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POLITICS

Siaya Dep Gov Allegedly Spent Sh1 million to Buy Chair, This is How Much He Used to Buy His Table

According to the reports given by a reliable source of information, it has been reported that the county government of Siaya procured furniture worth Sh 11.3 million for Deputy Governor, Honorable William Oduol’s office irregularly. A select committee of Siaya county assembly that is currently investigating these allegations facing the DG tabled by East Asembo MCA Gordon Onguru heard that an orthopaedic surgical chair was part of the furniture which was bought at allegedly Sh 1.2 million.

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Siaya Dep Gov Allegedly Spent Sh1 million to Buy Chair, This is How Much He Used to Buy His Table

SOCIETY

What Rachel Ruto Was Spotted Doing In Kitale Streets That Has Left Many Talking

A source has reported where Mama Rachel was seen as she swept Kitale streets. It was a way that she advocated for effective solid waste management. More to that, she urged Kenyans to be mindful of their actions. This is actually to ensure they dispose of waste properly.

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What Rachel Ruto Was Spotted Doing In Kitale Streets That Has Left Many Talking

POLITICS

Plans By Siaya Public Service Board to Issue Letters Secretly to Orengo Appointees Backfires

With a lot of media focus on the goings-on in the Siaya County Government a plan by the Executive to issue letters of appointment to handpicked henchmen of Governor James Orengo has backfired. During a closed-door meeting on Tuesday, the Siaya Public Service Board decided to give appointment letters secretly this week to appointees sanctioned by Governor James Aggrey Orengo for top Executive positions.Senior counsel James Orengo and his henchmen have been unable to confirm or deny allegations of rampant corruption raised by his Deputy William Oduol.

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Plans By Siaya Public Service Board to Issue Letters Secretly to Orengo Appointees Backfires

POLITICS

Wanga Makes a Huge Decision on Ruto's Planned Multi-million Project In Homa Bay

Homabay county governor Gladys Wanga, has today officially signed a collaboration agreement with the National Housing Corporation, a move that has now cleared the way for president William Ruto's affordable housing project which he had promised to launch in the county. According to the agreement, Wanga's government has agreed to give out a land that will accommodate a total of 400 houses.

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Wanga Makes a Huge Decision on Ruto's Planned Multi-million Project In Homa Bay

TRAVEL

UASIN GISHU COUNTY: To Partner With Brigadier Boinett Foundation To Promote Sustainable Tourism

The Department of Tourism led by Chief Officer for Trade Elphas Kesio on Friday held a consultative meeting with Brigadier Boinett Foundation in a possible partnership on the promotion of sustainable tourism in Uasin Gishu County. Speaking during the meeting, Mr. Kesio stated that the County Government is interested in its tourism sector as a hub of innovation and development as a revenue earner.

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UASIN GISHU COUNTY: To Partner With Brigadier Boinett Foundation To Promote Sustainable Tourism

JUSTICE

Section Of Rift Valley Residents Sue Ruto's Government Wants The Court To Issue This Ruling

A Section of Rift Valley residents have sued President William Samoei Arap Ruto's Administration seeking compensation for losses suffered due to the swelling of Lake Baringo. Kituo Cha Sheria and Mr. Reuben Chepkonga filed a suit at the Environment and Lands Court on behalf of 66 affected residents of Bartum and Il’ngarwa locations in Marigat, Baringo County.

  6 months ago ago
Section Of Rift Valley Residents Sue Ruto's Government Wants The Court To Issue This Ruling

EDUCATION

The Burial Ceremony of Mama Philomena Barasa To be Held at Muroni Primary School Grounds

Early today, Deputy Governor Hon Ayub Savula, had a meeting with the family of Governor Fernandes Barasa to kick-start funeral arrangements following the demise of Mama Philomena Muterwa Barasa. "A section of County Government officials and I after holding a meeting with family members of Kakamega Governor FCPA Fernandes Barasa on burial arrangements of Mama Philomena Barasa", stated Hon Ayub Savula.

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The Burial Ceremony of Mama Philomena Barasa To be Held at Muroni Primary School Grounds

SOCIETY

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Comes to the Rescue of Pipeline Residents

The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Ltd has intervened after reports emerged that a number of plot owners in Pipeline Estate in Nairobi had diverted sewer lines into the roads. The move by some of the plot owners has left sections of the roads in the estate in a filthy state, making the road imperssable.

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Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Comes to the Rescue of Pipeline Residents

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Kakamega County Steps Up Process to Establish an Organic Waste Management Plant

The County government of Kakamega has acquired 48 acres of land and designated it for establishment of an industrial park and plans to acquire additional 152 acres of land to create enough space for industries and other income generating projects. "The County Government of Kakamega acquired 48 acres of land and designated it for establishment of an industrial park and plans to acquire additional 152 acres of land to create enough space for industries and other income generating projects", County Government of Kakamega.

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Kakamega County Steps Up Process to Establish an Organic Waste Management Plant

EDUCATION

Sad News to Parents of The Following County as CEC Reveals New Details About Scholarship

Sad news to parents of Bungoma County following the new developments by the Education County Executive Committee concerning scholarship for learners. According to CEC David Wamamili, the scholarship beneficiaries in Bungoma will be slashed from the current 8,000 to 3,000 to fit the current economy as the County never budgeted for the same.

