Nyamira County Stories

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo, officials targeted in EACC corruption sweep
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

EACC officers executed court-approved warrants during the exercise, seeking documents and evidence related to the multi-million shilling project.

Joho asks court to dismiss petition challenging his suitability for public office
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 29, 2025

CS Hassan Joho has urged the High Court in Mombasa to throw out a petition seeking to have him declared unfit to hold any public office, terming it ba...

Tighter household budgets stall land purchases in Nairobi’s satellite towns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

HassConsult noted that Sh1 million invested in satellite town land in 2007 would now be worth Sh13.23 million, compared with Sh7.4 million in Nairobi...

Senate probe uncovers unpaid loans by ex-governors, county officials
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

In Meru County, all three former governors, Peter Munya, Kiraitu Murungi, and Kawira Mwangaza, owe a combined Sh58.04 million to the county’s Executiv...

Mombasa cracks down on illegal dumping of construction waste
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 28, 2025

The county said the directive is part of efforts to promote public safety, preserve infrastructure and ensure orderly urban development.

11 dead as plane crashes shortly after takeoff in Diani, Kwale
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Oct 28, 2025

Government agencies have already been deployed to the site to investigate the cause of the crash and assess its consequences.

Marsabit households get 100 camels in government push to restore livelihoods
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 27, 2025

The government, through the NDMA and State Department for ASALs, has launched a livestock restocking drive in Marsabit County—distributing 100 camels...

Traders count heavy losses as inferno ravages Garissa’s Hagadera refugee camp market
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

The blaze ripped through the bustling Hagadera refugee camp market in Garissa County, destroying stalls and goods worth millions as traders watched th...

Key Bills on county governance, climate construction set for debate as Senate resumes sittings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

Among the key Bills slated for discussion is the County Governments Laws (Amendment) Bill, sponsored by Garissa Senator Abdul Haji, which seeks to tig...

Three-judge bench to hear petition seeking to bar counties from issuing bursaries
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

The bench, appointed by Chief Justice Martha Koome, will determine whether counties have overstepped their constitutional mandate in disbursing educat...

Five family members killed in Murang'a road crash as matatu plunges into River Kiama
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 26, 2025

Reports indicate that the crash occurred in the morning as the family was returning to Ndia village in Gatanga constituency from a dowry negotiation c...

Indian community moves to honour Raila Odinga with landmark Nairobi statue
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 26, 2025

If approved, the statue would be among the most prominent monuments in Nairobi’s CBD, joining others such as that of Tom Mboya, which celebrate Kenya’...

Mombasa County expands specialised care for children with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 26, 2025

Governor Abdulswamad said these steps were necessary to ensure that children with lifelong conditions receive consistent medical support without havin...

Government gazettes transfer of Amboseli National Park management to Kajiado County
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

The Deed of Transfer sets out the framework for the transition, outlining performance standards, financial arrangements, and human resource provisions...

Isiolo County unveils 10-year land use plan to curb insecurity and human–wildlife conflict
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 26, 2025

The plan also addresses access and infrastructure issues that have complicated emergency response in Oldonyiro. Many land parcels previously lacked ro...

City Hall to launch crackdown on unauthorised buildings after regularisation deadline, Sakaja says
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

The Nairobi City County Government will, after the deadline, launch a citywide crackdown to bring thousands of unauthorised structures into compliance...

KMPDU, Kiambu County reach agreement ending five-month doctors’ strike
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 24, 2025

Under the agreement, the Kiambu County Government will immediately disburse one month of withheld salaries along with October 2025 pay, while the rema...

IPOA investigates alleged assault of minor in Narok's Narosura police custody
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 24, 2025

In a statement, IPOA emphasised that the investigation will be conducted impartially and in accordance with Article 244 of the Constitution, which est...

Marsabit medics accuse county of betrayal as salary crisis deepens
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

The prolonged strike has left many residents without access to healthcare, worsening the county’s existing drug shortages and overburdening private fa...

Mfangano Island residents petition Senate for state-run ferry service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

Currently, the route is managed by Mbita Ferry Services, a private operator charging Sh250 for a single trip. Residents say the cost is unaffordable.

Nairobi County issues new land rate structure effective January 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

Land rates are the top own-source revenue earner in Nairobi, accounting for about 25 per cent of revenue collected by the county government.

Kwale’s marginalised communities seek recognition, fair treatment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

The Makonde, originally from Mozambique, settled in Kenya during colonial times as labourers and descendants of exiled freedom fighters.

Kenya Medical Association calls for action as Kiambu doctors’ strike hits 150-day mark
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 23, 2025

KMA emphasised that the protracted strike constitutes a violation of residents’ constitutional right to the highest attainable standard of health, as...

Blame game as Kilifi County, Coast Water Works Agency clash over water shortage
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 23, 2025

CWWDA Chairman, Dr Daniel Mwaringa, said the disruption in water supply to Kilifi and other counties was a result of the suspension of services to cou...

Court dismisses EACC bid to block Sh20.5 million fire engine tender payment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 23, 2025

Justice Francis Rayola Olel ruled that the anti-graft agency had failed to meet the legal threshold for the grant of an injunction and that halting th...

EACC recovers grabbed road reserve valued at Sh30 million in Nyali
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 23, 2025

The land forms part of the Classic Road reserve, previously vested in the defunct Mombasa Municipal Council for road maintenance and future expansion.

KWS rescues cheetah cub raised by woman in Garissa
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 23, 2025

According to a statement released by the KWS Community and Wildlife Service Division, the woman’s actions reflected compassion and concern for the ani...

Father and son killed after grenade exploded at home in Marsabit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

He warned residents against handling suspicious objects resembling explosives and urged anyone who comes across such devices to immediately alert the...

Kiunga residents in Lamu raise concerns over weapon testing near homes
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 22, 2025

Kiunga residents emphasized that their concerns are not meant to criticise the security forces but to call for dialogue and better planning to avoid f...

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