Take advantage of Elnino rains to plant more trees, Kalua urges Kitui residents
"Trees will also help in conserving the environment, besides, tree growing is also an income-generating activity," Kalua told the locals.
By Philip Muasya 5 months ago
Take advantage of Elnino rains to plant more trees, Kalua urges Kitui residents
Community to plant 2m trees in efforts to conserve Chyulu hills
Human activities such as charcoal burning have led to massive destruction of a section of the hill. KWS has also erected a fence to prevent animals from straying.
By Philip Muasya 5 months ago
Community to plant 2m trees in efforts to conserve Chyulu hills
Grow trees to restore soils for sustainable growth, Kenyans told
Kenyans have been urged to grow trees as a source of income and in the process rejuvenate soils for increased food production while beating the effects of climate change
By Philip Muasya 6 months ago
Grow trees to restore soils for sustainable growth, Kenyans told
Ruto says Uhuru, Raila bitter and out to sabotage his government
The Head of State says the demos are aimed at sabotaging plans to actualize his development plans for the country.
By Philip Muasya 8 months ago
Ruto says Uhuru, Raila bitter and out to sabotage his government
Irish missionary Antony Woods buried at Kitui school he founded in 1960s
Woods, who died two weeks ago in Eldoret, came to Kitui in 1968 and founded St Charles Lwanga Secondary School.
By Philip Muasya 9 months ago
Irish missionary Antony Woods buried at Kitui school he founded in 1960s
Group aims to end pollution by reusing plastic to make baskets
Claudia Mwende, who is the founder of the self-help group, says plastic pollution is a national catastrophe that needs to be addressed.
By Philip Muasya 9 months ago
Group aims to end pollution by reusing plastic to make baskets
Health Ministry launch drive to administer free drugs in five counties
Mass drug administration drive geared towards eliminating neglected tropical diseases has started. Some 5.6 million residents in five counties will now benefit from free 2.3 million tablets.
By Erastus Mulwa and Philip Muasya 9 months ago
Health Ministry launch drive to administer free drugs in five counties
Drive to give free drugs targets 5.6 million people in five counties
WHO is funding the programme to the tune of Sh200 million.
By Erastus Mulwa and Philip Muasya 9 months ago
Drive to give free drugs targets 5.6 million people in five counties
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Finance Bill will pass with or without your support, Gachagua tells Opposition
The deputy president noted that the opposition lacked the requisite numbers to shoot down the Bill currently before Parliament.
By Philip Muasya 9 months ago
Finance Bill will pass with or without your support, Gachagua tells Opposition
New Sh27m oxygen plant for hospital in Mwingi
Mwingi Level IV hospital is a strategic facility as it serves residents from both Kitui and Garissa counties owing to the Mwingi - Garissa highway.
By Philip Muasya 9 months ago
New Sh27m oxygen plant for hospital in Mwingi
Hope for HIV-positive children in Kitui as treatment bears fruit
Of the 1,299 HIV-positive children, 92 per cent had their viral load suppressed. They can live full lives and achieve their dreams due to anti-retroviral treatment.
By Philip Muasya 9 months ago
Hope for HIV-positive children in Kitui as treatment bears fruit
Shock in court as student admits to sexually molesting colleague
The accused sought to defend himself, claiming the junior student lured him.
By Philip Muasya 9 months ago
Shock in court as student admits to sexually molesting colleague
Makueni villagers overcome water insecurity as drought hits country
Residents now have easy access to water for their livestock and for domestic use. They no longer trek for kilometres to the river and risk attack by crocodiles.
By Philip Muasya 11 months ago
Makueni villagers overcome water insecurity as drought hits country
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No servers to be opened, Ruto tells Raila
President William Ruto on Thursday told off opposition leaders for demanding the opening of election servers to prove that they did not lose the presidential election to him.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
No servers to be opened, Ruto tells Raila
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Kenya will not be a private enterprise, Raila tells Gachagua
Odinga reiterated his position that president William Ruto did not win the last election, claiming instead that he had worked his way to the top seat through the backdoor.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Kenya will not be a private enterprise, Raila tells Gachagua
Farmers agony as elephants destroy crops in Kitui
Farmers in Musovo area of Nguni in Kitui County are calling on the government to compensate them following the invasion and destruction of their farms by elephants.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Farmers agony as elephants destroy crops in Kitui
Water PS Ronoh, Governor Malombe launch plan to slake thirst of Kitui locals
PS Ronoh said his ministry has already identified various projects to be implemented to address the water shortage.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Water PS Ronoh, Governor Malombe launch plan to slake thirst of Kitui locals
Malombe appoints 26 chief officers but blocks four in court
Governor Julius Malombe said that he nominated for appointment candidates that were ranked highest by the County Public Service Board after the interviews.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Malombe appoints 26 chief officers but blocks four in court
Death on a wedding day: Enziu River tragedy survivors relive the horror
Survivors of the River Enziu bus accident recount what happened a year after the tragedy occurred.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Death on a wedding day: Enziu River tragedy survivors relive the horror
Locals angered by long delay in constructing bridge at river
A year later, only 10 per cent of the project has been done with locals calling on the government to fast track the construction to save more lives from death.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Locals angered by long delay in constructing bridge at river
Bandits fire in the air near Kithure Kindiki security meeting
Kindiki was shocked when armed suspected camel herders shot in the air several times, a few kilometres from the meeting point.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Bandits fire in the air near Kithure Kindiki security meeting
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Kivutha Kibwana hangs up political boots after 30 years
It is believed that Kivutha Kibwana's exit from active politics could have been informed by the humiliating defeat in the August polls.
