The County Diary

From Tragedy to Transformation: AMREF Flying Doctors Lead Mwihoko CSR Initiative with Health Outreach and New Classroom Commitment The County Diary News  By MAXIMILLA WAFULA  Mwihoko, Ruiru Sub-County, Kiambu County  Friday, 30 January 2026 -  AMREF Flying Doctors on Friday spearheaded a major Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in Mwihoko, Ruiru Sub-County, bringing together national and county leaders, community members, and over 25 partner organisations for a day of health services, education support, and environmental conservation at Mutuya Comprehensive School. The Mwihoko Community CSR Day directly benefited more than 2,000 residents who received free medical screenings and related support services during a one-day outreach programme. The initiative was organised in recognition of the solidarity, compassion, and resilience shown by the Mwihoko community following the tragic aircraft accident of 7 August 2025. It reflects AMREF Flying Do...

  The new sponsorship builds on SportPesa’s long-standing involvement in Kenyan sports  By Maximilla Wafula                                                                                                                                                                     Nairobi, Kenya -Kenya’s sporting landscape received a major lift yesterday after SportPesa unveiled a Sh120 million multi-sport sponsorship programme aimed at nurturing talent, restoring professionalism, and opening cleare...

KIVOU WARD KYANIKA VILLAGE  By CORRESPONDENT Today Hon.Sammy Munyithya MCA KIVOU WARD accompanied by Mwingi Munincipality team has launched the Mwingi town high masts after their maintenance that was done last week. The High Mast maintained include; 1.Human Rights HighMast 2.KCB/Kwa Nguku High Mask 3.KPLC High Mast 4.Probox stage High Mast 5.Musila Gardens High Mast touching acress Kivou and Central wards. The highmast have not been operational for some time hence posing security threats to the business persons and residents in Mwingi town.   With the repair of these lights we are assured of security and also this will increase working hours hence improved economy.we are proud of our MCA Hon.Sammy Munyithya and the Governor Dr Julius Malombe EGH #Hapakazitu.  #TUMAIVUI@2026 #Tutam it is.

DR MAKALI MULU: THE MAN IN A MISSION AND WITH A PLAN FOR KITUI'S GROWTH By KITHEKA KAWALA   ```It is clear and evident that Dr. Makali is the frontrunner for the Kitui gubernatorial seat in 2027. Since 2023, he has been strategically positioning himself, garnering widespread support across the county. All surveys indicate his dominance in various aspects of leadership, including development, legislation, oversight, representation, and loyalty to the Wiper Party. He is poised to make history!    Dr. Makali enjoys the backing of those who have thrice elected him to office, a testament to his proven track record. The people of Kitui Central, where he has delivered remarkable development, are urging him to run for governor. This gives him a solid foundation of approximately 80,000 votes.    As a highly respected leader, both locally and globally, Dr. Makali has worked as a UN consultant in Sudan, earning him the title "father of development" in Kitui Cou...

Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi delivers an inspiring speech at the grand finale of the    inaugural  Equator Tour.                                                                                                                                    . By Maximilla Wafula On Sunday, 25th January 2026, the Royal Nairobi Golf Club played host to a historic moment in Kenyan sports the grand finale of the inaugural PGK Equator Tour. This remarkable event not only marked the conclusion of the first season but also symbolized the dawn of a new era for Kenyan golf. The ceremony, attended by ...

Hon Micheal Osundwa, gubernatorial aspirant, meets groups in Musanda Ward, Mumias West, discussing health challenges ahead of February medical camp. By Maximilla Wafula  T he County Diary News  Reporter Nairobi, 23 January 2026:  Thousands of Kakamega residents are expected to benefit from a free two-day medical camp scheduled for February 17–18, 2026, at the Bukhungu Sports Stadium, with city lawyer and senior counsel Micheal Osundwa Sakwa presiding as chief guest. The open-air medical outreach is expected to draw between 5,000 and 10,000 residents from across the county, including women and youth groups, boda boda operators and elderly citizens who often struggle to access affordable healthcare. Speaking ahead of the event, Osundwa said the medical camp is aimed at easing the burden faced by families affected by preventable and treatable illnesses. He said access to healthcare should not be a privilege but a right for all residents.  “Many people suffer in silenc...

 BY THE COUNTY DIARY NEWS -23rd January  By MAXIMILLA WAFULA - PATRICK KIMANZI  The County Diary News. PS Elijah Mwangi, PS Raymond Omollo, PS Patrick Mariru and PS Stephen Isaboke inspect interior works and outdoor pitches at the Raila Odinga International Stadium Government reports that Raila Odinga International Stadium is 80 percent complete.The government has announced that the 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium, is over 80 percent complete; marking another major milestone towards delivering Kenya’s biggest sports infrastructural project since independence. Speaking after a high-level joint inspection of the facility and other key amenities within the massive sports complex on Friday, the Principal Secretary (PS) in the State Department for Sports Elijah Mwangi termed the remarkable construction progress of this ultra-modern stadium as adequate guarantee by the government on timely completion of the project within the set timelines. Other Principal Secr...

