The County Diary

By Maximilla Wafula NAIROBI, KENYA - Pressure is mounting on the government to guarantee the safety of learners across Kenya following a horrific dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that claimed the lives of 16 students and left 79 others injured. In the wake of the tragedy, the Linda Mwananchi Brigade issuing a stern press briefing led by Faith Lukosi has issued an ultimatum to top government officials, demanding a transparent investigation and a comprehensive overhaul of school safety protocols nationwide. The Linda Mwananchi Brigade took a hardline stance against administrative inertia, directly challenging Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to take personal responsibility for the systemic failures leading up to the disaster. Speaking during the address, Faith Lukosi and other representatives warned that any delays in establishing the facts or shielding negligent individuals from accountability would represent...

Popular Lawyer Mwikya HakiTele Voter Project To Hit 20,000 Free Registerations In Kitui by 2027 By PATRICK KIMANZI / THE COUNTY DIARY 

By PATRICK KIMANZI & IdealMerit Africa Pollsters PRESS RELEASE IDEALMERIT VOICE OF THE PEOPLE POLL – MWINGI CENTRAL 2027 PARLIAMENTARY RACE IdealMerit Africa latest Voice of the People Opinion Poll for the Mwingi Central Constituency 2027 MP race indicates overwhelming public support for Hon. Dr. Gideon Mulyungi as the most preferred candidate for Member of Parliament. According to the survey findings, Hon. Dr. Gideon Mulyungi leads the race with an impressive 89.8% popularity rating and voter support, reflecting strong voter confidence in his leadership, development record, and continued service to the people of Mwingi Central. The poll further indicates the following standings among other candidates, Hon. John Makau with 3.5%, Hon. Lydia Mutambu at 2.5% and Hon. Joe Mutambu at 1.7% voter support. The survey was carried out between April and May 2026, utilizing a scientifically selected sample of 3,050 respondents drawn from all the 6 Wards of Mwingi Central Constituen...

Why Dr Stephen Mbaya Kimwele mbaya Is the Senator Kitui County Needs in 2027 _KITUI_ – The Senate is the guardian of devolution. It protects counties, checks budgets, and defends resources. As 2027 approaches, Kitui needs a senator who combines intellect, loyalty, and grassroots connection. That leader is Dr. Stephen Mbaya Kimwele. *1. Professional credibility that commands respect*   Dr. Mbaya is a proven professional with deep roots in policy and community service. His academic and career background gives him the tools to interrogate bills, budgets, and national reports. In the Senate, Kitui will not send a learner. We will send a debater who understands law, finance, and devolution. *2. A true defender of Kitui’s resources*   As Malombe’s administration delivers 1,921 projects, Kitui needs a senator who will protect county allocations in Nairobi. Dr. Mbaya understands revenue sharing, equalization funds, and oversight. He will ensure Kitui gets its ful...

  Strategic Partnership for Progress: (Seated Left) ATAF Executive Secretary, Ms. Mary Baine, and (Seated Right) Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority, Mrs. Rasha Abdel Aal Radi, formalize the Memorandum of Understanding in Cairo. Looking on is (Standing) H.E. Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance of Egypt, marking a new era of enhanced tax capacity-building across the continent. By Maximilla Wafula  Cairo, Egypt 7th May 2026  In a significant move toward fiscal self-reliance across the continent, the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) and the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic partnership designates Egypt as a primary hub for ATAF’s regional training initiatives, aimed at bolstering the technical expertise of tax officials throughout Africa. The agreement was finalized in Cairo during a high-level working visit, signed by Ms. Mary Baine, Executive Secretary of ATAF, and Mrs. Rasha Abdel Aal Radi, Head ...

  Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud (center) and Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga (right) address the press on May 9, 2026, regarding major road closures and security arrangements for the upcoming Africa Forward  Summit. By Maximilla Wafula Nairobi, Kenya 9th May 2026 Motorists and commuters in Nairobi have been advised to plan for significant travel disruptions as the government announces the closure of several key roads ahead of the high-profile Africa Forward Summit. The summit, scheduled to take place on May 11th and 12th, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), will be a major diplomatic event co-chaired by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. The arrival of global leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres and AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has necessitated a massive security and logistical operation within the capital. Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud, speaking ...