Governor Abdulswamad Shariff of Mombasa County has issued a stern warning to contractors, threatening to blacklist those who fail to deliver on government projects, particularly in the water sector. This comes as his administration aims to improve service delivery and accountability.

• Governor Abdulswamad stated that Mombasa would spearhead blacklisting efforts through the Council of Governors and the Senate for non-compliant companies and shareholders.
• The warning followed his appearance before the Senate County Public Investments Committee, which is scrutinizing county entities like the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital and the Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company.
• Intensified crackdowns on illegal water connections have already reduced non-revenue water by over 7 percent in the past month, improving supply to areas like Likoni and the West Mainland.
• The issue of underperforming contractors was previously flagged in July by Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo, who highlighted a trend of politically shielded contractors delivering substandard work.

Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has condemned doctors at public hospitals for allegedly neglecting their duties and diverting patients to their private clinics for financial gain. Citing a surprise visit to Chuka Level 5 Hospital where doctors were absent, Governor Njuki warned of disciplinary action and demanded accountability.

• Key Person: Muthomi Njuki, Tharaka Nithi Governor and CoG health chair

• Key Location: Chuka Level 5 Hospital, Tharaka Nithi County

• Action Taken: Governor Njuki ordered a circular to hold doctors accountable and urged patients to report diversion cases anonymously.

Health officials in Embu County, Kenya, have raised concerns over an increase in the sale of uninspected donkey and dog meat, linking it to a rise in diseases. Officials warn of crackdowns on illicit traders and emphasize the need for daily meat inspections.

• Embu County Executive Member for Health, Jamal Runyenje, stated that offenders will face immediate legal action.
• Security agencies earlier this year intercepted 1,500 kilograms of donkey meat, along with 15 donkey hides, on the Kiritiri-Embu Highway.
• Businesspeople have urged the county government to engage with them before issuing directives affecting meat sales.