Ruto allies urge Ukambani residents to prioritise development over party politics

A section of UDA leaders from Kitui County have urged Ukambani residents to shun party-based politics and support leaders based on their track record ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Philip Muasya 1 month ago

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Ukambani UDA leaders give CS Mutua ultimatum to dissolve Maendeleo Chap Chap

Labour CS Alfred Mutua is facing mounting political pressure from a section of UDA leaders in Ukambani to dissolve his Maendeleo Chap Chap and throw his full weight behind President William Ruto

By Philip Muasya 1 month ago

Death at birth: Makueni's new lifeline for mothers

Maternal deaths are preventable and are linked to severe bleeding, high blood pressure in pregnancy, unsafe abortions, obstructed labour and delays in accessing emergency care. 

By Philip Muasya 3 months ago

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Kitui leaders hit out at Duale for his 'arrogant' camel remarks

Kitui leaders fault CS Aden Duale over remarks on pastoral clashes, calling for peace, accountability, and stronger security response.

By Philip Muasya 3 months ago

Grief, tears as seven victims of Tseikuru attacks are laid to rest

The woman and six men were brutally killed by a group of bandits suspected to be armed camel herders.Four other victims were ambushed and gunned down

By Philip Muasya 4 months ago

Security teams sent to Mwingi - Garissa road

The government has deployed specialised security teams along the troubled Mwingi–Garissa road to quell skirmishes that paralysed business in Mwingi town.

By Philip Muasya 4 months ago

Ruto allies urge Ukambani residents to prioritise development over party politics

A section of UDA leaders from Kitui County have urged Ukambani residents to shun party-based politics and support leaders based on their track record ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Philip Muasya 1 month ago

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Ukambani UDA leaders give CS Mutua ultimatum to dissolve Maendeleo Chap Chap

Labour CS Alfred Mutua is facing mounting political pressure from a section of UDA leaders in Ukambani to dissolve his Maendeleo Chap Chap and throw his full weight behind President William Ruto

By Philip Muasya 1 month ago

Death at birth: Makueni's new lifeline for mothers

Maternal deaths are preventable and are linked to severe bleeding, high blood pressure in pregnancy, unsafe abortions, obstructed labour and delays in accessing emergency care. 

By Philip Muasya 3 months ago

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Kitui leaders hit out at Duale for his 'arrogant' camel remarks

Kitui leaders fault CS Aden Duale over remarks on pastoral clashes, calling for peace, accountability, and stronger security response.

By Philip Muasya 3 months ago

Grief, tears as seven victims of Tseikuru attacks are laid to rest

The woman and six men were brutally killed by a group of bandits suspected to be armed camel herders.Four other victims were ambushed and gunned down

By Philip Muasya 4 months ago

Security teams sent to Mwingi - Garissa road

The government has deployed specialised security teams along the troubled Mwingi–Garissa road to quell skirmishes that paralysed business in Mwingi town.

By Philip Muasya 4 months ago

Ruto allies urge Ukambani residents to prioritise development over party politics

A section of UDA leaders from Kitui County have urged Ukambani residents to shun party-based politics and support leaders based on their track record ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Philip Muasya 1 month ago

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Ukambani UDA leaders give CS Mutua ultimatum to dissolve Maendeleo Chap Chap

Labour CS Alfred Mutua is facing mounting political pressure from a section of UDA leaders in Ukambani to dissolve his Maendeleo Chap Chap and throw his full weight behind President William Ruto

By Philip Muasya 1 month ago

Death at birth: Makueni's new lifeline for mothers

Maternal deaths are preventable and are linked to severe bleeding, high blood pressure in pregnancy, unsafe abortions, obstructed labour and delays in accessing emergency care. 

By Philip Muasya 3 months ago

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Kitui leaders hit out at Duale for his 'arrogant' camel remarks

Kitui leaders fault CS Aden Duale over remarks on pastoral clashes, calling for peace, accountability, and stronger security response.

By Philip Muasya 3 months ago

Grief, tears as seven victims of Tseikuru attacks are laid to rest

The woman and six men were brutally killed by a group of bandits suspected to be armed camel herders.Four other victims were ambushed and gunned down

By Philip Muasya 4 months ago

Security teams sent to Mwingi - Garissa road

The government has deployed specialised security teams along the troubled Mwingi–Garissa road to quell skirmishes that paralysed business in Mwingi town.

By Philip Muasya 4 months ago

Ruto allies urge Ukambani residents to prioritise development over party politics

A section of UDA leaders from Kitui County have urged Ukambani residents to shun party-based politics and support leaders based on their track record ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Philip Muasya 1 month ago

Premium

Ukambani UDA leaders give CS Mutua ultimatum to dissolve Maendeleo Chap Chap

Labour CS Alfred Mutua is facing mounting political pressure from a section of UDA leaders in Ukambani to dissolve his Maendeleo Chap Chap and throw his full weight behind President William Ruto

By Philip Muasya 1 month ago

Death at birth: Makueni's new lifeline for mothers

Maternal deaths are preventable and are linked to severe bleeding, high blood pressure in pregnancy, unsafe abortions, obstructed labour and delays in accessing emergency care.

