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… The PWDs have issued a five-day demonstration notice, petitioned the County Assembly and written to the county government executive seeking an explanation.The Department of Sports, Gender, and Inclusivity, responsible for PWDs, has shockingly shifted blame to the finance departme …
Blame-games after Nakuru County fails to disburse Sh27.5M Nakuru PWDs fundThe Standard
… Alongside the statement, the group has also petitioned the County Assembly to investigate the non-disbursement of funds in 2025/2026 and compel the treasury to account for the same. …
PWDs in Nakuru issue a five-day demonstration notice over fund disbursementThe Standard
… He praised public participation as one of the greatest avenues through which Kenyans express their views, noting that citizens can now petition Parliament or a County Assembly and follow up on its progress.The Constitution, Nyamori said, had helped devolve power from the presiden …
Why public participation remains a tick-box exercise 16 years onThe Standard
… The County Assembly unanimously approved his nomination on Wednesday, paving the way for Governor James Orengo to formally appoint him to the docket. …
MCAs approve Governor Orengo's CEC Finance nomineeThe Standard
… The countywide initiative was officially launched by Governor Fernandes Barasa at Navakholo Stadium in Bunyala Central Ward, where he was accompanied by members of the County Assembly and members of his executive. …
Kakamega rolls out Sh60m grants to empower vulnerable groups, youthCitizen Digital
… We have developed the legislative framework outlining what the County Assembly, the National Government and private investors each need to do to make this project a success," he said. …
Sakaja explains Nairobi’s first underground metro project to Senate, says will end traffic gridlockCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize The Nairobi City County Government has saved an estimated KSh8.48 billion over the last two financial years after significantly reducing its dependence on external law firms and strengthening its in-house legal department, a report by the County Assembly's Justi …
Nairobi County saves Ksh.8 billion by cutting reliance on external law firmsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeStakeholders' engagement as PLWD get business fee relief. [Benard Lusigi, Standard] Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) in Kakamega County will no longer pay business licence fees and county levies following the passage of a Kakamega County Assembly Bill to …
Relief as Kakamega County waives business licence fees for PLWDsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Kakamega County Assembly's Committee on Finance and Economic Planning has directed the county's two water service providers to engage the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) in reviewing water tariffs downwards to make the commodity more affordable for r …
Kakamega MCAs push for lower water tariffs to ease cost of livingThe Standard
… This barely comes a week after the Kakamega County Assembly approved the Kakamega County Finance Bill, 2026, clearing the way for the county government to implement new tax and revenue measures aimed at raising Sh2.2 billion in own-source revenue during the 2026/2027 financial ye …
Kakamega unveils new valuation roll, targets Sh2 billion in land ratesSh27.5 million allocated for Persons with Disabilities in Nakuru County's 2025/2026 budget was not disbursed, and PWDs have not been included in the 2026/2027 budget. The Department of Sports, Gender, and Inclusivity blames the finance department for the non-disbursement, while PWDs have issued a demonstration notice and petitioned the County Assembly.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Sh27.5 million allocated for Persons with Disabilities in Nakuru County's 2025/2026 budget was not disbursed, and PWDs have not been included in the 2026/2027 budget. The Department of Sports, Gender, and Inclusivity blames the finance department for the non-disbursement, while PWDs have issued a demonstration notice and petitioned the County Assembly.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Persons with Disabilities in Nakuru County have issued a five-day demonstration notice to the county government, stating that Sh25.7 million in allocated PWD funds for the 2025/2026 financial year were not disbursed to beneficiaries, and that no budgetary allocation was made in 2026/2027. The group is demanding Governor Susan Kihika intervene within five days to provide status, management, and disbursement details of the PWD Fund, as well as comprehensive financial accountability and an independent forensic audit.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Lawyer Joshua Nyamori has criticized Parliament as unwilling to enact laws that would cost MPs their privileges, describing it as the weak link in full implementation of the 2010 Constitution. He argued that public participation in Kenya remains a "tick-box exercise" rather than substantive consultation, and noted that a Public Participation Bill sponsored by Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo has come too late despite 16 years of constitutional governance.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
