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Ngilu; Monumental Failure, Empty Promises and Unpaid Hospital Bills

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Our Reporter   Friday, September 4th, retired Kaluki Ngilu visited Kitui County Referral Hospital and violently discharged 15 mothers and 4 other patients. She claimed she was out to pay patient bills. She did not pay a single penny!  Instead she used goons to spirit her and the patients away. She has no intention of paying.  But which Ngilu is this who pretends to have compassion? Ngilu was here for 5 odd years, and everything she touched turned into an instant scandal.  During her misadventure, Kitui County Hospitals were literal deathbeds. Patients agonized painfully even as she cobbled up a looting venture called KChic where people's money was pocketed before she took off. Ngilu sold oxygen cylinders  During COVID-19, patients died likes flies as Ngilu and her thugs sneaked away donated oxygen cylinders and sold them off to private hospitals in Nairobi. She again looted the COVID-19 funds meant to alleviate patients suffering. (EACC has investigated this the...

Governor’s Cup Finals Rescheduled to December Over Budget Delays

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Waziri Phoebe Mutemi addressing the media  Our Reporter   The much-anticipated Kitui Governor’s Cup finals have been rescheduled from August to December 4–6, 2026, following delays in the availability of funds to facilitate the tournament. The change has been necessitated by the fact that the Kitui County FY 2026/2027 budget is yet to be cleared by the Controller of Budget (CoB).  The county budget was submitted to the County Assembly on time, but the approval process took longer than anticipated, consequently affecting the release and availability of funds for the County Government activities. " With finances currently unavailable to cater for the event, the county has found it necessary to push the finals forward to allow sufficient time for the required funds to be procured once the budget process is completed," said Phoebe Mutemi the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Sports, Culture and the Arts. The new dates are also expected to provide an opportunity fo...

Kitui's Governor's Cup Finals: Grand finale for Talent, Business & Community Pride

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County Sports waziri Phoebe Mutemi   Our Reporter   Kitui is gearing up for a thrilling three-day football extravaganza as the Kitui County Governor’s Cup Finals – First Edition take centre stage at Kitui Stadium from August 21 to 23, 2026. The County Executive Committee Member for Culture, Gender, Youth, ICT, Sports and Social Services Phoebe Mutemi said a total of 16 teams — eight for men and eight for women, will battle it out during the finals. The sporting event is being organized by the County Government in conjunction with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). The Governor’s Cup began at the village level, with teams progressing through the ward and sub-county stages to earn their place in the now scheduled finals.  The journey now culminates in what promises to be a spectacular showcase of football talent. The winning men’s team will pocket KSh500,000, while the women’s champions will take home KSh300,000. " This makes the competition not only a platform for sporti...

From Training to Smart Licences: Gov Malombe Transforms Boda Boda Sector

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Governor Malombe with Kitui bodaboda men Our Reporter   Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe has intensified efforts to professionalize the boda boda sector after 783 motorcycle riders from all the 40 wards received Smart Driving Licences. The initiative to empower the bodaboda operators was done under a partnership between the County Government of Kitui and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). Speaking during the issuance ceremony at KEFRI Grounds, Governor Malombe said the initiative is designed to promote road safety, improve professionalism and accountability among riders, and enhance their livelihoods. He described the programme as a major step towards transforming the boda boda industry into a safer, well-organized and economically viable sector. The Governor noted that while the boda boda industry remains one of the largest employers of young people, many operators are yet to acquire driving licences.  Out of 13,909 registered boda boda riders in Kitui Count...

Governor Malombe Unveils Traffic Lights to Enhance Safety & Order in Kitui Town

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Our Reporter   Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe has today commissioned traffic lights within Kitui town, marking a major milestone in the transformation of Kitui Town into a modern, orderly and safer urban centre. Speaking during the commissioning, Governor Malombe said the installation of the traffic lights is aimed at bringing order to one of the town's busiest junctions, which has been prone to road accidents, while improving the smooth flow of traffic as Kitui continues to experience rapid growth. " Our town is growing and we must plan for its future. These traffic lights will enhance road safety, improve traffic management and support our vision of building a well-planned, modern town, " said the Governor. Roads and Public Works County Executive Committee Member Reuben Itiko said the county designed and implemented the traffic light system, which is equipped with traffic cameras and linked to a state-of-the-art control room to enhance traffic monitoring and manageme...

Game Changer for Healthcare in Kitui West

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Our Reporter   Governor Dr. Julius Malombe has once again demonstrated why he remains a leader focused on transforming lives through development. Today, the Governor commissioned the new main theatre at Kauwi Level IV Hospital, a modern facility fully completed by the County Government of Kitui.  He also officially unveiled the hospital's radiology department, which was both constructed and equipped under his administration. The two landmark projects mark a major milestone in strengthening healthcare services in Kauwi Ward and the larger Kitui West region.  Residents will now enjoy improved access to life-saving surgical procedures, faster diagnostic services, and quality healthcare closer to home, reducing the need for referrals to distant hospitals. The commissioning is yet another testament to Governor Malombe's commitment to investing in people-centred development and delivering on his promise of a stronger, healthier and more prosperous Kitui. # TheKituiPromise ...

Health Boost: Governor Malombe Delivers Modern Laboratory to North

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Major health Boost for Kamuwongo  Our Reporter  Residents of Kyuso Ward in Mwingi North have received a major healthcare boost after Governor Dr. Julius Malombe commissioned the Kamuw'ongo Health Centre Laboratory, a landmark investment expected to transform medical services in the area. The modern laboratory will enable patients to access timely and accurate diagnostic services closer to home, reducing the need for costly and time-consuming referrals to distant health facilities.  With faster diagnosis comes quicker treatment, better disease management and improved health outcomes for thousands of residents The commissioning is the latest milestone in Governor Malombe's ongoing efforts to strengthen Kitui's healthcare system through strategic investments in modern medical infrastructure and essential services.  His administration has continued to prioritize accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare, steadily transforming health facilities across the county and ...