that dreams of magnificent architectural designs that wow the public by their glittering and beautiful appearances but at implementation the structures are an eyesore and a complete contrast of the drawings.

Kisumu’s creative imagination is one of its kind in the country and planet and by any chance if the architectural designs were to be implemented successfully, the lake city would be the Africa’s Yurop (Europe).

If art could be made to a reality and not fiction Kisumu would be heaven. The place to be, a home away from home. The magnificent architectural designs, the beauty and the allure of the drawings remain in the utopia.

The architectural designs provoke a buzz, excitement and pregnant expectations have for years been still birth and if by chance are implemented, they are more a total downgrade, mirage and illusion.

Kisumu City, priding itself as the cleanest in the country and the second in East Africa, and 6th in Africa remains in dreamland with nine wonders of the world in infrastructural development yet to be implemented.

A Kisumu resident Adede Owala wrote in his Facebook page “ Anyang’ Nyong’o has unveiled yet another drawing and architectural design, this time for the proposed Kisumu Arts and Cultural Center, projected to be one of its kind in East Africa. However, since 2018, the “son of Canon” and an award winning “planner” has released multiple artistic impressions in Kisumu, yet not a single one has ever materialized. It has been drawing after drawing, with no actual projects to show.”

Nyong’o during the groundbreaking ceremony in 2020 said “The multi-purpose stadium will have a football pitch, volleyball, basketball courts, hockey pitch, Rugby pitch and tennis court. The project at Jomo Kenyatta is ongoing and if we get funding from the World Bank through the Kenya Urban support program, we will do more.

As the county government of Kisumu, we have plans to renovate the Moi stadium Kisumu. My role as a Governor is to improve sports facilities in the whole county including Muhoroni Stadium.”

Effort to get comment from the governor communication team was fruitless after they did not respond to our calls and texts messages.

Harambee star striker Ogam joins Australian Club

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By Philip Orwa

A new chapter in the life of Tusker Football club after their striker Ryan Ogam joined Australian clubBundesliga club Wolfsberger AC.

Ogam who excelled during the just concluded CHAN tournament held in Nairobi, opened a new chapter by joining other Kenyans players playing the trade outside the country .

And yesterday Tusker FC, bid farewell him farewell.

Ogam joined Tusker in 2023 and has enjoyed a meteoric rise in both domestic and international football. He was originally signed as a midfielder before he converted into a striker and went on to score 15 goals in 17 appearances in the 2024/25 FKF Premier League season.

The 20-year-old striker was escatic with the move saying “Thank you to the Tusker family for the time that I have been with the team. I have enjoyed the support of everyone at the club. Were it not for them, probably I would not be standing here today. The club has been a good stepping
stone for me, and I am very grateful.”

His standout performances for Harambee Stars at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, where he scored decisive goals against Morocco and Zambia, further underlined his potential

Tusker FC Chairman Charles Gacheru said: “Ryan has been an outstanding player for Tusker FC and a true ambassador for Kenyan football. His goals and commitment have inspired both his teammates and fans. While we are proud of what he has achieved with us, we are equally proud to see him take this big step to Europe. We wish him every success at Wolfsberger AC.”

Representing Austrian Wolfsberger AC, Club President Dietmar Riegler said:

“We are delighted to welcome Ryan Ogam to Wolfsberger AC. He is an exciting young striker with great potential, and we have followed his progress at Tusker FC with keen interest and his recent performance for his county with the national team, Harambee Stars.

Ryan combines natural talent, discipline, hard work, and a hunger to grow, and we believe he will quickly adapt to the Austrian Bundesliga. His arrival is also a testament to the growing quality of football talent across all levels coming out of Kenya. We
are confident he will make a positive impact both on and off the pitch.”

Tusker FC Head Coach Charles Okere added “Ryan’s development over the past year has been incredible. He is hardworking, disciplined, and has a natural eye for goal. We are confident he will excel in Austria and continue to make both Tusker and Kenya proud.”

Christine Kariuki, Head of Mainstream Beer at KBL, congratulated Ogam on his move, noting Tusker’s proud role in nurturing football talent in Kenya:

“Ryan’s journey reflects what Tusker FC and KBL have always stood for — identifying, nurturing, and elevating local talent to the highest levels of the game. As sponsors, we take pride in seeing our players succeed not only in the local league but also on the
international stage. His move is proof of our longstanding commitment to sports development in Kenya, and we believe Ryan will continue to inspire the next generation of footballers.”

