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Nairobi County has stoked a court battle with the National Government over the collection and control of billions of shillings from betting companies and casinos through licensing. …
Nairobi County sues Kenya Kwanza government over control of gambling billionsThe Standard
… uiyot is expected to table the Public Fundraising Appeals Bill (Senate Bills No.36 of 2024) that seeks to regulate the conduct of public fundraisers.The Senate Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations Committee report on the Cooperation Agreement between the National Government …
Senate resumes sittings with full in-trayCitizen Digital
… Billions of shillings have been channeled to county governments since the onset of devolution in 2013 through the equitable share, conditional allocations from the National Government and grants from development partners and independent donors. …
OPINION: Why County Govts must strengthen budget discipline to deliver devolutionThe Standard
The Senate has now called for the suspension of the Sh80 billion cooperation agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government, saying that it is undermining devolution. …
Cancel Ruto, Sakaja agreement, says SenateCapital News
… uiring improvement and provide an objective basis upon which we can determine whether public resources are translating into meaningful development for our people.” Kingi said the launch comes at a time when counties are receiving unprecedented funding from the National Government …
Embu tops Senate county fiscal ranking as Kisumu trails in new scorecardCapital News
… At the time, the pact triggered political debate, with critics warning it could mirror the controversial transfer of county functions to the National Government during former Governor Mike Sonko’s administration. …
Ruto–Sakaja Sh80bn Nairobi pact: 5 months later, what’s been delivered?Citizen Digital
… Appearing before the Senate Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations, Sakaja said the ambitious transport project had gained significant momentum after receiving approval from the Nairobi City County Executive Committee, with the National Government …
Sakaja explains Nairobi’s first underground metro project to Senate, says will end traffic gridlockCapital News
… It is paramount that we expand our treatment capacity, and that is exactly what we have achieved through the efforts of our teams in collaboration with the National Government,” he said. …
Nairobi Expands Sewer Treatment Capacity with Ruai, Kariobangi UpgradesCitizen Digital
… It is paramount that we expand our treatment capacity, and that is exactly what we have achieved through the efforts of our teams in collaboration with the National Government," he said. …
Nairobi County doubles Ruai sewer plant capacity to boost wastewater treatmentThe Standard
… It is paramount that we expand our treatment capacity, and that is exactly what we have achieved through the efforts of our teams in collaboration with the National Government,” he said City Hall says the increased treatment capacity at both Ruai and Kariobangi will enable the co …
Ruai, Kariobangi upgrade expand Nairobi sewer treatment plantNairobi County has filed a High Court case against the national government challenging control of billions of shillings from betting companies and casinos licensing, citing duplication of regulatory roles.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County has filed a High Court case against the national government challenging control of billions of shillings from betting companies and casinos licensing, citing duplication of regulatory roles.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate returns from a month-long recess with several bills due for first reading, including the Public Participation Bill, Kenya Roads Amendment Bill, Fisheries Management and Development Amendment Bill, Gold Processing Bill, Plant Protection Bill, and Sports Amendment Bill. Motions are also expected regarding petroleum supply chain irregularities and a cooking gas handling facility in Mombasa County.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that despite billions of shillings channeled to county governments since devolution began in 2013, counties have struggled to deliver in key service areas like healthcare, agriculture, water, and market spaces.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has called for the suspension of an Sh80 billion cooperation agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government, citing concerns that it undermines devolution and unresolved issues that emerged during the committee's analysis.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate's inaugural County Fiscal Performance Measurement Index ranked Embu as Kenya's best-performing county in the 2024/25 financial year with a score of 0.689, while Kisumu ranked last. The index, which measures counties across seven indicators including development expenditure and audit opinions, found that 35 counties attained a "C" grade, reflecting gradual progress in budget execution despite persistent fiscal management challenges in several counties.
6 August 2026 · Capital News →
Five months after President Ruto and Nairobi Governor Sakaja signed a cooperation agreement in February unlocking Sh80 billion for the capital's development, the partnership has begun translating into visible infrastructure projects across the city, including extensive road and drainage works on major corridors.
