40 pupils drawn from all the districts within Bungoma County were overwhelmed with joy saying they were determined to achieve their academic ambitions despite their backgrounds.

They expressed their gratitude to Equity bank, Equity Foundation, US-AID, UK-AID and West FM for the support.

Deputy Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi Thursday in Nandi County commended the move by Finance Minister Uhuru Kenyatta and Civil Service boss Francis Muthaura to step aside from their government positions following indictment by the International Criminal Court saying “They have relieved the government from being in suspense on how to debate their fate”.

Mrs. Tabitha Cheroitich, is the new chairperson of the Agricultural society of Kenya North Rift Branch replacing David Sitinei.

Mrs. Cherotich becomes the second woman to hold the position after vice patron Mrs. Zipporah Kittony who was the chairperson in the year 1981.

Bungoma County is seeking to improve the health of their citizens and make quality health care accessible and affordable and put in place the most sustainable ways for partnering with the community, improve uptake of HIV services at the community level including advocacy for treatment, care and support HIV prevention including home testing, Psychosocial support services including functional support groups.

 The gospel artist, whose music has survived the test of time Mrs. Mary Atieno Ominde, got a chance to visit the West FM studio for an interview and had inspirational messages to all who would like to join the industry, the physically challenged and to all Christians.

The king of one of the Wanga kingdoms who passed on last week Wambani Rapando will be laid to rest this Saturday while seated as per the tradition of his community.

The upcoming gospel artist Dorine Juma is from the back yard of Kakamega at a place called Mwibale, born to Mr. Emmanuel Juma and Mrs. Beatrice Juma.

Bungoma town being an emerging and fast growing urban town in the Western region is grappling with the challenges of ensuring an efficient housing conditions, electricity and water apart from other social amenities.