Jubilee and UDA agents arrested during Mahoo by-election
The agents fought at Mahoo Primary School polling station temporarily disrupting the election exercise.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 2 years ago
Jubilee and UDA agents arrested during Mahoo by-election
Severe drought kills hundreds of animals in parks
The sanctuaries that have been badly affected are located in Tsavo National Park and Sarova Game Reserve.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 2 years ago
Severe drought kills hundreds of animals in parks
Traders rue lost sales after railway closure
Kenya Railways said the suspension of train services on the route was because of lack of viable business between Kenya and Tanzania.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 3 years ago
Traders rue lost sales after railway closure
Alarm as Covid-19 vaccines, essential supplies run out
In the first case, 6,040 doses of the vaccines were administered to the county staff and security personnel.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 3 years ago
Alarm as Covid-19 vaccines, essential supplies run out
Governor Samboja says county is broke, cannot pay bills or salaries
Samboja said county staff have not been paid for three months and many services have also been affected.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 3 years ago
Governor Samboja says county is broke, cannot pay bills or salaries
Ward reps question how county spent Sh859m World Bank funds
The money was part of the Sh2.5 billion donated by the World Bank for the implementation of mega water and sanitation projects.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 3 years ago
Ward reps question how county spent Sh859m World Bank funds
Drama as angry traders invade unfinished Wundanyi market
The three-storey project stalled after the executive failed to pay the contractor.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 3 years ago
Drama as angry traders invade unfinished Wundanyi market
Governor Samboja, Lenku sign border pact
The deal will help foster peaceful co-existence between the warring communities
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 4 years ago
Governor Samboja, Lenku sign border pact
Governor Samboja, MCAs truce stops CECs removal
The governor and the MCAs, who had earlier been at loggerheads over the budget making process, have promised to work together.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 4 years ago
Governor Samboja, MCAs truce stops CECs removal
Taita Taveta MCAs threaten to impeach two CECs over funds misuse
The department is also accused of misusing Sh42 million Covid-19 funds given to the county by the government and donors.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 4 years ago
Taita Taveta  MCAs threaten to impeach two CECs over funds misuse
Taita Taveta grazing rules to be tabled
Locals have consistently been complaining that they live like squatters on their own land
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 4 years ago
Taita Taveta grazing rules to be tabled
MCAs demand proof that over 25,000 received food aid
But Members of County Assembly protested that some wards had been left out
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 4 years ago
MCAs demand proof that over 25,000 received food aid
Kemri overturns Uganda’s Covid-19 test results on Kenyan truck driver
According to Taita-Taveta health officials, the victim was tested at Malaba border along the Kenya-Uganda border on May 3 while on his way to Tororo.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 4 years ago
Kemri overturns Uganda’s Covid-19 test results on Kenyan truck driver
Orengo hints at Uhuru, Raila alliance ahead of polls
The Siaya Senator said Uhuru and Raila have been working together and would continue doing so in future for the benefit of Kenya’s political stability
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 4 years ago
Orengo hints at Uhuru, Raila alliance ahead of polls
Taita-Taveta MCAs now fight role of ward managers
However, the executive is defensive on the matter.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 4 years ago
Taita-Taveta MCAs now fight role of ward managers
Attempted rape charge for man who sneaked into dorm
The case will be mentioned and heard on March 24 and April 29 respectively.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 4 years ago
Attempted rape charge for man who sneaked into dorm
Sonko to know fate of case in Voi today
The governor presented himself in Voi Law courts, but did not take any plea.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 4 years ago
Sonko to know fate of case in Voi today
Crisis as 17 doctors take break in Taita Taveta
Kirore said the doctors are engaging in private practice instead of serving the public.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 4 years ago
Crisis as 17 doctors take break in Taita Taveta
Samboja hands over roads function back to government
The county has more than 3,000 kilometres of roads, which the MCAs noted had been washed away by flash floods.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 4 years ago
Samboja hands over roads function back to government
Four dead, 10 injured in Taita Taveta road accident
The vehicle was ferrying 14 passengers to a graduation ceremony in Mombasa when the accident occurred.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Four dead, 10 injured in Taita Taveta road accident
Taita: County sacks all clinicians
The county government has sacked all clinical officers in local public hospitals after they defied an order to return to work.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Taita: County sacks all clinicians
Herders clash with farmers over water
In a separate incident, a wealthy investor clashed with the herders after he fenced off boreholes
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Herders clash with farmers over water
Two prison warders, teacher in cocaine trafficking case
The warders are said to have been selling to inmates.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Two prison warders, teacher in cocaine trafficking case
Hyena eats four fingers of student saving his mother
Hyena severs 4 fingers of a secondary school student
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Hyena eats four fingers of student saving his mother
Samboja suspends issuance of lease deals to herders
Two herders were on Wednesday attacked and seriously injured
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Samboja suspends issuance of lease deals to herders
Residents slaughter 20 camels to avenge farmer's murder
Chesire further said the herders have already started relocating to other areas.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Residents slaughter 20 camels to avenge farmer's murder
Why junior staff can’t enjoy NHIF
Samboja administration owes junior employees more than Sh123 million for NHIF statutory deductions
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Why junior staff can’t enjoy NHIF
Taita Taveta residents question MPs hefty house allowances
The budget committee members led by Tigania West MP John Mutunga found difficulty in answering the questions.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Taita Taveta residents question MPs hefty house allowances
Makueni, Kwale eye peace in border disputes
He added: "We are committed to ensure none of our counties will lose an inch of their land."
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Makueni, Kwale eye peace in border disputes
Teachers’ training in ICT boosts e-learning
According to them, the programme being held in a hotel just outside Mwatate has boosted students’ confidence
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Teachers’ training in ICT boosts e-learning
Taita Taveta ward reps threaten to remove executive
Members also complained that the executive had denied them mortgages and car loans.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Taita Taveta ward reps threaten to remove executive
Governor Samboja rejects dairy cows, orders four cows returned to seller
Governor says the animals, bought for Sh170,000 each, are calves and cannot be used for breeding purposes as intended.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Governor Samboja rejects dairy cows, orders four cows returned to seller
Three widows narrate husbands' murder by illegal herders
They alleged that the herders were getting protection from some local State officials.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Three widows narrate husbands' murder by illegal herders
Stop lecturing us on graft, Ruto tells his rivals
William Ruto has asked Opposition leaders to stop lecturing Kenyans on the fight against corruption, as they are not investigators.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Stop lecturing us on graft, Ruto tells his rivals
Taita Taveta House leader wants emergency medical fund set up
Mr Maganga said the fund would help families who cannot raise money to offset medical bills.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Taita Taveta House leader wants emergency medical fund set up
Genuine Maungu-Buguta settlement scheme squatters displaced, claims an MCA
New team to probe allocation of land
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Genuine Maungu-Buguta settlement scheme squatters displaced, claims an MCA
Census on lions launched inTsavo
The county hosts the sprawling Tsavo East and West national parks that serves as the habitat for the Big Five wild animals.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Census on lions launched inTsavo
25 people injured in Mombasa road accident
At least 25 passengers were Tuesday morning seriously injured when the bus they were traveling in was involved in a road accident
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
25 people injured in Mombasa road accident
Sh200m boost for war on terrorism
WWI-Germany to spend more than Sh 200 million to counter terrorism in Somalia, says Ambassador Gunther.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 5 years ago
Sh200m boost for war on terrorism
Catholic Church shuts hospital after nuns attacked
Gangsters raided health centre at 3am and stole money and valuables.
By Renson Mlegwa Mnyamwezi 6 years ago
Catholic Church shuts hospital after nuns attacked