County Round Up, Week-Ended 21st August 2026

  • 24 Aug 2026
  • 6 Mins Read
  • 〜 by Stacie Mburugu

 

County/Area Notice
Kakamega THE BUKURA AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE ACT (Cap. 348) BUKURA AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE RE-APPOINTMENT

The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development has re-appointed Wanyama Musiambo as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Bukura Agricultural College Board of Governors for a three-year term, effective 21st August 2026.

THE BUKURA AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE ACT (Cap. 348) BUKURA AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE APPOINTMENT

The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development has appointed Dr. Titus Mutwiri as a Member of the Bukura Agricultural College Board of Governors for a three-year term, effective 21st August 2026.

 

Kilifi THE UNIVERSITIES ACT (Cap. 210) PWANI UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENT

The Cabinet Secretary for Education has appointed Dr. Shem Tai as a Member of the Council of Pwani University for a three-year term, effective 21st August 2026.

 

Bungoma THE TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACT (Cap. 210A) THE KISIWA NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC ORDER (L.N. 18 of 2025) THE KISIWA NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC APPOINTMENT

The Cabinet Secretary for Education has appointed Nechesa Makanga, Hezekiah Bosire Tom and Nicholas Kipkurui Kiget as Members of the Kisiwa National Polytechnic Council for a three-year term, effective 21st August 2026.

 

Nakuru THE TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACT (Cap. 210A) THE RIFT VALLEY NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC ORDER (L.N. 7 of 2024) RIFT VALLEY NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC APPOINTMENT

The Cabinet Secretary for Education has appointed Esther Ruto, Zablon Onchiri Oero, Jepi Lentoijoni and Ibrahim Gab Barjin as Members of the Rift Valley National Polytechnic Council for a three-year term, effective 21st August 2026.

THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ACT (Cap. 265) THE NAKURU COUNTY PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITY (AMENDMENT) ACT (No. 2 of 2025)

The County Government of Nakuru has appointed Isaac Kairu as Chairperson and six other members to the Nakuru County Persons Living with Disability Committee for a three-year term effective 13th January 2026.

 

Kajiado THE TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACT (Cap. 210A) THE KAJIADO NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC ORDER (L.N. 11 of 2025) KAJIADO NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC APPOINTMENT

The Cabinet Secretary for Education has appointed Moses Narok, Elema I. Fila, Cyril Kubai and Philip Lemayian Tama as Members of the Kajiado National Polytechnic Council for a three-year term, effective 21st August 2026.

THE LAND ACT (Cap. 280) NGONG – KISERIAN – ISINYA AND KAJIADO – IMARORO ROADS PROJECT INTENTION TO COMPULSORY ACQUIRE LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NGONG – KISERIAN – ISINYA AND KAJIADO – IMARORO ROADS PROJECT (Addendum)

The National Land Commission intends to compulsorily acquire six parcels of land in Kajiado County on behalf of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) for the Ngong–Kiserian–Isinya and Kajiado–Imaroro Roads Project, with details of subsequent inquiries to be published in the Kenya Gazette.

 

THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ACT (Cap. 265) COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAJIADO HEALTH FACILITY IN KAJIADO

The County Government of Kajiado has gazetted Shilishili Dispensary as a new Level 2 health facility to support delivery of devolved health services.

 

Siaya THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ACT (Cap. 265) COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF SIAYA COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT

Siaya Governor James Orengo has appointed Erick Z. Abungu Odawa as Acting County Executive Committee Member for Finance and Economic Planning, while revoking the previous appointment of George Odhiambo Nying’iro.

THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ACT (Cap. 265) THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY ACT COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF SIAYA COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT

Siaya Governor James Orengo has appointed Joseph Otieno Rading, Christin Jenifer Akinyi, Erick Z. Abungu Odawa, Dr. Ochogo Nicholas Kut, Willis Okoth Ochieng and Adhola Augustine Neto as County Executive Committee Members for various dockets, and Emma Velma Achieng Maumo as County Attorney.

 

Makueni THE LAND ACT (Cap. 280) CONSTRUCTION OF A SOLAR FARM AND WATER TREATMENT WORKS IN WOTE
The National Land Commission has corrected the land acquisition details for the proposed solar farm and water treatment works in Wote, Makueni County, replacing parcel Makueni/Unoa/4491 with Makueni/Unoa/8594, registered to Francis Musyoka Ngotho.

 

THE LAND ACT (Cap. 280) CONSTRUCTION OF A SOLAR FARM AND WATER TREATMENT WORKS IN WOTE

The National Land Commission will hold an inquiry on 16th September 2026 at the Wote Location Chief’s Office regarding the compulsory acquisition of parcel Makueni/Unoa/8594 for construction of a solar farm and water treatment works in Wote, covering the proposed acquisition, compensation and related claims.

 

Kiambu THE LAND ACT (Cap. 280) THIKA WATER AND SANITATION PROJECT INTENTION TO COMPULSORY ACQUIRE LAND

The National Land Commission intends to compulsorily acquire several land parcels in Kiambu County on behalf of the Athi Water Works Development Agency for the Thika Water and Sanitation Project, with details of compensation inquiries to be published separately in the Kenya Gazette.

