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State allows sisal company to sell 3,000 acres for planned green city

The government wants Teita to consider locals first in the sale offers. Those who will buy plots will get their title deeds in one week, says official.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 16 days ago

State allows sisal company to sell 3,000 acres for planned green city

Taita Taveta county Government is broke, says Governor Mwadime

Taita Taveta county Government is broke, says Governor Mwadime

By Renson Mnyamwezi 19 days ago

Python attack won't stop war on illicit brews

Python attack won't stop war on illicit brews

By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago

Scorecard: Governor Mwadime transforms agriculture, healthcare

Scorecard: Governor Mwadime transforms agriculture, healthcare

By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago

Pre-election pact haunts governor Mwadime

A war of words has erupted between Taita-Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime and the county assembly leadership over a pre-election agreement between the executive and health workers' union.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago

Pre-election pact haunts governor Mwadime

Panic as red eye disease spreads in schools

Panic has gripped parents and learners in Taita Taveta County following the outbreak of red eye disease in some schools.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 2 months ago

Panic as red eye disease spreads in schools

Taita Taveta governor protests suspension of carbon credit project

Governor Mwadime has said the suspension of the carbon offsetting project in the county is a major setback in reducing greenhouse emissions and transforming the lives of locals.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 2 months ago

Taita Taveta governor protests suspension of carbon credit project

Raila to Ruto: Obey court verdict on housing levy

Raila said Ruto, and all employers had no option but to abide by Court of Appeal's decision quashing the Finance Bill 2023/24, and stop deducting employees the housing levy.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 2 months ago

Raila to Ruto: Obey court verdict on housing levy

Mwadime rescinds decision to reduce ward bursary funds

Mwadime has rescinded the decision to slash ward bursary allocation by Sh60 million following protests from Members of County Assembly (MCAs).

By Renson Mnyamwezi 2 months ago

Mwadime rescinds decision to reduce ward bursary funds

Workers injured in fight over disputed land in Voi

Several workers of Sparkle Properties Limited were attacked and injured by residents for allegedly fencing off the disputed Msambweni land in Voi town.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago

Workers injured in fight over disputed land in Voi

Protests after 3,500 squatters evicted from disputed land

The exercise was condemned by ODM leader Raila Odinga, Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and the county leadership led by Governor Andrew Mwadime.

By Renson Mnyamwezi and Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Protests after 3,500 squatters evicted from disputed land

Raila threatens to sue over demolitions

The eviction was done by a Mombasa-based firm, Sparkle Properties Limited, under tight security, after it won a case against the squatters in October last year.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago

Raila threatens to sue over demolitions

Police arrest businessman for drunk driving and destruction of property

The suspect reportedly collided with the petrol station, causing damage to property of unknown value.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago

Police arrest businessman for drunk driving and destruction of property

Governor wants Ruto to fulfil Tsavo revenue sharing pledge

Governor Mwadime Mwadime has called on President William Ruto to fulfill his commitment to implement a 50-50 revenue sharing arrangement from Tsavo.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago

Governor wants Ruto to fulfil Tsavo revenue sharing pledge

Taita Taveta residents protest over withdrawal of carbon credit project

Leaders say children benefiting from education initiatives will be the losers. The implementing agency has already started corrective action

By Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago

Taita Taveta residents protest over withdrawal of carbon credit project

Archbishop hits out at Kenya Kwanza 'failed graft fight'

Jackson Ole Sapit criticised elected leaders for their failure to provide leadership and mobilise Kenyans to enhance food production.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 4 months ago

Archbishop hits out at Kenya Kwanza 'failed graft fight'

Two people swept away by floods, 3000 displaced in Voi

Two people were swept away by raging floods and thousands displaced in Taita Taveta county as rains continue to wreak havoc across the country.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 4 months ago

Two people swept away by floods, 3000 displaced in Voi

Most county ambulances are ill-equipped, new report by MCAs shows

The situation, the report shows, could lead to deaths of patients, especially from far-flung areas that require swift emergency medical response and referral services.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 4 months ago

