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Hope at last: Govenor Malombe & Defence PS Mariru lay foundation stone for Nzamba Kitonga memorial hospital to specialize in respiratory diseases  Our Reporter   Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru and Kitui governor Julius Malombe yesterday laid a foundation stone for a specialised hospital in Mutitu, Kitui County in honour of the late constitutional lawyer Nzamba Kitonga.  The health facility, named in honour of the late renowned constitutional lawyer who hailed from the area will specialize in respiratory and infectious diseases. It is expected to serve residents of Kitui East and other parts of the county once completed.  The project was conceptualised by governor Malombe following lessons learnt during the COVID-19 pandemic before the county government sought partnership and support from the national government for its implementation. Speaking yesterday during the launch, Malombe said the hospital is part of his administration’s commitment to improvin...

Governor Malombe and his officers during issuance of communique on Friday   Our Coast Reporter   Governor Julius Malombe has revealed that his administration has delivered 85 percent of the promises made under the “Kitui Promise” manifesto since he took office in 2022. Speaking in Mombasa during the Kitui County Executive Working Retreat held at PrideInn Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa, the governor said his government has implemented 2,931 development projects across all the 247 villages and 40 wards in the county. Malombe highlighted major gains in agriculture, saying the county has trained over 827,000 farmers through strengthened extension services while more than 1.1 million livestock have been vaccinated through mass animal health campaigns.  The county has also operationalized 40 ward SACCOs and revived the Kitui Agricultural Show and Trade Fair, which is now being expanded into an international investment expo. Dozen irrigation schemes   In the water sector, ...

Governor Malombe with his Garissa colleague Nadhif Jama console the mother of 14 year old James Mutemi who was killed by Somali bandits in Ukasi Our Reporter Governor Julius Malombe today (Thursday) evening hosted his Garissa counterpart Nadhif Jama at Nguni market for a joint peace engagement aimed at calming tensions along the troubled Mwingi–Garissa highway. The meeting, brought together security agencies, local leaders, and residents and came in the wake of Tuesday’s tragic killing of 14-year-old James Mutemi. Mutemi was hacked to death by suspected Somali camel herders—an incident that has shaken the community and heightened fears in the region. In a deeply emotional moment, Governor Malombe took time to personally console the grieving mother of the fallen young boy.  “ Pole sana mama. This was our child and we are all traumatized by his tragic death,” Governor Malombe told the grieving mother.  The County boss assured her that his administration will stand firmly with ...

Governor Julius Malombe   Our Reporter   Kitui County Governor Julius Malombe has appealed to the national government to staff and operationalize police stations constructed by his administration along the porous Kitui–Tana River border to bolster security in the area. Among these is Kwa Kamari Police Station, located in a volatile zone where armed bandits killed seven people on Saturday. The governor noted that Kwa Kamari Police Station is fully complete and ready for use, with facilities including a main administration block, junior staff quarters, a pit latrine, solar power system, floodlights, fencing and a gate. Addressing the media in Kitui town, Malombe said the county had constructed six police stations along the porous border and urged for the quick deployment of personnel to enhance security presence and response. “ We therefore request the National Government to deploy adequate personnel and resources to Kwa Kamari and the other completed police stations to enhance ...

Governor Malombe at the renovated & equipped theatre Our Reporter   Residents of Mwingi West have received a major boost in access to quality healthcare after Governor Julius Malombe commissioned a renovated and fully equipped main theatre at Migwani Level IV Hospital. The new theatre marks another milestone in the County Government’s deliberate investments aimed at strengthening healthcare services and bringing life-saving treatment closer to the people. For years, the majority of residents of Mwingi West and neighboring areas had to travel long distances to access specialized surgical services. With the upgraded theatre now operational, patients will be able to receive critical procedures locally.  This will reduce referral cases and ease the burden on families who previously had to seek treatment far from home. Governor Malombe said the investment reflects his administration’s commitment to building a strong and people-centered health system across Kitui County. “ Our ...

Governor Malombe commissions Wimbondo solar water project in Mwingi West Our Reporter   Tyaa–Wimbondo–Wikithuki Sump Well Project in Mwingi West is now operational. And the locals can't stop celebrating. This is courtesy of Governor Dr. Julius Malombe's commitment on water security agenda that has ensured that the residents of Wimbondo and surrounding areas in Mwingi West can now access clean and reliable water. When the Governor commissioned the life changing projects today, the excited crowd burst out in celebrations and joy, certain that now the water challenge that has troubled them for decades will be a thing of the past.  The solar powered project, implemented at a cost of KSh13.1 million, is part of Governor Malombe’s ongoing investments in the water sector aimed at strengthening water security across Kitui County. Currently, the project is supplying clean water to over 200 households in Wimbondo area and Wimbondo Primary School. Plans are already underway to extend the...