Entrenching devolution: Need for adaptation strategies by businesses ahead of trade and industry function unbundling

The national and county governments, under the auspices of the Inter-Governmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC), are currently undergoing a validation exercise on government functions. The three-week exercise that began last week will see functions prescribed to both levels of government under the Fourth Schedule of

County Round-Up

  KILIFI COUNTY GOVERNMENT RE-ASSIGNMENT OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE  Felkin Kaingu Ndena -Education, Vocational Training and ICT  Clara Ningome Chonga Tourism, Trade and Co-operative Development  John Raymond Ngala -Finance and Economic Planning  Yaye Shosi Ahmed -Public Service, Devolution, Civic Education, Special Programs

COUNTY ROUND UP

THARAKA NITHI The Governor of Tharaka-Nithi County, H.E. Onesmus Muthomi Njuki, with the approval of the County Executive Committee, has appointed Silas Muketha (Dr.), Lyod Riungu Rauni, Murungi M’Turuchiu Baituru, Tamimah Gacheri Omar, Patricia Njoki Munyi, Timothy Gitonga Micheni Mutani, Fr. Peter Gichunge Justus (Dr.),

COUNTY ROUNDUP

Kwale  The National Land Commission on behalf of the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation gives notice that the National Government intends to delete, correct and add the listed parcels of land required for the construction of the Mwache Multipurpose Dam Project. The National Land

County Round Up

COUNTY ROUND UP MOMBASA The Governor has appointed various persons to be County Executive Committee Members (CECM) of Mombasa County. VIHIGA The Governor has appointed various persons to a Taskforce to inquire into the operations of Amatsi Water Services Company Limited (a county government entity),

What happened in the counties this week?

Migori county Jeremiah Ekamais Lomorukai Napotikan, Governor, Turkana County, conferred the status of Municipality to Kakuma Town following the grant of Municipal Charter on the 30th March, 2023. Bungoma County Kenneth Makelo Lusaka, Governor, Bungoma County, appointed persons to be members of the recruitment panel

A look into some of the appointments for this week

Legislative Supplements, 2023         The Public Order (Turkana, Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, West Pokot, Samburu and Laikipia Counties) Curfew Extension Order No. 3 of 2023;         The Public Order (Turkana, Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, West Pokot, Samburu and Laikipia Counties) Extension

What happened in the counties this week?

MOMBASA The Governor of Mombasa County, H.E. Abdullswamad Shariff Nassir, has appointed Maureen Lambisia Nabibya to be the Chairperson of the Mombasa County Valuation Court. Consequently, the appointment of Martin Rabera is revoked, in a notice dated 8th March 2023. MERU The Governor of Meru

What happened in the Counties this week?

Makueni County The Governor of Makueni appointed several people to County Secretary and County Chief Officers of the Makueni County, Emali–Sultan Hamud Municipality Board, Makueni County Budget and Economic Forum. Kakamega County Governor Fernanda Barasa made appointments to the Board of Directors of Kakamega County

Cornelly Serem has been appointed as chairperson of the Agricultural Food Authority.

New appointments Cornelly Serem has been appointed as chairperson of the Agricultural Food Authority. Seth Sindani Panyako and Roba Duba have been appointed as members of the Local Authorities Provident Fund Board. Legislation NOTICE is given to the general public that the following Water Service

What happened in the Counties this week?

SIAYA ·         The Governor of Siaya County, James Orengo SC, in concurrence with approval by the County Assembly of Siaya of the request on the grant of a Municipal Charter, granted a Municipal Charter to the Municipality of Bondo in a

Governor Irungu Kang’ata appoints Gatanga Water and Sanitation Company Board

County Developments Murang’a The Governor of Murang’a County has appointed members to the Gatanga Water and Sanitation Company Board, for a period of three (3) years. Makueni Governor of Makueni County, Mutula Kilonzo Junior, has appointed members of the Makueni County Environment Committee. Migori Governor

Governor Ole Ntutu gazettes persons for the selection of nominees for appointment as county secretary

NAROK The Governor of Narok County has gazetted several persons as members of the Panel for the Selection of Nominees for Appointment as County Secretary of County Government of Narok. WEST POKOT The Governor of West Pokot County has appointed persons to be members of