Most county ambulances are ill-equipped, new report by MCAs shows

Machogu says Sh5.2b disbursed to varsities for first-year students

Machogu has challenged the management of public universities and other tertiary institutions to adjust their costs to remain afloat in the wake of shrinking funding.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 4 months ago

Machogu says Sh5.2b disbursed to varsities for first-year students

Governor Mwadime, MCAs clash over control of bursaries

Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime and Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) have differed over the proposed law on ward bursaries.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 5 months ago

Governor Mwadime, MCAs clash over control of bursaries

Taita Taveta county targets to plant 4.3 million trees

The government will erect electric fences in all wildlife-protected areas to end persistent human-wildlife conflict starting January 2024.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 5 months ago

Taita Taveta county targets to plant 4.3 million trees

Ruto now bans public servants from taking lavish trips abroad

Ruto said public servants will not be allowed to attend workshops abroad. The president has made 38 foreign trips since September 2023 visiting 45 cities.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 5 months ago

Ruto now bans public servants from taking lavish trips abroad

Excitement in Coast as Joho, Kingi bury hatchet, seek to unite region

For the first time, Joho publicly recognised Ruto as the president. They have planned a follow up meeting to be held in Lamu in mid-November.

By Patrick Beja and Renson Mnyamwezi 5 months ago

Excitement in Coast as Joho, Kingi bury hatchet, seek to unite region

Water company hires new boss amid claims of funds loss, poor performance

The firm owned by the county has been in the eye of the storm after the County Assembly stopped the hiring of staff over alleged irregularities.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 6 months ago

Water company hires new boss amid claims of funds loss, poor performance

IPOA in the dark over police deployment to Haiti

Ipoa says it is worried that it will not be able to ensure the welfare of the officers who will be sent to Haiti.

By Joackim Bwana, Renson Mnyamwezi 6 months ago

IPOA in the dark over police deployment to Haiti

New DPP outlines vision, defends Haji

New DPP defends his predecessor on the withdrawal of high-profile graft cases saying available evidence was insufficient to secure a conviction.

By Joackim Bwana, Renson Mnyamwezi 6 months ago

New DPP outlines vision, defends Haji

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.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 6 months ago

Taita Taveta MCAs accuse governor of ignoring EACC caution on advisors

Taita Taveta to showcase its vast investment options in trade fair

Taita Taveta county government holds conference next month to lure investors. Governor says they are endowed with huge natural resources that need to be exploited.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 6 months ago

Taita Taveta to showcase its vast investment options in trade fair

Secondary schools reeling under huge debts, principals say

Secondary school principals in Taita-Taveta County owe suppliers billions of shillings' worth of pending bills, threatening to cripple the running of public institutions in the region.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 7 months ago

Secondary schools reeling under huge debts, principals say

How poverty, wildlife conflicts are driving teen pregnancies in Taita

Rising teen pregnancies in Taita Taveta raise concern, driven by high poverty levels exacerbated by drought. Organisations intervene through social justice campaigns and empowerment.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 7 months ago

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.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 7 months ago

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.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 7 months ago

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.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 7 months ago

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.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 7 months ago

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.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 7 months ago

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 Renson Mnyamwezi 8 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 Renson Mnyamwezi 8 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 Renson Mnyamwezi 9 months ago

Taita Taveta coffee farmers lose out to cartels

Doubling VAT on fuel will hurt profit margins, transporters say

Transporters have expressed concern over the doubled value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum, noting it will have a huge impact on their cash flow

By Patrick Beja and Renson Mnyamwezi 10 months ago

Doubling VAT on fuel will hurt profit margins, transporters say

Coast leaders call for action to resolve historical land injustices

Local leaders said despite the country having attained its independence in 1963, there is nothing to show for it in terms of settlement of the landless.

By Patrick Beja and Renson Mnyamwezi 10 months ago

Coast leaders call for action to resolve historical land injustices

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 Renson Mnyamwezi 11 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 Renson Mnyamwezi 11 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 Renson Mnyamwezi 11 months ago

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

Agony of searching for kin in Shakahola forest

Detectives have retrieved 110 bodies that are set to undergo an autopsy at the Malindi Hospital mortuary.

By Renson Mnyamwezi and Nehemiah Okwembah 11 months ago

Agony of searching for kin in Shakahola forest

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