Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve,Nairobi MCAs Stories

Sifuna, Owino urge Nairobi MCAs to fearlessly continue with oversight work after Munuve’s death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2025

Sifuna reminded the MCAs that their roles are crucial and must be performed fearlessly, just as Munuve did during his time in office.

"Joel touched many lives," Family, friends pay tribute to Kariobangi North MCA Munuve
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2025

Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Ken Ng’ondi, visibly moved, reflected on how deeply Munuve had influenced his own path to leadership.

Mombasa CSOs demand transparency from MCAs amid looming legal action over budget
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 06, 2025

The next meeting will be on Thursday, when the county assembly is expected to respond to the demands by the CSOs for an inclusive and lawful budgeting...

Senators warn Kwale County over missing legal frameworks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

During their visit to the county, Committee Chairperson Senator Mwenda Gataya from Tharaka Nithi led his team in expressing their concerns over what t...

Pathologist: Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve died of blood clot in the lungs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

Oduor said the examination revealed that Muneve had insufficient oxygen in his body at the time of death.

Seven pathologists to conduct autopsy on Kariobangi MCA Joel Munuve
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

The team is led by Chief Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor.

DCI takes over probe into sudden death of Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

Munuve, elected as an independent candidate in the 2022 General Elections, was known for his unwavering independence.

Nairobi Assembly mourns Kariobangi North MCA Munuve, outspoken accountability champion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

Munuve's boldness was perhaps most visible in 2023 when he initiated an impeachment motion against Governor Sakaja, citing mismanagement and poor serv...

Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve is dead
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 22, 2025

Speaker Kenedy Ngondi said Munuve was headed to the office in the CBD on Tuesday morning when he developed chest pains.

Speaker faults Nairobi MCAs for inaction as rogue developments rise across the city
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

Ng’ondi lamented that City Hall officials have allowed unchecked development of high-rise buildings without adequate oversight or adherence to the law...

Wajir governor denies involvement in MCA's abduction, cites political witch-hunt
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 12, 2025

The governor said that the claims made against him are without merit and that there is no evidence linking him to the incident saying he will be pursu...

Dela Ward MCA breaks silence, accuses Wajir Governor of masterminding his alleged abduction
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 12, 2025

The MCA said his abduction was purely political, stemming from disagreement with the governor on a county budget which they had disapproved at the ass...

Isiolo leaders demand justice after shooting of MCA Burat Ward
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo condemned the attack, expressing his concern over the safety of political leaders in the county.

Nairobi Speaker threatens to declare seats of absentee MCAs vacant
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 23, 2025

The Speaker noted that the issue of quorum has become a recurring problem, affecting the smooth running of the assembly’s business.

Court battle looms as MCAs challenge Sh4 billion reduction
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

They argue that the budget cut will negatively impact their ability to oversee county operations and maintain essential services.

High Court dismisses Wajir MCAs bid to block creation of conservancy
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 20, 2025

They argued that the registration and allocation of land to the conservancy posed a direct threat to the social fabric of the affected communities.

MCAs demand 700 per cent salary raise, say they work like ‘donkeys’
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

The MCAs are also pushing for the immediate implementation of the Ward Development Fund, urging lawmakers to expedite the passage of the necessary leg...

MCAs drowning in debt as audit reveals excessive salary deductions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 18, 2025

Makueni County had the highest number of MCAs affected, with 22 legislators and seven other staff members receiving less than a third of their basic s...

Wajir MCA Yussuf Hussein confirms he was detained with activist Bob Njagi and others
Amina Wako  |  Mar 10, 2025

Family source said the MCA was held in a torture room next to where activist Bob Njagi, Jamil Longton and his brother Nadhif Longton were being held.

Dela Ward MCA Yussuf Hussein who went missing 6 months ago reunited with family
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 09, 2025

Eldas Member of Parliament Adan Keynan, also a relative of Yusuf, confirmed his return, stating that he is in good health and good spirits.

'Broke' Nairobi MCAs storm City Hall offices in desperation over delayed funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 04, 2025

They said they are struggling to run their wards, with some claiming they have had to buy basic items like tissue paper from their own pockets.

Locals fear resurgence of crime as streetlights fail on Eastleigh’s Waudo Street
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 20, 2025

Waudo Street is a crucial route in California Ward, serving as an alternative for motorists avoiding traffic congestion on Mohamed Yusuf Haji Avenue.

County assemblies say staring at financial crisis after Sh4 billion budget cut
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

MCAs have vowed to push for urgent interventions to ensure counties remain financially stable and legislative operations continue without disruption.

Garissa MCAs walk out of consultation meeting on socio-economic inclusion of refugees
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 11, 2025

Earlier, MPs from the host community raised contentious issues bedevilling the successful implementation of the plan.

Activist claims he was in same 'detention centre’ with missing MCA during abduction
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

The Dela Ward MCA has been missing for more than five months after he was abducted on September 13, 2024, on Enterprise Road in Nairobi.

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.

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...

Bill seeks to simplify MCA election disputes with final appeals at high court
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

The move is part of efforts to address concerns over delays and confusion in the election dispute process.

Taxpayers face Sh3.1 billion Bill for proposed MCA pension scheme
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 14, 2024

The Bill seeks to establish a state-sponsored pension fund that will provide retirement benefits for ward representatives across Kenya.

Nairobi MCAs reject Sakaja's Sh44.46bn budget proposal, citing development cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

The move has sparked outrage among the MCAs, who argue that prioritising recurrent expenditure over development undermines essential projects across N...

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