An Explainer: The Draft Public Finance Management (Transfer of Functions) Bill, 2023

Background With the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, the country took up a system of governance which embodies devolution and decentralization. The country has two levels of government i.e., the national and county governments. While these two levels of government are separate and

24th February 2023 County Round Up

  LAIKIPIA The Governor of Nyandarua County has appointed various persons to be members of an ad hoc committee to consider and advise on the recommendation for the conferment of municipality status to Nanyuki Town for a period of 1 year, with effect from 6th

17th February 2023 County Round Up

  KISII The Governor of Kisii County has extended the time of the Committee on Pending Bills Verification and Ineligible (Pending Bills) Resolution established vide Gazette Notice No. 14024 of 2022 for an additional period of forty five (45) days, with effect from the 2nd

17th February 2023 Finger on the Pulse

President William Ruto attended the 42nd African Union (AU) ordinary session of the Executive Council in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The African Union, AU, appointed former President Uhuru Kenyatta to head its 90-member election observation mission in Nigeria. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja pledged to start a

10th February 2023 County Round Up

Kilifi The County Government of Kilifi appoints members to the Kilifi County Budget and Economic Forum. The Governor also extends the period for the completion of the work of the Taskforce on Pending Bills Verification in Kilifi County Government by a period of sixty (60)

3rd February 2023 County Round Up

  TRANZOIA The Governor has extended the term for the taskforce appointed vide Gazette Notice No. 12643 of 2022, for a further period of thirty (30) days. Further, he appointed several persons to be Committee Members of the Taskforce Inquiring into Issues Pertaining to Public

3rd February 2023 Kenya Gazette

Legislative Supplements, 2022/3 The Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 The Energy (Revocation) Regulations, 2023 The Petroleum (Importation) Regulations, 2023 The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Act, 2023 THE COMPANIES ACT DISSOLUTION A gazette notice has been issued showcasing the companies that

27th January 2023 County Round Up

EMBU  The Governor of Embu County has appointed various persons as members of the Pending Bills committee.   KIAMBU The Governor of Kiambu County has appointed various persons as members of an ad hoc committee to consider and determine that the urban area of Kimende meets

20th January 2023 County Round Up

KISII Governor of Kisii County has extended the time of the Committee on Pending Bills Verification and Ineligible (Pending Bills) Resolution established vide Gazette Notice No. 14024 of 2022 for an additional period of thirty (30) days, with effect from the 3rd January, 2023.  

20th January 2023 Kenya Gazette

 Legislative Supplements, 2022    The Insurance Act – Exemption The Water Act—Commencement of Section155, The Competition Act – Exclusions   Senate Bills, 2022   The Tea (Amendment) Bill, 2023 Konza Technopolis Bill, 2023 The Gambling Bill, 2022 The Supplementary Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2022  

13th January County Round Up

  BOMET The Governor of Bomet County has gazetted the County Pending Bills Ad Hoc Committee, 2022, to verify and audit pending bills, advise and guide the county government on settlement of the said bills and prepare a report. BUSIA The Speaker of Busia County

16th December 2022 County Round Up

LAMU The Governor has appointed various persons for the position of the County Executive Committee Member. KAKAMEGA The Governor has appointed various persons to be members of the County Executive Committee of the County Government of Kakamega with effect from December 7, 2022.   The

9th December 2022 Finger on the Pulse

On Monday, December 5, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi arrived in London ahead of the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit. On Tuesday, December 6,  Senators visited Kenyatta National Hospital as the inquest into the death of baby Travis Maina continued.    CEC members for Nairobi County

18th November 2022 County Round Up

Meru The Governor of Meru County appoints the following to be members of the County Executive Committee: Kisii The Governor of Kisii County has appointed the following to be members of the Kisii County Executive Committee: Migori A gazette notice has been given on the

Proposed constitutional amendments and their risks

Constitution or leadership and governance crisis: Why Kenya does not need sweeping changes in the supreme law While the new government should be working in order to deliver its pledges to Kenyans, who for the last few months have been struggling to make ends meet,

11th November 2022 County Round Up

UASIN GISHU The Governor has gazetted the names of  members of the Uasin Gishu County Executive Committee responsible for the matters respectively specified in the schedule. KITUI The Governor has established a committee to be known as the Kitui County Human Resource Audit and Rationalization

4th November 2022 County Round Up

The County Round Up gives an overview of the weekly events that took place in the counties in Kenya.