25 July 2026 · Capital 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 →
Nairobi County has doubled the Ruai Sewerage Treatment Plant's capacity from 160,000 to 320,000 cubic metres per day and plans to expand Kariobangi from 30,000 to 90,000 cubic metres daily, alongside a 54-kilometre trunk sewer network, to manage rising wastewater volumes in a city of over seven million people.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi County has doubled the Ruai Sewerage Treatment Plant's wastewater capacity from 160,000 to 320,000 cubic metres per day, and plans to expand the Kariobangi plant from 30,000 to 90,000 cubic metres daily, aiming to reduce untreated sewage discharge into water bodies as the city's population grows.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi's Ruai Sewerage plant treatment capacity has increased to 320,000 cubic litres per day, up from 160,000 cubic litres, through expansion of the Kariobangi Sewer Treatment Plant from 30,000 to 90,000 cubic metres per day. The upgrade aims to handle the city's growing population and reduce untreated sewage discharge into rivers and the environment.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National government and Rotary Club donated medical equipment worth over Sh50 million to Webuye County Hospital in Bungoma, including a refrigeration van and cold room for vaccine storage and transport to strengthen immunization coverage across the county.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga County Government is partnering with the National Government and the Kenya Institute of Primate Research to map snakebite hotspots and collect data on prevalence and geographical distribution of snakebite cases. The research aims to inform antivenom distribution, strengthen referral systems, and support development of a locally produced antivenom suited to Kenya's venomous snake species.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nandi County Government's wage bill reached 44 percent of its Sh6.4 billion revenue in 2024/2025, exceeding the 35 percent legal limit set by the Public Finance Management Act. Governor Stephen Sang appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee and was questioned over the breach, with the committee chair noting the Finance Executive Committee Member did not table a bill in the County Assembly to control spending.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
Stakeholders have said the National Government's plan to hold public participation on an airstrip project inside Imenti Forest is illegal.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Environment and Land Court in Thika ruled that the national government cannot unilaterally take over market functions constitutionally assigned to counties, stopping attempts by national government agencies to control several markets in Kiambu County. The judge ordered senior government officials to appear in court to explain their actions and directed the immediate withdrawal of the contractor involved in the dispute.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Council of Governors says the national government has reneged on a commitment to include Ksh.8 billion for permanent and pensionable UHC worker employment in the counties' shareable revenue rather than as a conditional grant, citing concerns that conditional funding makes counties dependent on the national government.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa County, in collaboration with the National Government, has begun survey activities in Kwa Punda, Mikindani Ward, Jomvu Constituency, ahead of awarding title deeds to an estimated 1,000 households. The initiative aims to reduce squatters and unregulated settlements in the county.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has assented to the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, allocating Sh428 billion to county governments for the 2026/27 financial year, an increase of Sh13 billion from the previous year. The law also sets aside Sh10.25 billion for the Equalisation Fund to support historically marginalized regions.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Laikipia County Government has formally opposed plans to establish an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility in the county, citing concerns over public health safety, economic impact, governance procedures, and the welfare of children, and arguing that county authorities were excluded from critical decision-making processes.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
The County Government of Laikipia has opposed the establishment of a proposed Ebola Quarantine and Isolation Facility within the county, citing public health, governance, economic and child protection concerns. The county argues that it already faces significant challenges in financing community health services and is inadequately equipped to respond to a major infectious disease outbreak.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Standard opinion piece argues that proposed plans for a Nairobi Metropolitan Police Service risk becoming another bureaucratic venture unless underlying problems — including corruption, extrajudicial killings, and poor officer welfare — are addressed first. The author contends that reforming police culture and public relations is more important than creating new police units.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto made an impromptu late-night tour of Nairobi's central business district on Saturday, May 9, inspecting ongoing infrastructure and beautification projects jointly implemented by the national and county governments, including non-motorised transport walkways, street lighting, and roadworks.
10 May 2026 · Capital News →