The County Diary

 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...