21st October 2022 County Round Up

MACHAKOS The Governor of Machakos County has gazetted a County Pending Bills Verification and Audit Taskforce. The purpose of the Taskforce is to verify and authenticate the Machakos County Government pending bills as at the 30th June, 2022. The Governor of Machakos County has gazetted a

14th October 2022 County Round Up

KISUMU The Governor has reappointed various persons to be members of the Kisumu County Investment and Development Corporation Interim Board for a period of six (6) months beginning 28th September 2022. NAROK The Governor forwarded to the County Assembly of Narok for approval names of

7th October 2022 County Round Up

BUSIA ·         The Governor of Busia appointed a taskforce on September 9, 2022, to carry out a forensic audit of the financial operations of the County Government. ·         The Clerk of the County Assembly has gazetted a vacancy

30th September 2022 County Round Up

MOMBASA The Governor has a formed a Taskforce on the State of Finances of the County Government of Mombasa. BUNGOMA The Speaker of the Senate has declared the seat of the member of the Senate for Bungoma County elected under Article 98 (1) (a) of

16th September 2022 County Round Up

MACHAKOS The governor of Machakos County has appointed several persons to be members of the selection panel for the selection of nominees for appointment as county secretary of Machakos County Government. MURANGA The governor of Murang’a County has appointed several persons to be members of

New governors hit the ground running by putting County Public Service Boards on the spot

A section of newly-elected governors across the country are all over the place unearthing incredulous Human Resource (HR) issues in their respective counties. These governors have hit the ground running and all seem quite focused. They want to keep the promises they made in their

2nd September 2022 County Round Up

KAKAMEGA  The Chairperson Assumption of the Office of the County Governor Committee has gazetted notice of the swearing in ceremony of Fernandes Odinga Barasa as the Governor and Ayub Savula Angatia as Deputy Governor of Kakamega County on September 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at

26th August 2022 County Round Up

MAKUENI  The Governor has appointed Hilary Kioko to be the non-executive chairperson of the Board of the Makueni County Fruit Development and Marketing Authority, for a period of five (5) years, with effect from January 1, 2018. The County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture has

Women leadership in Kenya gains traction after big wins in 2022 General Election

For long, Kenyan women have been waiting for the day they will have opportunities to take up positions initially dominated by men. With the 2022 General Election, Kenyans’ perception of women leaders seems to have changed; this is evident from the number of women governors,

19th August 2022 County Round Up

LAIKIPIA  The County Secretary & Chairperson of the Assumption of the Office of the Governor Committee has gazetted notice of the swearing-in ceremony of Governor-elect Joshua Irungu and Deputy Governor Reuben Ngatia on Thursday,  August 25, 2022, at Nanyuki Stadium in Nanyuki Town, Laikipia County,

5th & 12th August 2022 County Round Up

SIAYA Governor of Siaya County has appointed various persons to the ad hoc committee on conferment of urban area status for various proposed urban areas within Siaya County with effect from 21st July, 2022. NAIROBI The CECM, Health Services, has appointed various persons as members

NMS drafts contingency plan for Nairobi ahead of August 9 polls

Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) and some stakeholders have developed a contingency plan for Nairobi County to guide in preparing for any eventualities that may arise after or during the August 9 polls. In a statement on Monday, July 25, Gen. Mohamed A. Badi, the Director-General

29th July 2022 County Round Up

KITUI The County Executive Committee Member (CECM), Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives and Investment has appointed Charles Ndambo as a Member of the Board of the Kitui County Textile Centre (KICOTEC) with effect from the 27th July, 2022. This appointment expires on 19th January, 2023 and

15th & 22nd July 2022 County Round Up

BUNGOMA The Governor has reappointed various persons to be members of the Bungoma County Environmental Committee. THARAKA NITHI The Governor has appointed various persons to be members of Tharaka Nithi County (Executive) Internal Audit Committee, for a period of three (3) years, extendable for a

