Kakamega County Assembly — legislative body that has passed bills on disability business fees, reviewed water tariffs, approved mining projects, and enacted finance bills for the county.
… 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. …
… 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 …
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 …
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 …
… 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 …
Machakos Finance Executive Committee Member, Catherine Mutanu has sought more time to prepare a response to the accusations levelled against her by the County Assembly as her impeachment gathers pace. …
Audio By VocalizeThe Kakamega County Assembly has 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 year. …
… 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. …
… 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 …
… 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. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.