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… Sang replied that the contributing factor to this variance can be observed within the health sector with alignment to the National Government's commitment to Universal Health Coverage with Nandi County actively working to enhance access to affordable healthcare services for its c …
Stakeholders say Imenti Forest public participation is unlawful after the project rollout. [File, Standard] The National Government's plan to hold public participation on an airstrip project inside Imenti Forest is illegal, various stakeholders have said. …
… unty governor Kimani Wamatangi interacting with traders of Madaraka Market in Thika on his tour to assess the market. [Gitau Wanyoike, Standard] The High Court has delivered a far-reaching ruling reinforcing the autonomy of county governments, holding that the national government …
… Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Hopes of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers being employed on permanent and pensionable terms this financial year have been dashed as the stand off between counties and the national Government …
… PHOTO|COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The County Government of Mombasa, in collaboration with the National Government, has initiated survey activities in Kwa Punda, Mikindani Ward, Jomvu Constituency, in preparation for the award of title deeds. …
Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto has assented to the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, paving the way for the sharing of nationally raised revenue between the National Government and County Governments for the 2026/27 financial year. …
… Laikipia County also accuses the National Government of failing to conduct adequate consultations before selecting and announcing the proposed site for the quarantine and isolation centre. …
… A major issue raised by Laikipia County is the alleged failure by the National Government to conduct meaningful consultation before identifying and announcing the proposed site. …
Audio By VocalizeThat plans by Nairobi County Government and the National Government to form a Nairobi Metropolitan Police Service (NMPS) have encountered bureaucratic bottlenecks is not surprising. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.