The County Diary

Kalonzo, Gachagua, Karua Lead United Opposition Rally in Mwea. By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  The County Diary News,  Nairobi,12th October 2025- spirit of unity and defiance filled Mwea, Kirinyaga County, today as Wiper Party Leader H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka led the united opposition rally alongside H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, Hon. Eugene Wamalwa, Hon. JB Muturi, Hon. Martha Karua, and other senior leaders. Thousands of supporters turned out in large numbers to witness the rare show of solidarity among opposition leaders who vowed to safeguard the nation’s peace and defend Kenyan farmers from what they termed as economic sabotage by the current regime. In his passionate address, Kalonzo Musyoka said the opposition had resolved that never again will Kenyans shed blood because of politics. He stated that the unity witnessed between the GEMA community and other regions marks a new dawn of reconciliation and patriotism. Kalonzo accused President William Ruto’s admini...

United Opposition Lights the Torch of Change in Embu. By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  The County Diary News | October 11, 2025 In a powerful show of unity and political strength, H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka led a grand opposition rally in Embu Town, Embu County, alongside co-principals H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, Hon. Eugene Wamalwa, Hon. JB Muturi, and Hon. Martha Karua. The rally marked a new chapter in the opposition’s coordinated campaign against the Kenya Kwanza administration, sending a clear message that the movement remains strong, strategic, and determined to bring change. Addressing thousands of energized supporters, Dr. Kalonzo Musyoka made it clear that his political journey is founded on integrity and national conviction, declaring firmly, “Kalonzo si Gideon Moi. Siwezi enda kwa Ruto.” The statement was met with loud applause from the crowd, reaffirming his unwavering stance as a leader guided by principle, not convenience. Kalonzo strongly criti...

Urbanus Wambua Atangasa Kalonzo Musyoka Ta Muusumbi wa Kenya 2027 Reporting by MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  The County Diary News Muumbunge wa Kibwezi West, Urbanus Wambua, niwaatangasa kwa utethe na kwithyawa kwoko kwa Wiper Party Leader Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka ta Muusumbi wa Kenya mwaka wa 2027. Aineenaya Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) National Delegates Conference ula wi kiwanzani kya Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Urbanus niwasyite kyathi kii ni kya mwendeleano na ngwatanio ya maendeeo ma Kenya. Nayu niwataangasa Kalonzo ta muusumbi wa Kenya mwaka wa ngili ili miongo ili na mwoonza, akiw’a wi muthenya wa matuku ma ithemwe kwa atumia na asyeni ma Kenya. Urbanus niwathimithisye Kalonzo ta muthuki wa kwikala na maendeeo ma kwikwatya Kenya ivinda yila masumbu ma kindu kya nesa ni maingi. Niwasyite Kalonzo ni mundu wa wendo, uthoni, na mwaki wa kwata Kenya ivinda ya ukomania. Niwamala kwasyia andu ma Wiper na ma opposition ma Kenya vakwate kwoko kwa Kalonzo ta mundu wa...

Kalonzo Condemns Dropping of Kenyan Flag, Calls for National Respect By MAXIMILLA WAFULA  The County Diary News  During the National Delegates Conference of the Wiper Patriotic Front held at Uhuru Park, His Excellency Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka voiced strong condemnation over the lowering of the Kenyan national flag to half-mast, an action that left many Kenyans questioning its meaning and timing. Kalonzo demanded an immediate explanation from the Kenya Kwanza administration, stating that such a symbolic gesture cannot be taken lightly, as it represents the honor and unity of an entire nation. The Wiper Party Leader questioned what tragedy had befallen the country to warrant the act, rhetorically asking, ‘Who have they killed?’ He described the torn and half-raised flag as a metaphor for the economic decay and leadership failures that have deeply hurt Kenya’s economy. Kalonzo lamented that the current administration had, in his words, ‘killed the very fabric and s...

Kalonzo Musyoka Leads Opposition Chiefs in Powerful Makutano Rally. By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI– The County Diary News, In a spirited show of unity and determination, Wiper Democratic Movement Party Leader H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka on Saturday led a powerful opposition rally at Makutano in Embu County. The gathering brought together key opposition co-principals — H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, Hon. Eugene Wamalwa, Hon. JB Muturi, and Hon. Martha Karua — in what was widely viewed as a declaration of renewed solidarity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing an enthusiastic crowd, Kalonzo Musyoka called on Kenyans to stand united in defending democracy, saying the country’s future depends on leaders who are honest, humble, and guided by integrity. He decried arrogance and greed in public service, urging leaders to prioritize service to the people over personal ambition. Kalonzo also appealed to young people to actively engage in civic matters ...