8th July 2022 County Round Up

BARINGO Speaker/Chairperson of the Baringo County Assembly Service Board has gazetted the appointment of Jepkemoi Chemase as the Clerk of the County Assembly and Secretary to Baringo County Assembly Service Board, having been duly approved on 26th May, 2022. KWALE The County Executive Committee Member

24th June 2022 County Round Up

ELGEYO MARAKWET The Governor of Elgeyo Marakwet County, Alex Tanui Tolgos, has appointed various persons to be members of the County Public Service Board. ISIOLO The Isiolo County Executive Committee Member in-charge of Health Services has reappointed persons to serve as members of the Isiolo

Uhuru could be silently winning in Nairobi and Kiambu in a week Sakaja’s degree saga refused to let up

There was a hint of desperation in Johnson Sakaja’s voice as he sought to drag President Kenyatta into the troubles over his degree that have bedevilled him to no end this week. Although he insisted that the President, who was once his benefactor, was behind

17th June 2022 County Round Up

NAIROBI The Governor of Nairobi City County has appointed various persons as County Environment Committee Members, effective 23rd May, 2022.  MURANG’A The Speaker of Murang’a County Assembly has gazetted notice of the amended calendar of the Assembly Regular Sessions (2022).  MOMBASA  The Speaker of the

10th June 2022 County Round Up

KAKAMEGA The Governor of Kakamega County has appointed various persons to an ad hoc Committee to consider and advise on the recommendation for the conferment of city status to Kakamega Municipality and town status to Sub-County headquarters in Kakamega County, for one (1) year, with

3rd June 2022 County Round Up

HOMA BAY  The County Executive Committee member for Health Services has gazetted notice of the appointment of various persons to serve as members of Hospital Management Boards, for a period of three (3) years, effective 1st March, 2022.  KILIFI  The County Executive Committee member for

27th May 2022 County Round Up

WEST POKOT  The Governor of West Pokot County has gazetted notice of the appointment of Julius Kases Kiluk as the County Executive Committee Member for Trade Investment and Cooperatives.  TAITA TAVETA  Clerk to the County Assembly of Taita Taveta has gazetted notice of numerous appointments

20th May 2022 County Round Up

MERU  The Governor of Meru County has appointed various persons to be members of the Meru County Cancer Institute Board of Trustees, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from April 26, 2022The Governor of Meru County has appointed various persons to be

13th May 2022 County Round Up

KIAMBU Speaker of the Kiambu County Assembly has gazetted notice that a special sitting of the Assembly shall be held in the Assembly Chamber in the Main Assembly Buildings, on Monday, May 16, 2022, for purposes of considering the Report of the Budget and Appropriations

6th May 2022 County Round Up

EMBU  The CECM member for Trade, Tourism, Investment and Industrialization, Embu County, has appointed numerous persons to be members of the Sub-County Alcoholic Drinks Regulation Committees for a term of three (3) years from May 6, 2022.  

28th April 2022 County Round Up

EMBU Speaker of the County Assembly of Embu has gazetted notice of a special sitting of the County Assembly on Thursday, 28th April, 2022 at 10.00 a.m. The business to be transacted at the Special Sitting shall be Approval Consideration of the Embu County Supplementary

22nd April 2022 County Round Up

KAKAMEGA  Governor of Kakamega County has appointed Prof. Laban Peter Ayiro to be the chairperson of the board of management for Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company, for a period of seven (7) months, with effect from 1st June, 2022.  NAIROBI Governor of Nairobi City

Party leaders take on nominations

The reporting on the United Democratic Alliance nominations suggested that there was widespread chaos in parts of the 36 counties where the party headed by Deputy President William Ruto was holding its primaries.  The party’s top officials and communication team were however happy that they

14th April 2022 County Round Up

MOMBASA Clerk for the County Assembly of Mombasa has gazetted the Calendar of the Assembly (Regular Sessions) 2022.  KISUMU Clerk for the County Assembly of Kisumu has gazetted the Calendar of the Assembly (Regular Sessions) 2022.  HOMA BAY The Executive Committee Member for Health Services,

KEMSA banking on Information Technology systems to guarantee effective national healthcare supply chain system

By: John Kabuchi Information Technology solutions continue to provide limitless opportunities facilitating much-needed efficiency at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) as part of organisational reforms. KEMSA is a strategic State Corporation mandated to undertake roles and responsibilities to ensure supply chain excellence for Health

