Kakamega County Assembly — legislative body that approved a Sh680 billion gold mining project in Ikolomani constituency in June 2026.
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… Ms Karwitha has sued the county government of Meru, Governor Isaac Mutuma and the county assembly and sought the court's intervention through her advocate, Marias Maranya, contesting her sacking which she termed unlawful. …
Court halts removal of Meru Land ExecutiveCitizen Digital
… gnificant security challenges and called for more visible action from both levels of government.The open letter also warned that the NLP could pursue further political and civic action if its concerns are not addressed, including seeking accountability through the County Assembly …
Malombe under pressure as Muli criticizes response to Kitui insecurityCapital News
… He further warned that failure to meet the demands would trigger a new phase of political action, including a motion of censure in the County Assembly and fresh demonstrations outside the governor’s office. …
Malombe faces pressure over rising insecurity in Kitui as NLP demands actionThe Standard
… e and travelling allowances like other employees.But the county government, in response, clarified that ECDE teachers will benefit from the pay rise as conclusively addressed in the 2026/ 2027 budget The devolved unit stated that once the budget is approved by the county assembly …
Murang'a ECDE tutors reject four-year fixed contractThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeGold mining site in lsulu-Bushiangala in Ikolomani sub-county. [File, Standard] The Kakamega County Assembly has cleared the way for the proposed Sh680 billion gold mining project in Ikolomani constituency, paving the path for large-scale extraction by Shanta Gol …
Kakamega county assembly gives nod to Sh680 billion gold mining projectThe Standard
… Nairobians would discuss, and the County Assembly would pass, legally binding development control guidelines and area physical development plans. …
Rescue capital city from greedy, reckless and unqualified officersThe Standard
… Speaking at the Kerugoya County Referral Hospital, Chief Officer for Medical Services, Public Health and Sanitation, Dr Muriithi Nyaga, said the budget proposal for the promotion and re-designations has already been forwarded to the County Assembly for approval.Muriithi further d …
Kirinyaga announces plan to promote health workers to ward off strikeCitizen Digital
… Speaking at Kerugoya County Referral Hospital, Chief Officer for Medical Services, Public Health and Sanitation Dr Muriithi Nyaga said a budget proposal to facilitate promotions and re-designations has already been submitted to the County Assembly for consideration and approval. …
Kirinyaga County moves to address health workers' grievances amid go-slow threatThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Kakamega County Assembly is expected to determine within two weeks whether the proposed Sh680 billion gold mining project in Ikolomani Sub-county should proceed or be suspended following petitions filed by civil society groups. …
Kakamega MCAs to decide fate of Sh680 billion Ikolomani gold project in two weeksThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe government, through the Ministry of Mining and Blue Economy, has appealed to Kakamega Members of County Assembly to rally locals through available legal frameworks to support the controversial Sh683 billion gold project in Ikolomani Constituency. …
Joho seeks Kakamega MCAs help in controversial Sh683 billion gold projectThe 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 →
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 →