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…
Yatta Kwa Vonza Ward MCA, Hon. Mark Ndingo, has inspected the ongoing equipping works of the Nyanyaa borehole at Kwa Reuben Mutua in Kiliko. The project, which is progressing well, entails solarization of the borehole, extension of water pipelines, and construction of water kiosks to enhance access to clean and safe water. According to the…
Kitui Woman Representative Hon. Dr. Irene Kasalu has criticized President William Ruto for sidelining elected leaders in addressing the escalating insecurity in Kitui South. Speaking during a live interview on Athiani FM Wednesday morning, Kasalu said leaders chosen by the people best understand the daily struggles of residents, yet the President continues to rely on…
The Arizona International College continues to cement its place as one of the most vibrant learning institutions in Kenya, with hundreds of students reporting for the September 2025 intake. Learners from across the country streamed into the campus, eager to begin their academic journey in a community renowned for excellence and innovation. College officials expressed…
Yatta Kwa Vonza MCA, Hon. Mark Ndingo, on Sunday joined family, friends, and the education fraternity at Kanyangi to celebrate the retirement of veteran teacher Josiah Willy Munyoki. Munyoki bows out after an illustrious 40-year teaching career, during which he headed more than 15 schools and left a lasting impact on countless learners and communities….
Kwa Vonza Ward MCA, Hon. Mark Kitute Ndingo, is fast becoming a political household name in Kitui County, with many residents and leaders acknowledging that he has surpassed the expectations of his electorate as an MCA. Elected as an Independent candidate in 2022 after controversially missing out on the Wiper Party ticket, Hon. Ndingo has…
The residents of six wards in Kitui South on Friday, September 12, 2025, held a successful public participation forum on the proposed 2025/2026 Finance Bill at Mutomo Chief’s Camp grounds. The forum, convened by the Ministry of Finance and Revenue Collection, was conducted in line with the Public Finance Management Act, 2012 and Article 201…
