Outstanding Kitui Central MP Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu, CBS, and a front-runner for the Kitui County gubernatorial race in 2027, on Thursday led the distribution of Uwezo Fund cheques totaling Ksh 4.2 million to 46 women and youth groups. The event, held at the Kitui Central Constituency Office, saw groups drawn from across the constituency…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has suspended 40 hospitals from the Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme over alleged fraudulent practices. The move comes after investigations revealed irregularities in claims and billing. CS Duale stated that the suspension aims to protect public funds and ensure accountability within the health sector. Further investigations are underway, and more…
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has announced the appointment of veteran human rights defender and lawyer Maina Kiai as the new chairperson of its board of directors, ushering in what the organization describes as a bold new chapter in the fight for justice and civil liberties. In a statement released on Thursday, the commission…
The Principal Secretary for Livestock Development, Hon. Jonathan Mueke, joined fellow Principal Secretaries at the monthly PS meeting held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The session was convened by the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei.The meeting focused on enhancing coordination, precision, and urgency in implementing the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), a…
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation has today received a consignment of essential drugs and medical supplies worth KSh 80 million, supplied by the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA). The delivery is part of a larger KSh 125 million drug order placed by the county government. The balance will be delivered in due course by…
Road Opening Works Begin in Nyanyaa/Ndunguni Village in earnest. Kitui Member of County Assembly for Yatta Kwa Vonza ward– Hon. Mark Nding’o, on Tuesday led the official handover of the Kavenge–Masaini–Kalima road opening project in Nyanyaa/Ndunguni village. The site handover marks the start of road construction works aimed at improving accessibility in the area. Present…
The humble kamisi, a modest petticoat once a staple in Kenyan wardrobes, is making a surprising revival—this time as a viral fashion sensation. After disappearing from mainstream use for over twenty years, the wardrobe staple is now being embraced enthusiastically by younger Kenyan women. Social media feeds are brimming with photos of women wearing the…
Machakos County Assembly held a plenary session on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, presided over by Speaker Hon. Anne Kiusya, where several Members of County Assembly (MCAs) raised crucial development concerns affecting their wards. Hon. Everlyn Nzeki (Kangundo East) sought a statement on the rehabilitation and operationalization of key boreholes in her ward and plans for…
The growing political influence of CPA John Makau Kimwele in Mwingi Central has reportedly unsettled incumbent MP Gideon Mulyungi, triggering a wave of panic within his camp. Thousands of Residents continue to push CPA John Makau to run for Mp seat in 2027 general election. The growing political influence of CPA John Makau Kimwele in…
The Principal Secretary for Livestock Development, Jonathan Mueke, on Monday chaired the State Department’s monthly Heads of Departments meeting to review progress on key priorities. Top on the agenda were updates on budget and project implementation, the Livestock Master Plan, digitization, asset management, and audit matters. PS Mueke reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to transforming the…
