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Hon Ndile Escalates Her Meet The People Tours Across Kitui…Visits Ithumbi church & Nuu town respectively. IN PICTURES

HON. ESTHER KALUNDA NDILE JOINS DEVELOPMENT TOURS IN KITUI SOUTH & KITUI EAST By MAXWELL 001 Hon Ndile joined other UDA leaders in development & political forums held at Kibwea & Voo/ Kyamatu wards respectively. The events were hosted by Hon Racheal Kaki & Hon Nimrod Mbai.  Hon Ndile sold the TUTAM agenda highlighting to the community the development brought to KITUI County by HE President William Samoei Ruto & especially the road network that has opened up business opportunities in the region.   *#IT’s TUTAM ALL THE WAY.* *#PATRON WAMAMA NA RUTO TUTAM MOVEMENT KITUI COUNTY  #KITUI WOMAN REP 2027.*

  Addressing journalists regarding the Eastleigh building collapse, Government Spokesperson Charles Owino detailed several key positions and updates from the multi-agency response team: By Maximilla Wafula, Sub Editor - The County Diary News NAIROBI, October 26, 2026 -The Government has called for closer scrutiny of construction approval procedures following the collapse of a multi-storey building in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area, which has raised concerns about building safety, regulatory oversight and accountability. Government Spokesperson Charles Owino has questioned how the building’s construction could have proceeded when questions remained over the approval of its plans. His remarks have brought renewed attention to the responsibilities of county authorities and regulatory agencies in ensuring that developers comply with construction requirements. The building, located along 9th Street in Eastleigh, collapsed on Friday, October 23, triggering a multi-agency rescue operat...

Kalonzo Musyoka visits former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri to discuss political strategy. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub Editor The County Diary NYERI, KENYA - In a major political move set to redefine the country’s electoral landscape, Wiper Democratic Movement (WPF) and Ukombozi Alliance Party Leader H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka today paid a high-profile visit to Second Deputy President H.E. Rigathi Gachagua at his residence in Wamunyoro, Nyeri County. The private yet upbeat afternoon meeting culminated in a shared commitment by both leaders to consolidate their political bases and present a single presidential candidate under the WANTAM banner to challenge President William Ruto on August 10, 2027. Speaking after the consultations, Senate Minority Leader Sen. Kiio Wambua described the session as a "cordial and frank discussion on the future of Kenya," reinforcing that both principals are aligned on delivering their collective...

MSME Development PS Susan Mang’eni flags off transport logistics for Kenyan exhibitors heading to the 26th EAC Trade Fair in Kigali. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub-County The County Diary News Kenya has officially set in motion a major campaign to expand market access for local enterprises across the East African region. This follows the official flag-off of the Kenyan delegation for the 26th East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Exhibition and Trade Fair, scheduled to take place from October 30 to November 8, 2026, at the Gikondo Expo Grounds in Kigali, Rwanda. The flag-off ceremony, led by MSME Development Principal Secretary Ms. Susan Auma Mang’eni at the Kariobangi Centre of Excellence in Nairobi, highlighted Kenya’s strategy to leverage cross-border trade, establish international partnerships, and enhance value addition—particularly within the priority leather and horticulture sectors. Addressing exhibitors and trade leaders, PS Mang’eni calle...

L-R: Dr. Julie Gichuru, ALADI CEO; Ahunna Eziakonwa, UN Under-Secretary-General; and Abraham Korir Sing’Oei, Foreign Affairs PS, during a pre-Trust Summit panel in Nairobi. By Maximilla Wafula, The County diary News  Sub Editor NAIROBI, Kenya, October 15, 2026 - A senior United Nations official has called for reforms that give Africa a greater role in global decision-making, warning that international institutions cannot rebuild public trust without treating the continent as an equal partner. Ahunna Eziakonwa, UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser to the Secretary-General, made the call on Thursday during a leadership meeting in Nairobi focused on rebuilding trust in multilateralism ahead of the Trust Summit scheduled for October 21–23. Eziakonwa said Africa must move beyond being a recipient of international support to become an active participant in shaping the global system, including decisions on development financing, climate action and international cooperat...

PS Susan Auma Mang’eni addresses delegates at the ACIS 2026 summit at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, urging stronger partnerships to finance MSMEs and create jobs. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub Editor The County Diary News NAIROBI, KENYA October 14, 2026 African securities exchanges are being challenged to become a major source of growth capital for small businesses as governments seek lasting solutions to unemployment, limited financing and slow enterprise expansion. Principal Secretary for the State Department for MSMEs Development, Susan Auma Mang’eni, says stronger partnerships between stock exchanges and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) could unlock new investment opportunities, create jobs and strengthen Africa’s economic competitiveness. Speaking during the official opening of the Africa Commerce & Industry Summit (ACIS) 2026 at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, Mang’eni called on capital market institutions to move beyond traditional listing services and help businesses beco...