By Philip Muasya 3 months ago

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Kitui leaders hit out at Duale for his 'arrogant' camel remarks

Kitui leaders fault CS Aden Duale over remarks on pastoral clashes, calling for peace, accountability, and stronger security response.

By Philip Muasya 3 months ago

Grief, tears as seven victims of Tseikuru attacks are laid to rest

The woman and six men were brutally killed by a group of bandits suspected to be armed camel herders.Four other victims were ambushed and gunned down

By Philip Muasya 4 months ago

Security teams sent to Mwingi - Garissa road

The government has deployed specialised security teams along the troubled Mwingi-Garissa road to quell skirmishes that paralysed business in Mwingi town.

By Philip Muasya 4 months ago

Governor Malombe appeals for reinforcement of border police posts

Governor Julius Malombe appeals to the national government to staff to operationalize six police stations built by the county government along the porous Kitui-Tana River border.

By Philip Muasya 4 months ago

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Shock of Kitui village as deadly bandit raid leaves seven dead, shops torched

Seven people were killed and several shops torched in a suspected bandit attack on Kwa-Kamari trading centre in Kitui, prompting a police search operation.

By Philip Muasya 4 months ago

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Opposition leaders call for anti-government protests on June 25

Kalonzo said Ruto had subjected Kenyans to untold suffering through heavy taxation and the rising cost of living.

By Philip Muasya 4 months ago

MP Makau cautions Kalonzo against favouring Wavinya on Wiper ticket row

A fierce political showdown is brewing in Machakos after Mavoko MP Patrick Makau openly castigated Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka over the Wiper gubernatorial ticket.

By Philip Muasya 4 months ago

Kitui moves to protect livestock sector with mass vaccination campaign

Livestock farmers in Kitui County have taken advantage of the subsidised livestock vaccination campaign rolled out by the county government to prevent diseases and loss of animals

By Philip Muasya 5 months ago

4,000 residents of Machakos, Kitui benefit from KDF's free medical camp

Major Emmanuel Welime said the free medical camp offered services including general consultation, cervical cancer screening, dental care, eye treatment and management of NCDs.

By Philip Muasya 7 months ago

Hunger looms in Kitui as drought tightens grip on ASAL counties

In Kitui County, out of a population of over 1.2 million people, only about 28,000 households currently have food reserves, painting a grim picture of a worsening humanitarian situation.

By Philip Muasya 7 months ago

Ruto fears me, Kalonzo says as he promises free university education

Kalonzo says that President Ruto had slipped into a panic mode following his rising popularity across the country.

By Philip Muasya 7 months ago

Environmentalist Kalua leads mourners to plant 101 trees to honour Kitui Centenarian

In a symbolic act of environmental conservation, a group of mourners in Kitui County, led by environmentalist Isaac Kalua Green planted 101 trees.

By Philip Muasya 8 months ago

Kitui agriculture department tops performance, staff earn pay rise

The Kitui County Department of Agriculture and Livestock has emerged as the overall top-performing ministry in the latest contracting evaluation results.

By Philip Muasya 8 months ago

Kitui rolls out 'Operation Fika Salama' to curb festive-season road accidents

The Kitui County Government, in partnership with the traffic police and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), has rolled out a two-day road safety awareness campaign.

By Philip Muasya 8 months ago

Early Christmas for elderly in Machakos as foundation steps in with food, cash

Christmas has come early for more than 700 elderly residents of Kithyoko location in Machakos County after a local charity donated foodstuff and cash to support them.

By Philip Muasya 8 months ago

Water ministry signs deal with global water institute to strengthen Kenya's irrigation sector

The two institutions will collaborate on technical expertise, research and innovation to strengthen national irrigation projects

By Philip Muasya 8 months ago

Young women graduate from nita to power homes with clean energy technologies

Twenty-three girls have graduated from the KAWI Green Africa programme after a thorough training of how to install and maintain home solar systems.

By Philip Muasya 10 months ago

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Kalonzo's long and loyal journey with Raila: A tale of trust, betrayal and resilience

The fallen former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who sought Kenya's presidency five times without success, leaves behind a political legacy intertwined with resilience and alliances.

By Philip Muasya 10 months ago

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Confusion in Kitui as Ruto suspends tour following Raila's death

The president was scheduled to land at Kwa Siku in Mwingi West where he was expected to commission tarmack works for Kwa Siku - Migwani - Mbondoni road.

By Philip Muasya 10 months ago