The County Diary

Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka leaves Muthaiga Police Station after securing the release of activist Urbanus Wambua on Friday evening. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub-Editor, The County Diary News Friday, August 7, 2026 NAIROBI, KENYA - Wiper Patriotic Front and Azimio la Umoja Coalition Party Leader, H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, on Friday evening led a delegation of opposition leaders to Muthaiga Police Station in Nairobi, successfully securing the immediate release of political activist Urbanus Wambua, popularly known as Kanzala Kana . The intervention followed what leaders termed an arbitrary crackdown on political opponents. Wambua was reportedly abducted on Thursday night in Matiliku by unidentified individuals operating six unmarked Subaru vehicles a operational tactic that opposition figures have repeatedly raised alarms over. Despite being presented in court earlier on Friday, authorities failed to bring formal charges against Wambua, prompting his subsequent detention a...

Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka addresses the press in Nairobi after announcing major party leadership realignments ahead of 2027. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub-Editor , The County Diary News NAIROBI, KENYA - Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) Party Leader H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has unveiled a major restructuring of the party’s leadership while taking a firm stance on the state of the nation and the country's readiness for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a media briefing in Nairobi, Dr. Musyoka announced four strategic appointments pursuant to the mandate granted to him by the WPF National Delegates Congress in October 2025. In the new line-up, former Cabinet Minister and two-term Kigumo MP Hon. Jamleck Irungu Kamau steps in as WPF Chairman, while seasoned diplomat and veteran administrator Ambassador Siyat Osman Ibrahim takes up the role of Deputy Chairperson. Nyali MP Hon. Mohamed Ali, CBS, HSC, has been appointed Deputy Party Leader Designate under Article 1...

Former VP Kalonzo Musyoka hosts Rigathi Gachagua and Eugene Wamalwa for consultative talks on opposition unity and 2027 strategy. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub-Editor August 4, 2026 NAIROBI, KENYA - Wiper Patriotic Front and Azimio la Umoja Coalition leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Tuesday hosted Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua and Democratic Action Party–Kenya (DAP-K) chief Eugene Wamalwa for high-level consultative talks in Nairobi, signaling an accelerated push to consolidate opposition forces ahead of the 2027 General Election. The consultative meeting comes barely twenty-four hours after the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party’s Joint Council and National Executive Committee (NEC) officially conferred a mandate upon Kalonzo to spearhead unity initiatives and expand the coalition's umbrella. Speaking following the closed-door session, Kalonzo noted that the talks form a critical component of his ongoing engagements with like-minded political f...

By Maximilla Wafula Sub-Editor, The County Diary NAIROBI, Kenya - The Health Union Caucus held an urgent press briefing today at Upper hill Gardens Apartments on 3rd Avenue, Ngong Road, addressing the ongoing nationwide strike that has crippled public health facilities across Kenya. Addressing the media behind a wall of microphones from major news outlets including KTN and Hope TV union officials underscored that industrial action remains active and will continue until county governments and statutory authorities meet their core labor demands. The briefing highlighted growing frustration over the non-implementation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), delayed absorption of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Global Fund staff into permanent and pensionable terms, and unfulfilled return-to-work commitments. Speaking on behalf of the caucus, the primary spokesperson emphasized that the decision to maintain the strike was taken after administrative avenues failed to prod...

By Maximilla Wafula, The COUNTY DAIRY Sub - Editor    EMBU, Kenya - Wiper Patriotic Front and Azimio la Umoja Party Leader H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka attended Sunday service today at the ACK St. Paul’s Cathedral in Embu County, joining congregants for worship alongside a high-powered delegation of national and local leaders. The opposition leader was accompanied by Manyatta MP Hon. Gitonga Mukunji, Senators Lenny Kivuti and Agnes Kavindu, and Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi. The entourage also featured Embakasi South MP Hon. Julius Mawathe, Makueni County Assembly Speaker Douglas Mbilu, former Cabinet Secretary Cleopa Mailu, and former Principal Secretary Cyrus Njiru. Also present to show solidarity were Wiper Patriotic Front National Executive Council (NEC) members, including Advocate Ndegwa Njiru and Kamau Mbiu, alongside WPF Deputy Organising Secretary Muriuki Ndwiga. A large contingent of Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) from various parts of the country and other...