Kalonzo Musyoka Officially Declares 2027 Presidential Bid, Promises to Restore Hope and Dignity to Kenya. By Maximilla WAFULA & Patrick KIMANZI– The County Diary News Nairobi, October 10, 2025 — Wiper Patriotic Front Party Leader Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has officially declared his intention to run for the presidency in the 2027 General Election, accepting the nomination by the Wiper Patriotic Front during the National Delegates Conference held at Uhuru Park, Nairobi. In his address to thousands of delegates, party members, and international guests, Dr. Musyoka said he accepted the nomination with gratitude, humility, and a renewed sense of duty to lead Kenya toward justice, unity, and prosperity. He expressed appreciation to his family for their steadfast support, to his wife Pauline and children, and to the Almighty God whom he credited for his journey and strength. He also acknowledged the presence of dignitaries and opposition allies including Deputy President Ri...

Kalonzo Rallies Youth and Academia at Wiper Headquarters, Calls for Voter Registration Drive By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  The COUNTY DIARY Wiper Democratic Movement leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka on Monday turned the party headquarters into a hive of youthful energy and political discourse, hosting university student leaders, legislators, and party stalwarts under the newly branded Wiper Patriotic Front. The event, attended by MPs including Gideon Mulyungi (Mwingi Central), Dan Maanzo (Makueni), and Makali Mulu (Kitui Central), was themed “The Role of Academia in National Governance.” It drew participation from over 240 institutions, with student leaders pressing for voter registration desks within universities to boost youth participation in 2027. University of Technology student leader Alex Mwangi captured the mood, urging the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to decentralize voter registration: “Eighty percent‐ of comrades are unreg...

Kalonzo Hails Karua’s 2027 Bid, Calls Out Ruto’s Regime at Ufungamano NDC By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  The County Diary News  The People’s Liberation Party (PLP) today held its National Delegates Conference (NDC) at Ufungamano House, Nairobi, with opposition leaders rallying together in a show of unity and renewed resolve ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking at the event, Wiper Democratic Movement leader H.E. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka congratulated Hon. Martha Karua for successfully hosting the NDC and lauded her bold declaration to run for the presidency in 2027. Kalonzo emphasized the unity of the opposition, declaring, “We are the government in waiting.” He took sharp aim at President William Ruto’s administration, accusing it of turning Kenya into a hub for money laundering—a crisis that has seen the country grey-listed internationally. The Wiper leader further criticized what he termed as “reputation laundering” by the Ruto government at global fo...

Kalonzo Unveils WPF’s First Line-Up for November By-Elections By Maximilla Wafula  Nairobi, September 24, 2025 — Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) Party Leader H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka today officially unveiled ten candidates who will contest in the November 27, 2025 by-elections across the country. The event, held at the party headquarters in Nairobi, marked the first time WPF will field candidates under its new name. Dr. Musyoka was joined by top party officials, among them Secretary General Senator Shakila Abdalla, Executive Director Benson Milai, Deputy Minority Leader and Kathiani MP Hon. Robert Mbui, Embakasi South MP Hon. Julius Mawathe, and the Head of Elections Board Agatha Solitei. Several county leaders and party supporters were also present. The unveiled candidates are: Eng. Johannes Orodi Dovens Odhiambo (Ugunja, Siaya), Samuel Kombe Nzai (Magarini, Kilifi), Dyone Mbare Oluoch (Kasipul, Homabay), Antony Kyalo Kisoi (Mumbuni North Ward, Machako...

