Fernandes Barasa
KenyapoliticianMale7.0Global 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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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
Savula mentioned that they are busy under the leadership of Governor Fernandes Barasa, serving their people as promised during their campaigns.
Savula tells CS Oparanya to carry his own cross in Sh56m graft caseKenya· 2025-09-28
Governor Fernandes Barasa was present at the ODM's anniversary event.
Raila skips ODM's 20th anniversary celebrations in KisiiKenya· 2025-09-26
Fernandes Barasa is the Kakamega Governor who announced ODM's support for David Ndakwa.
ODM endorses UDA candidate in Malava by-electionKenya· 2025-09-23
Governor Fernandes Barasa has called out former Governor Wycliffe Oparanya for questioning Raila Odinga's influence.
Governor Barasa faults Oparanya for questioning Raila's western influenceKenya· 2025-09-22
Fernandes Barasa is the current governor of Kakamega County who has been accused by Wycliffe Oparanya of betrayal and political ingratitude.
ODM rift deepens as Oparanya, Barasa clash over Kakamega politicsKenya· 2025-09-22
The CS took issue with the recent controversial election of Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa as ODM County Chairman.
Oparanya warns ODM against divisive politics amid leadership row in KakamegaKenya· 2025-09-14Governor Barasa is involved in a feud with his predecessor over local politics and leadership.
Governor Barasa, CS Oparanya clash sparks ODM rift in KakamegaKenya· 2025-09-08
Governor Fernandes Barasa has been declared the ODM County Chairperson winner during the party primaries.
Barasa declared ODM Kakamega chair after contentious pollsKenya· 2025-09-01
Governor Fernandes Barasa’s hold on county politics and the ODM leadership in the Western region faces a litmus test yet, as his rivals gang up to topple him from the party’s county chairmanship.
Barasa faces rebellion as ODM rift deepens in KakamegaKenya· 2025-08-31
Fernandes Barasa is the current ODM County Chairman and is preparing for the upcoming election.
ODM sets new date for election of officials in Kakamega amid intense rivalryKenya· 2025-08-28Governor Barasa has retained his seat as Orange Democratic Movement County Chair after party primaries in Lurambi stalled over disagreements on the voting method.
Barasa retains Kakamega ODM chair post as primaries stallKenya· 2025-08-25