Fernandes Barasa
KenyapoliticianMale6.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Fernandes Barasa is the Governor of Kakamega County in Kenya. He is known for his leadership and commitment to the welfare of his constituents, often extending support during times of mourning and hardship within the community.
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Governor Fernandes Barasa welcomed the Judiciary's decision to decentralise court services.
Koome warns against corruption in judiciary as Kakamega gets new courtKenya· 2026-08-06
Governor Fernandes Barasa was visited by Chief Justice Martha Koome.
DPP warns against incitement and hooliganismKenya· 2026-08-06
Governor Fernandes Barasa's administration is committed to improving health service delivery in Kakamega County.
Kakamega County launches campaign against teen pregnancies, HIV infections and SGBVKenya· 2026-08-04
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has dismissed calls to defect to the Linda Mwananchi Movement, reaffirming his loyalty to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
Governor Barasa accuses CS Oparanya of dividing ODM in bid for Ruto's running mate slotKenya· 2026-07-30
Governor Fernandes Barasa is involved in the consultative meetings related to Sifuna's political activities.
How Sifuna's Western tour has rattled Kenya KwanzaKenya· 2026-07-24
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa said leaders from the Western region had agreed to mobilise residents to register as voters ahead of the 2027 elections.
Wetang'ula rallies Western region to support Ruto's 2027 bidKenya· 2026-07-12
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has been issued a three-day ultimatum by health workers' unions to resolve a standoff over a Recognition Agreement.
Health unions accuse county attorney of stalling deal, vow to paralyse servicesKenya· 2026-07-08
Fernandes Barasa is the Kakamega Governor who participated in a funds drive for Friends Church Amalemba.
When a family eats together: Speaker Wetangula's network in State jobs sparks stormKenya· 2026-07-06
Fernandes Barasa is the Kakamega Governor who participated in a funds drive for Friends Church Amalemba.
Wetangula's share: Speaker's family network in State jobs sparks stormKenya· 2026-07-05Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa said that targets have been set for each of the Western counties to boost voter registration ahead of the polls.
Wetangula, Duale rally western Kenya to back Ruto's 2027 re-election bidKenya· 2026-07-05
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa is part of the group claiming Uhuru Kenyatta is trying to divide the Luhya vote.
Ruto allies claim Uhuru backs Western leaders to split Luhya voteKenya· 2026-07-04
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa is expected to consider the draft bill before submission to the County Assembly.
County seeks to raise Sh2.2b in own-source revenueKenya· 2026-06-02
Fernandes Barasa is a Governor from the Western region advocating for greater political representation.
Western Kenya leaders intensify push for DP slot in Ruto's 2027 re-election planKenya· 2026-05-27
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa condemned the attack at the police station, describing it as a grave act of lawlessness.
Police arrest five suspects linked to attack at Nyalenya police stationKenya· 2026-03-03
Fernandes Barasa is the Kakamega Governor whose supporters were seen carrying weapons during the rally.
Tension high in Kakamega as police deploy heavily ahead of Linda Mwananchi rallyKenya· 2026-02-21
Fernandes Barasa will face-off with Ayub Savula come the 2027 election.
Savula ditches DAP-K for UDA, pledges to deliver 2.6m Western votesKenya· 2026-02-03
Fernandes Barasa is the Kakamega Governor who met with stakeholders to address mining issues.
State moves to quell uncertainty over Sh683 billion gold projectKenya· 2026-01-28
Fernandes Barasa is a governor who is driving Ruto's reelection campaign in Kakamega.
Ruto allies on edge as UDA-ODM deal rocks 2027 election plansKenya· 2026-01-15
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa described Kibunguchy as a dedicated servant whose leadership transformed Likuyani.
Western leaders mourn former Likuyani MP KibunguchyKenya· 2025-12-23
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa said counties are facing serious financial strain.
Governors accuse Mbadi of delaying disbursement of Sh27 billion to countiesKenya· 2025-12-19
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa accused his predecessor and CS Wycliffe Oparanya of dividing people by engaging in active politics.
Governors want Treasury to comply with SHA funds agreementKenya· 2025-12-17Fernandes Barasa, the Kakamega Governor, eulogised Jirongo as a great leader and a valuable figure.
Western leaders join Kenyans in mourning political veteran JirongoKenya· 2025-12-13
Fernandes Barasa is the Governor of Kakamega and attended the Jamhuri Day celebrations.
Security and unity dominate Jamhuri celebrations in countiesKenya· 2025-12-12
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has decried the lack of adequate funding for research.
Scholars warn Ruto's Singapore dream will slip away if research remains underfundedKenya· 2025-12-05
Governor Fernandes Barasa urged that all political actors, regardless of party affiliations, be included in building unity in the region.
Panyako's tears move Malava leaders to beg Ruto to give him a jobKenya· 2025-11-29
Ayub Savula represented Governor Fernandes Barasa during the official launch of the NYOTA program.
Western governors pledge two-year tax holiday for NYOTA beneficiariesKenya· 2025-11-08
Governor Fernandes Barasa joined the delegation visiting Raila Odinga's grave.
Raila's grave draws high-profile visitors, 10 days after burial (Photos)Kenya· 2025-10-29
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa stated that the spirit and crown of ODM are alive despite Raila's passing.
Western leaders vow to keep Orange party's fire burningKenya· 2025-10-20
Fernandes Barasa described Raila Odinga as a towering figure in the struggle for the second liberation.
Western leaders, locals hail Raila as Kenya's most selfless democratKenya· 2025-10-16
Governor Fernandes Barasa's administration opined that the new recruitment is aimed at filling critical gaps in service delivery.
Kakamega announces 277 job vacancies to boost service delivery, warns of fraudstersKenya· 2025-10-01
