County-Round Up 7th February,2025

  • 11 Feb 2025
  • 2 Mins Read
  • 〜 by Agatha Gichana
County  Notice
Kiambu  Municipal Developments 

The Kiambu County Government has announced the membership of municipal boards across various municipalities, including Kikuyu, Kabete, Lari, Limuru, Karuri, Kiambu, Ruiru, Githurai, Thika, Juja, Githunguri, and Gatundu. Each municipality has a board consisting of seven members, with a designated chairperson overseeing operations. These boards are tasked with governance and development oversight within their respective jurisdictions.  

County Government Appointments

The Governor of Kiambu County, Dr. Paul Kimani Wamatangi, has appointed ward representatives to the Kiambu County Alcoholic Drinks Control Regulatory Committees. The appointments, covering sub-counties such as Ruiru, Juja, Gatundu South, Thika, and Limuru, will be in effect for a period not exceeding three years, pending the full constitution of ward committees.  

Public Notice on County Finance Act
The Kiambu County Finance Act, 2024, has been published and is accessible via the County Government’s website and at the Treasury Offices in Kiambu Town.

Baringo  Transfer of municipal functions

Baringo County has taken a significant step in urban governance by transferring several municipal functions to the Kabarnet Municipality. Under this directive, the municipality will oversee refuse collection, sanitation, road maintenance, drainage construction, street lighting, and fire-fighting services, among other essential urban management duties. 

Mandera Revocation and Appointment of Hospital Management Boards – Mandera County
The County Government of Mandera has revoked the appointments of four hospital management board members and appointed new members for a three-year term, effective February 1, 2025. The changes affect Mandera County Teaching and Referral Hospital and Kotulo Sub-County Hospital.
Kilifi Kilifi County Liquor Regulation Committees Appointments
New members have been appointed to Kilifi County’s Liquor Regulation Committees for the Northern and Southern regions, along with appointments to the Kilifi County Liquor Control Fund. These appointments took effect on January 1, 2025.
Nyandarua  Designation of Ndunyu Njeru Town for Alcohol Licensing – Nyandarua County
Ndunyu Njeru Town has been designated for the licensing of alcoholic beverage sales and consumption, in accordance with the Nyandarua County Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, 2024.
Machakos Completion of Part Development Plans (PDPs)
Part Development Plans have been completed for affordable housing sites in Machakos .Copies are available for public inspection, and stakeholders may submit objections within 60 days.
Wajir Completion of Part Development Plans (PDPs)
Part Development Plans have been completed for affordable housing sites in Wajir .Copies are available for public inspection, and stakeholders may submit objections within 60 days.
Nairobi

Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report 

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study Report for the proposed residential development on Plot Nairobi/Block 19/263, along George Padmore Road, Kilimani, Nairobi County.

The proponent, ZCGC Developers Limited, plans to construct two 21-floor residential blocks with 120 units (three, four, and five-bedroom), six shops, 283 parking spaces, a swimming pool, playground, gym, and other amenities.

The public has 30 days to submit comments to NEMA for consideration in decision-making.