*MUI WARD* :Hon. Dr. Makali Mulu, CBS, MP, and incoming Governor Kitui County 2027, strengthened bonds with locals by worshipping at Miambani AIC.  He was joined by MCA Hon. Cornelius Ngumbau, Chief Officer for Finance and Revenue Mr. John Makau, and other leaders.  Dr Mulu sought prayers for his gubernatorial bid and emphasized acquiring IDs and voter’s cards to elect a development-oriented leader```

PHILANTHROPY: From Goat Eating Parties To Medical Support, MP MULYUNGI Doles Goodies To All  By PATRICK KIMANZI  ‎MP WEEKEND EVENTS 15/9/25  ‎ ‎1.) Launch of Ukasi Modern Market@UKASI ‎2.) John Mwangangi medicals @Munyuni MUI  ‎3.) Mbete Kangethe Nzoki @Nzia, MUI ‎4.) Mary Musisya child medicals @Muruana,WAITA  ‎5.) Margaret Mohammed child's medicals @Waasya, KIVOU  ‎6.) Muthina Dautas medicals @KIVOU ‎7.) Muthini Mutie child's medicals @Musokani, MUI  ‎8.) Kimanzi Mwaka sch fees harambee@Mulinde, NGUNI  ‎9.) Mungangi Kula harambee @Muthuka, NGUNI  ‎10.) Lydia Sila medicals@Muthuka, NGUNI  ‎11.) Lenah Kilonzo family support @Muthuka , NGUNI  ‎12.) Mbete mulwa iron sheets support@ Kamulewa, MUI  ‎13.) Eunice Musyoka iron sheets support @Kamulewa, MUI  ‎14.) Sports Kit for Maai Volleyball Club, NGUNI ‎15.) Sports Kit & Net for Kathungu Prim School, NGUNI ‎16.) Scouts Uniform for Ndauni Prim School, WAITA...

By PATRICK KIMANZI, The COUNTY DIARY  Hon. Cyrus Musyoka, alias Sonko, the MCA for Ikanga/Kyatune Ward, has indeed overseen some notable developments in his constituency. Some of his achievements include¹ ²: - *Road Grading Projects*: Hon. Sonko has successfully collaborated with the Kitui County Government to grade several feeder roads in Ikanga/Kyatune Ward, improving accessibility and easing transportation for residents. Some of the roads that have been graded include:     - *Chief Makau-Kisimuni Road*: A vital link connecting hundreds of families and school-going children to essential services.     - *Vote/Ndatani Access Road*: Part of the ongoing grading program aimed at easing movement for residents and boosting local trade.     - *Kanguli Shopping Center to Kanguli GNCA Road*: Ensuring better road conditions for residents. - *Water Projects*: Hon. Sonko has also initiated plans to sink boreholes across the ward to solve the perennial...

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Counties Push for Direct Climate Funds to Boost Local Adaptation. Dr Jacqueline Kado, Executive Director of the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) makes her address at the Vatican African Conference on Climate Resilience held in Nairobi By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  The County Diary News Nairobi, Kenya – County leaders, scientists, and grassroots voices from across Africa have intensified calls for climate finance to flow directly to local governments and community organisations, warning that current global funding systems leave those on the frontline without the resources to adapt. Speaking during the Vatican African Conference on Climate Resilience in Nairobi, participants stressed that Africa’s climate fight will only succeed if funding bypasses bureaucratic bottlenecks and reaches those implementing change on the ground. “This is not just about big pledges at global summits,” said Dr Éliane Ubalijoro, CEO of CIFOR-ICRAF. “It’s about timely, eq...

Peter Uplift (NGO) Donates & Shines At Mwingi Stars Gen-Z Talent Show in Mwingi Town

IMCTC Boosts Regional Capacity to Combat Terrorism Financing in Nairobi Training Finale IMCTC Boosts Regional Capacity to Combat Terrorism Financing in Nairobi Training Finale By Staff Reporter NAIROBI, Kenya – August 8, 2025 – The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has wrapped up a week-long specialist training in Nairobi, marking another significant step in bolstering Africa’s and the Middle East’s fight against terrorism financing and money laundering. The course, themed “Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level”, brought together Kenyan security chiefs, financial regulators, and regional experts for five days of intensive sessions aimed at sharpening skills to detect and disrupt the money trails that fuel extremist networks. Presiding over the closing ceremony, Major General Luka K. Kutto, General Officer Commanding Eastern Command, lauded IMCTC’s ongoing role in fostering international cooperation against terrorism’s fi...

School Principal Rebecca Mutinda Wins ‎ Leaders of All Nations International  (LOANI) Global Award By Patrick KIMANZI   ‎A Principal/Director/CEO Mrs Rebecca Mutinda, who has been championing children rights, Education and social transformation, has won a Global Leadership award, The COUNTY DIARY has learnt. ‎A Principal of a Girls High school in Machakos Madam Rebecca won the  Global Awards organised by Leaders of All Nations International  (LOANI), media reports said. She received an international Leadership Award -As an  Outstanding and Distinguished Leader. ‎She is the CEO of Mama Dorcus Children Centre a charity org in Kenya.

