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Philip Muasya

State allocates Sh300 million to boost mobile network in Kitui

The government, through the Universal Service Fund (USF), has set aside Sh300 million to improve mobile network coverage in remote parts of Kitui County.

By Philip Muasya 18 days ago

State allocates Sh300 million to boost mobile network in Kitui

Inside efforts to restore damaged sandy riverbeds of Ukambani

Inside efforts to restore damaged sandy riverbeds of Ukambani

By Philip Muasya 1 month ago

Help me kick out ex-wife, man asks CJ Koome

Help me kick out ex-wife, man asks CJ Koome

By Philip Muasya 1 month ago

Senior police officer based in Kiambu dies in a road accident in Kitui

Senior police officer based in Kiambu dies in a road accident in Kitui

By Philip Muasya 1 month ago

Kitui gets new law to regulate sand harvesting

Kitui governor Julius Malombe on Friday assented to a sand Bill, paving the way for a county-specific law that will regulate harvesting activities in the County.

By Philip Muasya 1 month ago

Kitui gets new law to regulate sand harvesting

Focus on Kalonzo as Raila eyes UA top job

Some feel Wiper leader will automatically assume leadership of the opposition if his ODM counterpart exits local politics by clinching the continental seat.

By Philip Muasya 2 months ago

Focus on Kalonzo as Raila eyes UA top job

Raila: Kalonzo is fit for 2027 State House challenge

Azimio leaders led by Raila hint at backing Kalonzo for presidency in next elections. Coalition strengthens resolve against President Ruto's administration.

By Philip Muasya 2 months ago

Raila: Kalonzo is fit for 2027 State House challenge

DP Gachagua tells Kenyans not to expect quick economic fixes

DP Gachagua has urged Kenyans not to expect quick fixes from the Kenya Kwanza administration. He said the government has rolled out strategic programmes to revive the struggling economy.

By Philip Muasya 4 months ago

DP Gachagua tells Kenyans not to expect quick economic fixes

Two brothers who died 2 days apart buried

Friends and family recalled that the two grew up with a tight bond until they completed their studies and pursued different careers.

By Philip Muasya 4 months ago

Two brothers who died 2 days apart buried

Uhuru expresses optimism of Azimio win in 2027 elections

The former president urges coalition leaders to remain firmly united. Kalonzo calls for a closure of the 2022 presidential election dispute.

By Philip Muasya 4 months ago

Uhuru expresses optimism of Azimio win in 2027 elections

Universities urged to use research, innovation to solve problems Kenyans face

Universities have a duty to help the government in finding solutions to problems facing Kenyans, the PS said.

By Philip Muasya 5 months ago

Universities urged to use research, innovation to solve problems Kenyans face

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 6 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 6 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 7 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 months ago

Drive to give free drugs targets 5.6 million people in five counties

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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 1 year ago

Makueni villagers overcome water insecurity as drought hits country

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

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

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

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

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

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

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