Taita Taveta residents thirsty in midst of plenty
Taita Taveta County has many natural water springs, yet most residents lack access to safe drinking water.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Taita Taveta residents thirsty in midst of plenty
Police arrest three suspected carjackers, recover vehicle
Police said the suspects had carjacked a businesswoman in Kerugoya town, Kirinyaga County, and stabbed her before they fled with the vehicle.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Police arrest three suspected carjackers, recover vehicle
Devki to set up Sh10.3 billion steel factory in Taita Taveta
Devki Group of Companies has acquired 500 acres of land in Taita Taveta county to set up Sh10.3 billion steel factory, barely two years after one in the neighboring Kwale county.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Devki to set up Sh10.3 billion steel factory in Taita Taveta
Cleric tells Ruto to take responsibility for state brutality
Anglican Church of Kenya priest has challenged President William Ruto to take responsibility for atrocities meted against Kenyans by the current and previous administrations.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 4 months ago
Cleric tells Ruto to take responsibility for state brutality
Ruto says 1,000 youth taking jobs abroad weekly
Ruto said Gen Z protests were an eye-opener that gave him an opportunity to reorganise his administration to ensure inclusivity for the sake of harmony and development.
By Renson Mnyamwezi and Patrick Beja 4 months ago
Ruto says 1,000 youth taking jobs abroad weekly
Judge embroiled in land dispute with Taita Taveta county
The size of the land was reduced in 2020 to 17 acres after the Mwanaisha family was allocated part of the property.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 4 months ago
Judge embroiled in land dispute with Taita Taveta county
State gazettes 29 county artisanal mining committees
At least 29 county artisanal mining committees have been gazetted to help promote mining in ongoing reforms, Kenya Chamber of Mines (KCM) has said.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 4 months ago
State gazettes 29 county artisanal mining committees
Mwatate MP heckled by mourners for supporting Finance Bill
Mwatate MP Peter Shake received a hostile reception in his constituency after two months of absence.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 4 months ago
Mwatate MP heckled by mourners for supporting Finance Bill
Governor Mwadime sacks three advisors amid graft probe
Mwadime had earlier sent four officers on compulsory leave following a resolution of the county assembly that demanded action to be taken against them.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 4 months ago
Governor Mwadime sacks three advisors amid graft probe
Gemologists oppose bid to allow mining in Tsavo National Park
Gemologists have opposed the proposal by the government to allow mining activities in the Tsavo National Park.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 4 months ago
Gemologists oppose bid to allow mining in Tsavo National Park
Taita Taveta allocates Sh200m to clear pending bills
Taita Taveta County Government allocated a paltry Sh200 million to clear pending bills despite owing Sh1.4 billion to contractors and suppliers.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 4 months ago
Taita Taveta allocates Sh200m to clear pending bills
Devki to set up Sh11b steel factory in Taita Taveta
The government has designated Taita Taveta County as a strategic processing and value-addition centre for iron ore mining in Kenya, Mining CS Salim Mvurya has said.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 5 months ago
Devki to set up Sh11b steel factory in Taita Taveta
Taita Taveta UDA officials split over consensus in grassroots polls
Wrangles have emerged in the Taita Taveta County United Democratic Alliance (UDA) after a section of party leaders dismissed a proposal to pick party officials through consensus.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 5 months ago
Taita Taveta UDA officials split over consensus in grassroots polls
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Mackinnon Road Town: Chase for revenues continues to fan war between Taita, Kwale
Taita Taveta and Kwale counties have been tussling over the town since the onset of Devolution. Mackinon generates over Sh60 million a year.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 5 months ago
Mackinnon Road Town: Chase for revenues continues to fan war between Taita, Kwale
UDA leaders embrace negotiated democracy in Taita Taveta polls
UDA leaders in Taita Taveta county have agreed on negotiated democracy to avert a fallout during the party grassroots elections slated for June 28.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 5 months ago
UDA leaders embrace negotiated democracy in Taita Taveta polls
MP calls for action to save Lake Jipe from extinction
The watershed is an important transboundary wetland ecosystem at the border of Kenya and Tanzania covering an estimated area of 30 kilometres.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 6 months ago
MP calls for action to save Lake Jipe from extinction
Chiefs call for risk allowance, return of APs
They said the allowance would enable them to effectively fight against illicit brew and crime.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 6 months ago
Chiefs call for risk allowance, return of APs
Why Finance Bill 2024 is bitter pill for Coast residents
Coast leaders said stalled water, roads, electricity, health, and education projects have not been allocated funds for completion.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 6 months ago
Why Finance Bill 2024 is bitter pill for Coast residents
Chaos erupts at firm's AGM over Sh100 million carbon credits
Chaos erupted during the Kasigau Ranching Company Annual General Meeting (AGM) after shareholders clashed with the board of directors over how millions of shillings were spent.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 6 months ago
Chaos erupts at firm's AGM over Sh100 million carbon credits
State to deploy labour emissaries in the Gulf to safeguard Kenyans
Labour PS Shadrack Mwadime said the decision was arrived at following increasing cases of unresolved deaths of Kenyan domestic workers in the Gulf.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 7 months ago
State to deploy labour emissaries in the Gulf to safeguard Kenyans
Sisal firm declines to extend deadline to sale 3,000 acres
Teita Sisal Estate Managing Director Phillip Kyriaz said the sale of the plots will proceed as planned despite the local's plea to extend the deadline to one year.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 7 months ago
Sisal firm declines to extend deadline to sale 3,000 acres
Ipoa probes death of man arrested in crackdown on illicit brew
Julius Mwafuga who reportedly appeared drunk later collapsed at the police station and was taken to Mwatate sub county hospital for treatment.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 7 months ago
Ipoa probes death of man arrested in crackdown on illicit brew
State allows sisal company to sell 3,000 acres for planned green city
The government wants Teita to consider locals first in the sale offers. Those who will buy plots will get their title deeds in one week, says official.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 8 months ago
State allows sisal company to sell 3,000 acres for planned green city
Taita Taveta county Government is broke, says Governor Mwadime
Governor Andrew Mwadime said his administration is financially broke and the bloated workforce has become unsustainable hence the need to downsize it.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 8 months ago
Taita Taveta county Government is broke, says Governor Mwadime
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Python attack won't stop war on illicit brews
An administrator survived death by a whisker after she encountered a python during a crackdown on illicit brews.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 8 months ago
Python attack won't stop war on illicit brews
Scorecard: Governor Mwadime transforms agriculture, healthcare
Taita-Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime outlined his achievements during his State of the County Address Thursday, amid a rift between the executive and assembly.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 9 months ago
Scorecard: Governor Mwadime transforms agriculture, healthcare
Pre-election pact haunts governor Mwadime
A war of words has erupted between Taita-Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime and the county assembly leadership over a pre-election agreement between the executive and health workers' union.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 9 months ago
Pre-election pact haunts governor Mwadime
Panic as red eye disease spreads in schools
Panic has gripped parents and learners in Taita Taveta County following the outbreak of red eye disease in some schools.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 9 months ago
Panic as red eye disease spreads in schools
Taita Taveta governor protests suspension of carbon credit project
Governor Mwadime has said the suspension of the carbon offsetting project in the county is a major setback in reducing greenhouse emissions and transforming the lives of locals.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 10 months ago
Taita Taveta governor protests suspension of carbon credit project
Raila to Ruto: Obey court verdict on housing levy
Raila said Ruto, and all employers had no option but to abide by Court of Appeal's decision quashing the Finance Bill 2023/24, and stop deducting employees the housing levy.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 10 months ago
Raila to Ruto: Obey court verdict on housing levy
Mwadime rescinds decision to reduce ward bursary funds
Mwadime has rescinded the decision to slash ward bursary allocation by Sh60 million following protests from Members of County Assembly (MCAs).
By Renson Mnyamwezi 10 months ago
Mwadime rescinds decision to reduce ward bursary funds
Workers injured in fight over disputed land in Voi
Several workers of Sparkle Properties Limited were attacked and injured by residents for allegedly fencing off the disputed Msambweni land in Voi town.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 10 months ago
Workers injured in fight over disputed land in Voi
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Protests after 3,500 squatters evicted from disputed land
The exercise was condemned by ODM leader Raila Odinga, Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and the county leadership led by Governor Andrew Mwadime.
By Renson Mnyamwezi and Patrick Beja 10 months ago
Protests after 3,500 squatters evicted from disputed land
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Raila threatens to sue over demolitions
The eviction was done by a Mombasa-based firm, Sparkle Properties Limited, under tight security, after it won a case against the squatters in October last year.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 10 months ago
Raila threatens to sue over demolitions
Police arrest businessman for drunk driving and destruction of property
The suspect reportedly collided with the petrol station, causing damage to property of unknown value.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 11 months ago
Police arrest businessman for drunk driving and destruction of property
Governor wants Ruto to fulfil Tsavo revenue sharing pledge
Governor Mwadime Mwadime has called on President William Ruto to fulfill his commitment to implement a 50-50 revenue sharing arrangement from Tsavo.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 11 months ago
Governor wants Ruto to fulfil Tsavo revenue sharing pledge
Taita Taveta residents protest over withdrawal of carbon credit project
Leaders say children benefiting from education initiatives will be the losers. The implementing agency has already started corrective action
By Renson Mnyamwezi 11 months ago
Taita Taveta residents protest over withdrawal of carbon credit project
Archbishop hits out at Kenya Kwanza 'failed graft fight'
Jackson Ole Sapit criticised elected leaders for their failure to provide leadership and mobilise Kenyans to enhance food production.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 11 months ago
Archbishop hits out at Kenya Kwanza 'failed graft fight'
Two people swept away by floods, 3000 displaced in Voi
Two people were swept away by raging floods and thousands displaced in Taita Taveta county as rains continue to wreak havoc across the country.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 year ago
Two people swept away by floods, 3000 displaced in Voi
Most county ambulances are ill-equipped, new report by MCAs shows
The situation, the report shows, could lead to deaths of patients, especially from far-flung areas that require swift emergency medical response and referral services.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 year ago
Most county ambulances are ill-equipped, new report by MCAs shows