The County Diary

By Elizabeth Amayiah The bustling atmosphere at Nairobi’s Hustler Plaza carried a heavy, uncharacteristic weight. Inside the headquarters of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), party leadership gathered not to celebrate, but to dissect a crushing political reality. Following a historic landslide defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar took to the podium to officially concede to the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), whose candidate, Sammy Kamau Ngotho, swept the polls? UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar Yet, while the numbers spoke of a definitive loss, Omar’s tone was anything but defeated. "We concede the Ol Kalou seat," Omar announced to a room packed with journalists, "but let it be known that UDA will continue to field candidates in every corner of this country, regardless of any political headwinds." The press briefing quickly shifted from a concession to a fierce counter-offensive. Omar directed...

  United Alternative Government principals led by Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and JB Muturi address the press in Nairobi on political violence. By Maximilla Wafula  The United Alternative Government (UAG) has strongly condemned a rising wave of political violence in Kenya, warning that growing political intolerance threatens to dismantle the country’s hard-won democratic gains. Speaking to the media in Nairobi on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the opposition alliance principals raised an alarm over a series of violent disruptions targeting political and public gatherings. Led by H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka, Hon. JB Muturi, and Hon. Martha Karua, the leaders specifically highlighted recent chaotic incidents in Kisumu and Nyahururu. The coalition termed these targeted attacks a direct assault on the rule of law, democracy, and national cohesion. They demanded immediate, independent, and transparent investigations to hold the planners and perpetrators accountable, emphasizing that all Ken...

United Alternative Government principals led by Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and JB Muturi address the press in Nairobi on political violence. By Maximilla Wafula  The United Alternative Government (UAG) has strongly condemned a rising wave of political violence in Kenya, warning that growing political intolerance threatens to dismantle the country’s hard-won democratic gains. Speaking to the media in Nairobi on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, UAG principals H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka, Hon. JB Muturi, and Hon. Martha Karua raised an alarm over a series of violent disruptions targeting political and public gatherings. The opposition leaders specifically highlighted recent weekend clashes in Kisumu and Nyahururu . The Kisumu confrontation reportedly unfolded around a church service attended by opposition figures, while Nyahururu saw chaotic scenes that left property destroyed. The alliance termed these attacks a direct assault on the rule of law and national cohesion, demanding immediate, ind...

Ticket Fraud Loophole Closed: Six in Court Over Fake SGR Booking Syndicate - suspects stand in the dock  By Maximilla Wafula The track has finally run out for an online syndicate accused of running a high-tech ticketing scam. On Tuesday, six suspects linked to a fake Madaraka Express ticket booking fraud were arraigned before Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo at the Kibera Law Courts. The court ordered that the suspects Evarest Obwoya Omaywa, Kelvin Kibet (alias Festus Kibet), John Omayo Obwocha (alias Collins), George Kibet, Brian Cheruiyot, and Brian Onwonga remain in custody at the Muthaiga Police Station pending further directions. The case was adjourned to Thursday, July 16, 2026, to address a crucial legal hurdle after one of the suspects claimed to be under18 years old. An age assessment has been ordered, and if confirmed to be a minor, the state will step in to provide legal representation. This legal action follows an intense investigation led by Chief Inspector Nickso...