Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi led the County Executive in appearing before the Senate Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources to respond to queries on Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) projects and land matters. The county presented a progress report on ongoing, planned and completed community-led climate initiatives, and outlined the utilisation of annual conditional allocations to ensure transparency in resource use. County officials also addressed issues relating to land acquisition, spatial planning and environmental safeguards for project sites. They said the projects integrate agriculture, water resource management and climate adaptation measures to strengthen environmental conservation and improve the long-term livelihoods of local communities.
The Democratic Party (DP) will on Saturday launch its Laikipia County office in Nanyuki Town as part of efforts to strengthen its grassroots presence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Party leader Justin Muturi will preside over the launch as the guest of honour, accompanied by members of the National Executive Committee (NEC). The party said the new office marks a significant milestone in expanding its presence in Laikipia and bringing its leadership closer to supporters and members. According to the party, the office will serve as a centre for engagement, coordination, mobilisation and party activities in the county, while reinforcing its commitment to growing support and enhancing its connection with residents.
Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has announced that the government has released Sh4 billion to clear historic debts owed by coffee cooperative societies and is seeking an additional Sh2.8 billion through a supplementary budget to complete the debt waiver programme. Speaking during the regional launch of the Coffee Revitalization Programme for West Pokot, Nandi, Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties at the Rift Valley Technical Training Institute in Eldoret, Oparanya said the government is also taking measures to prevent future indebtedness by strengthening access to affordable financing through the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund (CCARF).
Surveyor Janet Bosibori (left) leads an inspection of the completed routine maintenance works on the 56-kilometre Kangatotha–Naoros–Lokipetot–Eliye–Kangatotha road in Kangatotha Ward, Turkana County. The upgraded road is expected to provide safer, faster and more reliable travel for residents, traders and other road users.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) last week reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in the investigation and prosecution of corruption and money laundering cases. During a high-level strategic meeting at the Kenya School of Government, the two institutions resolved to enhance coordination through joint capacity-building programmes, improved case review processes and greater focus on high-impact cases. EACC Chairperson Dr David Oginde said closer collaboration between investigators and prosecutors is key to tackling corruption, while CEO Abdi Mohamud stressed that effective inter-agency cooperation is essential to delivering justice and recovering stolen assets. DPP Renson Ingonga said the partnership would improve service delivery, uphold the rule of law and better protect public resources.
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