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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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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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If county workers strike, which services will be affected?
A threatened nationwide strike by county government workers could have far-reaching consequences for millions of Kenyans who depend on county services every day. The County Government Workers Union-Kenya (COGWU-K) has warned that its members will withdraw their labour unless County Public Service Boards move quickly to seek the necessary advisories from the Salaries and Remuneration…
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