The County Diary

  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...