The County Assembly unanimously approved Dan Okoth as Governor James Orengo's nominee for County Executive for Finance on Wednesday. Okoth promised to overhaul the county's financial management by tackling pending bills, improving project monitoring, and speeding up budget implementation.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega County has rolled out a Sh60 million social protection grant programme targeting women, youth, widows, persons living with disabilities and other marginalised groups to improve livelihoods and promote economic empowerment. Governor Fernandes Barasa launched the countywide initiative at Navakholo Stadium, designed to provide financial support for establishing or expanding small businesses and building sustainable sources of livelihood.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate that the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System, including the capital's first underground metro line, will address chronic traffic congestion and transform Nairobi into a "20-minute city." Sakaja said the project had been approved by the Nairobi City County Executive Committee, with the National Government fast-tracking implementation.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County Government has saved an estimated KSh8.48 billion over the 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years by reducing reliance on external law firms and strengthening its internal legal department. The county's in-house advocates handled 84 of 174 court cases during the review period, with 47 decided in the county's favour.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega County Assembly has passed a bill exempting persons living with disabilities from business licence fees and county levies to promote economic inclusion and ease financial burden on disabled entrepreneurs. The county government announced the measure during a stakeholders' meeting as part of broader efforts to empower persons with disabilities economically.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega County Assembly's finance committee has directed the county's two water service providers to engage the Water Services Regulatory Board in reviewing water tariffs downwards. The committee said current charges, where households pay Sh91 for consumption of zero to six cubic metres, have become expensive for many residents.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega County has unveiled a new County Valuation Roll that will enable collection of land rates in municipalities starting in the 2026/2027 financial year. County officials say the roll provides a framework for fair assessment of property rates and is expected to generate revenue while improving compliance and transparency in land administration.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Machakos Finance Executive Committee Member Catherine Mutanu has requested additional time to prepare her response to accusations leveled against her by the County Assembly as her impeachment proceedings advance.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kakamega County Assembly has approved the Kakamega County Finance Bill, 2026, which introduces tax and revenue measures aimed at raising Sh2.2 billion in own-source revenue during the 2026/2027 financial year and establishes the legal framework for collecting county taxes, fees, charges and levies.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Meru has temporarily halted the removal of Land Executive Joy Karwitha after she sued the county government, Governor Isaac Mutuma, and the county assembly, contesting her sacking as unlawful. Justice Stella Chemtai barred the respondents from removing Karwitha or vetting her proposed replacement, Dorothy Wanja, pending further court directions.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Liberal Party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has accused Kitui Governor Julius Malombe of failing to adequately respond to rising insecurity and killings in the county, criticizing the administration's lack of public engagement and the decision to deny demonstrators access to the governor's office during Thursday's protests.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NLP leader Augustus Kyalo Muli has accused Governor Julius Malombe of silence and inaction over rising killings and insecurity in Kitui, demanding a public apology by June 20 and monthly public barazas starting July to address the violence.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
Over 1,110 ECDE teachers in Murang'a County protested and disrupted operations at the county headquarters, rejecting a new four-year renewable contract and demanding permanent and pensionable employment instead. The teachers, earning Sh17,000 monthly with a proposed annual salary increment of Sh6,000, also called for house and travelling allowances comparable to other county employees.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kakamega County Assembly has approved a proposed Sh680 billion gold mining project in Ikolomani constituency by Shanta Gold Kenya after public hearings. The assembly's committee found that the company's engagement with local communities met the threshold for meaningful public participation and is progressing through required regulatory processes.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
The arrest of Nairobi's Urban Planning Chief Officer Patrick Analo Akivaga and seizure of millions from his home highlights deeper systemic failures at City Hall that enabled corruption. A February 2026 Ombudsperson report had previously cited abuse of power and urged his criminal prosecution alongside four others.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga County announced a budget plan including promotions for health workers to address labour grievances and avert a planned work slowdown. The county has onboarded 237 casual employees into the payroll system and is processing 138 others for verification.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga County Government says it is addressing labour concerns raised by health workers, including stalled promotions and staff re-designations, with a budget proposal submitted to the County Assembly. The Chief Officer for Medical Services assures that health services will not be disrupted despite threats of industrial action.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kakamega County Assembly will decide within two weeks whether the proposed Sh680 billion gold mining project in Ikolomani Sub-county should proceed, following hearings on petitions from civil society groups opposed to the project. Petitioners have raised concerns over inadequate public participation, environmental and health risks, possible resident displacement, and loss of cultural heritage and livelihoods.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho appealed to Kakamega County Assembly members to support a controversial Sh683 billion gold mining project in Ikolomani Constituency, stating the county could benefit Sh6.8 billion from the initiative and that artisanal miners would be protected under law.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →