The County Diary

  Platinum Sponsor Safaricom PLC cements its leadership in diversity and inclusion, emerging as a top winner at the 8th DIAR Awards.   By Maximilla Wafula NAIROBI, KENYA: The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) was bathed in a glow of prestige and celebration this past Friday as the 8th Edition of the National Diversity and Inclusion Awards & Recognition (DIAR Awards) took center stage. The gala dinner, themed "Awarding Inclusion, Equity, Impact & Sustainability Champions," brought together a powerful assembly of government agencies, corporate giants, and grassroots trailblazers dedicated to breaking barriers in Kenyan society. At the pinnacle of the evening’s corporate recognition, Safaricom PLC emerged as the crown winner, cementing its status as a Platinum Sponsor and a leader in institutionalizing equality. The telecommunications giant was lauded for its transformative "44-50-50" model , achieving 44% representation in management and...

    Prof. Elijah Songok, Ag. DG KEMRI speaks in Nairobi on the critical role of vaccines in combating antimicrobial resistance. By Maximilla Wafula  NAIROBI, March 27, 2026 . As Kenya grapples with a rising tide of drug-resistant "superbugs," a consortium of leading medical experts has issued a clarion call to shift the national strategy from treatment to prevention. Speaking at the launch of a landmark policy brief titled “The Value of Vaccines to Address Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Kenya,” hosted by the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), members of a specialized Technical Working Group warned that the country is running out of effective antibiotics. The solution, they argue, lies in a "life-course" approach to vaccination, protecting Kenyans from birth to old age. Prof. Elijah Songok, Ag. Director General and CEO of KEMRI characterized AMR as one of the greatest threats to modern medicine. In Kenya and throughout the continent, AMR is no longer a di...

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PS Elijah Mwangi leads the Senate Committee in a progress inspection of the Talanta Sports City (Raila Amolo Odinga Stadium) By Maximilla Wafula  NAIROBI, KENYA – The Principal Secretary for Sports, Mr. Elijah Mwangi, today hosted the Senate Committee on Transport, Roads, and Housing for a comprehensive inspection tour of the Talanta Sports Stadium (Raila Amolo Odinga International Stadium). The visit was aimed at auditing the progress, procurement standards, and the ultimate delivery timeline of the landmark project. The Senate Committee joined PS Mwangi at the Talanta grounds following their earlier morning investigations at Wilson Airport. The joint delegation conducted a walk-through of the site to assess the service levels attained so far in the stadium’s development. Speaking during the tour, the Committee expressed satisfaction with the physical work done by the contractors, who comprise a specialized team from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the Ministry of Sports. ...

               Kenya Editors Guild President Zubeida Kananu, at the Press Club event “Women Cultivating Opportunity” held at The Sarova Stanley Hotel during International Women’s Week, highlighted the vital role of women farmers in Kenya’s agriculture. By Maximilla Wafula  Nairobi, Kenya -March 12, 2026 -Women farmers are at the heart of Kenya’s agricultural economy, yet systemic barriers continue to limit their full potential, experts said at a high-level forum held to mark International Women’s Week 2026. The event, held under the theme “Women Cultivating Opportunity,” brought together stakeholders from academia, research institutions, media, and civil society to discuss the vital role of women in agriculture and explore strategies for their economic empowerment. Opening the forum, Zubeida Kananu, President of the Kenya Editors Guild, highlighted the often-overlooked contributions of women to food systems. She shared a personal sto...

NO MORE BLOODSHED: Dr. Makali Mulu Takes on Migrant Harders By OUR CORRESPONDENT   ```Dr. Makali Mulu is taking a strong stance on the Mutha security issue, calling for immediate boundary demarcation to keep out migrant herders causing conflict and killing locals. He deems it unacceptable and demands action.   In Parliament, Dr. Makali has petitioned Survey of Kenya, Department of Land Adjudication and Settlement, and Kenya International Boundaries office (KIBO) to map and beacon boundaries, ending the old-age  conflict.   He questions the licensing of weapons carried by herders and asks the County Commissioner to ensure Mutha people's security, citing government's primary duty to protect citizens.   Dr. Makali urges Kitui residents to avoid leasing land to migrant herders, citing difficulties in resolving conflicts due to lease agreements. He challenges the National Government to disarm illegal firearm holders, saying enough is enough.   I...

The COUNTY PROFILE: 14 Quick Facts On Senator Wa Gen Zs WAKILI David Kalii  1.) He is the aspiring senator for Kitui County in 2027, buoyed by revolution and pathos of Gen Zs across the country  2.) He graduated from xxx with xxx in xxx with a bachelor's degree in xxxx, emerging top of his class. 3.) Born in Kitui but raised in Meru so he speaks fluent Kikamba and Kimeru and some good french. 4.) Is an excellent Salsa and Kizomba dancer  5.) Wants to vie for President in 2037 after winning the 2027 Senate seat and after installing a GenZ government in Kitui in 2032; 6.) Has survived 5 fatal accidents and therefore believes that he is a child of destiny, born to achieve great things. 7.) Went to School in Maseno National School in Nyanza after transferring from Meru School in form 2 therefore he is very cosmopolitan in his outlook in life. 8.) Reads and writes poetry in his spare time to guard the graces of his mind; 9.) His role model is Malcom X for his boldn...