Isiolo Governor Stories

Political firestorm as Governor Abdi, Senator Fatuma trade blame over Ruto's Isiolo heckling
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Governor Abdi defended the arrests made after the incident, dismissing claims that innocent youth were being targeted while individuals linked to coun...

Nairobi city market traders get Solar-Powered cold room to prevent food loss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

Traders at the market have welcomed the new facility, noting that they now have a place to store their perishable goods.

Tana River governor faces backlash over incomplete Cabinet three years on
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 20, 2025

hereas the governor had earlier in his first year of the second term proposed names for respective positions, his nominees were rejected by the county...

Sakaja says at least 2,500 people die annually in Nairobi from air pollution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

According to Clean Air Fund's 2020 State of the Global Air report, more than 5,000 premature deaths in Nairobi are linked to air pollution-related ill...

Lamu County Assembly approves Mbarak Bahjaj as deputy governor
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 13, 2025

Mbarak was nominated for the position following the death of Raphael Munyua Ndung’u on September 6, 2024, leaving the seat vacant for nearly half a ye...

Court rules Waititu to serve 12 years in jail or pay Sh53.5m fine after conviction in Sh588m fraud case
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 13, 2025

At the same time, the court ruled that all the convicts are barred from holding public office for 10 years.

I can join your Cabinet if you make education free at all levels, Babu Owino tells President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

He explained that despite any ideological differences with Governor Johnson Sakaja, his main concern is ensuring that Nairobi residents get the servic...

Waititu, wife found guilty of looting Sh588 million from Kiambu County government
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 12, 2025

Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki of the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court acquitted the accused of charges of money laundering.

Anti-corruption court to deliver judgment in former governor Waititu’s Sh588 million graft case
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzyoki has summoned Waititu to appear in court physically on Wednesday at 9:30 am after he failed to show up on Tuesday.

Nairobi among worst-performing counties in health, trade sectors
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 11, 2025

The performance of county governments in healthcare was assessed based on their efforts to provide affordable medical treatment, ensure health facilit...

ODM moves to quell tension in party, denies endorsing Sakaja's reelection bid
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 11, 2025

The party's chairperson Gladys Wanga said Raila only asked leaders in Nairobi to work under Sakaja for now, and that has nothing to do with the 2027 e...

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir calls for repeal of discriminatory policies, calls for equity
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 09, 2025

He urged policymakers to review and abolish laws that perpetuate exclusion.

Political rift in Mombasa threatens public service delivery
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 09, 2025

The escalating tension has left Mombasa residents frustrated, with many urging both sides to set aside their differences and focus on service delivery...

CBK projects cheaper fuel in 2025 will ease burden on businesses, households
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

Transport costs could reduce significantly, benefitting public service vehicles, ride-hailing services, and private motorists.

[HOLD!!] Sakaja administration unclogs city drainage, repairs burst sewers ahead of long rains
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 07, 2025

The old system, designed to serve a much smaller city, routinely overflows during heavy rains, especially in the central business district and surroun...

Central Bank pressures 13 banks to meet Sh10 billion core capital requirement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

The move follows amendments to financial sector laws late last year when the President signed the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill into law.

EACC arrests Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok in probe over county funds misuse
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

He is expected to record a statement at the EACC South Rift Regional Offices in Nakuru.

Central Bank of Kenya warns of hefty fines for banks will not reduce lending rates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

This announcement follows the CBK's latest reduction of its benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points, bringing it to 10.75 per cent from 11.25 per ce...

Lamu unveils first-ever recreation park in bid to boost tourism and trade
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 04, 2025

The beautification project is expected to not only provide locals with a serene space for relaxation but also attract more tourists, boosting local bu...

City Hall hires 60 lawyers to expands in-house legal team to curb costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

Prior to this recruitment, the county had 24 in-house lawyers. With the new additions, the legal team now stands at 84, enabling the county to better...

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