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Kakamega County Assembly

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.

2026-04-272026-08-10

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  1. June 2026
  2. The 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 contract
  3. The 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 project
  4. The 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 officers
  5. The 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 strike
  6. Citizen 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 threat
  7. April 2026
  8. The 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 weeks
  9. The 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 project
Politics

Sakaja pitches Nairobi underground metro to Senate as traffic solution

The News

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

Thursday 23 July

  1. Sakaja pitches Nairobi underground metro to Senate as traffic solution

    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

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Nairobi County saves 8.4 billion shillings through in-house legal work

    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

Saturday 11 July

  1. Kakamega County waives business licence fees for persons with disabilities

    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

Thursday 9 July

  1. Kakamega county assembly urges water tariff review downwards

    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

Monday 6 July

  1. Kakamega County unveils valuation roll for 2026/2027 land rates

    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

Friday 3 July

  1. Machakos Finance Executive seeks delay in impeachment response

    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

Thursday 2 July

  1. Kakamega County Assembly approves 2026 finance bill

    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

Thursday 25 June

  1. Court halts removal of Meru Land Executive pending hearing

    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

Sunday 14 June

  1. Opposition leader criticizes Kitui governor's insecurity response

    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

Saturday 13 June

  1. Kitui Governor Malombe faces pressure over county insecurity surge

    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

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Murang'a ECDE teachers protest four-year contract terms

    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

Monday 8 June

  1. Kakamega assembly approves Sh680 billion gold mining project

    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

Saturday 6 June

  1. Nairobi officer's arrest exposes systemic corruption at City Hall

    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

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Kirinyaga County plans promotions to head off health worker strike

    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

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Kirinyaga County addresses health workers' grievances amid go-slow threat

    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

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Kakamega assembly to rule on Sh680bn Ikolomani gold project

    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

Monday 27 April

  1. Joho urges Kakamega MCAs to back Sh683 billion gold project

    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

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