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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago
Taita Taveta to showcase its vast investment options in trade fair
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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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 months ago
President woos locals with bag of goodies
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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 7 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 8 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 9 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 10 months ago
Lack of land, water hampering investment, says Taita Taveta governor Mwadime
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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 10 months ago
Agony of searching for kin in Shakahola forest
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Shakahola massacre: 'I fasted for nine days round the clock'
Shakahola survivors narrate how they lived and how they were exposed. Wife's joy after 'lost' husband rescued in thickets as other search for relatives.
By Nehemiah Okwembah and Renson Mnyamwezi 10 months ago
Shakahola massacre: 'I fasted for nine days round the clock'
Family in search of seven relatives who went to Shakahola
According to the family, the seven including two women and four men left home at Macha Village in Voi sub-County seven years ago to travel to Shakahola.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 10 months ago
Family in search of seven relatives who went to Shakahola
10 dead, 12 injured in Saturday night bus accident
10 dead, 12 injured after a bus they were traveling in was involved in an accident along the Wundanyi-Mwatate road in Taita-Taveta County
By Renson Mnyamwezi 11 months ago
10 dead, 12 injured in Saturday night bus accident
Students shun richly rewarding courses on gems and minerals
Data from the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service reveals a worrying trend.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 11 months ago
Students shun richly rewarding courses on gems and minerals
Audit finds no fully functional ICUs in major county hospitals
Situation has forced hundreds of patients to seek services in Moshi, Tanzania, or Mombasa County. Report reveals lack of support departments, making it difficult to effectively run critical services.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 11 months ago
Audit finds no fully functional ICUs in major county hospitals
Humans, livestock and wildlife at risk as Voi River faces extinction
The 210-kilometre Voi River originates from Taita Hills and flows through Voi town and Tsavo East National Park before emptying into the Indian Ocean.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 year ago
Humans, livestock and wildlife at risk as Voi River faces extinction
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Lake Jipe faces extinction due to effects of climate change
Environmental experts noted the lake has increasing salinity, decreasing depth and biodiversity.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 year ago
Lake Jipe faces extinction due to effects of climate change
Taita Taveta authorities seek protection to collect tax at Mtito
he township is at the centre of a row between Taita Taveta and Makueni, with the former saying it was part of its jurisdiction and hence should be allowed to collect taxes from traders.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 year ago
Taita Taveta authorities seek protection to collect tax at Mtito
Governor Mwadime under pressure to pay Sh1.8b pending bills
Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime is under pressure to pay contractors and suppliers more than Sh1.8 billion pending bills.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 year ago
Governor Mwadime under pressure to pay Sh1.8b pending bills
Taita Taveta University set to launch scholarships for needy students
Vice Chancellor Fred Barasa disclosed that over 3,000 students will benefit from the fund which has already been approved by the county leadership.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 year ago
Taita Taveta University set to launch scholarships for needy students
Mwadime under pressure from MCAs to pick county executives
The ward reps threatened to impeach the county boss should their demands be ignored.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 year ago
Mwadime under pressure from MCAs to pick county executives
County to carry out audit to weed out impostors
Governor Andrew Mwadime said that a recent headcount revealed that some employees had fake academic papers.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 year ago
County to carry out audit to weed out impostors
Schoolboy rescued from Tanzania as cases of human trafficking shoot
Human rights activists have rescued a primary school pupil who had been trafficked to Tanzania to work as a farmhand.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 year ago
Schoolboy rescued from Tanzania as cases of human trafficking shoot
Revamped rail to spur economy, says Mwadime
Mwadime called on the State to speed up the rehabilitation of the once-neglected railway line and the Ikanga Airstrip in Voi town to boost the local economy.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 year ago
Revamped rail to spur economy, says Mwadime
Kalro supports the vaccination of goats against pneumonia
Kalro donated over 140,000 vaccine doses to help fight against contagious caprine pleuropneumonia, which is a serious disease in goats.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 year ago
Kalro supports the vaccination of goats against pneumonia
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