IMCTC Launches Landmark Training in Nairobi to Strengthen Fight Against Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering By STAFF REPORTER The County diary News  Nairobi, Republic of Kenya, August 4, 2025 The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has officially launched a five-day specialized training course in Nairobi under the title "Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level." The program, held in the Kenyan capital, is part of IMCTC’s strategic “Capacity” initiative, designed to enhance the capabilities of security and regulatory agencies in its member states, particularly in the fight against financial crimes linked to terrorism. The launch ceremony was presided over by His Excellency Major General John Nkoimo, General Officer Commanding Central Command (GOC), representing the Chief of Defence Forces of the Republic of Kenya. In his keynote address, Major General Nkoimo emphasized the urgent need for collective...

‎The COUNTY PROFILES: 12Quick Facts On Hon Esther Kalunda Ndile, (Mama Badilisha *RELOADED )* ‎ ‎*The new crop of selfless leaders needed in Ukambani* ‎BY PATRICK KIMANZI & MAXIMILLA WAFULA  ‎ ‎1. *Hon Esther Kalunda Ndile* is a seasoned politician, being a *front runner of the 2022 Women Rep seat for Kitui County* where she emerged third position from a hotly contested race of six strong women leaders. ‎ ‎2. Hon Ndile is a _former nominated MCA for Mutonguni Ward (2017-2022)._ She is a professional holding a Masters degree in Public Health, with a wealth of experience in *community service & resource management.* She is also an adept resource mobilizer with programs under her own initiative such as *Wamama na Essie* that has empowered hundreds of women economically across Kitui County. ‎ ‎3. ⁠Hon Kalunda Ndile's vision is and has been promoting *Women-centric Empowerment* while advocating for increased access to technological opportunities and education in the ...

By THE COUNTY DIARY, Global leadership icon and development ambassador Benjamin MUSUNZA has added another feather to his cap - bagging yet another leadership award in Nairobi, Kenya, local media reports said Tuesday. In a red carpet awards ceremony, the glittering blitz gave way to. .

Bring It On By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  The County Diary News NAIROBI —Senator Gloria Orwoba has come out swinging in a powerful public statement, exposing what she calls a calculated effort to silence her in the Senate after rejecting sexual advances from Clerk of the Senate Jeremiah Nyegenye. The nominated senator, known for her bold activism, says her troubles began over two years ago when she raised the alarm on sexual harassment, only to be met with sabotage, suspension, and now a defamation ruling against her. She alleges that refusal to “play ball” with senior parliamentary figures led to her legislative work being systematically frustrated. Her bills stalled, travel requests blocked, and her visibility in parliamentary business diminished. Orwoba says she went on record in Parliament, naming the Clerk and demanding accountability. What followed, she says, was retaliation, not justice. Twice, motions were brought to suspend her from Parliament. Th...

Kenya’s UN Vote Sparks Uproar as Citizens Demand Clarification from Mudavadi By Maximilla WAFULA & Patrick KIMANZI  The County Diary News . CitizenGo Director Ann Kioko presenting petition to the Foreign and Diaspora Affairs office on Friday in Nairobi. Nairobi, July 11, 2025 Kenya – The government’s recent decision to vote in favour of renewing the United Nations mandate on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) has triggered a wave of criticism across the country. On July 5, 2025, Kenya cast a vote in support of the controversial resolution without public consultation, a move that has left many Kenyans feeling betrayed and sidelined. In a formal petition submitted to the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, over 12,000 Kenyan citizens expressed strong opposition to the vote. The petition, spearheaded by Ann Kioko, the Campaigns Director for Africa at CitizenGO, urged the government to immed...

Africa Charts a Bold Climate Path as Just Transition Platform Launches Continental Principles for an Equitable Transition. By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  The County Diary News Today Nairobi, Kenya – Wednesday, 28th May 2025 From right : Dr. Pamela Levira – African Union, Ujunwa Ojemeni – E3G, Dr. Tedd Moya – University of Oxford, Anne Songole - CLASP Kingsley Ofei-Nkasah – GD Resource Center The Just Transition Platform (JTP) made a historic stride today with the launch of its Principles for a Just and Equitable Transition at the Sarova Panafric Hotel in Nairobi. The highly anticipated event brought together African leaders, policy specialists, and climate advocates in a powerful show of continental unity and purpose. With Africa bearing the brunt of climate change despite contributing less than four percent of global emissions, the launch signals a firm step toward redefining Africa’s role and voice in global climate action. The Just Transition Platform, es...

