The County Diary

PNU At15 Celebrates And  Launches It's Membership Recruitment Drive .  By Maximilla Wafula  County News Diary Reporter . National Party Leader Hon. Peter Munya Today the PNU party officially  launched its members' recruitment drive at the PNU headquarters in Nairobi , the event marks  a significant milestone in party organizations journey. "As we gather to launch of membership  recruitment drive and  commemorate 15 years of dedication, progress, and excellence, it is a momentous occasion to reflect on our achievements and envision an even brighter future " said Munya . H.E Hon. Peter Munya took over the party leadership as the Party Leader in the year 2016 up to date.  At  the launch of PNU  membership recruitment drive , party leaders and several  officials from  Azimio Coalition  fraternity led by His Excellency Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga ,  Hon.George  Wajakoya party leader for Roots party, Hon. Euge...

Kitui Senatorial Aspirant Peter Kithusya Joins MULYUNGI And MCAS To Drum His Support  By PATRICK KIMANZI, The COUNTY DIARY  Popular Kitui senatorial aspirant in 2027 has blasted the current Senator over his lack of oversight in County resources management and project implementation, media reports said on Sarturday. Peter Kithusya, a polished Administrator with a wealth of experience in community service and resource management was speaking at KYANGU in NGUNI, Mwingi when he joined development icon Mwingi Central MP Gideon MULYUNGI at a funeral event. "I have my work cut-out. The current senator completely failed to oversight the former Kitui County Governor and the current governor due to incompetency and lack of passion for the suffering people of Kitui County" he said flanked by Nguni MCA Hon MUTUA and Tharaka MCA Hon NDANGARA who joined him at the podium. During the funeral that turned into an endorsement event for Peter Kithusya, many are watching his steps ca...

County Diary News  By MAXIMILLA WAFULA .& PATRICK KIMANZI  Public Health and Professional Standard PS Mary Muthoni Muriuki. Public Health and Professional Standard PS Mary Muthoni Muriuki. The Ministry of Health has launched a plan to combat tuberculosis in Kenya. The plan, dubbed National Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Health was unveiled on Monday by Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni. The five-year (2024-28) strategic plan aims to ensure quality care for TB, leprosy and lung diseases for all Kenyans. Speaking during the launch, PS Muthoni raised concern about what she termed as the scourge that is TB. She assured Kenyans that the ministry is working to empower those affected by the disease, especially in rural areas.  The PS said that the ministry is committed to further reducing the cases of TB reported in a year. "In 2022, Kenya reported a total of 90,560 drug-sensitive TB cases, an increas...

Kenya to host global technology conference in September The meeting will discuss impacts of changing demographics on entrepreneurship, technology. It will be the first time Kenya is hosting the event in its 41-year history. The meeting to be held from September 24 to 27, 2024 By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  County Diary  News Writers 15 January 2024 - 13:06 Stakeholders of the 41st IASP World Conference on science parks and Areas of Innovation , IASP 2024 to be held at Konza Technopolis in September . Stakeholders of the the 41st IASP World Conference on Science Parks and Areas of Innovation, IASP 2024 to be held at Konza Technopolis in September. Konza Technopolis Development Authority's CEO John Paul Okwiri . Kenya is set to host the 41st IASP World Conference on Science Parks and Areas of Innovation, IASP 2024 at Konza Technopolis. It will be the first time Kenya is hosting the event in its 41-year history. The meeting to be held from Sept...

THE LAUNCH OF AFROASIAN INSTITUTES FOR SRATEGIC STUDIES By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  Sheik. Abduirahaman Mursal addressing the media during the launch of Afro-Asian strategic studies . Today the afroasian institute for strategic studies has launched studies fostering intellectual discourse and in-depth analysis on key issues the affecting the horn of Africa under the theme: “navigating the challenges across the region”. Speaking during the two - day conference held at Sarova Pan Afric hotel in Nairobi Sheikh. Abdirahman Mursal of Al- Ansar group of schools noted that the conference aims at bringing more ideas that can take Africa forward and stop any confrontations whether it’s territorial, spiritual, maritime or ethnic based clashes and how they can stop as Africans and unite themselves in common interest. “The conference has brought guest all over the Horn of Africa and the world including  former Deputy Speaker Farah Maalim Mohamed , as we aware at...

