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Renson Mnyamwezi

Sisal firm declines to extend deadline to sale 3,000 acres

Teita Sisal Estate Managing Director Phillip Kyriaz said the sale of the plots will proceed as planned despite the local's plea to extend the deadline to one year.

Sisal firm declines to extend deadline to sale 3,000 acres

Ipoa probes death of man arrested in crackdown on illicit brew

Ipoa probes death of man arrested in crackdown on illicit brew

State allows sisal company to sell 3,000 acres for planned green city

State allows sisal company to sell 3,000 acres for planned green city

Taita Taveta county Government is broke, says Governor Mwadime

Taita Taveta county Government is broke, says Governor Mwadime

Python attack won't stop war on illicit brews

An administrator survived death by a whisker after she encountered a python during a crackdown on illicit brews.

Python attack won't stop war on illicit brews

Scorecard: Governor Mwadime transforms agriculture, healthcare

Taita-Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime outlined his achievements during his State of the County Address Thursday, amid a rift between the executive and assembly.

Scorecard: Governor Mwadime transforms agriculture, healthcare

Pre-election pact haunts governor Mwadime

A war of words has erupted between Taita-Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime and the county assembly leadership over a pre-election agreement between the executive and health workers' union.

By 2 months ago

Pre-election pact haunts governor Mwadime

Panic as red eye disease spreads in schools

Panic has gripped parents and learners in Taita Taveta County following the outbreak of red eye disease in some schools.

By 2 months ago

Panic as red eye disease spreads in schools

Taita Taveta governor protests suspension of carbon credit project

Governor Mwadime has said the suspension of the carbon offsetting project in the county is a major setback in reducing greenhouse emissions and transforming the lives of locals.

By 2 months ago

Taita Taveta governor protests suspension of carbon credit project

Raila to Ruto: Obey court verdict on housing levy

Raila said Ruto, and all employers had no option but to abide by Court of Appeal’s decision quashing the Finance Bill 2023/24, and stop deducting employees the housing levy.

By 2 months ago

Raila to Ruto: Obey court verdict on housing levy

Mwadime rescinds decision to reduce ward bursary funds

Mwadime has rescinded the decision to slash ward bursary allocation by Sh60 million following protests from Members of County Assembly (MCAs).

By 2 months ago

Mwadime rescinds decision to reduce ward bursary funds

Workers injured in fight over disputed land in Voi

Several workers of Sparkle Properties Limited were attacked and injured by residents for allegedly fencing off the disputed Msambweni land in Voi town.

By 3 months ago

Workers injured in fight over disputed land in Voi

Raila threatens to sue over demolitions

The eviction was done by a Mombasa-based firm, Sparkle Properties Limited, under tight security, after it won a case against the squatters in October last year.

By 3 months ago

Raila threatens to sue over demolitions

Police arrest businessman for drunk driving and destruction of property

The suspect reportedly collided with the petrol station, causing damage to property of unknown value.

By 3 months ago

Police arrest businessman for drunk driving and destruction of property

Governor wants Ruto to fulfil Tsavo revenue sharing pledge

Governor Mwadime Mwadime has called on President William Ruto to fulfill his commitment to implement a 50-50 revenue sharing arrangement from Tsavo.

By 3 months ago

Governor wants Ruto to fulfil Tsavo revenue sharing pledge

Taita Taveta residents protest over withdrawal of carbon credit project

Leaders say children benefiting from education initiatives will be the losers. The implementing agency has already started corrective action

By 3 months ago

Taita Taveta residents protest over withdrawal of carbon credit project

Archbishop hits out at Kenya Kwanza 'failed graft fight'

Jackson Ole Sapit criticised elected leaders for their failure to provide leadership and mobilise Kenyans to enhance food production.

By 4 months ago

Archbishop hits out at Kenya Kwanza 'failed graft fight'

Most county ambulances are ill-equipped, new report by MCAs shows

The situation, the report shows, could lead to deaths of patients, especially from far-flung areas that require swift emergency medical response and referral services.

By 4 months ago

Most county ambulances are ill-equipped, new report by MCAs shows

Two people swept away by floods, 3000 displaced in Voi

Two people were swept away by raging floods and thousands displaced in Taita Taveta county as rains continue to wreak havoc across the country.

By 4 months ago

Two people swept away by floods, 3000 displaced in Voi

Machogu says Sh5.2b disbursed to varsities for first-year students

Machogu has challenged the management of public universities and other tertiary institutions to adjust their costs to remain afloat in the wake of shrinking funding.

By 4 months ago

Machogu says Sh5.2b disbursed to varsities for first-year students

Governor Mwadime, MCAs clash over control of bursaries

Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime and Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) have differed over the proposed law on ward bursaries.

By 5 months ago

Governor Mwadime, MCAs clash over control of bursaries

Taita Taveta county targets to plant 4.3 million trees

The government will erect electric fences in all wildlife-protected areas to end persistent human-wildlife conflict starting January 2024.

By 5 months ago

Taita Taveta county targets to plant 4.3 million trees

Ruto now bans public servants from taking lavish trips abroad

Ruto said public servants will not be allowed to attend workshops abroad. The president has made 38 foreign trips since September 2023 visiting 45 cities.

