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The delegation, led by Nambale MP Geoffrey Ekesa Mulanya and Borabu MP Patrick Osero, made the findings after visiting a correctional facility in Kakamega County on Tuesday, where they held discussions with both inmates and prison administrators.
Kenya Meteorological Department’s May 2, 2026 malaria early warning bulletin projects a 30% outbreak risk for Nandi County in May–June 2026, above the 20% threshold. Kakamega risk is 22.7% and Kisii 0%.
He accused rival political factions linked to Governor Fernandes Barasa and Woman Representative Elsie Muhanda of orchestrating attacks that left several people injured and property destroyed.
The suspect, Alfred Hassan Bushuru, was linked to the crimes after officers recovered electrical equipment, copper windings, and other incriminating items from his home.
He served as the Shinyalu legislator for two consecutive terms, first elected in 1997 and re-elected in 2002, before leaving Parliament following the 2007 General Election.
Police said the suspects are linked to multiple incidents involving attacks on officers and vandalism in the locality. The weapons recovered during the raid have been secured as critical evidence for ongoing investigations.
The by-elections scheduled by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) follow a series of parliamentary and local seat vacancies across Kenya. Malava Constituency became vacant after the death of MP Moses Malulu Injendi earlier this year.
According to the Malaria Epidemic Early Warning Prediction System for Western Kenya Highlands, the latest forecast shows that Kakamega faces elevated malaria transmission risks, while Kisii and Nandi are expected to remain stable with no epidemic threat.
The operation, conducted on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, was carried out by officers from Nangili Police Station within Nangili market.
The initiative aims to tackle drought, flooding, and lightning, while promoting resilient crops, installing lightning arresters in schools, and coordinating strategies across the 14 counties of the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB).
The project is a joint initiative between the Kakamega County Government and Jacaranda Health, under the Tutunze Kakamega Service Delivery Redesign (SDR) strategy.
The illness has caused panic among residents of Shimanyiro village in Ikolomani.