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; '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

Tension as Taita Taveta MCAs change house leadership

Taita Taveta county assembly changes leadership.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 26 days ago

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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; '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

Tension as Taita Taveta MCAs change house leadership

Taita Taveta county assembly changes leadership.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 26 days ago

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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