County Diary

02/07/2025

By YOANA KIMWELE. Kitui County is set to receive Kshs 11.5 billion in the 2025/26 Financial Year from the Equitable Share, following Senate's approval of the Fourth Basis Formula, which awarded the county an additional Kshs 618 million. According to Commissioner for Revenue Allocation, Mr. Benedict Muasya, Kitui is also expected to get Kshs 646 million from the Equalization Fund—pending parliamentary approval of the appropriation bill.

By YOANA KIMWELE. Kitui County is set to receive Kshs 11.5 billion in the 2025/26 Financial Year from the Equitable Share, following Senate’s approval of the Fourth Basis Formula, which awarded the county an additional Kshs 618 million. According to Commissioner for Revenue Allocation, Mr. Benedic...

02/07/2025

By Our Reporter. In a rare public outcry from a typically composed profession, senior medical practitioners in Kitui County are calling on Governor Dr. Julius Malombe to urgently appoint a Director of Medical Services (DMS) to head the crucial health docket. The position has remained vacant for over a year following the exit of the highly respected Dr. Allan Owino, leaving a significant leadership and coordination vacuum within the Kitui County Ministry of Health and Sanitation....

By Our Reporter. In a rare public outcry from a typically composed profession, senior medical practitioners in Kitui County are calling on Governor Dr. Julius Malombe to urgently appoint a Director of Medical Services (DMS) to head the crucial health docket. The position has remained vacant for over...

02/07/2025

The National Liberal Party (NLP) and its newly elected Party Leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli, received a significant boost after the Agikuyu Council of Elders formally endorsed his leadership and granted him their blessings to seek political support in the Mt. Kenya region including vying for presidency in 2027. During a high-profile meeting held in Nairobi, the Agikuyu Council of Elders, led by its national chairman Wachira Kiago, welcomed Dr....

The National Liberal Party (NLP) and its newly elected Party Leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli, received a significant boost after the Agikuyu Council of Elders formally endorsed his leadership and granted him their blessings to seek political support in the Mt. Kenya region including vying for preside...

02/07/2025

The High Court has extended orders barring the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) from blocking media houses from broadcasting protests live. Justice Chacha Mwita on Wednesday, July 2, ruled that the orders will remain in force until October 27, 2025, when the matter will be mentioned again. The case was filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG), and the Katiba Institute, who are challenging the CA's move to restrict live coverage of protests. More as we get it

The High Court has extended orders barring the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) from blocking media houses from broadcasting protests live. Justice Chacha Mwita on Wednesday, July 2, ruled that the orders will remain in force until October 27, 2025, when the matter will be mentioned again. The...

02/07/2025

As the 2027 general elections draw closer, political temperatures in Kitui West are gradually rising — but unseating the current Member of Parliament, Hon. Edith Nyenze, is proving to be a daunting challenge for aspirants, the TCD digital can authoritative ly report The Wiper-elected MP has firmly solidified her grip on the constituency through consistent delivery of development projects. Residents and observers alike acknowledge that over 80 percent of roads across the constituency have been marramed under her leadership....

As the 2027 general elections draw closer, political temperatures in Kitui West are gradually rising — but unseating the current Member of Parliament, Hon. Edith Nyenze, is proving to be a daunting challenge for aspirants, the TCD digital can authoritative ly report The Wiper-elected MP has firmly...

02/07/2025

The Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK) has strongly rejected the recent Supreme Court ruling that grants inheritance rights to children born to Muslim fathers out of wedlock, declaring it an overreach into matters of Islamic law . This ruling has ignited a crucial debate over balancing religious freedom with constitutional equality and children’s welfare. Religious Autonomy Under Scrutiny…...

The Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK) has strongly rejected the recent Supreme Court ruling that grants inheritance rights to children born to Muslim fathers out of wedlock, declaring it an overreach into matters of Islamic law . This ruling has ignited a crucial debate over balancing r...

02/07/2025

Former Kitui Senatorial candidate Hon. Stephen Kilonzo, popularly known as Kitundumo, has officially declared his bid for the Kitui Central Parliamentary seat in the upcoming 2027 general election — a move that has significantly altered the political dynamics in the constituency. With the incumbent MP Dr. Makali Mulu set to vie for the Kitui gubernatorial seat after serving for three terms, Kilonzo's entry into the race is already unsettling other aspirants....

Former Kitui Senatorial candidate Hon. Stephen Kilonzo, popularly known as Kitundumo, has officially declared his bid for the Kitui Central Parliamentary seat in the upcoming 2027 general election — a move that has significantly altered the political dynamics in the constituency. With the incumben...

02/07/2025

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has summoned three Makueni County MCAs—Urbanus Wambua, Francis Mutuku, and Sebastian Kyoni—regarding their involvement in a protest on June 25 that resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The protest, which initially aimed to address local grievances, escalated into violence, prompting investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fatalities. The MCAs are expected to provide testimonies as authorities continue to probe the events leading to the tragic incident.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has summoned three Makueni County MCAs—Urbanus Wambua, Francis Mutuku, and Sebastian Kyoni—regarding their involvement in a protest on June 25 that resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The protest, which initially aimed to address local grie...

02/07/2025

By YoanaKimwele The future of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) now lies with the Senate after Members of Parliament overwhelmingly passed a crucial Bill seeking to anchor the fund in law. The Bill, which aims to address constitutional concerns raised by the Supreme Court in 2023, received bipartisan support in the National Assembly, with lawmakers insisting the fund is vital for grassroots development across Kenya’s 290 constituencies....

By YoanaKimwele The future of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) now lies with the Senate after Members of Parliament overwhelmingly passed a crucial Bill seeking to anchor the fund in law. The Bill, which aims to address constitutional concerns raised by the Supreme Co...

01/07/2025

Kitui, Kenya – A political storm is brewing in Kitui County after Matinyani Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Hon. Sylvester Kitheka, widely known as Yaamu, launched a blistering attack on County Assembly Speaker Kelvin Kinengo for allegedly defying Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka. In a fiery statement issued on Wednesday, Yaamu accused Speaker Kinengo of “holding the County Assembly hostage” by allowing committee meetings to proceed despite a major political event hosted by Kalonzo Musyoka in Tseikuru — the Wiper leader’s rural home and a symbolic heartland of the Kamba political base....

Kitui, Kenya – A political storm is brewing in Kitui County after Matinyani Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Hon. Sylvester Kitheka, widely known as Yaamu, launched a blistering attack on County Assembly Speaker Kelvin Kinengo for allegedly defying Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka. In a fier...

01/07/2025

As President William Ruto approaches the three-year mark in office, a review of his administration’s accomplishments reveals significant strides across various sectors. Key milestones include: The introduction of low-cost fertilizer, which has alleviated pressures on farmers. Enhanced financial autonomy for the police, fostering institutional independence. The construction and upgrading of multiple stadia. Progress toward economic stability, alongside initiatives aimed at reducing the cost of living....

01/07/2025

Pastor James Ng'ang'a and his wife, Murugi Maina, have captured the attention of social media users after a humorous exchange during a church service went viral. The light-hearted moment, which showcased the couple's playful dynamic, has left many in stitches and sparked joy among their followers online.

Pastor James Ng’ang’a and his wife, Murugi Maina, have captured the attention of social media users after a humorous exchange during a church service went viral. The light-hearted moment, which showcased the couple’s playful dynamic, has left many in stitches and sparked joy among their follow...