County Government

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has charged six suspects, including four former Homa Bay County officials, over the irregular award of a Ksh348 million tender for the county assembly building. They were arraigned at the Kisii Chief Magistrates Court on January 20, 2026, and pleaded not guilty. The case centers on breaches of public procurement laws during the 2019/2020 financial year.

5. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

In Murang’a town, an area behind the KCB bank has become an open defecation site for residents and visitors after the public toilet was vandalized and left unrepaired. The situation worsens with dumped garbage, affecting local safety and health. The county government says it plans to build a new facility.