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  Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif accused Jubaland security forces of crossing into Kenya and setting up a camp at BP1 Primary School, forcing its closure The governor warned that the incursion risks destabilising border communities, disrupting learning for pupils preparing for national exams He alleged Kenya Defence Forces were backing Jubaland units, demanding immediate withdrawal or local action if the situation persists Mandera woman representative Umulkheir Kassim backed Khalif, saying Kenya’s sovereignty must not be compromised by foreign-backed militias Mandera governor Mohamed Adan Khalif has accused Jubaland security forces of crossing into Kenya and setting up a military camp inside his county.   The county boss warned that their presence risks destabilising border communities and undermining national sovereignty. Speaking on Friday, August 29, during the launch of a dialysis centre and the laying of a foundation stone for new specialist clinics at Mandera Count...

  Nairobi MCAs have resolved to impeach Governor Johnson Sakaja, accusing him of incompetence and neglect of ward-level projects A retreat in Naivasha next week will pave the way for signature collection, with over 96 members already backing the plan Both ODM and UDA MCAs are said to support the motion, leaving the governor politically exposed A storm is brewing in Nairobi politics after a section of members of the county assembly resolved to impeach Governor Johnson Sakaja. Nairobi MCAs have resolved to impeach Governor Johnson Sakaja. Photo: Johnson Sakaja. Source: Facebook The county lawmakers are accusing him of incompetence and neglect of crucial ward-level development projects. Why is Sakaja facing impeachment? The resolution came after a Speaker’s Kamkunji chaired by Speaker Ken Ngondi, where MCAs vented their frustrations over what they described as the governor’s failure to deliver. The legislators have now planned a retreat in Naivasha next Tuesday, where the assembly lea...

President William Ruto's pick of a consul general in Goma has been met with a vehement objection from the DRC government Through an official dispatch from the State House, Nairobi, Ruto proposed Judy Kiaria to head the consular services in the Eastern DRC locality In its objection, Kinshasa argued that it was not consulted before the nomination was made, insisting on its sovereignty The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has disapproved of President William Ruto's designation of a new consul general in Goma. Ruto had on Friday, August 15, nominated Judy Kiaria as the consul general to rebel rebel-stricken region in the eastern parts of the DRC.  In an official communique, the DRC's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, lamented that the Kenyan president did not seek the opinion of Kinshasa while making the nomination. With the volatility in Goma, Kenya ought to have engaged the DRC government before presrcribing its consul general. Kinshasa asked the ...

  Machakos is one of the richest Kenyan counties, with the sixth highest working population in the country Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko, who hails from the county, revealed his estimated net worth and properties Ex-Machakos senator Johnstone Muthama is another politician from the region who has diverse business ventures TUKO.co.ke journalist Japhet Ruto has over eight years of experience in financial, business, and technology reporting and offers deep insights into Kenyan and global economic trends. Machakos is one of Kenya's richest counties. ashumadaily.com When compared to counties with rural environments, Machakos has a comparatively high Gross County Product (GCP), according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The devolved unit has the sixth-highest working population, with over 500,000, according to the KNBS. KNBS revealed that Machakos has a GCP of KSh 378.4 billion. "Nairobi had the highest county economy, with KSh 3.28 trillion, followed by Kiambu...