Didmus Barasa
KenyapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Didmus Barasa is a Kenyan politician and the Member of Parliament for Kimilili. He is known for his level-headedness and ability to articulate significant issues, making contributions to discussions in Parliament that resonate with his community.
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Didmus Barasa is involved in a lawsuit regarding his academic papers.
Murang'a University and CUE sued over Didmus' academic papersKenya· 2026-07-29Didmus Barasa explains his decision to leave the military for a career in national politics.
Didmus: Why I quit military for national politicsKenya· 2026-07-24Didmus Barasa is the Kimilili MP who led grassroots leaders from Bungoma County in a meeting with President Ruto.
Forget Ol kalou loss and focus on development, Ruto tells leadersKenya· 2026-07-18
Ruto spoke on Friday during a meeting with grassroots leaders from Bungoma County at State House, Nairobi, led by Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa.
Ruto breaks silence over DCP Ol Kalou landslideKenya· 2026-07-17
Didmus Barasa is mentioned as a local political figure competing for attention with Edwin Sifuna.
Why Sifuna's ODM exit could derail his 2027 ambitionsKenya· 2026-07-11
Those reported absent included Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa among others.
Court strikes out petition challenging Finance Act 2026 over MPs' absenteeismKenya· 2026-07-03
Didmus Barasa interpreted the survey as an endorsement of his leadership and his bid for the Bungoma governorship.
Babu Owino, Kalasinga best performing MPs in latest Infotrak rankingKenya· 2026-07-01
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa was among the influential leaders present at the funeral.
MP Wanyama heckled as opposition backs SifunaKenya· 2026-05-30
Didmus Barasa has slammed former President Uhuru Kenyatta for allegedly standing in the way of President William Ruto’s re-election bid.
Didmus Barasa: Uhuru is a stumbling block to Ruto's re-election bidKenya· 2026-02-11
Didmus Barasa launched a scathing attack on Deputy Governor Jenipher Mbatiany’s leadership credentials.
Barasa slams deputy governor's 2027 bid as Bungoma succession battle beginsKenya· 2026-02-10
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa (UDA), a close ally of President William Ruto and affiliated with the UDA, believes that his development track record will help him clinch the county top job.
Bungoma deputy governor Janepher Mbatiany enters crowded race to succeed LusakaKenya· 2026-02-07
Wamboka commended fellow MPs Didmus Barasa of Kimilili and John Makali of Kanduyi.
Wamboka accuses former MP of diverting Sh20 million education funds from BumulaKenya· 2026-01-25
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa was among those proposed for State recognition but was missing from the list.
Raila conferred posthumously with highest national honourKenya· 2025-10-21
Didmus Barasa, a loyalist of President William Ruto, has been plotting a comeback against Wanyonyi.
Why Tim Wanyonyi's Bungoma bid is shaking up Western politicsKenya· 2025-07-15
Didmus Barasa has long positioned himself as a frontrunner for the gubernatorial seat.
Bungoma MPs endorse Tim Wanyonyi for 2027 gubernatorial raceKenya· 2025-07-04
MP Didmus Barasa echoed the same sentiments, saying that those who were destroying property were sent by people who were jealous and selfish.
Ruto allies vow to push for law regulating riotsKenya· 2025-06-28
Didmus Barasa is an MP who sponsored The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (Amendment) Bill.
MPs scatter for safety amid fear of second 'visit' by irate Gen ZsKenya· 2025-06-26
Mwangale criticized some local MPs, led by Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa for being unable to champion the welfare of sugarcane farmers.
Leaders slam Wetangula and Ruto over Nzoia sugar leaseKenya· 2025-05-08
Didmus Barasa told Uhuru to enjoy his retirement benefits peacefully.
Ruto's allies claim Uhuru is inciting youth, blame him for gambling crisisKenya· 2025-04-28
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, known for his sharp tongue and political assertiveness, has dismissed Salasya’s efforts as mere 'political theatrics.'
Salasya's gambit to unite Luhya nation attracts praise and scornKenya· 2025-04-21
Didmus Barasa is an MP who was awarded an honorary doctorate during the same ceremony as Oscar Sudi.
University that awarded Oscar Sudi a doctorate under fire as DCI arrests officials over fake degreesKenya· 2025-03-02
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa hailed Injendi as an exemplary leader known for his level-headedness.
Ruto leads nation in mourning Malava MP Malulu as leaders describe him as a selfless leaderKenya· 2025-02-18