8th April 2022 County Round Up

NYANDARAUA Speaker, County Assembly of Nyandarua, has gazetted notice that the Nyandarua County Assembly shall have a special sitting on Tuesday, 12th April, 2022 at 10.00 a.m. in the Assembly Chambers at Ol Kalou.  NYERI Clerk, County Assembly of Nyeri, has gazetted the Calendar for

1st April 2022 County Round Up

MAKUENI Governor of Makueni County, Kivutha Kibwana (Prof.), has appointed Redempta Kavindu to be the secretary of the Makueni County Public Service Board. TANA RIVER Governor of Tana River County, Major (rtd) Godhana Gaddae Dhadho (Dr.), has appointed various persons to be members of the

25th March 2022 County Round Up

WEST POKOT  Governor of West Pokot County, John Krop Lonyangapuo (Prof), has appointed various persons to be members of the West Pokot County Executive Committee. MACHAKOS Governor of Machakos County, Alfred N. Mutua (Dr.), has appointed various persons to be members of the Machakos County

18th March 2022 County Round Up

 KAKAMEGA The County Assembly of Kakamega has published in the Kenya Gazette the Calendar of the Assembly (Regular Sessions) for the Sixth Session (2022). TRANS NZOIA The County Assembly of Trans Nzoia has published in the Kenya Gazette the approved Calendar of the Assembly (Regular

11th March 2022 County Round Up

BOMET The Governor of Bomet County has appointed Langat John MK as the County Attorney, with effect from the 10th August, 2021.The Governor of Bomet County, and upon approval by the County Assembly of Bomet, appoints various persons as members of the County Public Service

4th March 2022 County Round Up

TURKANA The Governor of Turkana County has appointed various persons to hold the office of the County Executive Committee Member in charge of the respective departments, for a period of two (2) years, with effect from the 6th January. 2022. Governor of Turkana County has

25th February 2022 County Round Up

EMBU  The Clerk for Embu County Assembly has gazetted the Calendar of the County Assembly (Regular sessions), for the period February 8, 2022, to August 8, 2022.  NAKURU The Clerk for Nakuru County Assembly has gazetted the Calendar of the County Assembly (Regular sessions), for

18th February 2022 County Round Up

TAITA TAVETA  The Governor, Taita Taveta County, has appointed numerous persons to the County Hospital Management Boards, dated 7th February, 2022.  KERICHO The Governor of Kericho County, has appointed Dr Shadrack Kipkemoi Mutai to be the County Executive Committee Member for Finance and Economic Planning

11th February 2022 County Round Up

LAIKIPIA  The Governor of Laikipia County has re-appointed numerous persons as members of the Laikipia County Environmental Committee for a further and final term of three (3) years from 1st November 2021.The Governor of Laikipia County has designated holders of offices to the Laikipia County

28th January 2022 County Round Up

TANA RIVER  Governor of Tana River County Dhadho Gaddae Godhana has appointed members to the Tana River County Green Heart Project Committee. KISUMU Speaker, County Assembly of Kisumu, Elisha Oraro, has gazetted that Tuesday, 25th January, 2022 and Friday, 4th February, 2022 has been appointed

21st January 2022 County Round Up

KWALE COUNTY Governor of Kwale County, Salim Mvurya Mgala, has appointed an ad-hoc committee to advise on the conferment of municipal status to Kinango and Lunga Lunga towns KISUMU COUNTY Speaker of the County Assembly of Kisumu, Elisha Oraro, has notified all Members of the

14th January 2022 County Round Up

KAKAMEGA COUNTY The Governor, Kakamega County has declared:a)    Mawe Tatu Hills in Likuyani Sub-County;b)   Nabongo Shrines in Matungu Sub-County;c)   Kambiri Hills in Shinyalu Sub-County;d)  Misango Hills in Khwiseroe)  Mugai Stone and Caves in Malav a Sub-County as a County heritage property.The Governor,

7th January 2022 County Round Up

MERU COUNTY Speaker of the County Assembly of Meru, Joseph Kaberia, has gazetted notice of a special sitting of the County Assembly that shall be held in the Assembly Chamber on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 2.30 p.m. NAKURU COUNTY County Executive Committee Member in-charge

