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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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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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How Nairobi Cabro Craze Could Cause Urban heat and NCD’s
In Summary As Nairobi County rolls out new Cabro pavements across the Central Business District (CBD) in a bid to modernise the city, health and environmental experts are warning that rapid urban development must be accompanied by climate-sensitive planning. Nairobi Streets Upgrade The ongoing upgrade, which covers major streets including Mama Ngina Street, Kaunda Street,…
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