By 5 months ago

Ruto now bans public servants from taking lavish trips abroad

Water company hires new boss amid claims of funds loss, poor performance

The firm owned by the county has been in the eye of the storm after the County Assembly stopped the hiring of staff over alleged irregularities.

By 6 months ago

Water company hires new boss amid claims of funds loss, poor performance

New DPP outlines vision, defends Haji

New DPP defends his predecessor on the withdrawal of high-profile graft cases saying available evidence was insufficient to secure a conviction.

By 6 months ago

New DPP outlines vision, defends Haji

IPOA in the dark over police deployment to Haiti

Ipoa says it is worried that it will not be able to ensure the welfare of the officers who will be sent to Haiti.

By 6 months ago

IPOA in the dark over police deployment to Haiti

Taita Taveta MCAs accuse governor of ignoring EACC caution on advisors

MCAs want the governor to implement EACC's advisory that declared the hiring of six extra advisors illegal.

By 6 months ago

Taita Taveta MCAs accuse governor of ignoring EACC caution on advisors

Taita Taveta to showcase its vast investment options in trade fair

Taita Taveta county government holds conference next month to lure investors. Governor says they are endowed with huge natural resources that need to be exploited.

By 6 months ago

Taita Taveta to showcase its vast investment options in trade fair

Secondary schools reeling under huge debts, principals say

Secondary school principals in Taita-Taveta County owe suppliers billions of shillings’ worth of pending bills, threatening to cripple the running of public institutions in the region.

By 7 months ago

Secondary schools reeling under huge debts, principals say

How poverty, wildlife conflicts are driving teen pregnancies in Taita

Rising teen pregnancies in Taita Taveta raise concern, driven by high poverty levels exacerbated by drought. Organisations intervene through social justice campaigns and empowerment.

By 7 months ago

How poverty, wildlife conflicts are driving teen pregnancies in Taita

Meat prices soar as shortage hits Taita Taveta

A kilo of cow and goat meat goes for Sh600 to Sh500, respectively in most parts of Taita Taveta compared to between Sh800 to Sh1000 in Makueni Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, and Nairobi.

By 7 months ago

Meat prices soar as shortage hits Taita Taveta

Power struggle as MCAs challenge Governor Mwadime's choices

A conflict is brewing between Governor Andrew Mwadime and Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) due to the Executive's failure to implement House resolutions.

By 7 months ago

Power struggle as MCAs challenge Governor Mwadime's choices

Voi referral hospital appeals to families to identify bodies

“Unidentified bodies are still lying on the ground at the mortuary,” a source at the hospital told The Standard.

By 7 months ago

Voi referral hospital appeals to families to identify bodies

13 killed, four critically injured as matatu and trailer collide in Voi

Police say they have already launched investigations into the accident with reports that the driver of the matatu had overloaded and was also speeding.

By 7 months ago

13 killed, four critically injured as matatu and trailer collide in Voi

Taita-Taveta County mourns death of MCA

The death of Constance Mwandawiro has thrown the assembly in mourning as the county has been hit by a series of frequent deaths of members.

By 7 months ago

Taita-Taveta County mourns death of MCA

President woos locals with bag of goodies

Following the goodies, elected leaders allied to Azimio said they had resolved not to participate in protests called by their leader Raila Odinga.

By 8 months ago

President woos locals with bag of goodies

Long, miserable wait for families of people killed by wild animals

KWS data shows 20 people have been killed and 67 injured in Taita Taveta since 2014. Last week the government released Sh52 million as partial compensation for victims.

By 8 months ago

Long, miserable wait for families of people killed by wild animals

Python attack won't stop war on illicit brews

An administrator survived death by a whisker after she encountered a python during a crackdown on illicit brews.

Python attack won't stop war on illicit brews

Scorecard: Governor Mwadime transforms agriculture, healthcare

Taita-Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime outlined his achievements during his State of the County Address Thursday, amid a rift between the executive and assembly.

Scorecard: Governor Mwadime transforms agriculture, healthcare

Pre-election pact haunts governor Mwadime

A war of words has erupted between Taita-Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime and the county assembly leadership over a pre-election agreement between the executive and health workers' union.

By 2 months ago

Pre-election pact haunts governor Mwadime

Panic as red eye disease spreads in schools

Panic has gripped parents and learners in Taita Taveta County following the outbreak of red eye disease in some schools.

By 2 months ago

Panic as red eye disease spreads in schools

Taita Taveta governor protests suspension of carbon credit project

Governor Mwadime has said the suspension of the carbon offsetting project in the county is a major setback in reducing greenhouse emissions and transforming the lives of locals.

By 2 months ago

Taita Taveta governor protests suspension of carbon credit project

Raila to Ruto: Obey court verdict on housing levy

Raila said Ruto, and all employers had no option but to abide by Court of Appeal’s decision quashing the Finance Bill 2023/24, and stop deducting employees the housing levy.

By 2 months ago

Raila to Ruto: Obey court verdict on housing levy

Mwadime rescinds decision to reduce ward bursary funds

Mwadime has rescinded the decision to slash ward bursary allocation by Sh60 million following protests from Members of County Assembly (MCAs).

By 2 months ago

Mwadime rescinds decision to reduce ward bursary funds

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