Tusker FC thanks Ryan for his immense contribution to the club and wishes him every success as he embarks on this exciting new chapter with Wolfsberger AC.

Hustler Fund Announces Appointment of New CEO

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By Correspondent

The Board of the Financial Inclusion Fund (Hustler Fund) has announced the appointment of Mr. Henry K. Tanui as the Chief Executive Officer for a renewable term of three years.

Mr. Tanui takes over from Ms. Elizabeth Nkukuu, who has been heading the Fund since its inception. The Board acknowledges Ms. Nkukuu’s dedicated service and pioneering leadership, which established a strong foundation for the Fund.

Mr. Tanui is an experienced financial services professional with over 24 years in the industry. He has broad expertise in Risk Management, MSME Lending, Business Lending, Personal Lending, Mortgages, and International Trade Finance. He has held senior roles at Ecobank, Consolidated Bank of Kenya, and the Industrial and Commercial Development Bank of Kenya. His extensive background has given him a deep understanding of Kenya’s economic development and the vital part that financial services play in promoting inclusive growth.

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives & MSME Development, Hon. FCPA Dr. Wycliffe Oparanya, commended the role of the Fund in the country’s socio-economic agenda. “The Financial Inclusion Fund has already provided affordable credit to more than 26 million Kenyans. As we look ahead, I encourage the Hustler Fund team to enhance their efforts in promoting timely repayments to improve credit scores and to expand financial literacy programmes that support Kenyans in succeeding.”

Principal Secretary for MSME Development, Ms. Susan Mangeni, highlighted the Fund’s impact in enhancing financial inclusion. “Through the Hustler Fund, over 9 million Kenyans now have improved credit histories and are more capable of accessing financing from mainstream financial institutions. We extend our gratitude to Ms. Elizabeth Nkukuu for her steady leadership in establishing the Fund and guiding it through its early stages.” Speaking about his appointment, Mr. Tanui expressed optimism about the Fund’s future. “The Hustler Fund has already proven to be catalytic in supporting livelihoods and economic growth. My focus will be on reengineering our collection processes, strengthening financial literacy, and building ecosystem lending channels that expand our reach and deepen our impact.”

The outgoing CEO, Ms. Elizabeth Nkukuu, expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve and congratulated her successor. “It has been a privilege to serve Kenyans by establishing and launching the Hustler Fund. I am proud of the progress we have made in reaching millions of households and MSMEs. I warmly congratulate Mr. Tanui and wish him every success in expanding the Fund’s impact in the years ahead.”

ODM Treasurer Bosire threatens legal action against ex-MP Kemosi over alleged defamatory remarks

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BY WESTERN INSIGHT REPORTER

ODM National Treasurer Timothy Bosire has threatened legal action against ex-West Mugirango legislator Vincent Kemosi over alleged defamatory remarks made against him.

Through his lawyers, M.O.M & Company Advocates, Mr Bosire accuses Kemosi of publicly disparaging him during a press address on August 24, 2025, in Kisii dialect, where he allegedly claimed that Bosire received money from State House to fund a political meeting in Kericho.

The utterances, which were broadcast live on Egesa FM, Egesa Facebook page, and later circulated widely across social media, according to the former Kitutu Masaba MP’s advocate, allegedly insinuated that Bosire was corrupt and dishonest.

The remarks, his lawyers say, have attracted thousands of views and subjected the ODM official to public ridicule, contempt, and embarrassment.

Bosire, who also chairs the ODM Board of Trustees, maintains that the statements were “egregiously false, reckless, and malicious” and were designed to tarnish his political and personal reputation.

He argues that Kemosi’s failure to report the alleged corruption to investigative agencies like the EACC or DCI further confirms the baseless nature of the claims.

“Our client has been humiliated, disgraced, and subjected to untold embarrassment and ostracism for which he holds you fully, wholly, and personally responsible,” reads part of the demand letter.

The ODM treasurer now demands an immediate admission of liability and a “suitable and fitting apology” from Kemosi within 72 hours, failure to which his lawyers have threatened to file a defamation suit.

The apology, the letter adds, must receive the same prominence as the original remarks under Section 7A of the Defamation Act, Cap 36 Laws of Kenya.

Kemosi is yet to publicly respond to the accusations or the legal threat.

Bosire is a seasoned politician from Nyamira County, having served as Member of Parliament for Kitutu Masaba.

Bosire and Kemosi have often found themselves on opposite sides of the political divide, occasionally clashing publicly over county and national politics.

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