The County Diary

Government Spokesperson Charles Owino addresses the media in Nairobi, warning that social media misinformation threatens Kenya’s democracy and national unity. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub Editor The County Diary News  NAIROBI, Kenya - The Government of Kenya has warned that the uncontrolled spread of misinformation and disinformation across digital channels poses an immediate threat to the nation’s democratic governance, public order, and social cohesion. Speaking during an official media briefing in Nairobi, Government Spokesperson Charles Owino cautioned that the widespread availability of smartphones in both urban and rural communities has accelerated the reach of unverified claims, leading to public decision-making grounded in false narratives. "We are sitting on a time bomb following the rise of misinformation, disinformation, and basically making decisions based on false information," stated Owino. Owino emphasized that mitigating digital fake news requires a unified ...

  Government officials gather to announce new funding and support strategies aimed at empowering Kenyan MSMEs for regional market expansion.  By  Maximilla Wafula  Sub-Editor  , The County Diary News  Kenya is stepping up its efforts to propel micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) into regional and continental trade networks. Speaking ahead of the 26th East African Community (EAC) MSME Trade Fair in Kigali, Rwanda, MSME Development Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni reiterated the government's push to connect local entrepreneurs particularly women and youth with cross-border markets. To back this effort, the ministry is seeking approximately KSh 200 million from the National Treasury to directly facilitate 500 Kenyan MSMEs, with plans to expand the total delegation up to 1,000 exhibitors through strategic partnerships. Representatives from all 47 counties will attend, including at least 100 young entrepreneurs from the National Youth Opportunitie...

  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...