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Governor Malombe takes Healthcare Closer to Mutha Residents with new Kaluluini Dispensary

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Governor Malombe commissions Kaluluini dispensary  Malombe Takes Healthcare Closer to Mutha Residents By Our Reporter Residents of Kaluluini in Mutha Ward have a new reason to smile after Governor Julius Malombe today evening commissioned a new dispensary, taking essential healthcare services closer to their doorstep. The Kaluluini Dispensary is part of Governor Malombe’s ambitious programme to expand access to timely and effective healthcare across Kitui County, especially in communities where residents have traditionally travelled long distances to seek treatment. The facility has been equipped with critical medical equipment befitting a health facility of its level, giving residents confidence that they can access essential medical services without making costly and time-consuming journeys to distant facilities. Governor Malombe also introduced Nursing Officer Charity Kyalo, who will be in charge of the facility, further demonstrating the county government’s commitment to matchi...
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3,000 Litres Per Hour: Governor Malombe Commissions Kiimani Water Project in Mutha Ward

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Governor Malombe commissions Kiimani borehole project  Our Reporter   Governor Julius Malombe has commissioned a new solar-powered borehole water project at Kiimani in Mutha Ward, giving residents a major boost in his efforts to to make Kitui County water secure. The project is expected to significantly reduce the distance residents travel in search of water while ensuring a more reliable supply for households and key public institutions in the area. Water Chief Officer Nathan Vungo explained that the solarized borehole has a consistent yield of 3,000 litres of water per hour - exactly 150, 20 litre jerricans per hour. This yield is enough to provide the water needs for the residents of Kiimani village which has 180 households against the borehole's capacity to take care of 240 households in a day. The project will also benefit Kiimani Comprehensive Primary School and Kiimani Secondary School, ensuring learners and staff have access to clean, safe and dependable water. " Unli...
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Why County Residents Are Reluctant to Let Governor Malombe Go

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Governor Malombe alias Kyuma   Our Senior Writer   For many in Kitui, the question is no longer whether Governor Julius Malombe has left a mark. It is what happens when he eventually leaves office. Across the 40 wards, a quiet conversation is growing: his shoes, residents say, are too big to fill. When Governor Malombe returned to office, he inherited a county that had lost its development rhythm under Kaluki Ngilu — stalled projects, strained services, delayed salaries and outright mismanagement.  That picture has since changed and it is visible far beyond the county headquarters. Transformative development... Water sector has been the most transformative. Solar-powered boreholes, sand dams, sump wells and pipeline extensions have taken water closer to communities that walked for kilometres.  In our County, a water point is not just infrastructure. It is a mother saving half her day, a child staying in school, livestock surviving the dry season, and a farmer moving ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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