                                        Absa Bank Kenya Chief People Officer Mumbi Kahindo (3rd from right) leads the Absa team in receiving the Top Employer Award for the fifth year running. The County Diary News By Maximilla Wafula  Nairobi, 15 January 2026:  For the fifth consecutive year, Absa Bank Kenya has been recognised as a Top Employer for 2026 by  the Top Employers Institute (TEI), following an independent assessment of its people practices across critical human capital parameters. The Certification demonstrates Absa's ability to create a high-performing workplace throug h data-driven people strategies, independent validation, and a clear focus on practices that deliver employee engagement and business growth. In addition to Kenya, the recognition as a top employer was awarded to Absa Group operations in Botswana, Ghana, South Africa, Zambia, and Mauritius. Absa ...

By MAXIMILLA WAFULA - PATRICK KIMANZI  The County Diary News. Kenya Railways has successfully conducted a dry run (test operation) on the critical Kijabe section of the Metre Gauge Railway (MGR) following the completion of major rehabilitation works, marking an important step toward the eventual full restoration of rail services. The dry run followed a final technical inspection conducted from Uplands Station through Kijabe to Longonot, aimed at confirming the safety and operational readiness of the line. Rail services along this corridor were suspended in April and May 2024 after unprecedented heavy rains from the Aberdare ranges caused massive flooding and landslides, washing away sections of the track and key drainage structures. Speaking during the inspection, Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga said the works covered a six-kilometre stretch, with an overall operational impact of about 12 kilometres. The project involved the reconstruction and reinforceme...

KIJABE RAILWAY SECTION REOPENS AFTER MAJOR REPAIRS, RESTORING REGIONAL CARGO AND PASSENGER SERVICES By Maximilla Wafula  The County Diary News Kenya Railways has reopened the critical Kijabe section of the Metre Gauge Railway (MGR) following the successful completion of extensive rehabilitation works, marking a major milestone in the restoration of rail connectivity between Mombasa, Western Kenya, and the wider East African region. The reopening follows a final inspection conducted from Uplands Station through Kijabe to Longonot, confirming that the line is now safe for full operations. Rail services along this corridor were suspended in April and May 2024 after unprecedented heavy rains from the Aberdare ranges caused massive flooding and landslides, washing away sections of the track and key drainage structures. Speaking during the inspection, Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga said the works covered a six-kilometre stretch, with an overall operational imp...

By KITOVOTO MUTINDA  The lyrics of the traditional Kamba songs, especially those performed by the celebrated artist Wamaiyu, often elude contemporary listeners. Wamaiyu possesses an extraordinary repertoire of over a thousand songs, many of which date back to the 1940s. In that era the music served purely social functions—celebrating life, courting women, and honoring fellow singers rather than commenting on politics or elections. Because modern audiences lack the historical context, they sometimes misinterpret Wamaiyu’s renditions of these older pieces as veiled political statements. This misunderstanding overlooks the rich cultural heritage embedded in Kamba music, where proverbs, storytelling, and communal participation convey moral values and collective memory.Preserving and explaining these songs is essential, not only to honor artists like the late Kilungya Mbore (Mwanaa Ngiti) but also to ensure that future generations appreciate the depth of Kamba cultural expre...

COURT ORDERS SPARK LSK OUTCRY OVER JUDICIAL OVERREACH. By Maximilla WAFULA & Patrick KIMANZI  The County Dairy News. Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo addresses journalists, raising alarm over a growing trend of judicial impunity nationwide concerns The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised alarm over what it describes as a growing trend of judicial impunity, following ex-parte conservatory orders issued by the High Court in Nakuru that threaten to lock private legal practitioners out of public sector work. According to the Society, the orders issued in Nakuru Petition E001 of 2026 are part of a long-standing and coordinated attempt to stifle the legal profession and undermine fair competition in legal practice. LSK traces the matter back to July 2020, when a Cabinet resolution sought to require all state departments to obtain approval from the Attorney General before engaging external legal counsel. That directive was successfully challenged, with the H...

Murder Most Foul: Hon. Dr. Agnes Mawia Condemns Kyuso Woman Murder PRESS STATEMENT (For Immediate Release) Hon. Dr. Agnes Mawia, Kitui County Women Representative Aspirant, has strongly condemned the brutal killing of a woman identified as Mutethya in Kyuso Ward. Reports alleging that a Deputy OCS from Kyuso Police Station, said to have been in a relationship with the deceased,is a suspect are extremely grave and deeply troubling. Hon. Dr. Agnes Mawia states that this matter must not be buried, sanitised, or shielded by uniform, rank, or power. The life of a woman cannot be treated as collateral damage. As envisioned under Article 177 of the Constitution of Kenya, the office of the Woman Representative exists to defend the dignity, safety, and lives of women. Hon. Dr. Agnes Mawia therefore takes a firm stand against Gender-Based Violence, femicide, and the abuse of authority by those sworn to protect citizens. She demands immediate, independent, and uncompromised investigat...

By KITOVOTO MUTINDA THE COUNTY DIARY  Fridah Makasi is a distinguished Public Relations specialist whose career is marked by a steadfast commitment to women’s empowerment initiatives.  Hailing from Kitui East, specifically Zombe location, Malatani sub‑location, and Kavaani village, she brings deep community roots and a proven track record to the table.  Her extensive experience in crafting impactful communication strategies, coupled with her passion for uplifting women, positions her as a compelling candidate for the Kitui County MP (Women Representative) seat. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Fridah is known for her integrity, collaborative spirit, and unwavering dedication to the people she serves. She envisions a county where women have equal opportunities to thrive, where youth are empowered with skills and resources, and where development reaches even the most remote villages. Her leadership style is inclusive, transparent, and grounded in the bel...