Tana River County Stories

Eight Tana River officials charged with fraud in Sh9 million irregular procurement freed on bail
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 19, 2025

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission apprehended the suspects following an investigation into procurement malpractices.

Governors reject national government's claims on bursaries, cite constitution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

The Controller of Budget had suggested that counties were undertaking a national government function by providing bursaries.

Two-month power outage paralyses Tana River County operations
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 17, 2025

Kenya Power cut off electricity in November 2024 because of an outstanding bill exceeding Sh1.5 million.

Bursary funding row: Intergovernmental team offers to resolve conflict between national, county governments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

According to a circular issued by the Controller of Budget, county governments' mandate only extends to pre-primary education, village polytechnics, a...

Land ownership row: CS Duale's remarks spark outrage in Lamu
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 16, 2025

Senator Shakila said Lamu already has enough land disputes and that it was inappropriate for CS Duale to say everyone has the right to live anywhere i...

Counties to join Treasury’s single account system as state streamlines management of public funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Under the TSA system, public funds will be managed more centrally, reducing idle balances in various accounts held by government agencies and counties...

How Lamu County has strategised to curb land grabbing, selling of ancestral land to outsiders
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 16, 2025

Timamy said the time has come for all the remaining public lands in Lamu to be registered under the community land registration formula.

ODM slams Controller of Budget’s decision to limit county bursaries
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

The party expressed concern over what it described as political double standards, claiming the directive undermines the principles of devolution and c...

Nakuru overtakes Kiambu to become Kenya’s second-largest county by GDP size
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 15, 2025

Nakuru now boasts a nominal Gross County Product (GCP) of Sh785.75 billion as of 2023, compared to Sh760.8 billion of Kiambu.

Kilifi County to establish special unit to combat drug theft
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 15, 2025

The decision follows the recent arrest of two county health officials accused of stealing drugs from Bamba Public Hospital in Ganze Constituency.

Counties can only fund pre-primary and polytechnic education, says CoB Nyakang'o
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

Nyakang'o urged counties to ensure compliance with these legal provisions to promote prudent use of public funds.

Taita Taveta’s Pare community appeals for formal recognition as a tribe in Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Despite previous attempts to address the issue, including a letter sent to the President, the community has yet to receive an official response.

Taita Taveta to have two new land registries for faster title deed issuance, DP Kindiki says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

The new registries are part of the government's broader effort to address land ownership issues in Taita Taveta.

Nairobi MCAs vow to resist intimidation after 'attack' on Kitisuru legislator Alvin Palapala
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

Kangemi MCA Hamisi Maleya said the county legislators would not back down from their oversight duties despite threats.

Government fast-tracks construction of Sh4.7bn industrial parks across 19 counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

Kindiki noted that the first cohort of 19 parks is at an advanced stage of construction, while the second cohort is also making headway.

Sh4 billion earmarked for Nairobi roads as Ruto promises to complete stalled projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

The President stressed the importance of Nairobi to Kenya's progress, stating that the city’s development is key to the nation's advancement.

Youth in Taita Taveta urged to embrace vocational training as solution to unemployment
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 13, 2025

Many participants pointed to the lack of awareness about vocational training opportunities as a major barrier.

DCI warns Kenyans against obstructing officers on duty after mob prevents arrest in Kirinyaga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

Officers driving a Subaru car bearing what residents said was a suspicious number plate attempted to forcibly take Jackline Gatwiri, claiming she coul...

Cattle rustlers, bandits in Marsabit put on notice as 400 police reservists graduate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

The graduates, who underwent a month-long training, focused on weapon handling, conflict resolution and general policing duties, will now bolster the...

Sh48.5 billion lying idle in county funds CBK account despite cash crunch in devolved governments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

In particular, Kisii County has Sh3.46 billion sitting unused in its CRF account, with only about Sh6.8 million in its development fund.

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