From Courtroom to Compassion: Babu Owino Marks Admission to Bar by Freeing 200 Petty Offenders By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI | the County Diary News Nairobi, Kenya — On the very day he was admitted as an Advocate of the High Court, Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino made a bold statement—not in court, but in action. Among the 609 lawyers officially welcomed to the Bar on Friday by Chief Justice Martha Koome, Babu Owino chose to commemorate this milestone by championing justice for the underprivileged. Shortly after the formal event, he made his way to Nairobi West Prison, where he facilitated the release of close to 40 inmates convicted for petty offences—people whose only crime, in many cases, was poverty. These individuals had been handed fines they simply couldn’t afford. Some had served weeks and others months behind bars, not due to violent crimes but for minor infractions like hawking, gambling, or being unable to pay bail. “In honor of my admis...

Land Justice and Digital Transformation Take Centre Stage at Nairobi Conference. By Maximilla Wafula, The County Diary Reporter. Nairobi, Kenya — May 20, 2025- A bold call for justice, digitization, and equity in land administration marked the opening of Kenya’s Fourth Regional Research Conference on Land Reforms at the Kenya School of Government on Monday. The three-day event, themed "Taking Stock of the Land Reform Progress in Kenya," is not just a review of milestones—it’s a reckoning with deeply rooted challenges that continue to haunt the land sector. Stakeholders from government, judiciary, civil society, finance, and academia are gathered to evaluate progress and forge new paths toward transparent, inclusive, and lawful land governance. Representing Principal Secretary Hon. Generali Nixon Korir, Land Secretary Sarah Maina highlighted that automation and innovation are now defining the ministry’s transformation. “We are no longer working in the d...

By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  His full name is Joseph Tumaini Masha. Born in Malindi Kenya in the year 1988. He engaged him self in the music when he was 13 years old and his main vision was to be the best among the best singers in East Africa.  In the year 2002 the Kenya Music Industry saw for the first time the arise of ''Tumaini'' as a new protagonist in the music circuit as he started to participate in many street singing competitions and with God's blessings he managed to image the best  young artist  on the kenya's  coast. And for those who still don't know where does the name ''WORST-T'' came from, it came  from his friends and  fans. But as the name sounds one may not understand its meaning and the truth is  the name ironical meant ''BEST-T'', simply because best he was, best he is and best he  will ever be. While  ' T' stands for his traditional name 'Tumaini'. Worst's firs...

We Are Not Afraid – Kenyans Defend Diverse Families on International Day of Families   By MAXIMILLA WAFULA  The County Diary News Nairobi, May 15, 2025 -As the world marked the UN International Day of Families, Kenyans from across the country united in a bold show of solidarity to defend the dignity and diversity of all families. Amid growing threats from anti-rights campaigns, they came together to reaffirm a powerful truth — that all families, in all their forms, matter. In a strongly worded joint statement, civil society organizations, grassroots communities, and concerned citizens expressed alarm over the rising influence of foreign-funded groups such as CitizenGO and Family Watch International. These groups have been accused of pushing a narrow and exclusionary vision of what qualifies as a family, targeting single parents, sex workers, LGBTQ persons, and other non-traditional family structures. “Not in our name,” the statement declared, rejecting any att...

Public Education Under Siege as KUPPET Sounds Alarm Over Massive Budget Cuts From left: KUPPET Deputy Secretary General Moses Nthurima, Secretary General Akelo Misori (centre), and National Vice Chair Julius Korir during a press briefing in Nairobi on May 14, 2025 By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  The County Diary News, Reporters Nairobi, Kenya – May 14, 2025-The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers has raised serious concerns over unprecedented budget cuts to the education sector, warning that the government’s proposed 2025–2026 budget is a direct threat to the future of public schooling in the country. Speaking to the press in Nairobi, KUPPET officials decried a projected shortfall of KES 62 billion in the education budget. They accused the government of systematically dismantling the core pillars of the education system through targeted funding cuts. Among the most affected areas are the management of national examinations, quality assurance operat...