Garissa County government Stories

Garissa Assembly demands accountability over inconsistencies in road project reports
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 03, 2025

The 1st to 4th Quarterly Reports revealed significant gaps, including projects reported as complete when they were still pending, missing budgeted pro...

Explainer: All you need to know about US gov't shutdown and its global impact
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 02, 2025

This explainer breaks down what caused the shutdown, how it is affecting people in the US and why the ripple effects are being felt as far away as Ken...

Showdown looms over women’s empowerment policy MPs say undermines NGAAF
Zainab Saidi  |  Oct 01, 2025

Legislators warned that the proposed county-level rollout and funding mechanisms mirror NGAAF initiatives run by Women Representatives, risking resour...

US Embassy in Nairobi scales back operations following government shutdown
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2025

The embassy encouraged the public to visit the official website, travel.state.gov, for the latest updates on service availability and operational stat...

National Assembly approves Bill unlocking Sh67.7 billion for counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2025

Under the new law, counties will receive Sh9.98 billion in conditional allocations from the national government and Sh57.7 billion from development pa...

High Court dismisses Sakaja’s bid to gag media over protest coverage
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 30, 2025

The judge rejected the plea, ruling that the orders sought would amount to a prior restraint on press freedom.

Senators petitioned to amend law curbing governors’ powers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

The petitioner, Ol’lessos Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Isaian Maina of Nandi County, argues that the section allows county chiefs to arbitrari...

Counties face tightened oversight as Controller of Budget gains access to bank accounts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 30, 2025

The reform introduces a new layer of oversight over county finances, allowing the budget controller to track cash movements and flag questionable acti...

Governors warn of service paralysis as e-procurement dispute deepens
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 30, 2025

The county chiefs now want the Treasury to dismantle the current system and hold fresh discussions on how to create a workable model.

Mombasa launches major crackdown on unsafe buildings with 60-day ultimatum
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 29, 2025

According to the notice, properties occupied without inspection, a completion notice, and a certificate of occupation violate the law—a situation offi...

MPs demand clear plan as Treasury delays Sh864 million payments to media houses
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 27, 2025

MPs sought to understand how GAA ensures that the information reaches the target audience across the country, even as the agency claimed it had saved...

Senate turns heat on Tata Chemicals over Sh10 billion land rates amid Kajiado’s financial struggles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

Senators said they would also invite the National Treasury and the Ministry of Mining to explain why the arrears remain uncollected despite the compan...

MPs grill Government Advertising Agency over Sh9 million weekly MyGov deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2025

Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke, while appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Information, Communication and Innovation, told MPs tha...

Senate slams county assemblies over debts, unlawful spending
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2025

Many contractors are now embroiled in lawsuits, while others face financial ruin, mental health challenges, or even death due to unpaid debts.

IGAD and Geneva Call join forces to protect civilians, promote peace in Horn of Africa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The two organisations vowed to continue engaging with governments, civil society and local communities to ensure humanitarian action translates into l...

Pathologist: Kianjokoma brothers died from blunt trauma, not fall from police vehicle
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 25, 2025

Police at the time alleged that the siblings had leapt from a moving vehicle while being taken to Embu Police Station for breaching COVID-19 curfew ru...

Tifa poll: Kenyans sceptical of Ruto-Raila broad-based government
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

The poll shows that despite efforts to present the coalition as a unifying force, scepticism remains high among citizens across the country.

Counties accuse Treasury of over-control, blame e-procurement for slow services
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

The governors have accused the Treasury of ignoring their concerns and failing to demonstrate where the e-procurement system is functioning successful...

Raila sets boundaries for ODM-Ruto pact, warns members not to pre-commit beyond 2027
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 23, 2025

In recent months, Odinga and senior figures within the Orange Democratic Movement have publicly expressed support for Ruto, with some even declaring t...

President Ruto cites big wins in jobs, digital economy and housing in 3-year scorecard
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 22, 2025

In a press briefing on Monday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura highlighted development initiatives that the president says have transformed sever...

Inequality in Africa: what drives it, how to end it and what some countries are getting right
The Conversation  |  Sep 19, 2025

Rwanda has a progressive income tax structure. Low-value mobile money transactions are exempt from tax. Key utilities such as electricity and water re...

Nyakang'o flags huge financial risk as counties operate thousands of unauthorised accounts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2025

Nyakang'o warned that the proliferation of multiple commercial bank accounts, especially without required approvals, leaves public funds highly vulner...

Nairobi County workers directed to stay home over unpaid salaries
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

The Kenya County Government Workers Union (KCGWU) said the workers’ July and August salaries have yet to be disbursed.

EACC raids homes, offices of four senior Garissa County officials in Sh1.2 billion graft probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

The EACC said the operation forms part of an ongoing investigation into irregularities in the award of county contracts.

Court orders Kirinyaga County to pay Sh3.5 million to man who lost wife in road tragedy
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 16, 2025

Justice Edward Muriithi ruled in favour of Paul Gichangi, who had petitioned the court to compel County Executive for Finance Jacqueline Njogu and Chi...

Somalia seeks additional Sh5 billion to print new banknotes
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 16, 2025

The limited supply of the currency and its outdated design have created significant difficulties for citizens, businesses, and government institutions...

Siaya County Government sacks 382 health workers over forged documents
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 14, 2025

The county said the revelation came after more than 500 people complained of not receiving salaries despite serving in various health facilities.

Ex-CJ Maraga demands drop of terrorism charges against protesters as prosecution seeks 21-day probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

Maraga argued that anti-terror laws are being misused to criminalise constitutionally protected rights, including the freedom to assemble and petition...

Broad-based government gains 7 per cent support but faces rising opposition - TIFA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2025

While some gains have been achieved, the survey suggests that many Kenyans are increasingly cautious about the coalition’s long-term impact.

Procurement deadlock eases as government resumes IFMIS payments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2025

In a circular issued on Monday, Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo directed accounting officers to use IFMIS for pending bills, goods and servi...

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