By Maximilla Wafula The afternoon sun blazed over Imaroro Ward in Kajiado County, casting a golden glow over a sea of eager faces. It was a defining moment as the county’s youth gathered for the historic Kajiado Youth Declaration event, officially endorsing Wiper Patriotic Front and Azimio la Umoja leader H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka for the presidency. Taking to the podium, Kalonzo addressed the roaring crowd, tackling critical national issues head-on. He accused the current administration of misleading locals over the management of Amboseli National Park and marginalizing a region that heavily drives Kenya’s economy. With a firm stance on governance, he warned against any attempts to block the live streaming of election results, calling it a direct threat to democratic transparency. He also dismissed the proposed "Vision 2060" as empty rhetoric, contrasting it with the unmet promises of the previous Hustler agenda. Highlighting his over four decades of clean public service, Kalonzo...

 Makueni youth leaders address the press at Sportsview Hotel, demanding accountability, economic opportunities, and structured engagement from elected officials By Maximilla Wafula MAKUENI, KENYA - Uniting under the authority of the Constitution of Kenya, young leaders from across Makueni County issued a powerful joint press statement declaring an end to the era of tokenism and political exploitation. Representing all six constituencies Kibwezi East, Kibwezi West, Kaiti, Makueni, Kilome, and Mbooni the youth collective announced a firm shift toward a politics defined by measurable results. Addressing members of the press and elected officials, the group acknowledged existing county initiatives like Ujuzi Teketeke , sports programs, and internships, but insisted that goodwill alone cannot resolve widespread youth unemployment. They challenged leaders to demonstrate the tangible, long-term impact of these projects rather than relying on launches, speeches, and photo opportunitie...

Wiper leader H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka speaks during the celebration and book launch of Bishop Titus Masika in Yatta. By Maximilla Wafula  NAIROBI, KENYA - Wiper Patriotic Front and Azimio la Umoja Party Leader, H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, embarks on a two-day high-profile tour of Machakos and Kajiado counties, anchoring a series of civic and grassroots empowerment initiatives. The opposition chief's itinerary begins this afternoon in Yatta, Machakos County, where he will celebrate the life and legacy of Bishop Titus Masika and Agnes Masika. The gathering will culminate in the official launch of Bishop Masika’s new book, Church Empowerment for Community Engagement , a publication highlighting the pivotal role of faith-based institutions in driving local development. Dr. Kalonzo will be joined by prominent regional leaders, including Makueni Governor H.E. Mutula Kilonzo Junior, Machakos Senator Hon. Agnes Kavindu, Makueni Woman Representative Hon. Rose Museo, and Kaiti...

A united team of Kenyan leaders rallies together under the banner of "One Team, One Term" at a press conference. By Maximilla Wafula  NAIROBI, KENYA - Wiper Patriotic Front and Azimio la Umoja Party Leader H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka hosted key opposition leaders and members of the Linda Mwananchi team for a high-profile consultative meeting aimed at solidifying the unity of the Opposition ahead of the next General Election. The high-powered delegation included Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Bumula MP Jack Wamboka, Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua, Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo, Mavoko MP Patrick Makau, Kaiti MP Joshua Kimilu, Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako, and former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, alongside other senior Wiper Party officials. Speaking during the briefing, the leaders collectively reaffirmed their unwavering solidarity, emphasizing their shared mandate to defend the Constitution, protect democracy, and offer Kenyans a robust, credible, and trans...

By Elizabeth Amayiah The bustling atmosphere at Nairobi’s Hustler Plaza carried a heavy, uncharacteristic weight. Inside the headquarters of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), party leadership gathered not to celebrate, but to dissect a crushing political reality. Following a historic landslide defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar took to the podium to officially concede to the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), whose candidate, Sammy Kamau Ngotho, swept the polls? UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar Yet, while the numbers spoke of a definitive loss, Omar’s tone was anything but defeated. "We concede the Ol Kalou seat," Omar announced to a room packed with journalists, "but let it be known that UDA will continue to field candidates in every corner of this country, regardless of any political headwinds." The press briefing quickly shifted from a concession to a fierce counter-offensive. Omar directed...

  United Alternative Government principals led by Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and JB Muturi address the press in Nairobi on political violence. By Maximilla Wafula  The United Alternative Government (UAG) has strongly condemned a rising wave of political violence in Kenya, warning that growing political intolerance threatens to dismantle the country’s hard-won democratic gains. Speaking to the media in Nairobi on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the opposition alliance principals raised an alarm over a series of violent disruptions targeting political and public gatherings. Led by H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka, Hon. JB Muturi, and Hon. Martha Karua, the leaders specifically highlighted recent chaotic incidents in Kisumu and Nyahururu. The coalition termed these targeted attacks a direct assault on the rule of law, democracy, and national cohesion. They demanded immediate, independent, and transparent investigations to hold the planners and perpetrators accountable, emphasizing that all Ken...

