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IMCTC Launches Landmark Training in Nairobi to Strengthen Fight Against Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering By STAFF REPORTER The County diary News  Nairobi, Republic of Kenya, August 4, 2025 The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has officially launched a five-day specialized training course in Nairobi under the title "Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level." The program, held in the Kenyan capital, is part of IMCTC’s strategic “Capacity” initiative, designed to enhance the capabilities of security and regulatory agencies in its member states, particularly in the fight against financial crimes linked to terrorism. The launch ceremony was presided over by His Excellency Major General John Nkoimo, General Officer Commanding Central Command (GOC), representing the Chief of Defence Forces of the Republic of Kenya. In his keynote address, Major General Nkoimo emphasized the urgent need for collective...

‎The COUNTY PROFILES: 12Quick Facts On Hon Esther Kalunda Ndile, (Mama Badilisha *RELOADED )* ‎ ‎*The new crop of selfless leaders needed in Ukambani* ‎BY PATRICK KIMANZI & MAXIMILLA WAFULA  ‎ ‎1. *Hon Esther Kalunda Ndile* is a seasoned politician, being a *front runner of the 2022 Women Rep seat for Kitui County* where she emerged third position from a hotly contested race of six strong women leaders. ‎ ‎2. Hon Ndile is a _former nominated MCA for Mutonguni Ward (2017-2022)._ She is a professional holding a Masters degree in Public Health, with a wealth of experience in *community service & resource management.* She is also an adept resource mobilizer with programs under her own initiative such as *Wamama na Essie* that has empowered hundreds of women economically across Kitui County. ‎ ‎3. ⁠Hon Kalunda Ndile's vision is and has been promoting *Women-centric Empowerment* while advocating for increased access to technological opportunities and education in the ...

By THE COUNTY DIARY, Global leadership icon and development ambassador Benjamin MUSUNZA has added another feather to his cap - bagging yet another leadership award in Nairobi, Kenya, local media reports said Tuesday. In a red carpet awards ceremony, the glittering blitz gave way to. .

Bring It On By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  The County Diary News NAIROBI —Senator Gloria Orwoba has come out swinging in a powerful public statement, exposing what she calls a calculated effort to silence her in the Senate after rejecting sexual advances from Clerk of the Senate Jeremiah Nyegenye. The nominated senator, known for her bold activism, says her troubles began over two years ago when she raised the alarm on sexual harassment, only to be met with sabotage, suspension, and now a defamation ruling against her. She alleges that refusal to “play ball” with senior parliamentary figures led to her legislative work being systematically frustrated. Her bills stalled, travel requests blocked, and her visibility in parliamentary business diminished. Orwoba says she went on record in Parliament, naming the Clerk and demanding accountability. What followed, she says, was retaliation, not justice. Twice, motions were brought to suspend her from Parliament. Th...

Kenya’s UN Vote Sparks Uproar as Citizens Demand Clarification from Mudavadi By Maximilla WAFULA & Patrick KIMANZI  The County Diary News . CitizenGo Director Ann Kioko presenting petition to the Foreign and Diaspora Affairs office on Friday in Nairobi. Nairobi, July 11, 2025 Kenya – The government’s recent decision to vote in favour of renewing the United Nations mandate on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) has triggered a wave of criticism across the country. On July 5, 2025, Kenya cast a vote in support of the controversial resolution without public consultation, a move that has left many Kenyans feeling betrayed and sidelined. In a formal petition submitted to the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, over 12,000 Kenyan citizens expressed strong opposition to the vote. The petition, spearheaded by Ann Kioko, the Campaigns Director for Africa at CitizenGO, urged the government to immed...