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Ruto launches Sh5.5 billion plan to revamp Voi-Taveta metre gauge railway
President William Ruto has launched the rehabilitation of the Voi-Mwatate-Taveta railway line that ceased operations nearly 20 years ago.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 23 days ago
Ruto launches Sh5.5 billion plan to revamp Voi-Taveta metre gauge railway
Ruto; 'I will not respond to insults from the opposition'
The President hit out at opposition leaders criticising them for allegedly engaging in hatred, tribal politics and division
By Renson Mnyamwezi 24 days ago
Ruto; 'I will not respond to insults from the opposition'
Tension as Taita Taveta MCAs change house leadership
Taita Taveta county assembly changes leadership.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 26 days ago
Tension as Taita Taveta MCAs change house leadership
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Alarm raised as more women, men are abused
Officials have raised alarm over rising gender-based violence in Taita Taveta, with hundreds of cases reported, mainly affecting women and minors.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 28 days ago
Alarm raised as more women, men are abused
Sh51m project to alleviate water crises in Taita Taveta
Taita Taveta County and the national government have invested Sh51m in a strategic mega water project aimed at strengthening drought and climate resilience in the region.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 28 days ago
Sh51m project to alleviate water crises in Taita Taveta
CS Murkomen orders fast-track IDs for foreign spouses
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the fast-tracking of IDs and voter registration for eligible foreign women married to Kenyans in Taita Taveta County ahead of the 2027 election.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago
CS Murkomen orders fast-track IDs for foreign spouses
Police officer earns instant promotion following public demand
Residents of Bura location in Mwatate Sub County yesterday demanded the immediate promotion of Inspector Kipngok Amdany Pius to Chief Inspector.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago
Police officer earns instant promotion following public demand
Murkomen decries rising cases of rape, defilement in Taita Taveta
The CS warned that these “courts” have badly been affecting the justice delivering system.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago
Murkomen decries rising cases of rape, defilement in Taita Taveta
Farmers advised to embrace fodder crops and pasture production
Taita Taveta County Executive has challenged smallholder farmers in the Taita Hills to put more land under fodder crops and pasture production.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago
Farmers advised to embrace fodder crops and pasture production
Taita Taveta governorship race draws several contenders
Taita Taveta County, as aspirants for the position of Governor, are preparing to wrestle incumbent Andrew Mwadime from power in next year’s polls.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago
Taita Taveta governorship race draws several contenders
Over 400 people displaced by floods in Taita Taveta
Taita Taveta County Government has distributed 890 iron sheets to 89 households whose houses were swept away by raging floods
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago
Over 400 people displaced by floods in Taita Taveta
UDA raids PAA, Jubilee in coast as leaders join President Ruto's side
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has intensified its push at the Coast after leaders from PAA and Jubilee, including Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime, defected to President Ruto’s camp.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 2 months ago
UDA raids PAA, Jubilee in coast as leaders join President Ruto's side
Famine: Malnourished children, mothers hospitalised in Taita Taveta
Taita Taveta County is reporting rising hospital admissions of severely malnourished children and pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in public health facilities.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 2 months ago
Famine: Malnourished children, mothers hospitalised in Taita Taveta
Endangered bird species facing extinction due frequent forest fires in Taita Taveta
Environmentalists have raised a red flag over the rising forest fires in Taita Hills forests, warning that the trend is negatively impacting negatively on wildlife conservationists’ efforts.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 2 months ago
Endangered bird species facing extinction due frequent forest fires in Taita Taveta
Gemstone dealers under fire as state moves to enforce mining royalties
The government has launched a major crackdown on gemstone dealers, frustrating the formation of Community Development Agreement Committees in their areas of operation.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Gemstone dealers under fire as state moves to enforce mining royalties
Taita Taveta iron ore project on track after decades of wrangles
After years of false starts, the extraction of iron ore at the Kishushe in Taita Taveta County will now start after the Devki Group was issued with mining consent.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Taita Taveta iron ore project on track after decades of wrangles
Steel tycoon Narendra Raval to meet ranchers over mining wrangles
The new ranch officials confirmed that Devki Group chairman Narendra Raval will appear before the shareholders to seek approval of his mining consent proposal.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Steel tycoon Narendra Raval to meet ranchers over mining wrangles
Wundanyi NG-CDF committee sets Sh1000 fee for day secondary school
Wunyanyi MP Danson Mwashako revealed that NG-CDF has already issued a total of Sh13 million to day school learners in the constituency, with each receiving a Sh10,000 bursary.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Wundanyi NG-CDF committee sets Sh1000 fee for day secondary school
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Supporters of Opposition, Ruto clash in Taita Taveta
President William Ruto’s supporters in Taita Taveta clashed with Opposition leaders over the ‘one term’ slogan during the launch of the construction of the Sh280 million Voi Modern Market. 
