Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe today officially commissioned the 150-metre Thua Drift along the Kiangini–Thua River–Kyukuni road in Voo/Kyamatu Ward, marking a major milestone in the county’s efforts to improve rural infrastructure and enhance connectivity for local communities. The newly completed drift, which is already open to the public, is expected to significantly ease movement…
Sombe Town, the administrative headquarters of Kitui East Constituency, was a hive of political activity as former Kitui Woman Representative Irene Kasalu continued her intensified grassroots engagement tour across the constituency. Hundreds of residents gathered to receive the seasoned politician, signaling what many observers described as growing momentum behind her anticipated 2027 parliamentary bid. The…
The recent developments in the assembly if are anything to go by cannot hide it’s intentions. Dr. mbaya kimwele and a loyalist of Wiper patriotic front and aspiring candidate for wiper. Speaker Kinengo has frustrated Wiper MCAs in the assembly and publicly accuse Kalonzo Mùsyoka for his downfall. Now he has shifted his energy to…
The race for the Wiper Party gubernatorial ticket in Kitui is turning into a fierce political battle, with Makali Mulu, Enoch Wambua, and Irene Kasalu scrambling for the party’s endorsement ahead of the 2027 elections. As tensions rise, Wiper faces the challenge of conducting peaceful primaries and uniting behind a single candidate. Will the party…
Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka is grappling with growing internal competition as several of his close political allies set their sights on the Kitui gubernatorial seat ahead of the 2027 General Election. The scramble for the county’s top seat has set the stage for a potential intra-party showdown, with key Wiper figures quietly mobilizing…
In a significant achievement for Kitui County, the region successfully excelled in the second Kenya Devolution Support Program (KDSP II) verification process. The event, held in Naivasha, featured Kitui County’s Deputy Governor, H.E. Wambua Kanani, representing Governor H.E. Dr. Julius Malombe, EGH. The KDSP II is a pivotal initiative designed to enhance devolution reforms as…
In a major boost to local trade and agricultural empowerment, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Trade, Rose Musau, and Ikanga/Kyatune MCA Mark Nding’o on Tuesday officially launched the Kwakilui Market at Makusya. The launch event was marked with a tree-planting exercise at the market grounds, symbolizing growth and sustainability. The new market is…
The GREEN Africa Foundation has been awarded the Gold Warrior Award for Environmental Action at the 2025 Warriors for Good Awards, in recognition of its bold and transformative impact in promoting sustainable environmental justice. Led by environmental champion Dr. Isaac Kalua, the foundation was honoured for its tireless efforts in driving reforestation, sustainable land management,…
The Communist Party of Kenya (CPK) has officially announced its intention to work with Wiper Party leader H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 General Election. The announcement was made by Hon. Nicholas Mutemi, the party leader and Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Kisasi Ward in Kitui County. Speaking to the media, Hon. Mutemi…
The political tides in Ukambani are shifting, with Augustus Kyalo Muli rapidly emerging as a powerful and disruptive voice in the region’s political arena. Muli, the youthful and outspoken leader of the National Leadership Party (NLP), has in recent months positioned himself as a rising alternative to the long-standing dominance of the Wiper Democratic Movement…