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki presides over the opening of the 4th Correctional Services Week in Nairobi, spotlighting technology, rehabilitation and green solutions    By Maximilla Wafula, Sub-Editor The County News Diary NAIROBI, KENYA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026 - Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki presided over the official opening of the 4th Correctional Services Week in Nairobi, calling attention to the transformative role of technology, rehabilitation and environmental sustainability in modern correctional services. The three-day event, running from October 13 to 15, is being held under the theme, “Transforming Correctional Services through Technology and Green Solutions.” It brings together correctional officers, government representatives, institutional leaders, development partners and other stakeholders to reflect on reforms aimed at improving service delivery across correctional facilities. The event highlights the growing importance of artificial ...

‎By The COUNTY DIARY Reporter WOMEN REP NDILE ENJOYS STATE HOUSE BACK-UP ON TUTAM AGENDA IN KITUI COUNTY AS DETRACTORS TRY OLD TRICKS ‎After weeks of speculation and political intrigues sorounding the on-going UDA empowerment rallies across the country chaperoned by Hon Kalunda Ndile amongst other UDA luminaries, it has emerged that a UDA politician has been causing bad blood between Ndile and Chairperson Rachel Kaki, media reports said on Thursday. Watch The Incident at Kavuta Pry School, Kyangwithya West: CLICK LINK TO WATCH VIDEO: Watch The Incident at Kavute Pry School ‎ CLICK TO SEE VIDEO  Ndile Arrives At MATHYAKANI IN MWINGI CENTRA L ‎The latest incident at Kavuta Pry School in Kyangwithya West last week badly exposed the UDA politician after he was seen harassing and grabbing the mike from Hon Ndile and giving instructions to his goons. ‎ ‎It was only after strident chants from the mammoth crowd of jubilant women at the venue, who de...

Mong’are of UDA Communications speaks at the Academy of Athens, championing reforms to create a fairer global financial system for developing nations.   By Maximilla Wafula, Sub Editor The County Diary News ATHENS, GREECE - Africa must have a stronger voice in the global financial system, with urgent reforms needed to make international finance fairer, more equitable and accessible to developing economies, UDA Director of Communication Nathaniel Mong’are has said. Speaking at the Academy of Athens on the sidelines of the Athens Democracy Forum, Mong’are championed Kenya’s position on reforming the global financial architecture, arguing that the current system has not adequately addressed the needs and realities of countries in the Global South. Mong’are called for the establishment of new financial institutions beyond the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), institutions commonly associated with the Bretton Woods system. He argued that countries in the Global S...

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ILO Country Director Khumbula Ndaba urges stronger African cooperation to advance decent work, labour mobility, social justice and migrant protection. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub Editor - The County Diary News NAIROBI, Kenya  September 22, 2026 - The International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for a stronger and coordinated African approach to labour migration, urging governments, employers and workers’ organizations to place decent work, social justice and protection of migrant workers at the centre of upcoming regional dialogue. Speaking during a tripartite meeting in Nairobi on September 22, ILO Country Director and Special Representative to the African Union and UNECA, Mr. Khumbula Ndaba, said Africa must move beyond declarations and develop practical measures that improve the lives of migrant workers. The two-day meeting is preparing a common African position ahead of the upcoming African Union-Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, Jordan and Lebanon Labour Migration Dialogu...

  Kalonzo Musyoka addresses the press alongside coalition leaders Eugene Wamalwa, James Orengo, and JB Muturi at SKM Command Centre. By Maximilla Wafula Sub-Editor, The County Diary News Nairobi , September 21, 2026 In a major political realignment, the opposition Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has officially rebranded as The Ukombozi Alliance . The decisive movement was announced today following a joint meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) and Coalition Council convened in Nairobi by Wiper Patriotic Front and The Ukombozi Alliance leader, H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka. Addressing media editors after the high-profile session, Kalonzo revealed that the coalition leadership unanimously resolved to adopt the new name to reflect a expanded mission of liberating the nation. "The rebranding aligns directly with Wiper’s 'Komboa Kenya' and 'Ni Ukombozi Time' clarion calls," Kalonzo stated, emphasising that opposition unity remain...

  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...