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The Makueni County Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr appears before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations in parliament on 10th August,2026. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG’I

Counties

Makueni wins Senate praise over implementation of urban areas and cities act

Makueni County told the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations that it has chartered municipalities and governance structures in place under the Urban Areas and Cities Act, prompting praise from the committee and discussion of legal and revenue framework issues.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 10 Aug 2026

Thika's bid for city status receives Senate committee approval

According to theSenate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations, Kiambu County presented a detailed application backed by the required documents, stakeholder consultations and findings from physical inspections carried out during the assessment process.