The County Diary

  Hon. John Kamangu addresses the press alongside Jubilee Party officials and aspirants during a press briefing in Nairobi.  By Maximilla Wafula- Sub Editor, The County Diary News NAIROBI, KENYA - The Jubilee Party has unmasked the motives behind recent high-profile exits from its ranks, exposing that key individuals framing their departure as political "defections" were actually suspended months ago following serious extortion and misconduct allegations. Speaking during a joint press briefing at Daraja House, Hon. John Kamangu led a delegation of party aspirants including Hon. Njuguna Mwangi and Hon. Kiminda Muchiri to address the media and set the record straight on the party's official position. The party revealed that it had received grave complaints regarding suspended officials soliciting money from political aspirants, alongside persistent interference with internal democratic structures. Jubilee leadership stressed that its disciplinary actions were mandatory...

  Linda Mwananchi Aspirants address the press at The Meridian Hotel, Nairobi, condemning political intolerance and rising violence across the country. By Maximilla Wafula   The Linda Mwananchi (LM) Aspirants movement has issued a strong statement condemning the escalating wave of political intolerance, violence, incitement, and the deliberate use of organized groups to intimidate, threaten, and disrupt citizen rights across Kenya.   Addressing the growing concern over civil space, the movement documented a disturbing timeline of targeted attacks over the past two months. On July 3, 2026, an LM convoy was attacked in Keumbu, Kisii County, leading to the death of Vincent Osiemo, popularly known as Mapinduzi. On July 12, 2026, disruptions hit a rally in Nyahururu alongside a church service at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Kisumu attended by leaders including Party Leader James Orengo and Edwin Sifuna resulting in the death of Dickson Oduongo. Most recently, on August 16, 20...

  KMRC CEO Johnstone Oltetia speaks at the Kenya Affordable Housing Conference 2026, outlining strategies to expand sustainable homeownership financing nationwide. By Maximilla Wafula NAIVASHA, KENYA - Kenya is shifting its affordable housing strategy to address one of the sector’s biggest hurdles: enabling millions of non-salaried workers to secure long-term home loans. Speaking at the 5th Kenya Affordable Housing Conference (KAHC 2026) in Naivasha, Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development Charles Hinga emphasized that building homes is only half the equation. The true measure of success lies in expanding mortgage access to everyday Kenyans. Currently, Kenya has over 280,000 housing units under construction valued at KSh 731.5 billion, with more than 45,000 units worth KSh 52 billion slated for completion by December. However, traditional mortgage requirements heavily favor salaried employees, locking out traders, farmers, freelancers, and small-business owne...

Martha Karua addresses the media alongside James Orengo, condemning political violence and calling for peaceful engagement and democratic accountability. By Maximilla Wafula August 19, 2026 NAIROBI, KENYA - The United Alternative Government alongside the Linda Mwananchi Movement held a joint press briefing today in Nairobi, raising alarms over a concerning wave of political violence and targeted intimidation across the nation. Addressing members of the press, coalition leaders collectively condemned recent attacks against opposition figures, journalists, and private citizens. They characterized the rising tensions as a systemic pattern of organized hostility escalating ahead of the upcoming 2027 General Election. The political leaders stressed that unchecked political intolerance undermines the nation's democratic foundation, social cohesion, and the rule of law. They urged investigative bodies to conduct swift, impartial, and transparent inquiries into all reported acts...

Hon. Swanya Victor Ogeto championing sustainable economic development, innovation, and unity for a brighter future. A new Nyamira is possible By Maximilla Wafula - Sub Editor The County Diary News Speaking on the sidelines of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Annual Conference in Mombasa held under the theme "Business Unusual: Legal Practice in the Era of AI" Advocate Swanya Victor Ogeto called for visionary leadership, institutional consensus, and transformative local governance. Addressing broader political dynamics and presidential leadership, Advocate Swanya emphasized the critical need for political party leaders to unite behind a single candidate through consensus, mediation, and structured negotiation. Highlighting the experience and national stature of veteran leaders, he noted that diplomatic issue resolution remain central to achieving political stability and effective governance in Kenya. Shifting focus to local development and his gubernatorial ambitions for ...