President William Ruto with governors during the Devolution Conference 2025 in Homa Bay County.

KSh4 Trillion transferred to counties in 12 years, says Ruto

President William Ruto has disclosed that the government has transferred KSh4 trillion to counties in the last 12 years, fostering inclusivity through fair resource distribution and addressing marginalisation. Speaking on Wednesday during the official opening of the Devolution Conference 2025 running from 12th – 15th August 2025 in Homa Bay County, the president said the…

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The ground floor of Makutano market where traders selling fresh produce are stationed./photo courtesy

Makutano market food vendors protest against relocation by the county government, cite limited infrastructure

Street food vendors at Makutano market have raised concern over what they term as untimely relocation by the Meru county government. The traders led by chips sellers Jane Kagwiria claimed that the infrastructure limitation at the main market has led them to establish informal selling points along roadsides. “It is not our wish that we…

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CS Cooperatives and Micro,MSMES Simon Kiprono Chelugui (fourth left) after a meeting with Council of Governors to deliberate on Cooperatives Bill, 2024. Photo: Obegi Malack

Council of Governors to submit views on Cooperatives Bill 2024

Council of Governors has presented a technical working group to give input on the Cooperatives Bill 2024 which is currently in Parliament. The governors led by Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, who is also the chairman of the Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperatives in the COG held a consultative meeting on Thursday presided over by Cabinet Secretary,…

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