Governor Abdulswamad Nassir Stories

Mombasa taps youth groups to lead waste collection in new clean-up drive
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 22, 2025

The new model, set to begin on a trial basis from July 1, will see each CBO allocated a specific zone where they will be tasked with collecting solid...

Kiambu MCAs approve Thika's elevation to city status, report heads to Senate
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 21, 2025

Thika’s bid received a significant boost after Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) unanimously endorsed the report recommending its elevation to an...

Former TSC CEO Nancy Macharia picked for Murang’a County job weeks after exit
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

The Assembly was further informed that the names had been submitted to the Governance, Labour and Social Welfare, and Justice and Legal Affairs Commit...

(Hold) Scars of protest: Sunbeam traders still await justice following 2024 fire tragedy during anti-tax demos
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 19, 2025

The Sunbeam Shopping Complex was razed during the anti-tax protests on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, along Mfangano Street in Nairobi’s Central Business Dis...

Governor Johnson Sakaja distances self, Nairobi County government from goons seen backing police during protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

Governor Johnson Sakaja has unequivocally rejected any association with Tuesday’s goons, condemning their involvement and criminal conduct.

Chaos at Isiolo Assembly a day after public participation on Governor Guyo's impeachment was cancelled
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jun 18, 2025

The standoff comes a day after the Isiolo County Assembly cancelled a planned public participation forum on the proposed impeachment of Governor Abdi...

Counties stare at cash crisis as they head to new financial year without funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

This mirrors last year’s situation, when counties missed out on Sh30 billion by the June 30 deadline, only receiving funds too late for meaningful pro...

Sakaja's administration spends billions on legal fees, garbage as development lags
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2025

A total of Sh19.38 billion was channelled into recurrent expenditure. Out of this, Sh12.27 billion went to employee compensation while Sh6.12 billion...

Governor Abdulswamad Nassir calls out Rigathi Gachagua over Mombasa Port stance
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 16, 2025

According to Governor Abdulswamad, Gachagua was conspicuously silent during the port’s partial relocation to Nairobi.

Relief for Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo as court halts impeachment proceedings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

The governor is accused of overseeing numerous stalled development projects, failing to meet county revenue targets, and hiring 36 advisors, far above...

Governors threaten to oust CoB Margaret Nyakang’o as April, May disbursements stall
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

The Council of Governors (CoG) says it is ready to petition Parliament for her removal, accusing her of bias and deliberately frustrating the devoluti...

Governors protest Sh405 billion county allocation, threaten to boycott talks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 15, 2025

Council Chairperson and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi said county leaders are considering skipping future discussions if the allocation trend continu...

Governor Sakaja condemns violence in City during protests, calls for arrests
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 15, 2025

The governor revealed that law enforcement agencies have obtained CCTV footage identifying some of the individuals responsible for the acts of vandali...

Public participation on Isiolo Governor Abdi’s impeachment set for June 18
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jun 14, 2025

The motion, tabled on June 10 by Sericho MCA Abubakar Godana, cites abuse of office, gross misconduct, and financial mismanagement.

Residents celebrate improved access to health services as Mkongani is upgraded to Level 4 hospital
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 12, 2025

The move has already enabled the facility to carry out surgical procedures, easing the burden on patients who previously had to travel as far as Coast...

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo faces impeachment motion over abuse of office, misconduct
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jun 11, 2025

MCA Godana told the assembly on Tuesday that the governor had failed to uphold the values of good governance, transparency, and accountability as requ...

Governors back Ruto’s plan to use housing levy for building markets, social infrastructure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

Governor Ahmed revealed that the council held a detailed meeting with the president last week, where they agreed on the importance of aligning housing...

Senators slam EACC over delayed graft probes, say politically motivated raids undermine credibility
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

Marsabit Governor Mohamed Ali, who appeared before the committee, said he is still waiting to be told why he was arrested and paraded publicly without...

Kwale seaweed farmers and fishers boosted with 13 boats to improve harvest and income
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 09, 2025

Governor Fatuma Achani officially handed over the boats during World Seaweed Day celebrations at Mkunguni Beach Management Unit in Ramisi Ward, Msambw...

‘I don’t want them’: George Natembeya vows to return state honours over political harassment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 08, 2025

Natembeya, who previously held high-ranking administrative roles in government before joining politics, argued that his record in public service shoul...

Nairobi County seeks court nod to auction clamped properties over unpaid land rates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 05, 2025

Kerich lamented that only 20 per cent of Nairobi landowners pay their land rates, even as all residents expect uniform service delivery from the count...

Senate committee chair steps down after he’s accused of bias in Natembeya audit hearing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 05, 2025

The dramatic moment unfolded during the Senate Agriculture, Blue Economy and Livestock Committee session on Thursday, when Governor Natembeya tabled a...

Kwale governor mandates contracts for women, youth-owned firms in bid to fight poverty
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 05, 2025

Governor Fatuma Achani the county government cannot absorb all job seekers, hence the need to support alternative means of employment through such emp...

Why we arrested Trans Nzoia County officials at Milimani Law Courts - EACC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 04, 2025

The commission said the arrests were made in collaboration with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) following an incident on May 19 at Go...

Governor Guyo criticised by gender commission over remarks targeting Senator Fatuma
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 03, 2025

The Commission appealed to all leaders, both men and women, to reject sexist and demeaning language directed at women and to challenge its use in publ...

Court directs prosecution to share all evidence in Governor Natembeya graft case by June 16
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 03, 2025

The prosecution had asked for two more weeks to comply with the earlier orders on material disclosure.

Drama at Milimani courts as Governor Natembeya staff allegedly arrested by plainclothes officers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 03, 2025

They were reportedly bundled into unmarked Subaru vehicles by plainclothes men in full view of police officers stationed at the court premises, who to...

Governor Mbarire's outburst exposes deepening internal conflicts within UDA
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 03, 2025

An angry Mbarire issued a stern warning to certain government officials plotting against her in alleged clandestine night meetings.

Women senators condemn Governor Guyo over sexist remarks targeting Fatuma Dullo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2025

In a statement on Monday, the Kenya Women Senators Association, led by Chairperson Senator Veronica Maina, condemned the Governor’s utterances, descri...

Kwale County launches digital revenue system to modernise payments, boost efficiency
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 02, 2025

Governor Fatuma Achani said the digital transformation will greatly improve how the county collects revenue, making the process easier especially for...

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