By Wainaina Ndung'u and Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Kivutha Kibwana hangs up political boots after 30 years
Kibwana retires from elective politics
Kivutha Kibwana served as Makueni Governor for two terms, before retiring and yesterday, he announced his exit from active politics.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Kibwana retires from elective politics
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Bees-on-palms: Suspected thieves arrested in Embu
The alleged 'witch doctor', Dr Baba Nyota, claimed he set the bees on the suspects for stealing the cow and would only release the two after the cow's owner showed up.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Bees-on-palms: Suspected thieves arrested in Embu
Senate security committee tours Kitui after locals, camel herders clash
The committee chaired by Baringo Senator William Cheptumo and Kitui county security team toured parts of Mutha ward where they addressed locals and appealed for calm.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Senate security committee tours Kitui after locals, camel herders clash
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Beasts of burden ease work of women
However, the donkey farmers suffered a huge blow few years ago when a private investor set up a donkey slaughterhouse at Kithyoko.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Beasts of burden ease work of women
Hard choices for farmers as crop failure looms in three counties
Farmers have been urged to plan accordingly ahead of the rainy season but most seem unmoved, and not knowing how best to prepare.
By Stephen Nzioka, Erastus Mulwa, Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Hard choices for farmers as crop failure looms in three counties
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Michael Waithaka: Why I got a vasectomy
Waithaka says it has not been easy 'coming out' for fear of being judged harshly. He says two pregnancies that nearly ended wife's life made him take personal responsibility.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Michael Waithaka: Why I got a vasectomy
Youthful lawyer beats ex-Kanu minister to become Kitui County Assembly speaker
Kelvin Katisya new Kitui County Assembly speaker, Philemon Melly (Nandi), Lantano Nabaro (Laikipia) and Douglas Mbilu (Makueni).
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Youthful lawyer beats ex-Kanu minister to become Kitui County Assembly speaker
Kalua calls for calm as Supreme Court handles petition
Isaac Kalua called on Kenyans to remain tolerant and accommodate the Supreme Court's decision due on Monday, September 5.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Kalua calls for calm as Supreme Court handles petition
Six hours to surrender: DCI issues fresh ultimatum to MP Didmus Barasa
DCI issues a fresh ultimatum to Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa to surrender himself to the police within 6 hours over the alleged murder of his opponent's aide.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Six hours to surrender: DCI issues fresh ultimatum to MP Didmus Barasa
Intestinal worms, bilharzia affect millions of locals in four counties
Maloba is among champions spearheading the campaign against intestinal worms and bilharzia in Western Kenya counties.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Intestinal worms, bilharzia affect millions of locals in four counties
Don't fool Kenyans with unga prices, DP Ruto tells government
DP William Ruto warned the government against fooling Kenyans with political handouts.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Don't fool Kenyans with unga prices, DP Ruto tells government
Education PS urges students to consider art as a source of income
Education PS Simon Nabukwesi has urged university and college students to take performing arts seriously, saying it is an employment opportunity with huge potential.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Education PS urges students to consider art as a source of income
Vet all those seeking your vote, Kenyans told
Kalua Green urged Kenyans not to be hoodwinked by the size of political parties, saying it does not matter how big the party is, but what the party is doing for the people.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Vet all those seeking your vote, Kenyans told
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Retreat or clever strategy: Why did Charity Ngilu pull out of contest?
Wiper insiders say Kalonzo struck a deal with Raila to zone Ukambani, adding Ngilu will be given a national role. But critics say the governor pulled out to avoid humiliation.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Retreat or clever strategy: Why did Charity Ngilu pull out of contest?
Ngilu drops governor bid as Raila firms up hold on Ukambani
Close confidants say she has her eyes set on a Cabinet secretary slot in Mr Odinga's government.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Ngilu drops governor bid as Raila firms up hold on Ukambani
Raila Odinga says Ngilu won't defend her Kitui governor seat
Raila Odinga has said that Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu won't defend her seat in the August 9, 2022 General Election.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Raila Odinga says Ngilu won't defend her Kitui governor seat
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Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka to hit the campaign trail after Karua paves way
Kalonzo had left Azimio coalition after Raila picked Martha Karua as his running mate. During her tour of Ukambani yesterday, Karua urged the community to support Raila.
By Philip Muasya, Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka to hit the campaign trail after Karua paves way
Ngilu locks media out of IEBC registration hall as she is cleared to defend seat
It was not clear why Ngilu opted to have her IEBC clearance in secrecy. Her deputy Dr Nzau declined to discuss the matter.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Ngilu locks media out of IEBC registration hall as she is cleared to defend seat
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