Politics
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Moses Akaranga’s Fall and the Rise of Wilber Ottichillo in Vihiga
The 2017 general elections in Kenya marked a turning point in Vihiga County politics, as...
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Wycliffe Oparanya: The First Governor of Kakamega
When Kenya adopted the 2010 Constitution and transitioned to devolved governance, Wycliffe Oparanya became the...
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Kenneth Marende’s Rise to National Speaker (2008)
In the aftermath of Kenya’s violent and disputed 2007 elections, the country teetered on the...
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Moi’s Exit and NARC’s 2002 Landslide in Kakamega and Vihiga
The 2002 general election was a watershed moment in Kenya’s political history. After over two...
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Michael Wamalwa vs. Musalia Mudavadi: The 1997 Showdown
The 1997 general election in Kenya was not just a national contest—it was a fierce...
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Return of Multi-Partyism in Kakamega: 1992 Elections
The return of multi-partyism in Kakamega in 1992 was a defining moment in Kenya’s democratic...
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Musalia Mudavadi’s Inheritance of Power After His Father’s Death
The death of Moses Mudavadi in 1989 marked a pivotal moment in Western Kenya’s political...
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When Four MPs Died: Kakamega’s Political Tragedy (1988–1990)
Between 1988 and 1990, Kakamega experienced a wave of tragedy that reshaped its political structure...
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How JM Kariuki’s Murder Shook Western Kenya Politics
The JM Kariuki murder Western Kenya impact in 1975 sent shockwaves far beyond Nairobi. While...
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Kakamega’s Reaction to KPU Rebellion and Limuru Split
The Kakamega reaction KPU Limuru episode marked one of the most turbulent moments in Kenya’s...
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Collapse of KADU and Luhya Realignment, 1964–1966
The collapse of KADU Luhya realignment under KANU during the 1964–1966 period marked a decisive...
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