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The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) has successfully energised the 132kV Kitui–Wote transmission line, marking a major milestone in improving electricity reliability across Makueni, Kitui, and Garissa counties. The line was officially activated on Friday at 11:00 AM, enhancing grid stability in the Eastern region. The new connection is expected …

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye landed in Nairobi on Sunday ahead of Kenya’s Mashujaa Day celebrations set for Monday in Kitui County. He was welcomed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Youth, Creative Economy, and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, who confirmed that President Faye will attend the event …

Kitui Governor Julius Malombe and members of the county assembly have agreed to channel more resources into health services, water access, and road infrastructure as part of efforts to improve the welfare of residents. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The resolution was reached during a joint retreat bringing …

Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka has raised concerns over the continued incursion of armed camel herders from northern Kenya into Kitui County, warning that the situation is escalating into a “ticking time bomb.” Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He said the invasions have sparked violent clashes and widespread destruction …

A 50-year-old man, Paul Kimani Karanja, collapsed and died in a toilet at his home in Limuru, Kiambu County, on Friday night. Karanja had just returned from Kitui, where he had reportedly sought spiritual intervention due to challenges in his butchery business. Upon arrival, he informed his wife about his …

Governor Dr. Julius Malombe has nominated three individuals to fill key leadership positions in Kitui County Government, following a competitive and merit-based recruitment process. The nominees, whose names were formally submitted to the County Assembly on August 5 for vetting, include: Agnes Kawila Mulewa – nominated for County Secretary Timothy …

Kitui Governor Julius Malombe has assured residents that he will help identify a capable successor to lead the county once his term concludes. Malombe has been considering whether to run for re-election in 2027, though the constitution limits a governor’s tenure to two consecutive five-year terms. “While it’s still uncertain, …

Mercy Mugao, a young entrepreneur from Kitui, has defied expectations by turning a traditional craft into a thriving global business. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel After graduating with a degree in Agricultural Economics from Karatina University, Mugao cast aside the conventional career path to pursue her passion for …

President William Ruto met with leaders from Makueni, Machakos, and Kitui counties at State House on Thursday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Also present at the meeting was Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua. Ruto stressed the importance of embracing collaborative leadership, despite differing political views, …

Musili Kauta has announced his candidacy for the Kitui County gubernatorial seat with a promise of professionalism, vowing to keep his campaign free from traditional, and often controversial, methods of engaging with voters. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel His stance is clear: “No bribing voters, no mixing politics …