By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Supporters of Opposition, Ruto clash in Taita Taveta
Aspirants line up to challenge Governor Mwadime in 2027 Taita Taveta race
Residents and leaders say voters will focus on the development track record of the aspirants seeking to unseat Governor Andrew Mwadime.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Aspirants line up to challenge Governor Mwadime in 2027 Taita Taveta race
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Matchboxes light up Samboja's gubernatorial comeback campaign
The matchboxes seen by The Standard are emblazoned with the former governor’s photo and his name, Mshapa Granton Samboja, 2027 Governor, Taita Taveta.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Matchboxes light up Samboja's gubernatorial comeback campaign
Taita Taveta unveils urban climate resilience plan to protect Mwatate
Taita Taveta County Government has developed a policy framework to enhance climate resilience for the newly conferred Mwatate Municipality.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Taita Taveta unveils urban climate resilience plan to protect Mwatate
Ruto launches Sh5.5 billion plan to revamp Voi-Taveta metre gauge railway
President William Ruto has launched the rehabilitation of the Voi-Mwatate-Taveta railway line that ceased operations nearly 20 years ago.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 23 days ago
Ruto launches Sh5.5 billion plan to revamp Voi-Taveta metre gauge railway
Ruto; 'I will not respond to insults from the opposition'
The President hit out at opposition leaders criticising them for allegedly engaging in hatred, tribal politics and division
By Renson Mnyamwezi 24 days ago
Ruto; 'I will not respond to insults from the opposition'
Tension as Taita Taveta MCAs change house leadership
Taita Taveta county assembly changes leadership.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 26 days ago
Tension as Taita Taveta MCAs change house leadership
Premium
Alarm raised as more women, men are abused
Officials have raised alarm over rising gender-based violence in Taita Taveta, with hundreds of cases reported, mainly affecting women and minors.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 28 days ago
Alarm raised as more women, men are abused
Sh51m project to alleviate water crises in Taita Taveta
Taita Taveta County and the national government have invested Sh51m in a strategic mega water project aimed at strengthening drought and climate resilience in the region.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 28 days ago
Sh51m project to alleviate water crises in Taita Taveta
CS Murkomen orders fast-track IDs for foreign spouses
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the fast-tracking of IDs and voter registration for eligible foreign women married to Kenyans in Taita Taveta County ahead of the 2027 election.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago
CS Murkomen orders fast-track IDs for foreign spouses
Police officer earns instant promotion following public demand
Residents of Bura location in Mwatate Sub County yesterday demanded the immediate promotion of Inspector Kipngok Amdany Pius to Chief Inspector.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago
Police officer earns instant promotion following public demand
Murkomen decries rising cases of rape, defilement in Taita Taveta
The CS warned that these “courts” have badly been affecting the justice delivering system.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago
Murkomen decries rising cases of rape, defilement in Taita Taveta
Farmers advised to embrace fodder crops and pasture production
Taita Taveta County Executive has challenged smallholder farmers in the Taita Hills to put more land under fodder crops and pasture production.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago
Farmers advised to embrace fodder crops and pasture production
Taita Taveta governorship race draws several contenders
Taita Taveta County, as aspirants for the position of Governor, are preparing to wrestle incumbent Andrew Mwadime from power in next year’s polls.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago
Taita Taveta governorship race draws several contenders
Over 400 people displaced by floods in Taita Taveta
Taita Taveta County Government has distributed 890 iron sheets to 89 households whose houses were swept away by raging floods
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago
Over 400 people displaced by floods in Taita Taveta
UDA raids PAA, Jubilee in coast as leaders join President Ruto's side
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has intensified its push at the Coast after leaders from PAA and Jubilee, including Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime, defected to President Ruto’s camp.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 2 months ago
UDA raids PAA, Jubilee in coast as leaders join President Ruto's side
Famine: Malnourished children, mothers hospitalised in Taita Taveta
Taita Taveta County is reporting rising hospital admissions of severely malnourished children and pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in public health facilities.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 2 months ago
Famine: Malnourished children, mothers hospitalised in Taita Taveta
Endangered bird species facing extinction due frequent forest fires in Taita Taveta
Environmentalists have raised a red flag over the rising forest fires in Taita Hills forests, warning that the trend is negatively impacting negatively on wildlife conservationists’ efforts.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 2 months ago
Endangered bird species facing extinction due frequent forest fires in Taita Taveta
Gemstone dealers under fire as state moves to enforce mining royalties
The government has launched a major crackdown on gemstone dealers, frustrating the formation of Community Development Agreement Committees in their areas of operation.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Gemstone dealers under fire as state moves to enforce mining royalties
Taita Taveta iron ore project on track after decades of wrangles
After years of false starts, the extraction of iron ore at the Kishushe in Taita Taveta County will now start after the Devki Group was issued with mining consent.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Taita Taveta iron ore project on track after decades of wrangles
Steel tycoon Narendra Raval to meet ranchers over mining wrangles
The new ranch officials confirmed that Devki Group chairman Narendra Raval will appear before the shareholders to seek approval of his mining consent proposal.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Steel tycoon Narendra Raval to meet ranchers over mining wrangles
Wundanyi NG-CDF committee sets Sh1000 fee for day secondary school
Wunyanyi MP Danson Mwashako revealed that NG-CDF has already issued a total of Sh13 million to day school learners in the constituency, with each receiving a Sh10,000 bursary.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Wundanyi NG-CDF committee sets Sh1000 fee for day secondary school
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