Following the recent war of words between the Controller of Budget and the County Governments over financial reporting and expenditure by the devolved units, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki convened a meeting with the two sides to talk it out and prevent the acrimony from escalating.The DP noted that the national government will go any lengths to protect devolution without compromising the independence of constitutional offices and integrity in management of public resources. Present were: the leadership of the Council of Governors, Ahmed Abdullahi (Chairman), Mutahi Kahiga (Vice Chairman), Fernandes Barasa (Chairman, Finance Committee), Stephen Sang (CoG Whip), Ochilo Ayacko (Chairman, Legal Committee), and Mary Mwiti (CEO, CoG). John Mbadi (CS Treasury), Dorcas Oduor (Attorney General), Terry Mbaika (PS Devolution), Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o (Controller of Budget) were also on attendance.
Sub-County Peace Committee Members during the Security Training hosted by the Kenya Peace and Security Support Initiative (KEPSSI) in partnership with the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in Mombasa. Area County Commissioner Mohammed Noor announced the mandatory registration of tuk-tuks into SACCOs by January to curb rising thefts linked to the sector. He reiterated that the Saccos will streamline the sector and restore discipline, ensuring that the rogue ones are dealt with much like how NTSA suspends the matatus which cause reckless accidents.
Priscillah Biwot, a 59-year-old woman, is being congratulated by the official as she crosses the finishing line in the second edition of the Busia Half Marathon. The marathon, which was organised by the Western Development Initiative Association (WEDIA) in partnership with the National Police Service, was held on Sunday with a total number of 116 athletes participating in 10 km and 21 km races. The 21 km race started at Nambale town and ended at Busia stadium, with athletes from different parts of the country participating, while the 10 km race, which was reserved for the locals, started from Kemodo centre and ended at Busia stadium.
Police in Marsabit Central sub-county have managed to recover illegal firearms from a suspected criminal gang of three which has been on the police radar.
Area Police Commander Edward Ndirangu said the 5 am raid at Manyatta Daaba in the outskirts of Marsabit town yielded 3 AK-47 assault rifles, 120 bullets, and 5 loaded magazines. A porch fitted with two magazines was also recovered during the operation. Ndirangu added that 3 prime suspects linked to robbery incidents that have been witnessed in Marsabit town in the recent past were arrested in the dawn operation following a tip-off.
Igembe South Deputy County Commissioner Noah Tonui has called on the local authorities, including chiefs, sub-chiefs, and the Nyumba Kumi, to be on their toes and report any suspicious activities promptly during this festive season. Tonui also has urged the community members to remain vigilant and report any criminal activities immediately to ensure that criminals have no room to operate.
Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya yesterday visited Bradegate Organic Coffee Estate farm, its factory and processing unit at Kahiga area in Nyeri Town constituency, Nyeri County. He had a taste of Cappuccino, made from the organic coffee at Bantu Africa Resort and SPA which is adjacent to the farm and factory. The CS was hosted by the facilities’ owner who is also the chairman of Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Dr Thuo Mathenge. In the photo, Dr Mathenge is explaining the process to the CS (in white).
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