By Janet Nyamwamu The National Assembly has approved the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, paving the way for the disbursement of KSh 428 billion to Kenya’s 47 county governments for the 2026/2027 Financial Year. The Bill was passed without amendments and provides the legal framework for the distribution of nationally raised revenue to county […]

By Nyang’au Araka The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall advisory warning of intensified downpours across several parts of the country. The rains will be experienced between Saturday afternoon and Tuesday evening, raising the risk of flooding in both urban and rural areas. In the advisory, the department said rainfall currently being experienced […]

By Faith Nyabuto Concerns are mounting over alleged corruption and nepotism in various county governments. In Nairobi, Governor Johnson Sakaja has been accused of embezzling public funds, sparking debate over governance and accountability in the counties. The charges, originating from the County Assembly, cite conflict of interest, corruption, mismanagement of public resources, and abuse of […]

By Isaac Dan Onyancha The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is mandated to review public sector salaries every four years to ensure fairness and competitiveness. However, its failure to adjust salaries for county government employees—especially in light of the recent upward review for national government civil servants—exposes glaring disparities in Kenya’s public service pay structure. […]

By Janet Nyanchoka Senator Moses Kajwang’ of Homa Bay has retained the chairmanship of the Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), a pivotal oversight body. The unanimous decision was made Thursday, overseen by the Office of the Clerk. It makes Kajwang the longest serving chair of the committee.It was a smooth sailing victory for Kajwang’, […]

By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha Pollster reports, such as the recent Infotrak ranking of Kenyan counties and governors, offer valuable insights into public perceptions of governance, leadership, and performance. However, these reports require a nuanced examination of the methodology and interpretation of the findings. While such surveys can shed light on how residents view their leaders, […]