The County Diary

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 ...