Nyamira Governor Stories

Workers at Moi University receive long-awaited salary arrears
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 17, 2025

The payment covers arrears for October, November, and December, and was disbursed on Tuesday evening.

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.

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.

Los Angeles races to contain devastating wildfires before severe winds return
Reuters  |  Jan 13, 2025

Flames have reduced whole neighbourhoods to smouldering ruins, levelling the homes of the rich and famous and ordinary folk alike.

City Hall restricts hawkers to designated backstreets in Nairobi CBD
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Moi Avenue, Haile Selassie Avenue, Kenneth Matiba Road, Latema Road, Ronald Ngala Street, Mangano Street, Hakati Road, and River Road are some of the...

Meru MCAs to boycott Governor Mwangaza’s development forum amid ongoing rift
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 08, 2025

Mwangaza was removed from office after 49 out of 69 MCAs voted for her impeachment, and those who supported her ousting continue to stand by their dec...

Auditor-General flags governance gaps at City Hall but commends Nairobi's financial progress
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 08, 2025

The report is divided into three key areas, with the first focusing on financial statements, evaluating their compliance with reporting standards, acc...

Mombasa to stop renewal of licenses for pharmacies near public hospitals to curb exploitation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 07, 2025

Governor Abdulswamad explained that the move aims to address inefficiencies within public healthcare facilities, which he says have led to private pha...

Natembeya stands firm in his condemnation of abductions as he responds to backlash from critics
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Natembeya clarified that his condemnation of extrajudicial abductions was not an attack on President William Ruto.

Nairobi's Jogoo, Kipande roads among those closed temporarily to fix drainage, potholes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Nairobi has been grappling with deteriorating road conditions characterised by potholes and inadequate drainage systems.

Government begins paying salary arrears owed to doctors since 2016
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 29, 2024

The move is seen as a step towards addressing grievances raised by healthcare workers regarding delayed payments.

Lawyer Ahmednasir blasts northern Kenya leaders for 'neglecting' their counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

Ahmednasir's criticism is directed at the five counties of Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, and Marsabit.

Governors demand quick resolution of payroll system issues amid delayed December salaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

The county leaders pointed to discrepancies in the newly upgraded payroll system, which have led to delays in the disbursement of December salaries.

Government announces Sh325 billion water dam project to curb River Tana floods
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 19, 2024

Governor Nathif lauded the government’s efforts to address the perennial floods that he said have wreaked havoc in Garissa and Tana River counties.

Meru governor Mwangaza hails court's stay order as her Christmas miracle
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 18, 2024

Mwangaza described the court's decision as the best Christmas gift she could have hoped for.

Night demolitions leave Nairobi shoe shiners counting losses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 18, 2024

The association insists the demolitions were unwarranted, claiming they had adhered to all legal requirements.

Court extends orders suspending Mwangaza's impeachment for 120 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 18, 2024

The ruling allows her to continue serving in her capacity as a governor while awaiting the full hearing of the case.

Governance experts say transfer of devolved roles not a favour to governors
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 17, 2024

Mkangi warns that the transfer of the functions should be cerebral, where devolution is optimally implemented the way Kenyans designed it.

Court orders Sakaja to immediately reopen Central Park
Amina Wako  |  Dec 16, 2024

The lobby group argued that the closure of Central Park and the intermittent opening and closing of Uhuru Park infringed on the rights of Nairobi resi...

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