Kitui County stands at a defining political moment as the tenure of Governor Julius Malombe nears its conclusion. With the succession debate gaining momentum, one name has increasingly captured the public imagination — Hon. Makali Mulu. Widely respected as both a seasoned politician and a development-oriented servant leader, Hon. Makali has built a reputation for…
Yatta Kwa Vonza Member of Kitui County Assembly, Hon. Mark Nding’o, will be the guest on Mwatu FM’s political talk show Tuthyumue Imwe (Closedown) on Thursday, 2nd October 2025. The program, hosted by Julius Kamunyu (Mwanaa Makyeni), will focus on “The Reality of Independent Candidates.” The live discussion will air from 8:00 pm to 9:00…
Kitui County marked World Tourism Day with a historic launch of the Kitui Tourism Circuit at the iconic Nzambani Rock, a giant monolithic outcrop that has long symbolized the county’s resilience and heritage. The launch, led by Governor Dr. Julius Malombe, EGH, unveiled four tourism sub-circuits: Kitui Southern Sub-Circuit Kitui Central Sub-Circuit Mwingi Central Sub-Circuit…
Kitui Governor H.E. Dr. Julius Malombe, EGH, on Saturday officially launched the Kitui Tourism Circuit at the iconic Nzambani Rock in a colourful event that coincided with the celebration of World Tourism Day 2025. The circuit, themed “Unveiling the Rich and Diverse Tourism Treasures of Kitui County,” brings together Kitui’s unique natural, cultural, and historical…
Meet Katiwa, a fast-rising figure in Kitui politics. Known for humility and a people-first approach, Katiwa is steadily earning admiration as a leader with endless possibilities and the potential to become a future choice for the people. ///
The County Government of Kitui has sealed a groundbreaking partnership with Tiva Secondary School’s Board of Management, clearing the way for Kenya Utalii College and the Africa Inland Church (AIC-K) to establish a Mission Hospital and Hospitality Training Centre on the school’s land. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Governor Dr. Julius Malombe said the initiative…
The Principal Secretary for Livestock Development, Hon. Jonathan Mueke, has been reaffirmed as President William Ruto’s official point man in Kitui County. Amidst claims and counterclaims on who speaks for the President in the region, leaders and government insiders have made it clear that Mueke is the Head of State’s trusted representative in Kitui. They…
The Liberal Party leader, Dr. Augustus Muli Kyalo, is steadily carving a name for himself in Ukambani politics, sparking debate over whether he could emerge as the region’s next political supremo. In less than a year, Dr. Kyalo has achieved what many thought impossible: the National Liberal Party (NLP) has attracted over half a million…
The Incoming Machakos Governor Hon. Waita Nzioka has criticized the County Government for what he termed as the politicization of key infrastructure projects in Yatta Sub-County, particularly the Katangi–Kiinyata–Makutano–Kithimani Road. Speaking over the weekend, Waita said that meaningful government infrastructure projects demand proper planning, coordination, clear funding mechanisms, and above all, honest communication to affected…
Kitui South MP Dr. Racheal Nyamai has hailed President William Ruto for the proposed tarmacking of the Ikutha–Kanziko–Mutha–Mutomo road, a flagship project expected to begin soon. Dr. Nyamai expressed gratitude to the national government for its continued investment in Kitui South, citing projects such as rural electrification, the construction of the modern Mutomo market, and…
