Nairobi MCAs Stories

MCA moves to enforce 2018 Nairobi law banning posters on poles, walls
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

If approved, the motion would direct the county attorney to publish the Act within two weeks and require the Urban Planning executive to put in place...

Section of Isiolo MCAs dismisses fraud claims in 2025/26 budget approval
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 30, 2025

The MCAs warned that the claims were politically instigated and meant to derail development and destabilise governance in Isiolo

LSK urges Parliament to revive dormant right to recall non-performing MPs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 23, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo said it was unfortunate that the legislative gaps created by a 2017 court ruling have never been addressed, leaving the r...

Nairobi MCAs accuse city MPs of blocking access to President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2025

The Majority Leader warned that if the alleged disrespect continues, the Assembly would not hesitate to take political action, though he did not speci...

Governors, MCAs feud derails devolution, stall key projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2025

Bungoma, Machakos, Isiolo, Nyamira and Meru are among counties that have been most affected, while others like Kakamega, Kericho, Kilifi, Wajir and Na...

Senators, Woman Reps face lowest re-election chances in 2027 poll - survey
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

MPs and governors fare slightly better, though still face a difficult re-election path. According to the survey, 8.9 per cent of MPs are “very likely”...

Thika awaits Senate verdict on city status push
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, who led county officials to present the resolution, remains hopeful that the Senate will approve the request.

Senate proposes law to allow public recall of nominated MCAs in push for equal accountability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

The Senate Justice and Legal Affairs Committee wants the law to define valid grounds for recall, set out a clear procedure, and designate the institut...

Ten Nyamira MCAs expelled for missing eight consecutive sittings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

The removal of the ten adds fuel to the already boiling crisis in Nyamira County Assembly, which has in recent months been split into rival camps each...

Saba Saba protests hijacked? Nairobi MCAs disown anti-government demos
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 06, 2025

In a joint statement on Sunday, following a meeting in Nairobi, the MCAs said they could no longer stay quiet as violence, tribal incitement and reckl...

CoB report: Vihiga, Homa Bay MCAs earn over Sh70,000 in allowances as Busia, Mandera take home the least
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

Vihiga and Homa Bay MCAs received the highest average sitting allowances at Sh92,352 and Sh84,978 respectively, even as no county surpassed the Sh100,...

Isiolo MCAs dismiss gazette notice naming new speaker
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 28, 2025

They claimed that no formal sitting of the Assembly took place to elect a new Speaker and insisted that Mohamed Roba remains the duly elected Speaker...

Isiolo County Assembly impeaches Governor Abdi Guyo over abuse of office and misconduct
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 26, 2025

In a Thursday statement, the Isiolo County Assembly said 16 of the 18 MCAs present voted to impeach Governor Abdio,

Senate pushes for easier recall of MPs, MCAs in major accountability drive
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2025

The committee urged the Office of the Attorney General to lead the drafting of a comprehensive recall policy in partnership with key institutions.

Mombasa MCAs question water firm over missing funds, sewage discharge into the ocean
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 24, 2025

The session, held at the County Assembly premises, brought together officials from the Auditor General’s office, MOWASSCO's top management, and severa...

Isiolo elders slam MCAs for fleeing wards amid Governor Abdi Guyo impeachment storm
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

The elders cast doubt on the MCAs’ claim that they fled Isiolo due to threats to their safety. They argued that the ward representatives’ sudden disap...

Senate pushes for law to recall underperforming MPs and MCAs, including nominated ones
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 22, 2025

The Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights has now directed the Attorney General to prepare a policy framework outlining...

Senator Cherargei slams Trans Nzoia MCAs for rolling out red carpet for Natembeya amid graft charges
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 27, 2025

Cherargei tore into the Trans Nzoia MCAs, accusing them of normalising corruption and foregoing their oversight role by warmly receiving Natembeya at...

Nairobi hawkers speak out on sexual harassment, assault in hands of City askaris
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 14, 2025

She displayed injuries on her back, which later required a spinal belt and medical treatment. Wanjiru said the situation deteriorated further after sh...

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...

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...

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...

'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.

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