United Alternative Government principals led by Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and JB Muturi address the press in Nairobi on political violence. By Maximilla Wafula  The United Alternative Government (UAG) has strongly condemned a rising wave of political violence in Kenya, warning that growing political intolerance threatens to dismantle the country’s hard-won democratic gains. Speaking to the media in Nairobi on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, UAG principals H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka, Hon. JB Muturi, and Hon. Martha Karua raised an alarm over a series of violent disruptions targeting political and public gatherings. The opposition leaders specifically highlighted recent weekend clashes in Kisumu and Nyahururu . The Kisumu confrontation reportedly unfolded around a church service attended by opposition figures, while Nyahururu saw chaotic scenes that left property destroyed. The alliance termed these attacks a direct assault on the rule of law and national cohesion, demanding immediate, ind...

Ticket Fraud Loophole Closed: Six in Court Over Fake SGR Booking Syndicate - suspects stand in the dock  By Maximilla Wafula The track has finally run out for an online syndicate accused of running a high-tech ticketing scam. On Tuesday, six suspects linked to a fake Madaraka Express ticket booking fraud were arraigned before Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo at the Kibera Law Courts. The court ordered that the suspects Evarest Obwoya Omaywa, Kelvin Kibet (alias Festus Kibet), John Omayo Obwocha (alias Collins), George Kibet, Brian Cheruiyot, and Brian Onwonga remain in custody at the Muthaiga Police Station pending further directions. The case was adjourned to Thursday, July 16, 2026, to address a crucial legal hurdle after one of the suspects claimed to be under18 years old. An age assessment has been ordered, and if confirmed to be a minor, the state will step in to provide legal representation. This legal action follows an intense investigation led by Chief Inspector Nickso...

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka comforts grieving family members during the burial of late constitutional reformer Hon. Zein Abubakar in Nairobi. By Maximilla Wafula  NAIROBI, KENYA - A profound sense of loss swept through the nation's political and reform circles today as opposition leaders, civil society pioneers, and distraught family members gathered at the Lang’ata Muslim Cemetery to lay to rest one of Kenya’s finest constitutional minds, Hon. Zein Abubakar. The solemn Janazah (funeral prayers) and subsequent burial drew a heavyweight delegation from the United Alternative Government. The leaders were led by Wiper Democratic Movement leader H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-K leader Hon. Eugene Wamalwa, alongside former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga and prominent Islamic spiritual leaders who gathered to pay their final respects. Hon. Zein Abubakar, a revered political scientist and selfless public servant, leaves behind a towering legacy etched into the bedrock of Kenya’s modern d...

  RTI leadership and distinguished guests celebrate the 62nd Open Graduation Ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya, honoring academic excellence and railway heritage. By Maximilla Wafula  NAIROBI, KENYA - Behind every mile of newly laid track, modernized commuter train, and revamped maritime port lies a critical ingredient that steel and concrete alone cannot provide: human talent. Today, the Railway Training Institute (RTI) underscored its role as the quiet powerhouse driving East Africa's transit revolution. At its 62nd Open Graduation Ceremony, the institute unleashed 1,135 highly skilled professionals into the market a massive injection of human capital precisely when the region’s transport and logistics sectors need it most. The vibrant ceremony wasn't just a celebration of individual academic success; it marked a deep alignment between Kenya's past and its future. The event coincided with two historic milestones: 70 years of academic excellence for RTI since 1956, and 130 y...

CS Ruku presides over the graduation of 483 ACCs with a Diploma in Public Administration from the Kenya School of Government. By Elizabeth Amayia  NAIROBI, Kenya - As the Kenya School of Government (KSG) rolls out the red carpet to celebrate a monumental 100 years of existence, the conversation is rapidly shifting from its historic past in Nairobi to its future in Kenya’s 47 counties. For a century, the premier institution at Lower Kabete has been the traditional grooming ground for national bureaucrats. However, speaking during the centenary celebrations on Monday, Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku signaled a deliberate pivot toward grassroots governance, challenging public servants to anchor the next century in absolute accountability and local transformation. For county governments, the most significant milestone isn't just the school's age, but its aggressive expansion into the regions. CS Ruku revealed that KSG has officially extended its footprint into...