This archive report was first published on 20 October 2019.
On Mashujaa Day, Kiambu County Acting Governor James Karanja Nyoro announced plans to convert areas used by Mau Mau fighters into cultural centers.
Meanwhile, Kiambu County Commissioner Wilson Wanyanga urged the County Government and stakeholders to address the rising cases of suicide in the County.
Elsewhere, Kisii County's security committee assured candidates and education stakeholders that it will deliver credible national examinations starting next week.
Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Abdirizack Jaldesa warned that no unauthorized person will be allowed near examination centers during the upcoming Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.
Leaders in Busia County have urged residents living along river banks to move to higher grounds immediately to avoid more deaths caused by flooding due to heavy rains.
Busia County Commissioner Jacob Narengo described the downpour as disastrous and called for swift action from the disaster management department.
Residents living along the Tana River in Garissa County have been advised to move to higher and safer grounds, with Area County Commissioner Meru Mwangi warning that the floods will soon maroon their houses.
Residents in Mandera have been asked to shun senseless killings of innocent members of the public, while Baringo Governor Stanley Kiptis recognized athletes from Baringo, including recent Chicago marathon winner Lawrence Cherono.
Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja promised major development changes within a year, while leaders in Samburu County raised concerns over increased insecurity in Baragoi.
Finally, Kisumu County is set to rename Kisumu Ring Road 'Baby Pendo Road' in honor of the infant who was clobbered to death by police.
