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Why Kenya’s deep seabed mining stance matters for coastal counties
Kenya’s decision to support a precautionary pause on deep seabed mining could have far-reaching implications for coastal counties that depend on the ocean for fishing, tourism and livelihoods. The Government became the 42nd country to back calls for a global pause or moratorium on deep seabed mining, arguing that more scientific evidence is needed before…
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Kenya’s ISA Council seat offers an opportunity to shape the future of the blue economy
Kenya’s election to the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for the 2027–2030 term places the country at the centre of international discussions on how the world’s ocean resources should be managed. While the announcement has attracted attention within diplomatic circles, its significance extends beyond foreign policy. The development could influence how Kenya advances…
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Why Raila’s monument will stand at the Supreme Court Roundabout and not Uhuru Park
The proposed monument honouring the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will be erected at the Supreme Court Roundabout along City Hall Way instead of Uhuru Park because of its proximity to the Nairobi County Assembly. A member of the Nairobi County Assembly’s Budget Committee, Umoja I MCA Mark Mugambi, popularly known as Mark Roro,…
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Nairobi Misses Out on Sh5.7 Billion World Bank Grant as Governance Failures Come Under Fresh Scrutiny
Nairobi City County has lost access to Sh5.7 billion in World Bank funding after failing to meet key governance and public financial management reforms, triggering renewed questions over accountability at City Hall. Nairobi South B MCA Chege Waithera has demanded an immediate explanation from Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration, saying the loss of the grant will…
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Waiguru Tops Politrack Governors’ Performance Index as Agriculture, Health and Water Drive Rankings
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has emerged as Kenya’s best-performing governor in a new assessment that measured how county governments have delivered on agriculture, health and water services over the past four years. The Politrack Africa Thematic Performance Index 2022–2026 ranked governors using a composite score based on service delivery in the three devolved sectors alongside…
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Leaders warn against divisive politics in one of Kenya’s most diverse county
Political leaders in Nakuru County have renewed calls for peaceful coexistence, urging residents to reject ethnic politics as early campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Election begin to gather pace. Speaking during a women’s empowerment seminar in Njoro Constituency, Nakuru County Chief Officer for Cooperatives Richard Kibet Kurgat said the county’s diversity should be viewed…
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Can Nairobi really build an underground metro? What it would take to make it work
For decades, every major transport plan for Nairobi has promised to solve traffic congestion. Ring roads, bypasses, commuter rail improvements and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) have all been presented as long-term answers. Now the city has set its sights even higher. The Nairobi County Executive Committee has approved the implementation framework for the Nairobi Metropolitan…
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Why Maji Mazuri Market Matters and How Traders Will Get Business Spaces
Residents of Clay City Ward in Kasarani Constituency have been assured that the allocation of stalls at the newly completed Maji Mazuri Market will be carried out through a transparent and accountable process, following speculation over the ownership of the facility ahead of its official opening. During an inspection of the market, Clay City MCA…
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How did Kiambu double its own-source revenue without increasing taxes?
For many counties in Kenya, raising enough local revenue remains a major challenge. Most depend heavily on allocations from the national government, while own-source revenue often falls short because of weak collection systems, leakages and poor accountability. Kiambu County is now presenting a different picture. Over the last four financial years, the county has more…
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Low revenue, delayed projects: Which counties faced the biggest financial squeeze FY24.25?
Counties that failed to raise enough money from local taxes, fees and charges during the first half of the 2024/25 financial year were more likely to face pressure in paying suppliers, financing development projects and maintaining public services. An analysis of the Controller of Budget’s report on county budget implementation shows that while county governments…
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