The County Diary

  EACC Chairperson Bishop Dr. David Oginde addresses clergy at Ufungamano House, warning against accepting illicit campaign funds from politicians.   By Maximilla Wafula Sub Editor, The County Diary Religious leaders across Kenya have received a stern warning against accepting or legitimizing illicit funds from politicians as momentum builds toward the 2027 General Elections. Delivering a keynote address during day two of the National Stakeholders’ Convention at Ufungamano House in Nairobi, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chairperson, Bishop Dr. David Oginde, cautioned faith leaders against turning the pulpit into a haven for unexplained wealth. Addressing delegates from the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), and the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM), Oginde warned that politicians who finance campaigns through corruption, money laundering, and illicit deals will inevitably compromise govern...

NCCK General Secretary Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui urges active civic participation to safeguard democracy ahead of the 2027 General Elections By Maximilla Wafula Sub Editor, The County Diary Democracy rarely dies in a single, dramatic moment of collapse. It slips away quietly one subtle compromise at a time, disguised as political convenience, temporary stability, or institutional expediency. Civic rights are chipped away at the edges, public accountability fades into the background, and widespread apathy gradually replaces active citizen vigilance. By the time a nation awakens to the reality of its political landscape, the vital democratic spaces that once protected the rights and freedoms of the people have vanished. As Kenya steadily moves toward the high-stakes 2027 General Elections, the General Secretary of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui, has issued a timely warning against this silent decline. He stresses that the ultimate antido...

Kenya Airways acting Group Managing Director and Chief Excutive Officer Capt. George Kamal Resigns . By Maximilla Wafula , Sub-Editor, The County Diary News Kenya Airways (KQ) is set for another major executive transition following the resignation of acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Capt. George Kamal. Capt. Kamal, who cited personal reasons for his decision, will step down from the national carrier after completing a 30-day transition period ending on September 30, 2026. He assumed the acting CEO post on December 16, 2025, following a three-year stint as the airline’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). Throughout his tenure, he played a critical role in stabilizing flight operations and executing the carrier's broader restructuring and turnaround strategy. The Kenya Airways Board of Directors expressed gratitude to Capt. Kamal for his leadership, dedication, and service, wishing him success in his future endeavors. To maintain leadership continuity, the board...

  Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka (left) and National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli (right By Maximilla Wafula, Sub Editor, The County Diary News For nearly two decades, Ukambani’s political playbook has remained unchanged: maintain loyalty to a single leader, remain in opposition, and hope development follows. Yet a drive from Athi River to Mutomo reveals the heavy cost of this approach. Water insecurity persists, infrastructure lags, and young people continue leaving Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni for Nairobi, Mombasa, and abroad in search of scarce opportunities. Political loyalty alone has failed to deliver the dams, industries, and jobs the region needs. The problem is not the Akamba people, but an outdated strategy. Historically, Kalonzo Musyoka’s approach has relied on pursuing national power through opposition alliances while hoping rivals are sidelined. The 2013 election proved the risk of this calculation when Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto won despite fa...

  Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka speaks to the press, condemning the abduction of Standard editor Alex Kiprotich and demanding hate speech arrests. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub-Editor, The County News NAIROBI, KENYA  - Wiper Patriotic Front and Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition leader Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has strongly condemned the abduction and assault of Standard Newspapers Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, calling it a direct threat to press freedom in Kenya. Speaking after contacting the journalist and Standard Group CEO Chaacha Mwita, Kalonzo expressed outrage over the incident. Kiprotich was intercepted by armed, masked men along the Gilgil-Nakuru road on Tuesday night, September 1, 2026, before being abandoned hours later near Masinga Dam. He is currently receiving medical treatment for injuries sustained during the attack. Kalonzo emphasized that the constitutional rights of journalists must be safeguarded, warning against an escalating climate of hostility tow...

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 ...