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Renson Mnyamwezi

Taita Taveta MCAs accuse governor of ignoring EACC caution on advisors

MCAs want the governor to implement EACC's advisory that declared the hiring of six extra advisors illegal.

Taita Taveta MCAs accuse governor of ignoring EACC caution on advisors

Taita Taveta to showcase its vast investment options in trade fair

Taita Taveta to showcase its vast investment options in trade fair

Secondary schools reeling under huge debts, principals say

Secondary schools reeling under huge debts, principals say

How poverty, wildlife conflicts are driving teen pregnancies in Taita

How poverty, wildlife conflicts are driving teen pregnancies in Taita

Meat prices soar as shortage hits Taita Taveta

A kilo of cow and goat meat goes for Sh600 to Sh500, respectively in most parts of Taita Taveta compared to between Sh800 to Sh1000 in Makueni Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, and Nairobi.

Meat prices soar as shortage hits Taita Taveta

Power struggle as MCAs challenge Governor Mwadime's choices

A conflict is brewing between Governor Andrew Mwadime and Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) due to the Executive's failure to implement House resolutions.

Power struggle as MCAs challenge Governor Mwadime's choices

Voi referral hospital appeals to families to identify bodies

“Unidentified bodies are still lying on the ground at the mortuary,” a source at the hospital told The Standard.

Voi referral hospital appeals to families to identify bodies

13 killed, four critically injured as matatu and trailer collide in Voi

Police say they have already launched investigations into the accident with reports that the driver of the matatu had overloaded and was also speeding.

13 killed, four critically injured as matatu and trailer collide in Voi

Taita-Taveta County mourns death of MCA

The death of Constance Mwandawiro has thrown the assembly in mourning as the county has been hit by a series of frequent deaths of members.

Taita-Taveta County mourns death of MCA

President woos locals with bag of goodies

Following the goodies, elected leaders allied to Azimio said they had resolved not to participate in protests called by their leader Raila Odinga.

By 2 months ago

President woos locals with bag of goodies

Long, miserable wait for families of people killed by wild animals

KWS data shows 20 people have been killed and 67 injured in Taita Taveta since 2014. Last week the government released Sh52 million as partial compensation for victims.

By 2 months ago

Long, miserable wait for families of people killed by wild animals

Taita Taveta coffee farmers lose out to cartels

Coffee farmers in Taita-Taveta County have lauded the ongoing reforms in the sector that are aimed at dismantling cartels who have been controlling prices in the world market

By 3 months ago

Taita Taveta coffee farmers lose out to cartels

Taita Taveta County plans staff audit in bid to tame wage bill

Taita Taveta County government will conduct a week-long head count of staff in the wake of a ballooning wage bill.

By 4 months ago

Taita Taveta County plans staff audit in bid to tame wage bill

Taita Taveta MCAs approve the sacking of workers to reduce wage bill

MCAs passed the more than Sh7.2 billion third supplementary budget for the year ending June 30, an increase by Sh85 million, despite concerns over low own-source revenue collections in recent years.

By 4 months ago

Taita Taveta MCAs approve the sacking of workers to reduce wage bill

Lack of land, water hampering investment, says Taita Taveta governor Mwadime

County chief accuses the previous regime and successive national governments of failing to set aside land for public investment.

By 4 months ago

Lack of land, water hampering investment, says Taita Taveta governor Mwadime

Family in search of seven relatives who went to Shakahola

According to the family, the seven including two women and four men left home at Macha Village in Voi sub-County seven years ago to travel to Shakahola.

By 5 months ago

Family in search of seven relatives who went to Shakahola

10 dead, 12 injured in Saturday night bus accident

10 dead, 12 injured after a bus they were traveling in was involved in an accident along the Wundanyi-Mwatate road in Taita-Taveta County

By 5 months ago

10 dead, 12 injured in Saturday night bus accident

Students shun richly rewarding courses on gems and minerals

Data from the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service reveals a worrying trend.

By 5 months ago

Students shun richly rewarding courses on gems and minerals

Audit finds no fully functional ICUs in major county hospitals

Situation has forced hundreds of patients to seek services in Moshi, Tanzania, or Mombasa County. Report reveals lack of support departments, making it difficult to effectively run critical services.

By 5 months ago

Audit finds no fully functional ICUs in major county hospitals

Meat prices soar as shortage hits Taita Taveta

A kilo of cow and goat meat goes for Sh600 to Sh500, respectively in most parts of Taita Taveta compared to between Sh800 to Sh1000 in Makueni Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, and Nairobi.

Meat prices soar as shortage hits Taita Taveta

Power struggle as MCAs challenge Governor Mwadime's choices

A conflict is brewing between Governor Andrew Mwadime and Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) due to the Executive's failure to implement House resolutions.

Power struggle as MCAs challenge Governor Mwadime's choices

Voi referral hospital appeals to families to identify bodies

“Unidentified bodies are still lying on the ground at the mortuary,” a source at the hospital told The Standard.

Voi referral hospital appeals to families to identify bodies

13 killed, four critically injured as matatu and trailer collide in Voi

Police say they have already launched investigations into the accident with reports that the driver of the matatu had overloaded and was also speeding.

