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By: Nicholas Wambua Eng. Reuben Itiko, the Kitui County Minister for Roads and Public Works, has undertaken a proactive inspection of road projects in Kitui Central Sub-County, reflecting the administration’s commitment to delivering high-quality infrastructure as outlined in Governor Dr. Julius Malombe’s development agenda, “The Kitui Promise.” The focus on …

By: Nicholas Wambua In a bid to uplift agricultural practices and foster self-sufficiency, Dr. Stephen Mbaya Kimwele, Kitui Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, alongside Chief Officer Gladys Kivoto, emphasized the importance of innovative farming techniques and community collaboration during a Farmers Field Day event organized by the Kitui County government …

Three police officers accused of torturing a man by squeezing his genitals in Homa Bay have been denied bail by the Migori High Court. The incident, which occurred on May 24, 2022, led to the detention of Peter Langat, Peter Nyakundi, and Gilbert Aloka, stationed in Nakuru and Homa Bay …

The Moi International Airport Anti-narcotics officers, based in Mombasa, made a significant bust yesterday, uncovering 300g of heroin from the residence of a 24-year-old student at Technical University of Mombasa. Acting on intelligence, the detectives conducted a raid at the house of Killian Makuto Dunda, located in Mshomoroni, Kisauni sub-county. …

A man has been handed a 15-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting a minor in Machakos. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday following his conviction for the crime. As per a statement from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the convict, Alloys Waema Ndunge, committed the offense …

Six individuals have been detained by investigators from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Machakos County following their involvement in a theft ring targeting rented vehicles. As per Machakos DCIO Nzioka Singi, the suspects focused on Prados and Isuzu D-max vehicles, posing as customers interested in hiring them for …

Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has strongly denounced the assault of a Member of the County Assembly (MCA) by county inspectorate personnel, which resulted in the MCA sustaining a broken leg. Boniface Maeke, representing Kalama Ward, was at the Machakos court in support of his colleague, Douglas Musyoka, who had …

A request has been submitted to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) seeking the dismissal of Chief Justice Martha Koome from her position. Michael Kojo Otieno, the petitioner, alleges that Chief Justice Koome disregarded legal protocols when appointing members to the tax appeal tribunal. According to Otieno, Chief Justice Koome failed …

Several Machakos County Government inspectorate officers were apprehended on Wednesday for allegedly assaulting a Member of the County Assembly (MCA) within the court premises. The county officers were taken into custody after a court official contacted a senior police officer in the county, reporting an attack on the court. The …

The national government has issued a directive for owners of Airbnb and other short-term accommodations to register their properties with the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA). This move aims to ensure that these properties meet stringent standards for guest safety and security. In a joint statement released by Interior Principal Secretary …