LSK Council Member Mwaura Kabata Advocates to Defend Independence of the Judiciary  By WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI   County Diary  News Reporter . Today Council member Mwaura Kabata who is contesting for the position of Vice President of the Law society of Kenya in compliance with the LSK Act, Electoral Code of conduct , guidelines and Regulations  joined fellow thousands of Law makers led by, LSK President Eric Theuri and the chief guest Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka to advocate for the independence of the Judiciary. In a notice shared on social media, LSK invited members of the public, Unions  to join members of the legal community in calling out President Ruto for his utterances, which they insist amount to an attack on the independence of the third arm of government. "Join the@Law Society of Kenya  as we peacefully protest this Friday and reaffirm the commitment to defend the independence of the Judiciary and compliance with Court orders," L...

Law maker  Edinnah  Arati  Advocates To Defend  Independence  Of Judiciary . By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  County News Reporter . Lawmaker Eddinah Arati addressing media at the Supreme Court,along City hall way. Thousands of Lawyers enter streets to protest against attack on Judiciary.  Today Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka joined thousands of Law makers led by, LSK President Eric Theuri,  Lawyer Edinnah Arati who is contesting for the position of General Member LSK that will be held on the 22nd of February ,  was not left behind as she advocates for independence in Judiciary sector . Early this month President William Ruto accused the judiciary of teaming up with cartels to stall his legacy projects. Lawyers carrying banners along City Hall Way, Nairobi against President William Ruto's utternances against the Judiciary. In a notable shift from their traditional courtroom settings, members of the Law Society of Kenya (LS...

By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  County Diary News  Kenya E ducation Fund , County Director Mr. Francis Ng'ang'a Today ,  Kenya Education Fund (KEF) in a significant stride towards the barriers that keep millions of Kenyan children out of high school , Kenyan Education Fund (KEF) has  delighted  announced  the enrollment of 161 new students into its life-changing scholarship program. Speaking during the press interview County Director Kenya Education Fund Mr. Francis Ngang said that " over 4,000 Kenyan Children have been supported by collective effort from different  donors since 2001 and basically Kenya Education Fund (KEF) greatest area is in consolidating orphans and their  well being in providing life skills workshops".   For the past 19 years, Kenya Education Fund has been unwavering in its commitment to providing access to quality education for financially underprivileged youth, addressing the root causes of povert...

NEW BOOK THAT PROVIDES A ROADMAP FOR FOOD SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION IN KENYA WAS LAUNCHED  Professor Apollinaire Djikeng senior director livestock based system , CGIAR , and Principal Secretary , Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development , State Department for livestock  Jonathan Mueke and other key policy makers during the book  launch . By MAXIMILLA WAFULA  County News Reporter  The new book published by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in close collaboration with Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD), was yesterday launched at the international livestock research institute campus vercoe auditorium in Nairobi Kenya. It attracted many researchers and policy makers from both international and Kenya government.  Professor Apolinaire  Djikeng ,  Senior Director , Livestock – Based System, CGIAR , and Director General , International  Livestock  Research Institute (ILRI )....

How rogue NAMUNYAK Wildlife Conservancy (NRT) rangers in Samburu got away with attempted murder in 23rd Jan 2020 BY CORRESPONDENT  With a twitching eye, Mr Jacob Mwema Malombe explains how he came face to face with death on 23rd January 2020. He recalls his ordeal under blood thirsty Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy (NRT) guards in Samburu East at Lerata market who had waylaid their truck along Archers post – Wamba road. ‘It was around 2:30 PM while riding in our truck registration number KBH 032Z belonging to Mombasa Maize Millers when a Namunyak land cruiser KCW 710E overtook us and blocked the road. Four uniformed guards totting guns and rifles disembarked from the vehicle and ordered us to lie down at gun point’ he recalls. His ordeal is not an isolated case. Many residents at Lerata told repoters that Namunyak rangers have been marauding along the road robbing businessmen and private vehicles using government issued rifles. Our efforts to reach...

Suspected Terrorist Charged With Murder In Mwingi  By PATRICK KIMANZI & Agencies  _MWINGI, Sat 6Th_-  A man has appeared in Mwingi Law Courts charged with the murder of a 43-year-old man and injuring two others at Katangini, Ukasi in Mwingi. His arrest comes barely a day after Mwingi Central MP Hon Gideon MULYUNGI and County Commissioner led a high powered security meeting at Katangini, Mwanzele and Sosoma, attended by area MCA, County Commander, County Criminal Investigations Officer, County AP Commander, County Intelligence Officer, Mwingi East DCC, area OCPD, among other high ranking officers and local leaders. The suspect, of Somali descent was remanded in custody as police sleuths sought time in order to piece together a crime prosecution report on the incident. 'Isolated incident' Police sources at Mwingi Divisional Hqs declined to speak to the PRESS but a source at the station said that "some of our local communities have concerns", ...