Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo Stories

Peace at risk: Counties urged to fill funding void after USAID exit
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 04, 2025

The forum assessed strides made in addressing cross-border threats and social challenges, including human trafficking, radicalisation, and violent ext...

Nairobi residents express fury over unending drainage woes
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 04, 2025

Nairobi County Environment Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria expressed frustration, noting that despite the county’s ongoing drainage efforts, some resid...

CBK threatens daily penalties as eight banks defy lending rate cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2025

Only six institutions: Citibank N.A. Kenya, Absa Bank Kenya, Credit Bank, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya, Stanbic Bank Kenya and Victoria Commercial Ba...

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...

Frustration as Tana River students miss out on bursaries, governor blames MCAs
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 30, 2025

The governor expressed deep concern that many students from the county — in primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities — are being sent...

Former Chesumei MP and Boston Marathon winner Elijah Lagat dies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 30, 2025

Known for his commitment to dialogue and inclusivity, Elijah Kiptarbei Lagat consistently engaged with his constituents to ensure their voices were he...

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.

Senate moves to define deputy governors’ roles to end county power struggles
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

The move follows repeated fallouts between governors and their deputies, which legislators say have cost taxpayers and undermined governance.

Garissa leaders warn poaching, foreign travel advisories threaten tourism
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 27, 2025

Garissa is ranked fourth nationally in terms of wildlife populations, including the endangered Hirola gazelle and the Somali reticulated giraffe. Yet,...

Wajir doctors to get promotions, training opportunities in new deal with county
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 27, 2025

Among the key outcomes, contracted doctors will be confirmed to permanent and pensionable terms in the next financial year, doctors will be promoted t...

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...

Court orders equal pay for UHC nurses amid absorption plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2025

Justice Stella Rutto said the Ministry of Health and the Public Service Commission (PSC) must ensure that nurses performing the same roles receive equ...

EACC probing MCAs accused of blackmailing governors, manipulating county tenders
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

Ngumbi further cautioned that ward representatives and county officials doing business with county governments risk breaching the new Conflict of Inte...

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...

MPs direct EACC to probe suspected Sh22 million revenue leak in Trans Nzoia County
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2025

The County Public Accounts Committee also instructed Governor Natembeya to take administrative action against county revenue officers implicated in th...

Isiolo Stadium works resume after six-year delay
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 23, 2025

Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo said the handover was conducted by Lillian Nzile, Chief Facility Management Officer at Sports Kenya, in the presence...

CBK's Kamau Thugge scores ‘A’ in global finance rankings for steering Kenya’s economy through turbulence
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 23, 2025

Over the past year, Kenya has maintained inflation within the target range, while the shilling has remained stable against major currencies. Interest...

Court rules governors accountable for county procurement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 23, 2025

The ruling closes avenues for governors to distance themselves from questionable procurement dealings and strengthens oversight, affirming the role of...

Nairobi hospitals fully absorb funds, boosting services in new health reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 23, 2025

This milestone reflects disciplined financial management and better service delivery at key hospitals, including Mbagathi, Mama Lucy, Pumwani, and Mam...

EACC recovers Sh505 million in plea bargain with ex-Migori Governor Obado's associates, puts assets up for auction
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

EACC said the auction will cover 10 prime assets in Nairobi, Kisumu and Migori counties that were surrendered under a plea bargain deal aimed at resol...

Nairobi eases debt burden by cutting pending bills by Sh35 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2025

Nairobi’s arrears stood at Sh121.78 billion as of June 30, 2024,  with Sh121.26 billion linked to the County Executive and Sh513.92 million owed by th...

Githurai MCA’s resignation threat over ghost projects exposes Nairobi County governance gaps
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2025

Nairobi City County Assembly Minority Leader Anthony Kiragu confirmed that investigations are underway to address the issues raised by Mwangi, noting...

Governor Sakaja revives County Policing Authority to tackle rising crime
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2025

Membership will include the governor as chair, county representatives from the National Intelligence Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investiga...

Senators threaten legal action after Sakaja fails to attend oversight meeting
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 19, 2025

The governor had been expected to brief Senators on the progress and challenges facing ECDE and VTC programmes in the city, but cancelled his appearan...

High Court extends order blocking EACC, ODPP from arresting Kiambu Governor Wamatangi
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 18, 2025

The ruling allows Wamatangi to continue performing his duties without the immediate threat of arrest or charges as investigations into alleged corrupt...

Governor Johnson Sakaja blames Treasury for delayed county salaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

Governor Johnson Sakaja said the county has not received its equitable share for the past two months, forcing a reliance on local revenue that is insu...

Nairobi to appoint six borough managers to enhance service delivery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

The appointed managers will act as direct links between City Hall and residents, serving as the eyes and ears of the county in their respective region...

MCA files motion to curb Nairobi’s ballooning Sh21 billion legal bills through ADR
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

Karen MCA Anthony Maragu has filed a motion compelling Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration to prioritise alternative dispute resolution mechanism...

Billions in county empowerment loans remains unpaid as senators call for EACC Probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

The committee has further instructed the Controller of Budget to provide a detailed report on all empowerment funds across counties, showing the amoun...

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