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Sad News to Parents of The Following County as CEC Reveals New Details About Scholarship

SOCIETY

Kakamega County Government Partners with County Pension Fund to Put Up a Modern County Headquarters

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa today hosted a delegation from the County Pension Fund (CPF). "I have today hosted a delegation from the County Pension Fund (CPF) led by managing Director, Mr Hosea Kili", Fernandes Barasa. They held a consultative meeting where they came up with an idea of partnership between the County Government and CPF to put up a modern County Headquarters, beginning January 2023.

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Kakamega County Government Partners with County Pension Fund to Put Up a Modern County Headquarters

HEALTH

Health CS Has Pledged to Partner with the County Government of Uasin Gishu on Health matters

The Ministry of health has said that the cabinet secretary Susan Nakhumicha has pledged to partner with the county government of Uasin Gishu to help deliver on its health agenda. They said she was speaking on Tuesday morning when she paid a courtesy call on Uasin Gishu governor H.E Jonathan Bii,the health CS said the national government remains ready to support county governments improve access to affordable and quality healthcare.

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Health CS Has Pledged to Partner with the County Government of Uasin Gishu on Health matters

POLITICS

Vihiga County: Orientation for the New CEMCs of Vihiga County

18th November 2022 - DAY 1 of NEW CECMs ORIENTATION WORKSHOP The new CECMs of the County Government of Vihiga attended the 2 day orientation workshop organized by the Executive, to familiarize them with the County Government operating procedures guided by the Constitution of Kenya 2010, County Government Act 2012 and other applicable laws.

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Vihiga County: Orientation for the New CEMCs of Vihiga County

SOCIETY

Njukiri Grounds To Be Completed Before June To Host Next Madaraka Fete, PS Omollo Announces.

Embu's Njukiri Grounds will be cometed within four and half months, Interior and coordination of national government principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has announced. Interior and coordination of national government principal Secretary Raymond Omollo and Embu county governor Cecily Mbarire addressing the media shortly after the tour of the Njukiri Grounds on Tuesday 17th, January 2023.

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Njukiri Grounds To Be Completed Before June To Host Next Madaraka Fete, PS Omollo Announces.

JUSTICE

Let's partner and nip the Gender Based Violence in the bud, urges Bungoma County Woman Rep

By Brenda Imai Bungoma Woman Representative Catherine Wambilianga has called on the County government to work hand in hand with her County Gender Based Department by providing funds for the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Wambilianga said the issue of gender-based violence in the county is on the rise and disturbing hence the need for all stakeholders to come together to nip it in the bud.

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Let's partner and nip the Gender Based Violence in the bud, urges Bungoma County Woman Rep

POLITICS

Wavinya Ndeti Remarks On Government Retreat at Fairmont Mt Kenya Safari Club

Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti was in attendance of the government retreat at Fairmont Mt Kenya Safari Club, which was hosted by President William Ruto. Governor Wavinya Ndeti shared her remarks after the meeting, where she said that the County government in collaboration with the National Government and stakeholders in the sector have developed necessary policies and legislations to support provision of conducive environment for business to thrive.

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Wavinya Ndeti Remarks On Government Retreat at Fairmont Mt Kenya Safari Club

POLITICS

What Azimio Governor from Nyanza have agreed to do with President Ruto's administration

Gladys Wanga, the governor of Homabay County, today formally signed a collaboration agreement with the National Housing Corporation, clearing the way for president William Ruto to finally launch the county's affordable housing project. The agreement states that the Wanga government has committed to distribute a plot of land that can accommodate 400 homes in total. To guarantee that the region also experiences development, the governor has stated her willingness to collaborate with the federal government. Wanga

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What Azimio Governor from Nyanza have agreed to do with President Ruto's administration

POLITICS

Former Raila Aide Lands Powerful County Job

Raila Odinga's former campaign secretariat press secretary, Dennis Onsarigo. He has been appointed as Nyamira County chief of staff ( Photo Courtesy) Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga's former campaign secretariat press secretary, Dennis Onsarigo has been appointed as Chief of staff in the Country Government of Migori.

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Former Raila Aide Lands Powerful County Job

SOCIETY

Eyebrows raised as Vocal UDA Governor advertises tender for Helicopter services.

The Samburu County Government has made news by issuing a tender for the supply of helicopter services to the county. County governments have the authority to advertise any tender as long as it is done in accordance with the Kenyan Constitution. Their independence has been blamed for a slew of unethical procurement practices.

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Eyebrows raised as Vocal UDA Governor advertises tender for Helicopter services.

ECONOMY-FINANCE

PHOTOS: Ruto Commissions Homa Bay Municipal Market, Tours the Pier Fish Market in Homa Bay Town

President William Ruto has today commissioned the Homa Bay Municipal Market in Homa Bay County. President William Ruto holds that small markets like the Pier fish market in Homa Bay is central to the economic transformation from the bottom. He promised to work with County Government to grow this sector that is a source of livelihoods for millions of Kenyans.

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PHOTOS: Ruto Commissions Homa Bay Municipal Market, Tours the Pier Fish Market in Homa Bay Town