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Who killed them? Mystery of seven bodies discovered in Mwingi

Police are investigating the killings of seven unidentified people whose bodies were found dumped in shallow graves near Mwingi.

By Philip Muasya 24 days 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 26 days 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 30 days ago

Postmortem on seven bodies exhumed in Mwingi set for next week

The bodies of six men and one female were transported from Kitui County to Nairobi following the bizarre discovery.

By Philip Muasya 2 months 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 2 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 3 months ago

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Blood on volatile border: Grief, rage and residents' fragile search for peace

For decades, the bloodletting along the porous border has seen the death of hundreds of people, sometimes out of retaliatory attacks, and resulted in mass displacement of people.

By Philip Muasya 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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

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Ruto's Ukambani tour blurs political lines as Kalonzo allies join

Ruto's development tour of Ukambani, which began on Wednesday in Makueni County, has stirred political debate.

By Philip Muasya 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 months ago

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How Ruto seeks a share of Kalonzo's turf as six-day tour starts

The President is expected to launch roads, affordable housing, among other projects. Ruto's allies upbeat as Wiper leaders confident the overtures won't work.

By Philip Muasya 9 months ago

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Power games unfold as Ruto begins tour of Kalonzo turf

The president's visit to Ukambani is largely interpreted as a clever political move to infiltrate Kalonzo's backyard and sway his support ahead of 2027 presidential election.

By Philip Muasya 10 months ago

PS Omollo inspects final touches ahead of Mashujaa day celebrations in Kitui

PS Omollo toured Ithookwe Stadium, which has been under construction for four months. He assessed the infrastructural readiness, logistical planning and security arrangements.

By Philip Muasya 10 months ago

Residents' decade-long thirst ends as Kangu Kangu water project finally flows

With a 20-litre jerrican now costing a paltry Sh5, the project has brought huge relief to the locals.

By Philip Muasya 10 months ago

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Kamba delicacy and a granny's wit rock Devolution Conference

Thousands of people gathered in Homa Bay County for Devolution Conference, one small corner at the Kitui exhibition booth kept attracting people like bees to nectar.

By Philip Muasya 11 months ago

Stop luring Kalonzo to join the government, senators tell Ruto

Five opposition senators have told President William Ruto to drop his bid to woo Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka into his government.

By Philip Muasya 1 year ago

Kitui deploys portable ultrasound devices to curb maternal deaths

Kitui County has deployed 63 portable ultrasound devices to rural villages to assist pregnant mothers and reduce maternal deaths.

By Philip Muasya 1 year ago

Governor Malombe nominates three candidates for key county positions

Kitui Governor Julius Malombe has nominated three candidates to fill top positions in his administration, and forwarded the names to the County Assembly for vetting.

By Philip Muasya 1 year ago

Police officer shoots, kills girlfriend, her friend at Kanyonyoo market

Constable Bernard Siambe is now being hunted after being linked to the murder of his girlfriend, Joy Mutisya, and her friend, only identified as Judy.

By Philip Muasya 1 year ago

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How deadly teething traditions are claiming children's lives in Ukambani

The practice involves slicing open a child's teething gums with crude tools, ostensibly to cure teething-related diarrhoea and fever.

By Philip Muasya 1 year ago

State won't suppress freedom of expression, Kindiki says

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that the government will not gag free speech because it is enshrined in the constitution.

By Philip Muasya 1 year ago

Kindiki alleges coup plot, warns protest organizers will be treated as terrorists

There is a calculated scheme by some forces to overthrow President William Ruto's government, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has claimed.

By Philip Muasya 1 year ago

Kindiki now blames Church, diplomats for youth protests

Kindiki claimed that calls on the young people to exercise their right to picket incited Wednesday demonstrations.

By Philip Muasya 1 year ago

Kindiki woos Ukambani MCAs as Wiper rebels face sanctions

DP Kindiki rallies Kamba leaders to back the Government Development Agenda.

By Philip Muasya 1 year ago