Political activity in Kasipul has entered a tense and uncertain phase after UDA officials from the area chose to openly support independent candidate Philip Aroko instead of the ODM candidate Boyd Were. Their decision, made just days before the November 27 by-election, has shifted the mood of the campaigns and created confusion among voters who
Violence erupted in Kasipul during campaigns for the November 27 by-election, leaving two people dead and several others injured. The incident took place in Opondo, Central Kasipul, when unknown assailants stormed a campaign meeting, attacked attendees, destroyed property, and fired gunshots. Residents and campaign staff fled in panic as the situation escalated. Supporters of ODM
The people of Kasipul are still in shock following the violent clashes that left two of Philip Aroko’s supporters dead just weeks before the November 27 by-election. What was supposed to be a peaceful campaign period has turned into a scene of fear and blame, with both Aroko and ODM candidate Boyd Were accusing each
Tensions continue to rise in Kasipul constituency as independent parliamentary aspirant Philip Aroko accuses Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga of being behind the growing cases of violence in the area. Aroko, who was recently cleared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to contest in the upcoming by-election, spoke strongly against what he termed as
In Kenya’s health sector, questions are being raised about how funds under the Social Health Authority (SHA) are being distributed. A case in Homabay County has drawn attention after reports showed that Nyandiwa Dispensary, a level 2 facility, received around Ksh 839,840, while Nyandiwa Level 4 Hospital received only Ksh 30,000. This has caused concern
The investigation into the killing of the late Kasipul Member of Parliament, Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were, has taken a major step forward after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) approved murder charges against five suspects. This is a big development in the case that has shocked the country and left the people of Homa Bay
The family of the late Ong’ondo Were has made strong claims that his death was not accidental but connected to political rivalry. Paul Were, his brother and family spokesperson, spoke to the media and said they believe Ong’ondo Were was killed because of rising political tensions in Kasipul and Homa Bay County. According to Paul,
According to reports by Tuko News, the funeral of the late Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles Ong’ondo Were, became more than just a moment of mourning it turned into a powerful and emotional scene that captured the hearts of many in Kendu Bay. The most unforgettable part of the event was when his son, Boyd
The assassination of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were on May 1, 2025, has shocked many Kenyans, with growing evidence suggesting that the attack was carefully planned and carried out by people who had been following him from Parliament. CCTV footage is now at the center of police investigations, showing clear movements of the killers as
Just after his assassination along Ngong Road, the dark past of Kasipul Kabondo MP Charles Were has begun to resurface. Allegations are now emerging, painting a picture of a man who, behind the scenes, was ruthless when dealing with his political and personal enemies. While many mourned his sudden death, others saw it as a