The County Diary

  Women led by Faith Nguthu raise their fists in solidarity during the Women Empowerment Programme for Mama Fua workers in Eastleigh, Nairobi. The event focused on women’s dignity, rights and economic empowerment. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub-Editor NAIROBI, KENYA - UDA Nairobi Woman Representative Aspirant 2027, Faith Nguthu, has condemned the mistreatment of women working as laundry workers, popularly known as Mama Fua, calling for greater respect for their dignity, rights and contribution to society. Speaking during a women empowerment engagement in Eastleigh, Nairobi, Nguthu said women working in the laundry sector play an important role in supporting families and sustaining the local economy. She stressed that their contribution should be recognised and their welfare given greater attention. Nguthu observed that many Mama Fua women face challenges in their daily work, including difficult working conditions, limited financial opportunities and a lack of adequate support system...

Wiper Party Leader Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka addresses supporters and delegates from Mt. Kenya during a consultative meeting on national political and economic unity. Photo/Denish Ochieng  By Maximilla Wafula, Sub Editor, The County Diary News NAIROBI, KENYA -Wiper Patriotic Front party leader and former Vice President Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka hosted a high-level delegation of business leaders, professionals, and youth representatives from Kirinyaga County and the wider Mt. Kenya region for a strategic consultative engagement. The candid, high-profile discussion focused on the current economic state of the nation, upholding the rule of law, protecting institutional independence, expanding economic opportunities for young people, and ensuring a free, fair, and credible 2027 General Election. Addressing the delegation, Musyoka emphasized a message of national unity, constitutional defense, and shared responsibility in charting Kenya's future course. "Kenya belongs to all of...

President William Ruto addresses a crowd of Kitengela residents during the groundbreaking ceremony for the local Affordable Housing project in Kajiado County. Photo/PCS. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub Editor, The County Diary News KITENGELA, KENYA - President William Ruto made an extensive development tour of Kitengela, Kajiado County, on Saturday, September 5, 2026, where he launched, inspected, and commissioned a series of high-impact national government infrastructure projects designed to spur local economic growth. Addressing thousands of enthusiastic residents in Kitengela Town, the Head of State reaffirmed his administration's commitment to transforming the fast-growing urban hub into a modern city. Acknowledging local transport challenges, President Ruto pledged immediate government intervention to tarmac key constituency transit networks. "The roads in Kitengela are currently very dusty, just like the roads going to heaven. I am going to mobilize the required funds, and ...

  UDA Nairobi Woman Representative aspirant Hon. Faith Nguthu addresses SDA congregants during a fellowship tour in Nairobi. Photo/Elijah Odanga . By Maximilla Wafula, Sub Editor, The County Diary News NAIROBI, KENYA - United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Nairobi Woman Representative aspirant Hon. Faith Nguthu has reaffirmed her dedication to a transformative vision centered on education, women empowerment, and youth career pathways. Speaking during a fellowship tour on Saturday, September 5, 2026, the UDA politician joined Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) congregations for worship and community engagement across Mountain View, Kangemi, and Kabete. Addressing the faithful, Hon. Nguthu stressed that sustainable community progress rests on heavily investing in these three interconnected aspects of society. Hon. Nguthu placed education at the absolute center of her platform, describing it as the primary engine for social mobility and economic growth across the city. She emphasized that acc...

KAICC Chairman Mohamed Sheikh Abdirahman addresses stakeholders in Nairobi, praising government interventions to resolve cargo taxation and clearance issues. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub- Editor The County Diary News Consolidated cargo traders and consolidators have warmly welcomed President William Ruto’s direct intervention in the ongoing dispute over cargo taxation and clearance, citing the new agreements as a vital lifeline for Kenya’s import and trade sectors. Speaking through the Kenya Association of International Cargo Consolidators, industry leaders expressed deep gratitude for the President’s personal involvement in resolving operational bottlenecks. Chairman Mohamed Sheikh Abdirahman praised the administration's willingness to re-evaluate policies that had previously placed severe pressure on small and medium-sized enterprises, noting that the community appreciates the government listening to their operational concerns. Among the key relief measures agreed upon during the...

  H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka comforts Hon. Jessica Mbalu during the funeral service for her late husband, Justice Joseph Mbalu Mutava. By Maximilla Wafula, Editor, The County Diary News. Leaders gathered today to bid farewell to the late Justice Joseph Mbalu Mutava, husband to Kibwezi East MP Hon. Jessica Mbalu. The solemn occasion in Makueni County transformed into a platform for heavy political critique as Wiper Party Leader H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka addressed pressing national issues alongside DAP-K Leader Hon. Eugene Wamalwa, DP Leader Hon. JB Muturi, and Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. Kalonzo launched a sharp critique against unpredictable governance, warning that erratic roadside declarations targeting investors threaten Kenya’s economic stability. Citing the ongoing controversy surrounding Tata Chemicals Magadi, he cautioned that arbitrarily ordering companies out without due process deters foreign investment. Simultaneously, he maintained that corporations must honor...

  Lawyer Ekaterina Handa from Gitonga, Kinyanjui & Co Advocates when she presented the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill at the National Assembly at Parliament Buildings on September 3 / HANDOUT By Maximilla Wafula Sub Editor, The County Diary Lawyers have petitioned the National Assembly to urgently pass legislation that would give Kenyans power to petition Parliament when public bodies fail to make regulations required to implement laws. In a memorandum to the Clerk of the National Assembly, the lawyers led by Advocate Ekaterina Handa, said the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was necessary to curb institutional inertia and prevent public bodies from frustrating Parliament’s legislative intent. The Bill has been passed by the Senate and is currently undergoing public participation by the National Assembly. Handa singled out the Judicial Service Commission, accusing it of failing for years to formulate and gazette regulations governing complaints again...

  EACC Chairperson Bishop Dr. David Oginde addresses clergy at Ufungamano House, warning against accepting illicit campaign funds from politicians.   By Maximilla Wafula Sub Editor, The County Diary Religious leaders across Kenya have received a stern warning against accepting or legitimizing illicit funds from politicians as momentum builds toward the 2027 General Elections. Delivering a keynote address during day two of the National Stakeholders’ Convention at Ufungamano House in Nairobi, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chairperson, Bishop Dr. David Oginde, cautioned faith leaders against turning the pulpit into a haven for unexplained wealth. Addressing delegates from the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), and the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM), Oginde warned that politicians who finance campaigns through corruption, money laundering, and illicit deals will inevitably compromise govern...

NCCK General Secretary Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui urges active civic participation to safeguard democracy ahead of the 2027 General Elections By Maximilla Wafula Sub Editor, The County Diary Democracy rarely dies in a single, dramatic moment of collapse. It slips away quietly one subtle compromise at a time, disguised as political convenience, temporary stability, or institutional expediency. Civic rights are chipped away at the edges, public accountability fades into the background, and widespread apathy gradually replaces active citizen vigilance. By the time a nation awakens to the reality of its political landscape, the vital democratic spaces that once protected the rights and freedoms of the people have vanished. As Kenya steadily moves toward the high-stakes 2027 General Elections, the General Secretary of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui, has issued a timely warning against this silent decline. He stresses that the ultimate antido...

Kenya Airways acting Group Managing Director and Chief Excutive Officer Capt. George Kamal Resigns . By Maximilla Wafula , Sub-Editor, The County Diary News Kenya Airways (KQ) is set for another major executive transition following the resignation of acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Capt. George Kamal. Capt. Kamal, who cited personal reasons for his decision, will step down from the national carrier after completing a 30-day transition period ending on September 30, 2026. He assumed the acting CEO post on December 16, 2025, following a three-year stint as the airline’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). Throughout his tenure, he played a critical role in stabilizing flight operations and executing the carrier's broader restructuring and turnaround strategy. The Kenya Airways Board of Directors expressed gratitude to Capt. Kamal for his leadership, dedication, and service, wishing him success in his future endeavors. To maintain leadership continuity, the board...

  Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka (left) and National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli (right By Maximilla Wafula, Sub Editor, The County Diary News For nearly two decades, Ukambani’s political playbook has remained unchanged: maintain loyalty to a single leader, remain in opposition, and hope development follows. Yet a drive from Athi River to Mutomo reveals the heavy cost of this approach. Water insecurity persists, infrastructure lags, and young people continue leaving Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni for Nairobi, Mombasa, and abroad in search of scarce opportunities. Political loyalty alone has failed to deliver the dams, industries, and jobs the region needs. The problem is not the Akamba people, but an outdated strategy. Historically, Kalonzo Musyoka’s approach has relied on pursuing national power through opposition alliances while hoping rivals are sidelined. The 2013 election proved the risk of this calculation when Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto won despite fa...

  Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka speaks to the press, condemning the abduction of Standard editor Alex Kiprotich and demanding hate speech arrests. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub-Editor, The County News NAIROBI, KENYA  - Wiper Patriotic Front and Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition leader Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has strongly condemned the abduction and assault of Standard Newspapers Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, calling it a direct threat to press freedom in Kenya. Speaking after contacting the journalist and Standard Group CEO Chaacha Mwita, Kalonzo expressed outrage over the incident. Kiprotich was intercepted by armed, masked men along the Gilgil-Nakuru road on Tuesday night, September 1, 2026, before being abandoned hours later near Masinga Dam. He is currently receiving medical treatment for injuries sustained during the attack. Kalonzo emphasized that the constitutional rights of journalists must be safeguarded, warning against an escalating climate of hostility tow...

President William Ruto during the launch of the construction of the 59km Enengetia-Olposimoru road in Narok County By Maximilla, Sub-Editor , The County Diary News President William Ruto has launched major infrastructure initiatives in Narok County aimed at unlocking the region's vast economic potential. Among the flagship developments is the construction of the 59km Enengetia-Olposimoru road, which is being upgraded to bitumen standard to connect Eneng'etia, Olokurto, Enkuseru, Olposimoru, and Kiptenden. President Ruto highlighted that the upgraded road will significantly ease the movement of agricultural produce to markets, giving a strong boost to trade in a region known for producing vegetables, maize, wheat, and dairy goods. Alongside the road construction, the President announced a Sh2.8 billion government investment dedicated to expanding electricity access across Narok County. He also revealed that the long-awaited Narok Airport will be operational within the next few...

  Government officials, aviation union leaders, and stakeholders display the signed return-to-work agreement, officially ending the nationwide airport strike. By Maximilla, Sub-Editor, the County Diary News Flight operations across Kenya’s key airports are expected to normalize after the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) officially called off its industrial action following a return-to-work agreement signed on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The deal brings to an end the strike action that commenced on August 30, which caused widespread flight delays, cancellations, and stranded hundreds of passengers across major hubs including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret. The breakthrough agreement was brokered during high-level conciliation meetings co-chaired by Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and Labour CS Dr. Alfred Mutua. The negotiations were witnessed by COTU Secretary General Dr. Francis Atwoli, alongside senior ministry officials and ...

OFFICIAL HANDOVER: Prof. John Okumu receives authority instruments from Chancellor Amb. Francis Muthaura, becoming Kenyatta University’s 7th Vice-Chancellor. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub-Editor   NAIROBI, KENYA - In a landmark ceremony held at the Graduation Square on Friday, Kenyatta University officially installed Prof. John Okumu as its 7th substantive Vice-Chancellor. Addressing a distinguished gathering led by KU Chancellor Amb. (Dr.) Francis Muthaura, Council Chairperson Prof. Clara Momanyi, senior government officials, faculty, and students, Prof. Okumu formally accepted the appointment with a pledge to drive holistic transformation anchored on unity, innovation, and institutional sustainability. "I accept this responsibility not as a stranger to the institution, but as a servant who knows its history, understands its strengths, appreciates its challenges, and above all, believes deeply in its possibilities," Prof. Okumu stated, paying tribute to his predecessors for ...

LEADERSHIP FOCUS MSMEs Principal Secretary Susan Mangeni addresses Masinde Muliro University first-year students, urging them to embrace economic leadership and business enterprise By Maximilla Wafula, Sub-Editor, The County Diary News KAKAMEGA, KENYA - Principal Secretary for MSMEs Development, Hon. Susan Mangeni, has urged first-year students at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) to shift their focus from political ambitions toward becoming economic and business leaders. Speaking during an address to the incoming university cohort, PS Mangeni emphasized that nation-building requires entrepreneurial visionaries who can drive enterprise rather than relying solely on political office. "The problem, professors, is that many people think leadership is only political," PS Mangeni stated. "Leadership is not only political we are looking for economic leaders." In her speech, the Principal Secretary challenged the students to draw inspiratio...

  Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka addresses the press in Nairobi during the 16th anniversary of the 2010 Constitution promulgation.   By Maximilla Wafula, Sub - Editor The County Diary News  Nairobi, August 27, 2026 - Marking sixteen years since the 2010 Constitution was promulgated, Wiper Party Leader Dr. Kalonzo Musyoka has called out the current administration over what he termed as "second-class compliance" with a first-class supreme law. Addressing the nation on Katiba Day, the former Vice President the sole surviving principal among those who presided over the historic August 2010 signing alongside the late President Mwai Kibaki and the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga emphasized his duty to uphold the constitutional legacy. "The Constitution is not a document for seasons. It is our shield and defender," Kalonzo stated, reflecting on the 2007 post-election crisis that underscored the necessity of the 2010 legal framework. Kalonzo expressed deep conce...

Government Spokesperson Charles Owino addresses the media in Nairobi, warning that social media misinformation threatens Kenya’s democracy and national unity. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub Editor The County Diary News  NAIROBI, Kenya - The Government of Kenya has warned that the uncontrolled spread of misinformation and disinformation across digital channels poses an immediate threat to the nation’s democratic governance, public order, and social cohesion. Speaking during an official media briefing in Nairobi, Government Spokesperson Charles Owino cautioned that the widespread availability of smartphones in both urban and rural communities has accelerated the reach of unverified claims, leading to public decision-making grounded in false narratives. "We are sitting on a time bomb following the rise of misinformation, disinformation, and basically making decisions based on false information," stated Owino. Owino emphasized that mitigating digital fake news requires a unified ...

  Government officials gather to announce new funding and support strategies aimed at empowering Kenyan MSMEs for regional market expansion.  By  Maximilla Wafula  Sub-Editor  , The County Diary News  Kenya is stepping up its efforts to propel micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) into regional and continental trade networks. Speaking ahead of the 26th East African Community (EAC) MSME Trade Fair in Kigali, Rwanda, MSME Development Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni reiterated the government's push to connect local entrepreneurs particularly women and youth with cross-border markets. To back this effort, the ministry is seeking approximately KSh 200 million from the National Treasury to directly facilitate 500 Kenyan MSMEs, with plans to expand the total delegation up to 1,000 exhibitors through strategic partnerships. Representatives from all 47 counties will attend, including at least 100 young entrepreneurs from the National Youth Opportunitie...

  Hon. John Kamangu addresses the press alongside Jubilee Party officials and aspirants during a press briefing in Nairobi.  By Maximilla Wafula- Sub Editor, The County Diary News NAIROBI, KENYA - The Jubilee Party has unmasked the motives behind recent high-profile exits from its ranks, exposing that key individuals framing their departure as political "defections" were actually suspended months ago following serious extortion and misconduct allegations. Speaking during a joint press briefing at Daraja House, Hon. John Kamangu led a delegation of party aspirants including Hon. Njuguna Mwangi and Hon. Kiminda Muchiri to address the media and set the record straight on the party's official position. The party revealed that it had received grave complaints regarding suspended officials soliciting money from political aspirants, alongside persistent interference with internal democratic structures. Jubilee leadership stressed that its disciplinary actions were mandatory...

  Linda Mwananchi Aspirants address the press at The Meridian Hotel, Nairobi, condemning political intolerance and rising violence across the country. By Maximilla Wafula   The Linda Mwananchi (LM) Aspirants movement has issued a strong statement condemning the escalating wave of political intolerance, violence, incitement, and the deliberate use of organized groups to intimidate, threaten, and disrupt citizen rights across Kenya.   Addressing the growing concern over civil space, the movement documented a disturbing timeline of targeted attacks over the past two months. On July 3, 2026, an LM convoy was attacked in Keumbu, Kisii County, leading to the death of Vincent Osiemo, popularly known as Mapinduzi. On July 12, 2026, disruptions hit a rally in Nyahururu alongside a church service at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Kisumu attended by leaders including Party Leader James Orengo and Edwin Sifuna resulting in the death of Dickson Oduongo. Most recently, on August 16, 20...