17th December 2021 County Round Up

NAIROBI COUNTY Speaker, Nairobi City County Assembly Benson Mutura has notified Members of the County Assembly and the general public that there shall be special sittings of the County Assembly to be held in the County Assembly Chambers, City Hall Buildings, both physical and virtual,

3rd December 2021 County Round Up

NYERI COUNTY The Governor of Nyeri County, Mutahi Kahiga, has appointed persons to the Nyeri County and Sub-County Alcoholic Drinks Regulations Committee, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from the 1st December , 2021. KILIFI COUNTY The Kilifi County Assembly has notified

Communique at the End of the Seventh and Final Annual Devolution Conference in Makueni County

The Seventh and Final Annual Devolution Conference was convened jointly by the Council of Governors, the Senate, the Ministry of Devolution, and the County Assemblies Forum and was held between 23rd and 26th November, 2021, at Makueni Boys High School, Makueni County. The Conference made

14th August 2021 County Round Up

Kajiado County Joseph Jama ole Lenku, the Governor, Kajiado County, has assigned the persons to be members of the Kajiado County Executive Committee from 30th July, 2021.  Tana River County Dhadho Gaddae Godhana, Governor, Tana River County, has appointed FRANKFAITH DAIDDO MAKORANI to be the

16th July 2021 County Round Up

KIAMBU  Njuguna Wanjiku of UDA party beat Jubilee’s Kariri Njama in the just concluded Kiambaa Constituency by-elections by garnering 21,773 votes to Kariri’s 21,263.

10th July 2021 County Round Up

MIGORI COUNTY ●     The County Assembly of Migori shall continue to hold its sittings at Maranatha for a period of one (1) week to pave way for the completion of the renovation of the Migori County Assembly Chambers after which the County Assembly shall resume

2nd July 2021 County Round Up

Narok County The Governor, County Government of Narok, has made an addition to the County Government of Narok Portfolio structure for the current Department of Water, Energy, Environment Natural Resources to be as follows: Water, Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change. The Governor of

25th June 2021 County Round Up

EMBU The Governor of Embu County has appointed as members of the Embu County Audit Committee. TRANS NZOIA The Governor of Trans Nzoia County has appointed a taskforce to enquire into issues pertaining all public land in Trans Nzoia County. KITUI The  County Executive  Committee 

18th June 2021 County Round Up

TAITA TAVETA COUNTY The Governor of Taita Taveta County has appointed Elistone Mwamtungu and Agnes N. Mwasi as TAVEVO Board Members. KAKAMEGA COUNTY The Governer has appointed members of the County Environment Committee. MACHAKOS COUNTY The County Assembly of Machakos shall hold its sittings of

June 11th 2021 County Round Up

Siaya County The National Land Commission on behalf of Kenya Rural Roads Authority has given notice of inquiry to hear claims to compensation for interested parties in the land required for the Kodiaga—Nyangweso—Wagai—Onyinyore/Akala Road Project in Siaya County on specific dates and places. Every person

4th June 2021 County Round Up

Turkana County Josphat Koli Nanok, Governor of Turkana County, has appointed Paul Ekuchei Loparalanga as Chairperson and appointed a member of the Government Audit Committee, for a period of three (3) years, effective from the 20th April, 2021. Josphat Koli Nanok, Governor of Turkana County,

28th May 2021 County Round Up

NAROK COUNTY Johana Kipkorir Cheruyiot has been nominated as a County Executive Committee Member and his name submitted to the Narok County Assembly for vetting and approval.   KERICHO COUNTY Geoffrey Rutto has been appointed as the County Executive Committee Member responsible for matters relating

21st May 2021 County Round Up

Machakos County The County Government of Machakos has appointed PHILIP MUTUA NDOLO as the Chairperson of the Kathiani Water and Sewerage Services Provider Board. The appointment of *Franklin Makola is revoked. These appointments and revocation took effect immediately.  The County Government of Machakos has appointed

14th May 2021 County Round Up

Laikipia County The National Environment Management Authority has received The Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report For The Proposed Loisaba Rhino Sanctuary On Plot L.R. No. 8035, Laikipia North Sub-county, Laikipia County  Kiambu County The National Environment Management Authority has received the Environmental Impact Assessment Study

