The County Diary

Senatorial Aspirant Hon Allan Sila Kithome Insists On Oversight Mandate As Key to development in Kitui County  By PATRICK KIMANZI & MAXIMILLA WAFULA  Kitui Senatorial Aspirant and political analyst Hon Allan Sila Kithome has insisted on Oversight of County funds as the key mover in development of the region, media reports said today. Speaking to reporters in Kitui town, the resourceful administrator and technocrat politician placed the blame squarely on the current senator. "It's a shame to note that nothing has changed in the way things are being done in Kitui. Both Malombe and Ngilu regimes had a free ride since the senator has been sleeping on the job. My work is clearly cut for me since i am well versed with senatorial duties including but not limited to national revenue allocated to the County levels of government through the Division of Revenue Bill, amongst the county governments; i.e. the County Allocation of Revenue Bill under Article 218(b)of the Cons...

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Senatorial Aspirant Peter Kithusya Insists On Oversight Mandate As Key to development in Kitui County  By PATRICK KIMANZI & MAXIMILLA WAFULA  Kitui Senatorial Aspirant Hon Peter Kithusya has insisted on Oversight of County funds as the key mover in development of the region, media reports said today. Speaking in Mwingi, the resourceful administrator and technocrat politician placed the blame squarely on the current senator. "It's a shame to note that nothing has changed in the way things are being done in Kitui. Both Malombe and Ngilu regimes had a free ride since the senator has been sleeping on the job. Incoming Kitui Senator Hon Peter Kithusya. PHOTO/COURTESY  My work is clearly cut for me since i am well versed with senatorial duties including but not limited to national revenue allocated to the County levels of government through the Division of Revenue Bill, amongst the county governments; i.e. the County Allocation of Revenue Bill under Article 218...

DEFENDING PRESS FREEDOM: A CALL TO ACTION By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  The COUNTY DIARY NEWS  Nairobi, May 3, 2024: The Kenya Correspondents Association (KCA) joins the global media community in commemorating World Press Freedom Day 2024. This day, originating from the UNESCO conference in Windhoek, Namibia in 1991, serves to appreciate the vital role of journalists and uphold the principles of press freedom worldwide. Since its inception, World Press Freedom Day has been a beacon for defending freedom of speech, access to information, and media independence. However, these freedoms are increasingly under attack globally, necessitating collective action to safeguard them. In Kenya, journalists face numerous challenges in their work. From physical attacks to online harassment and arbitrary arrests, journalists are targeted for their reporting on corruption, governance issues, and demands for accountability. The period since the 2022 General Elections h...

NAIVAS RETURNS HOME: A CELEBRATION IN BURUBURU. Naivas management in celebration during its  104th grand opening buruburu branch. By Maximilla Wafula & Patrick Kimanzi  The County News Diary  Nairobi, 30.04.2024: Kenya's leading supermarket chain, Naivas, proudly announces the grand opening of its 104th branch, nestled as the anchor tenant in the bustling T Square Mall in Buruburu shopping center. This strategic location in Buruburu Phase 4, one of Nairobi's oldest and most populous estates in the Eastlands area.  This latest  additional marks a significant milestone in Naivas' commitment to providing quality products and services to its valued customers. Covering an expansive xxxx square feet of trading space, this new branch marks Naivas' 12th outlet in the greater Eastlands region. The trading space, spread across two floors, offers a diverse range of products and services, ensuring customers find everything they need under one roof. From elec...