The County Diary

ILO Country Director Khumbula Ndaba urges stronger African cooperation to advance decent work, labour mobility, social justice and migrant protection. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub Editor - The County Diary News NAIROBI, Kenya  September 22, 2026 - The International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for a stronger and coordinated African approach to labour migration, urging governments, employers and workers’ organizations to place decent work, social justice and protection of migrant workers at the centre of upcoming regional dialogue. Speaking during a tripartite meeting in Nairobi on September 22, ILO Country Director and Special Representative to the African Union and UNECA, Mr. Khumbula Ndaba, said Africa must move beyond declarations and develop practical measures that improve the lives of migrant workers. The two-day meeting is preparing a common African position ahead of the upcoming African Union-Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, Jordan and Lebanon Labour Migration Dialogu...

  Kalonzo Musyoka addresses the press alongside coalition leaders Eugene Wamalwa, James Orengo, and JB Muturi at SKM Command Centre. By Maximilla Wafula Sub-Editor, The County Diary News Nairobi , September 21, 2026 In a major political realignment, the opposition Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has officially rebranded as The Ukombozi Alliance . The decisive movement was announced today following a joint meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) and Coalition Council convened in Nairobi by Wiper Patriotic Front and The Ukombozi Alliance leader, H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka. Addressing media editors after the high-profile session, Kalonzo revealed that the coalition leadership unanimously resolved to adopt the new name to reflect a expanded mission of liberating the nation. "The rebranding aligns directly with Wiper’s 'Komboa Kenya' and 'Ni Ukombozi Time' clarion calls," Kalonzo stated, emphasising that opposition unity remain...

  Women led by Faith Nguthu raise their fists in solidarity during the Women Empowerment Programme for Mama Fua workers in Eastleigh, Nairobi. The event focused on women’s dignity, rights and economic empowerment. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub-Editor NAIROBI, KENYA - UDA Nairobi Woman Representative Aspirant 2027, Faith Nguthu, has condemned the mistreatment of women working as laundry workers, popularly known as Mama Fua, calling for greater respect for their dignity, rights and contribution to society. Speaking during a women empowerment engagement in Eastleigh, Nairobi, Nguthu said women working in the laundry sector play an important role in supporting families and sustaining the local economy. She stressed that their contribution should be recognised and their welfare given greater attention. Nguthu observed that many Mama Fua women face challenges in their daily work, including difficult working conditions, limited financial opportunities and a lack of adequate support system...

Wiper Party Leader Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka addresses supporters and delegates from Mt. Kenya during a consultative meeting on national political and economic unity. Photo/Denish Ochieng  By Maximilla Wafula, Sub Editor, The County Diary News NAIROBI, KENYA -Wiper Patriotic Front party leader and former Vice President Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka hosted a high-level delegation of business leaders, professionals, and youth representatives from Kirinyaga County and the wider Mt. Kenya region for a strategic consultative engagement. The candid, high-profile discussion focused on the current economic state of the nation, upholding the rule of law, protecting institutional independence, expanding economic opportunities for young people, and ensuring a free, fair, and credible 2027 General Election. Addressing the delegation, Musyoka emphasized a message of national unity, constitutional defense, and shared responsibility in charting Kenya's future course. "Kenya belongs to all of...

President William Ruto addresses a crowd of Kitengela residents during the groundbreaking ceremony for the local Affordable Housing project in Kajiado County. Photo/PCS. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub Editor, The County Diary News KITENGELA, KENYA - President William Ruto made an extensive development tour of Kitengela, Kajiado County, on Saturday, September 5, 2026, where he launched, inspected, and commissioned a series of high-impact national government infrastructure projects designed to spur local economic growth. Addressing thousands of enthusiastic residents in Kitengela Town, the Head of State reaffirmed his administration's commitment to transforming the fast-growing urban hub into a modern city. Acknowledging local transport challenges, President Ruto pledged immediate government intervention to tarmac key constituency transit networks. "The roads in Kitengela are currently very dusty, just like the roads going to heaven. I am going to mobilize the required funds, and ...

  UDA Nairobi Woman Representative aspirant Hon. Faith Nguthu addresses SDA congregants during a fellowship tour in Nairobi. Photo/Elijah Odanga . By Maximilla Wafula, Sub Editor, The County Diary News NAIROBI, KENYA - United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Nairobi Woman Representative aspirant Hon. Faith Nguthu has reaffirmed her dedication to a transformative vision centered on education, women empowerment, and youth career pathways. Speaking during a fellowship tour on Saturday, September 5, 2026, the UDA politician joined Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) congregations for worship and community engagement across Mountain View, Kangemi, and Kabete. Addressing the faithful, Hon. Nguthu stressed that sustainable community progress rests on heavily investing in these three interconnected aspects of society. Hon. Nguthu placed education at the absolute center of her platform, describing it as the primary engine for social mobility and economic growth across the city. She emphasized that acc...