7th May 2021 County Round Up

Turkana County The Turkana County Executive Committee has approved the transfer of some functions to Lodwar Municipality with effect from the 1st January, 2021. The Governor of Turkana County, has appointed persons to the Board of Lodwar Municipality. Baringo County The Governor of Baringo County

30th April 2021 County Round Up

Samburu County The Governor of Samburu County has reassigned persons to be members of the Samburu County Executive Committee. Kitui County The Governor has appointed members to the Kitui County Public Service Board. Kakamega County A special sitting of the County Assembly was held today,

23rd April 2021 County Round Up

  Kericho County Litein Municipality has been established by way of a Charter executed under the hand and the seal of the County Government of Kericho.   Kakamega County PETER KHAMUSALI INGOSI has been appointed to be the Chairperson of the Board of Kakamega County Rural

16th April 2021 County Round Up

MOMBASA COUNTY   The County has appointed members of the Mombasa County Land Formalization and Regularization Committee for a period of one (1) year with effect from 9th December, 2020. ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY The Governor has appointed Kevin Kiprop Biwott in an acting capacity to

9th April 2021 County Round Up

MIGORI COUNTY The County has published health facilities in that are in the public health sector. ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY The County’s Public Service Board has published the Annual Report for the period July 2019 – June 2020. The Report is the seventh since the inception

2nd April 2021 County Round Up

CUSHIONING MEASURES-MACHAKOS COUNTY The President put up movement restrictions on Friday, 26th of March 2021 due to the 3rd wave of Covid-19. Following this, the Governor of Machakos, Dr. Alfred Mutua announced relief measures for Machakos County as follows: 100% waiver of interest and penalties

26th March 2021 COUNTY ROUND UP

KWALE The Governor of Kwale County has revoked the appointment of Gladys Mbeyu Mboga as a member of the Kwale County Budget and Economic Forum, with immediate effect. WEST POKOT The Governor of West Pokot County has appointed several West Pokot County Executive Committee Members

Vaccination Exercise

A total of 355,500 doses of the COVID vaccine have been distributed in 10 regional stores country wide from a total allocation of 530,000 doses. Currently Vaccination is for Health workers and other frontline personnel including security forces and teachers in Phase I. Vaccination to

19th March 2021 County Round Up

MOMBASA COUNTY The Governor has appointed members of the Mombasa County Safer Cities Board, with effect from the 3rd March, 2021. The Executive Committee Member responsible for matters relating to liquor control and licensing, Mombasa County has appointed members to the Mombasa County Directorate of

12th March 2021 County Round Up

Homa Bay County The County Assembly will have a special sitting held at the County Assembly Chambers, on Wednesday, 17th March, 2021 from 9.30 am. Kisumu County The County Assembly has approved the Calendar for the Assembly (regular sessions) for 2021 Laikipia County The County

5th March 2021 County Round Up

LAMU COUNTY The Governor has re-assigned the County Executive Committee of Lamu NYERI COUNTY The County Assembly has approved its Calendar (Regular Session) for 2021 BUNGOMA COUNTY The County Assembly has approved its Calendar (Regular Session) for 2021 SAMBURU COUNTY The County Assembly shall hold

26th February 2021 County Round Up

MACHAKOS The Machakos Governor has transferred the following functions to be undertaken by the Machakos, Mavoko, Kangundo—Tala Municipality Boards: (a) Solid Waste Management (b) Maintenance of Street Lights (c) Urban Infrastructure of Markets (d) Management of Markets NYAMIRA The Governor of Nyamira has appointed members

Division of revenue and County fund allocation

The Division of Revenue Bill (DoRB), 2021 proposes to allocate to County Governments Ksh.409.88 billion in the financial year (FY) 2021/22, which relative to the financial year 2020/21 allocation, reflects an increase of Ksh.53.5 billion or 16.9 %. This allocation comprises; equitable share of Ksh.370

5th February 2021 County Round Up

LAMU COUNTY The Speaker of the County Assembly of Lamu has notified members of the County Assembly and the general public that the official opening of the Fifth Session of the second assembly will be held on Tuesday, 9th February, 2021, at 10.30 a.m. The