13 killed, four critically injured as matatu and trailer collide in Voi

Taita-Taveta County mourns death of MCA

The death of Constance Mwandawiro has thrown the assembly in mourning as the county has been hit by a series of frequent deaths of members.

Taita-Taveta County mourns death of MCA

President woos locals with bag of goodies

Following the goodies, elected leaders allied to Azimio said they had resolved not to participate in protests called by their leader Raila Odinga.

By 2 months ago

President woos locals with bag of goodies

Long, miserable wait for families of people killed by wild animals

KWS data shows 20 people have been killed and 67 injured in Taita Taveta since 2014. Last week the government released Sh52 million as partial compensation for victims.

By 2 months ago

Long, miserable wait for families of people killed by wild animals

Taita Taveta coffee farmers lose out to cartels

Coffee farmers in Taita-Taveta County have lauded the ongoing reforms in the sector that are aimed at dismantling cartels who have been controlling prices in the world market

By 3 months ago

Taita Taveta coffee farmers lose out to cartels

Taita Taveta County plans staff audit in bid to tame wage bill

Taita Taveta County government will conduct a week-long head count of staff in the wake of a ballooning wage bill.

By 4 months ago

Taita Taveta County plans staff audit in bid to tame wage bill

Taita Taveta MCAs approve the sacking of workers to reduce wage bill

MCAs passed the more than Sh7.2 billion third supplementary budget for the year ending June 30, an increase by Sh85 million, despite concerns over low own-source revenue collections in recent years.

By 4 months ago

Taita Taveta MCAs approve the sacking of workers to reduce wage bill

Lack of land, water hampering investment, says Taita Taveta governor Mwadime

County chief accuses the previous regime and successive national governments of failing to set aside land for public investment.

By 4 months ago

Lack of land, water hampering investment, says Taita Taveta governor Mwadime

Family in search of seven relatives who went to Shakahola

According to the family, the seven including two women and four men left home at Macha Village in Voi sub-County seven years ago to travel to Shakahola.

By 5 months ago

Family in search of seven relatives who went to Shakahola

10 dead, 12 injured in Saturday night bus accident

10 dead, 12 injured after a bus they were traveling in was involved in an accident along the Wundanyi-Mwatate road in Taita-Taveta County

By 5 months ago

10 dead, 12 injured in Saturday night bus accident

Students shun richly rewarding courses on gems and minerals

Data from the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service reveals a worrying trend.

By 5 months ago

Students shun richly rewarding courses on gems and minerals

Audit finds no fully functional ICUs in major county hospitals

Situation has forced hundreds of patients to seek services in Moshi, Tanzania, or Mombasa County. Report reveals lack of support departments, making it difficult to effectively run critical services.

By 5 months ago

Audit finds no fully functional ICUs in major county hospitals

Meat prices soar as shortage hits Taita Taveta

A kilo of cow and goat meat goes for Sh600 to Sh500, respectively in most parts of Taita Taveta compared to between Sh800 to Sh1000 in Makueni Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, and Nairobi.

Meat prices soar as shortage hits Taita Taveta

Power struggle as MCAs challenge Governor Mwadime's choices

A conflict is brewing between Governor Andrew Mwadime and Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) due to the Executive's failure to implement House resolutions.

Power struggle as MCAs challenge Governor Mwadime's choices

Voi referral hospital appeals to families to identify bodies

“Unidentified bodies are still lying on the ground at the mortuary,” a source at the hospital told The Standard.

Voi referral hospital appeals to families to identify bodies

13 killed, four critically injured as matatu and trailer collide in Voi

Police say they have already launched investigations into the accident with reports that the driver of the matatu had overloaded and was also speeding.

13 killed, four critically injured as matatu and trailer collide in Voi

Taita-Taveta County mourns death of MCA

The death of Constance Mwandawiro has thrown the assembly in mourning as the county has been hit by a series of frequent deaths of members.

Taita-Taveta County mourns death of MCA

President woos locals with bag of goodies

Following the goodies, elected leaders allied to Azimio said they had resolved not to participate in protests called by their leader Raila Odinga.

By 2 months ago

President woos locals with bag of goodies

Long, miserable wait for families of people killed by wild animals

KWS data shows 20 people have been killed and 67 injured in Taita Taveta since 2014. Last week the government released Sh52 million as partial compensation for victims.

By 2 months ago

Long, miserable wait for families of people killed by wild animals

Taita Taveta coffee farmers lose out to cartels

Coffee farmers in Taita-Taveta County have lauded the ongoing reforms in the sector that are aimed at dismantling cartels who have been controlling prices in the world market

By 3 months ago

Taita Taveta coffee farmers lose out to cartels

Taita Taveta County plans staff audit in bid to tame wage bill

Taita Taveta County government will conduct a week-long head count of staff in the wake of a ballooning wage bill.

By 4 months ago

Taita Taveta County plans staff audit in bid to tame wage bill

Taita Taveta MCAs approve the sacking of workers to reduce wage bill

MCAs passed the more than Sh7.2 billion third supplementary budget for the year ending June 30, an increase by Sh85 million, despite concerns over low own-source revenue collections in recent years.

By 4 months ago

Taita Taveta MCAs approve the sacking of workers to reduce wage bill

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