The County Diary

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...

By PATRICK KIMANZI/ The COUNTY DIARY