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DG Kanani Leads Kitui in Marking World Tourism Day

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Kitui Charts a Digital Future for Tourism at Mutitu Hill Forest As the world marked World Tourism Day 2026, Kitui County showcased the transformative power of pairing nature with technology during celebrations held at the scenic Mutitu Hill Forest. The event, led by Deputy Governor Augustine Kanani, highlighted the county's commitment to leveraging digital innovation to unlock the full potential of its tourism sector. Speaking to a gathered crowd of stakeholders, partners, and community members, Deputy Governor Kanani emphasized that this year's theme, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,” is a call to action.  “We must embrace digital marketing, social media, digital mapping... and artificial intelligence to showcase the beauty and experiences available in Kitui to both domestic and international visitors,” he stated. He noted that technology is not just about visibility but also about improving visitor experiences and managing tourism resources mor...

Water Security Delivered: Governor Malombe Commission's Thua–Miambani Sump Well 🚰

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💧 WATER SECURITY DELIVERED: Malombe Commission's Thua–Miambani Sump Well! 🚰 Our Reporter   Governor Dr. Julius Malombe has done it again! Today, the people of Miambani Ward woke up to a promise fulfilled as the Governor officially commissioned the Thua–Miambani Sump Well — a transformative water project set to change lives for generations. 🌊 What this means for Miambani This is not just a well. This is 1,250 households finally getting reliable, safe water. This is mothers no longer walking miles at dawn. This is learners staying in class instead of chasing water. This is dignity delivered. The project connects four water kiosks strategically positioned to serve the community: ✅ Miambani Primary School — clean water for our future leaders ✅ Miambani Market — powering local businesses and traders ✅ Kwa Ben — bringing relief to families ✅ Mutauni — water where it was needed most. The impact ripples far beyond household taps: · AIC Miambani Secondary School learners now have reliab...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...