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Sakaja insists Nairobi–State deal will boost city funds, not transfer power
As scrutiny continues, the Nairobi City County Assembly has launched public participation forums in all 17 sub-counties to gather residents’ opinions.
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Guard your constitutional role, Mudavadi tells MCAs
Mudavadi reminded the MCAs that their positions carry weight and should not be taken lightly. Drawing lessons from former United States President Abraham Lincoln, Mudavadi pointed to the value of leadership built from legislative roles.
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Ruto backs county assemblies financial autonomy, pensions for MCAs and governors
Speaking at the UDA National Governing Council meeting at State House, Ruto said the law granting autonomy to county assemblies has already been signed and is now operational, though the process of separating the budgets will be implemented in the next budget cycle.
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Ruto urges stronger national–county collaboration to boost devolution
President William Ruto told the National and County Governments Summit that all devolved functions are now fully gazetted, urging faster funding, land transfers and legal reforms to strengthen devolution.
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MP Adow slams State over water crisis, Northern Kenya marginalization
Speaking on Radio Generation, Adow revealed that many communities in his constituency have gone decades without running water, despite billions of shillings being allocated to county governments.
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Senator Thang’wa accuses President Ruto of unconstitutional assent of bills
According to the senator, the President assented to eight Bills on October 15, 2025, seven of which had not gone through the Senate, thus undermining the constitutional requirement for joint participation by both Houses of Parliament.
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Osotsi urges Ruto to honour Raila’s legacy by implementing 10-point agenda
Osotsi said the agenda represented Raila’s vision for a people-centred Kenya, and that fulfilling it would ensure the late opposition leader’s work for democracy and justice lives on.
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Counties trapped in wage bill crisis as development stalls
As the wage burden soars, development expenditure has fallen to worrying lows. Counties spent Sh123.76 billion on development, only 26 per cent of total expenditure, with 23 counties failing to meet the minimum 30 per cent legal threshold.
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Devolution Bill faces scrutiny as LSK raises alarm on assembly fund
The society called on the Senate to either drop the clause or introduce strong safeguards to ensure transparency.
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Kenya better under Ruto as devolution delivers change- Deputy Gov't Spokesperson
Muthuma described devolution as one of the best ideas in Kenya’s history, adding that several governors have done well in managing county affairs
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Leaders warn of growing repression and rights abuses in Kenya
Siaya Governor James Orengo and National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo pointed to recent violations targeting those who challenge the political status quo.
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Youth leader, Makotsi defends Senate’s mandate in county governance
Makotsi, who describes himself as a long-time supporter of Raila, said he was disappointed by the former Prime Minister’s recent remarks, which downplayed the Senate’s oversight powers