Leaders affiliated to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) in Embu County have called for the resignation of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen over failure to curb the growing threat of political violence.
Speaking in Runyenjes Town after addressing DCP delegates, Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji faulted the CS for his inaction in the face of increasing cases of hired goons disrupting opposition political gatherings.
Mukunji argued that the responsibility of ensuring security during political activities squarely lies within the CS’s ambit yet he had made little or no effort at all to curb the growing culture of political violence.
Former freedom fighters caucus; MMV Associates CLG director James Njuguna Mahuria has lost a close relative. His cousin, Joseph Njuguna Mugi (above) died in a road accident along Thika road on Saturday. The deceased who hailed from Nyahururu will be laid to rest on Tuesday next week at the same place.
Yesterday, the MMV Associates CLG director called on wellwishers to assist the late Njuguna young family through contributions via 0700646344 which belongs to the burial preparation committee treasurer, Jackson Wang’ombe.
Murang’a county governor Irungu Kang’ata has blamed delays by the Controller of Budget for stalling key county projects, citing slow scrutiny of documents. He warned that the Kang’ata Care programme risks discontinuation by the Social Health Authority due to missed renewal timelines. Speaking at the Murang’a County Assembly, Kang’ata said multiple counties face similar challenges linked to delayed approval of requisitions.
Despite this, he highlighted progress in healthcare, noting that 180 health facilities are operational across all 35 wards. On ECDE, the governor called for dialogue to address teachers’ demands for permanent and pensionable terms, urging a balanced and sustainable approach.
A woman draws water from an improvised pipe at a natural water point in Tinderet Sub County, Nandi County. The devolved unit has partnered with the National Government and development partners to supply clean and reliable piped water to the locals. The initiative is under the ambitious last-mile water connectivity programme, in line with the County’s long-term development blueprint. It is also anchored within broader national water reforms and is also a key priority under the Nandi County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023–2027, which outlines an ambitious roadmap to achieving universal access to safe and clean water, expanding distribution networks and improving water storage and management systems across the county.
The government has initiated steps to formally recognise the Pare community in Taveta Sub-county, aiming to address long-standing statelessness. The announcement was made during an event led by Andrew Mwadime with support from the Minorities and Marginalized Affairs Unit.
The recognition process is expected to grant the community full Kenyan citizenship, ending years of exclusion from essential services and economic opportunities due to lack of documentation. The initiative follows a presidential directive targeting marginalised groups, with National Government Administrative Officers tasked to fast-track registration. A public petition before the National Assembly triggered the move, with registration set to enable access to IDs, education, healthcare, and jobs.
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