This week began with activities ranging from political to social events.
The week saw President William Ruto officially open the Devolution Conference 2025 in Homa Bay.
The theme of the 2025 Devolution Conference “For the People, For Prosperity: Devolution as a Catalyst for Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice.”
As this happened, SportPesa unveiled its mega jackpot winner, Bonnie Kamau.
The win makes him the latest millionaire in town after bagging Sh424, 660,618.
This is even as families gathered to collect the bodies of their loved ones following a tragic road accident along the Kisumu-Kakamega highway.
The August 8 crash claimed 26 lives.
Here are some of the photos that caught Kenyans' eyes
Devolution Conference
President William Ruto, COG chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi and Governor Gladys Wanga during the official opening of the devolution conference on August 13, 2025/PCS President William Ruto officially opened the biennial devolution conference in Homa Bay County.
This year's conference is themed “For the People, For Prosperity: Devolution as a Catalyst for Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice.”
The main venue for the event is Homa Bay High School, with supplementary events at Raila Odinga Stadium and Tom Mboya University.
The side events included thematic discussions, exhibitions and collaborative forums.
This is the second time the lake region has hosted the national event.
A similar conference was held in Kisumu in April 2025.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, Muthomi Njuki (Tharaka Nithi) and Ochillo Ayacko (Migori) during the official opening of the devolution conference on August 13, 2025/PCS
Home Bay Governor Gladys Wanga speaks during the official opening of the devolution conference on August 13, 2025/PCS SportPesa Mega Jackpot winner
SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri, SportPesa Mega Jackpot winner Bonnie Kamau, and his wife Veronica Wahu during the grand unveiling on August 13, 2025./ SPORTPESA X
SportPesa has officially unveiled its jackpot mega winner, Bonnie Kamau.
The win makes him the latest millionaire in town after bagging Sh424, 660,618.
He correctly predicted the outcome of 17/17 games in the matches. The win makes it the first time the SportPesa Mega Jackpot has been won since 2018.
Kamau was accompanied by his wife, Veronica Wahu. SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri was also present.
SportPesa Mega Jackpot winner Bonnie Kamau, and SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri during grand unveiling at JW Marriot Hotel on August 13, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
SportPesa Mega Jackpot winner Bonnie Kamau with his wife Veronica Wahu during grand unveiling at JW Marriot Hotel on August 13, 2025/DOUGLAS OKIDDYKindiki hosts women at his home
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, during an engagement with 3,500 women opinion leaders from Tharaka Nithi County at his Irunduni rural home on August 13, 2025/DPCSDeputy President Kithure Kindiki on Wednesday hosted 3,500 women opinion leaders from Tharaka Nithi County.
During the meeting, held at his Irunduni rural home, Kindiki assured the women that they have an important role to play in Kenya’s development.
The Deputy President briefed them on ongoing development projects in the county, including roads, markets, electricity connectivity, construction of the Nithi Bridge, and the creation of jobs and income opportunities for the youth.
This was the second delegation of women the DP has hosted in Irunduni, following a previous meeting with a Meru delegation.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Wednesday hosted 3,500 women opinion leaders from Tharaka Nithi County.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, during an engagement with 3,500 women opinion leaders from Tharaka Nithi County at his Irunduni rural home on August 13, 2025/DPCSKisumu families claim bodies of 22 crash victims
A woman wails as families gathered at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital morgue to collect 22 bodies of the victims of the Kisumu-Kakamega highway crash on August 15, 2025/FAITH MATETE
Families in Kisumu gathered to collect the bodies of their loved ones following a tragic road accident along the Kisumu-Kakamega highway.
There was a sombre mood at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital morgue, where families gathered to collect the bodies of their loved ones.
This follows a tragic road accident along the Kisumu-Kakamega highway on August 8 which claimed 26 lives.
Grieving relatives could be seen comforting each other, some still in disbelief at the sudden loss of life.
The accident is among the deadliest in the region, and it has left an entire community in mourning.
The 22 bodies of the victims of the Kisumu-Kakamega highway crash, at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral hospital morgue on August 15, 2025/FAITH MATETE
The 22 bodies of the victims of the Kisumu-Kakamega highway crash, at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral hospital morgue on August 15, 2025/FAITH MATETE Gachagua’s 'Wantam' on Meta's Wall
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua inscribes the phrase 'Wantam' at Meta's Facebook Wall in Silicon Valley, US on August 9, 2025 [GACHAGUA/FB]Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made a stop in Silicon Valley, where he visited leading global tech giants, including Meta and Google.
Sharing photos from the tour on his social media platforms on Saturday, Gachagua pictured himself writing the “Wantam” phrase on the Facebook Wall.
The phrase has been used by the opposition in their spirited attempt to show their commitment to oust President William Ruto in the 2027 elections.
Ruto, who, however, commands a significant following, has in the past rubbished the phrase, with his supporters pushing for the "Tutam" phrase to mean they will give Ruto a second term in the 2027 General Elections.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua inscribes the phrase 'Wantam' at Meta's Facebook Wall in Silicon Valley tour, US on August 9, 2025 [GACHAGUA/FB]F
