The County Diary

  Here is the link to the song that predicted Gov. MALOMBE'S win https://youtu.be/qaEvZPi39ZA

BY MAXIMILA WAFULA   The Sudanese Embassy in Nairobi today, December 20, held a workshop with various business sector players ahead of the International Fair of Khartoum 2023.   The workshop brought together 21 Kenyan industry players drawn from various companies, various ministry departments and banks to discuss investment opportunities and areas of cooperation.   Kamal Gabara - Sudanese Ambassador To Kenya/PHOTO/COURTESY Sudanese ambassador to Kenya Kamal Gubara praised the improving relations between Kenya and Sudan pointing out that the trade between the two countries is on an upward trajectory.  Kenya Wildlife Services, Lamu County Government and Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry were among those in attendance.   The meeting organised by the embassy showcased opportunities in tourism, agriculture and banking service among others that provide huge opportunities for Kenyan investors.  “Tourism is one of the sectors which we b...

By PATRICK KIMANZI Kenyan leading Gospel star Caxton Mutambuki has released his latest gospel track "Crossing Over" and the track has quickly taken over the worship scene, The COUNTY DIARY reports. The song is currently trending on several YouTube channels and is likely to top gospel charts across the FM radio stations and TV channels. "I am elated. We have just released the song and I can't believe that we are instantly trending. I can only thank God and my fans for this auspicious moment" said Caxton  Here is the YouTube link; https://youtu.be/5gQxo78r0e0

COUNTY PROFILE: Meet ONESMUS MUNYITHYA,  A Kenyan Peace Ambassador in South Sudan

 By MAXIMILA WAFULA Nairobi leading retailer Naivas  Supermarket  is scheduled to open 3 branches in a span of one week ahead of the Kenyan Christmas festivities which are typically kicked off by Jamhuri Day. This development will bring the retailers’ store tally to 91. These store openings come as the 12th edition of Kikwetu, Naivas annual festive season campaign is transitioning into more festive gear. This year the campaign is dubbed Team  Naivas and for the first phase, it delivered, Kikombe Kikwetu and as from the Jamhuri weekend it’s presenting Krisii Kikwetu and this is a great opportunity to welcome the new communities into the festivities. The Naivas Christmas kikapu carries Naivas Foodmarket Ojijo at Boardwalk Mall located in Parklands along Ojijo Road which opens its doors to the public on 9th December 2022. The store is of the elevated foodmarket concept and beautifully compliments the very exquisite new mall. The next goody in the Naivas Christmas kikapu...

By MAXIMILA WAFULA The African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU ECOSOCC) has today held its fourth Permanent General Assembly (PGA) in Nairobi, Kenya. The General Assembly is to be attended by  delegates representing Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from across member states of the AU. The main purpose of the meeting is to usher in a new GA since the 3rd one in 2018.Since the establishment of the Secretariat, ECOSOCC has produced series of policy related documents, including an array of policy opinions and two policy booklets; and civil society toolkits to build the capacity of CSOs to operate effectively as strategic partners of the AU. Speaking during the event, Mr. William Carew, Head of Secretariat, AU ECOSOCC said that ECOSOCC has bolstered the ability of African CSOs to play an active role in charting the future of by giving them a platform to formally contribute to the principles, policies & programs of the AU. “Be it conflict resolution, or matters of g...

By PATRICK KIMANZI/COUNTY DIARY New popular Mui Ward aspiring MCA for 2027 Hon Simon Munyoki has promised to will tackle water and education in his Manifesto,  The COUNTY DIARY reported. "The current and former regimes have failed terribly in tackling the perennial water problems plaguing my Ward. As we speak,  over 2000 households in Mui Ward do not have access to clean drinking water. More and more people in my ward are in acute need of food, and even more may lose their lives to hunger due to perennial water problems. My priority will be tackling water and Education. Famine is looming in many parts of the Mwingi, and now is the time for all of us to translate our political commitments into concrete action" added Hon Simon Munyoki speaking to the Press.