 

Murang’a THE LAND ACT (Cap. 280) CONSTRUCTION OF A WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT ON DELMONTE LAND INTENTION TO COMPULSORY ACQUIRE LAND FOR A WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT ON DELMONTE LAND (Deletion and Addendum)

The National Land Commission has amended the land acquisition details for a proposed wastewater treatment plant in Murang’a County, replacing L.R. No. 12158 with L.R. No. 12158/3, a 21.7-hectare parcel registered to Del Monte Kenya Limited.

THE LAND ACT (Cap. 280) CONSTRUCTION OF A WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT ON DELMONTE LAND INTENTION TO COMPULSORY ACQUIRE LAND FOR A WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT ON DELMONTE LAND

The National Land Commission will hold an inquiry on 16th September 2026 at Methi Chief’s Camp regarding the compulsory acquisition of L.R. No. 12158/3, owned by Del Monte Kenya Limited, for construction of a wastewater treatment plant in Murang’a County.

 

Trans Nzoia THE PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT ACT (Cap. 412A) COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF TRANS NZOIA THE TRANS NZOIA COUNTY ASSEMBLY EXCHEQUER DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE FOR FY 2026/2027

The County Government of Trans Nzoia has published its County Assembly Exchequer Disbursement Schedule for FY 2026/27, providing for total disbursements of KSh 782.68 million, comprising KSh 663.68 million for recurrent expenditure and KSh 119 million for development expenditure.

 

Nandi THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ACT (Cap. 265) THE WATER ACT (Cap. 372) THE WATER (SERVICES) REGULATIONS, 2025 COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF NANDI KAPSABET NANDI WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY LIMITED (KANAWASCO) APPOINTMENT

The County Government of Nandi has appointed Irene Chepchumba Biwot and Linet Jerobon as Members of the Board of Kapsabet Nandi Water and Sanitation Company Limited (KANAWASCO) for a three-year term effective 1st March 2026.

 

Wajir THE PHYSICAL AND LAND USE PLANNING ACT (Cap. 303) COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF WAJIR COMPLETION OF PART DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The County Government of Wajir has completed a Part Development Plan to formalise an existing agricultural plot in Wajir Municipality. The plan is open for public inspection, with representations or objections to be submitted within 60 days.

 

Samburu THE PHYSICAL AND LAND USE PLANNING ACT (Cap. 303) COMPLETION OF PART DEVELOPMENT PLAN PDP

A Part Development Plan for existing Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited sites in Baragoi Town, Samburu County, has been completed and opened for public inspection. Interested persons may submit representations or objections within 60 days of publication.

 

Kericho THE PHYSICAL AND LAND USE PLANNING ACT (Cap. 303) INTENTION TO PREPARE KERICHO MUNICIPALITY LOCAL PHYSICAL AND LAND USE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The County Government of Kericho intends to prepare a Local Physical and Land Use Development Plan covering Kericho CBD, Kapsuser, Kapsoit, Kapkugerwet and adjoining agricultural areas to guide zoning and sustainable urban growth. Public comments are invited by 27th August 2026.

 

Isiolo THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ACT (Cap. 265) THE PHYSICAL AND LAND USE PLANNING ACT (Cap. 303) COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF ISIOLO COMPLETION OF PART DEVELOPMENT PLANS

The County Government of Isiolo has completed six Part Development Plans for the regularisation of existing residential plots within Isiolo Municipality. The plans are open for public inspection, with representations or objections to be submitted within 60 days of publication.

 

Nairobi THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ACT (Cap. 265) THE NAIROBI CITY COUNTY GOVERNMENT FINANCE ACT, 2026

The Nairobi City County Government has published the Nairobi City County Finance Act, 2026, which is available through the County’s website and offices.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (Cap. 387) NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSSMENT (ESIA) STUDY REPORT FOR PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITUATED ON PLOT L.R NO. NAIROBI/BLOCK 7/26, ALONG GENERAL MATHENGE DRIVE, WESTLANDS, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY INVITATION TO PUBLIC COMMENTS

NEMA is inviting public comments on Wondercrest Development Limited’s proposed 699-unit residential development comprising two 26-storey blocks along General Mathenge Drive, Westlands, Nairobi. Comments on the ESIA should be submitted within 30 days of publication.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (Cap. 287) ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL CUM COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON PLOT L.R. NO. NAIROBI/BLOCK 19/478 AND NAIROBI/BLOCK 19/479 LOCATED ALONG NGONG ROAD, KILIMANI AREA, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY INVITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS

NEMA is inviting public comments on Limerence Company Limited’s proposed 30-storey mixed residential and commercial development along Ngong Road, Kilimani, comprising 469 residential units, 300 parking spaces and commercial and recreational amenities. Comments on the ESIA should be submitted within 30 days of publication.

 

Nyamira THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ACT (Cap. 265) THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY SERVICES ACT (No. 24 of 2017) NYAMIRA COUNTY ASSEMBLY SERVICE BOARD APPOINTMENT

Alfayo Mabera Ngeresa has been appointed Vice-Chairperson of the Nyamira County Assembly Service Board, effective 7th August 2026, replacing Josiah Obegi Mang’era.