Two individuals below the age of 25 have lost their lives in separate drowning accidents within Uasin Gishu County. In the first incident, a male domestic worker reportedly drowned while attempting to rescue a sheep that had fallen into a dam in the Kimuri vicinity. The second incident, in the …

The Kenya Film Classification Board has instructed Embarambamba, the controversial gospel singer, to remove all of his music videos from his YouTube channel and other social media platforms within two days. Failure to comply will result in legal action. Additionally, he must submit his videos to the board for examination …

The High Court has rejected a legal challenge against the Affordable Housing Bill 2023. The case, brought by activist Lawrence Opiuo, argued that the bill was rushed through without proper public input. However, the court ruled that the necessary consultations had taken place and declined to intervene in the legislative …

By: Nicholas Wambua In a heartfelt plea, Dr. Vincent Munyoki, a distinguished figure from Kitui West in Kitui County, has drawn attention to the alarming neglect of the boy child, citing their growing susceptibility to drug abuse and delinquent behavior. Dr. Munyoki has urged both county and national authorities to …

Prof. Edward Kisiang’ani, the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, has called upon Parliament to ramp up budgetary allocations to accelerate the government’s communications and digital transformation agenda. In a passionate plea, Prof. Kisiang’ani emphasized the critical need for increased funding to empower key government agencies …

By: Nicholas Wambua In a significant move to combat the detrimental impacts of unregulated sand harvesting, Kitui County’s Governor Dr. Julius Malombe has given assent to the River Basins Sand Utilization and Conservation Bill 2023. According to the county lawmakers, this legislation signifies the government’s commitment to address issues such …

Busia Governor Paul Otuoma has called upon the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to enhance the infrastructure in the county to reduce the frequency of accidents, particularly those resulting from the deteriorated condition of roads constructed in the 1970s. Addressing the issue at Mundika following a recent accident that claimed …

By: Nicholas Wambua Mark Kitute Nding’o, the member of Kitui County Assembly representing Yatta Kwavonza, recently delivered a message of guidance and encouragement as students prepared for their midterm break. Serving as the Chair of the Education Committee, Nding’o emphasized the importance of vigilance and wisdom during this period. Addressing …

By: Nicholas Wambua In a significant declaration of support, Dr. Vincent Munyoki, the esteemed Kitui Youth Leader and founder of the Vincent Munyoki Foundation, has announced that the youth of Kitui are firmly throwing their weight behind Raila Odinga’s bid for the chairmanship of the African Union (AU). “This decision …

By: Nicholas Wambua Gabriel Munyao, the MCA of Kauwi Ward, has hailed the ongoing sanitation project funded by the Water Trust for its transformative impact on the community of Kabati. Speaking on behalf of the residents and business owners, Munyao emphasized that the project goes beyond mere cleanliness—it is a …