By Janet Nyamwamu As Kenya continues to confront deep-rooted socio-economic inequalities, bursary programmes funded through the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) are proving critical in keeping vulnerable learners in school. In constituencies such as West Mugirango in Nyamira County and Kiharu in Murang’a County, locally driven initiatives are easing the burden of school fees […]

By Janet Nyanchoka The National Assembly’s Decentralised Funds Accounts Committee (DFAC) and the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) members are attending a capacity-building retreat in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Organised by the Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST), the programme focuses on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Self-Mastery. The retreat’s theme is: “Incorporating Monitoring & Evaluation […]

By Janet Nyamwamu West Mugirango legislator Stephen Mogaka now wants universal access to climate information to be expressly recognized and treated as a fundamental human right. Speaking on the sidelines of the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) 2025 conference in Manila, Mogaka emphasized that timely, transparent, and inclusive climate data is essential […]

By Ongaga Ongaga Nyamira County Hospital could soon be elevated to a Teaching and Referral Hospital after an inspection exercise conducted by a Kisii University delegation led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Nathan Ogechi. The team, which included local leaders among them West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka, visited the facility to assess its suitability to host […]

By Janet Nyanchoka West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka has defended his close collaboration with the national government, arguing that his constituency has suffered decades of neglect and urgently requires development. Speaking at the burial of the late Prof. Josiah Biyogo Onyancha and his wife Hellen Moraa—parents to Standard Media Group journalists Edwin Nyarangi and DJ […]

Sunday, June 15, 2025 – Eldoret, Kenya By Janet Nyanchoka Stephen Mogaka, Member of Parliament for West Mugirango Constituency, paid a visit to university students from his constituency currently studying at Moi University in Eldoret. In a spirited and inspiring engagement, he encouraged the learners to remain industrious, creative, and focused on their academic goals […]

By Janet NyamwamuWest Mugirango, Nyamira County Residents of West Mugirango in Nyamira County are grappling with grief and fear after a tragic lightning strike claimed the lives of two young people and left another injured. The three were reportedly taking shelter under a makeshift structure when they were struck during a recent downpour, underscoring the […]

By Janet Nyanchoka Public schools within West Mugirango Constituency are currently undergoing notable and commendable infrastructural face-lift and expansion, mainly through the National Government Constituency Fund (NG-CDF). This includes the building of administration blocks, washrooms, classrooms, science laboratories, dormitories and repair of existing facilities. Nyamira School is the latest beneficiary of a Water, Sanitation, and […]

By Janet Nyanchoka Nyamira residents want the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), and the Senate Oversight Fund (SOF) safeguarded in perpetuity. The residents spoke during a public participation drive on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill No. 4 of 2025 recently. West Mugirango MP, Stephen Mogaka and […]

By KPC Reporter West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka now wants the government to outline its readiness for the upcoming cyclical wet season in the country. Mogaka singled out the Lake Victoria rain belt, citing the recurrent devastation caused by heavy rainfall, flooding and stormwater. In a statement tabled before the National Assembly Wednesday, Mogaka requested […]