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From emergency response to medicine: What Baringo must fix in its health system
Baringo’s health system is facing scrutiny over gaps ranging from emergency medical response and referrals to medicine supplies, staffing and access to critical care. The concerns were raised in a motion on urgent county matters tabled by MCA Jeruto Kiptalla, following reports of residents losing their lives while seeking treatment in public health facilities. The motion…
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Lodwar Set to Leave Behind KSh900m Annual Diesel Power Bill
Lodwar town is set to join Kenya’s national electricity grid for the first time since independence, potentially ending decades of reliance on costly diesel generators. The Turkana County capital has depended on diesel powered generators for its electricity, with Kenya Power spending about KSh900 million annually on fuel to keep the town and surrounding areas…
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2027 Polls: Why Preventing Political Violence Must Start with Party Primaries
Political party primaries and nominations have emerged as a key battleground in efforts to prevent election related violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Stakeholders at the Amani Conference convened by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) warned that political violence cannot be addressed only during the election period, arguing that tensions often begin…
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Bungoma’s women and disability empowerment plans hit a policy hurdle
Bungoma County’s plans to support women and persons with disabilities are facing a policy hurdle after Members of the County Assembly questioned the failure to act following the lapse of regulations governing the county’s empowerment funds. The issue emerged as the County Assembly Committee on Gender, Culture and Social Welfare, chaired by Jack Kawa, scrutinised…
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Nakuru’s Fire Response Under Scrutiny as Assembly Pushes for Stations in Every Sub-County
Nakuru County’s ability to respond to fires is facing scrutiny, with the County Assembly’s Committee on Disaster Management pushing for fully equipped fire stations in every sub-county. The push follows a petition by Nakuru resident Alvin Njoroge Kamau, who raised concerns over the county’s response to fires affecting markets, schools and homes. Kamau told the…
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Beyond the policy launch: What will agroecology mean for Laikipia’s farmers and pastoralists?
The launch of the Laikipia County Agroecology Policy (2026–2032) has put sustainable agriculture and climate resilience at the centre of the county’s development agenda. But beyond the policy document and launch, what will agroecology actually mean for the farmers and pastoralists whose livelihoods depend on Laikipia’s land, water and natural resources? The county is positioning…
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Parliamentarians Back Bill to Expand Library network to Counties
The National Assembly has passed the County Library Services Bill, 2024, setting out a framework for the establishment and management of library services across the 47 counties. The Bill, sponsored by Senator Joyce Kipkoech Korir, seeks to give county governments responsibility for providing library services, implementing national library policies and standards, and identifying training needs…
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Busia County Ward Administrators locked out over mounting rent arrears
For years, some ward administrators in Busia County have been working under difficult conditions, with unpaid rent leaving some without proper offices and others facing landlords demanding payment for months of outstanding bills. The problem came into focus as the County Assembly Committee on Public Administration toured ward administrators’ offices to establish the extent of…
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Kiamaiko’s Sewer Crisis: When Basic Sanitation Becomes a Fight for Service
For years, residents of Kiamaiko Ward have lived with a problem that should be basic for any urban settlement a functioning sewerage system. In the densely populated neighbourhood, blocked sewer lines, overflowing wastewater and poor drainage have become a familiar part of life. Complaints over sanitation have persisted for years, raising questions about the reliability…
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Isiolo’s Wildlife Crackdown Puts Conservation-Livelihood Balance to the Test
The push to keep livestock out of Isiolo’s wildlife reserves has brought into sharp focus the difficult balance between protecting fragile ecosystems and sustaining pastoralist livelihoods during a prolonged dry spell. The County Government of Isiolo, working with the national government and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), has launched joint operations to remove herders and…
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