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As 2025 comes to a close, the Kitui County Woman Representative has reflected on a year marked by tangible progress in grassroots empowerment, expressing gratitude for the collective efforts that have transformed communities across the county. In her end-of-year remarks, the Woman Rep highlighted the achievement of disbursing over KSh 20 million in support of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), describing the milestone as a powerful symbol of lives changed rather than just a financial figure. She noted that the funds have helped spur new businesses, uplift families, and strengthen community networks, particularly among women and youth groups. “Reaching the 20 million shillings milestone is not just a statistic; it represents lives touched, businesses started, and communities strengthened,” she said, emphasizing that investing in people remains the cornerstone of her leadership agenda. Looking ahead to 2026, the Woman Representative expressed renewed energy and...

Kitui Central Member of Parliament and 2027   incoming Governor hopeful Dr. Makali Mulu has outlined a series of development milestones achieved in the last quarter of the year, pointing to steady progress in socio-economic empowerment, education, infrastructure, and public service delivery across the constituency. In a statement reflecting on the period, Dr. Mulu said his office had prioritized inclusive development aimed at improving livelihoods and strengthening access to essential services for residents of Kitui Central. Under economic empowerment initiatives, a total of Ksh 4.2 million was disbursed to 46 women and youth groups through the Uwezo Fund, supporting entrepreneurship and small-scale business growth.  In the education sector, 9,062 secondary school students benefited from bursaries issued through the Kitui Central NG-CDF, easing the financial burden on families and promoting school retention. Infrastructure development also featured...

By Irene Mwende  Grief and anger hung heavily in the air at Kambi ya Juu, popularly known as the Sakama Bar area, as residents struggled to come to terms with yet another act of violent crime. What should have been a time of celebration was instead marked by mourning, following a brutal robbery that claimed the life of a young man and left another fighting for survival. Tesh, described by community members as hardworking and full of promise, was shot dead in cold blood during the incident. Another young man sustained a gunshot wound to the head and remains in critical condition. The tragedy has once again reopened deep wounds in a county that has grown painfully familiar with loss. Addressing residents and grieving families Business man Mwenda Thunanira expressed profound sorrow and frustration, noting that such visits have become far too common. He lamented that the people of Isiolo are increasingly being reduced to statistics in crime reports, rather than lives valued...

By Irene Mwende  Kenya Railways Managing Director Mr. Philip Mainga today shared warm Christmas and New Year wishes with passengers travelling on the Madaraka Express Passenger Services and the Nanyuki Safari Train, reaffirming the corporation’s commitment to safe, reliable, and customer-focused rail transport. Speaking to passengers, Mr. Mainga expressed gratitude to travelers for their continued trust in Kenya Railways, noting that their support has been instrumental to the success of passenger rail services across the country. He said the organization is honoured to host thousands of passengers who choose to travel by rail every other day. “As you head home and to other destinations, I on behalf of the Kenya Railways family wish you, together with your families and loved ones, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” Mr. Mainga said. He encouraged passengers to enjoy their journey, assuring them of safety and comfort throughout their travel. “Welcome onbo...

Kenya’s floriculture industry has reaffirmed its position as one of the country’s most resilient and globally competitive export sectors, even as it called on government to urgently strengthen the business environment to protect jobs, unlock growth and sustain Kenya’s leadership in the global flower market. In a statement issued in Nairobi, the Kenya Flower Council (KFC) noted that the floriculture sector remains a flagship contributor to the Bottom-Up Economic Agenda (BETA), accounting for approximately 1.6 per cent of national GDP and 18 per cent of total export earnings. In 2024 alone, the industry generated KES 108 billion (USD 835 million) in export revenues, despite the pressures of global inflation, rising input costs and high air freight charges. The sector directly employs about 200,000 workers and supports more than two million livelihoods across production regions, particularly benefiting women and youth. Beyond foreign exchange earnings, floriculture continues t...

Kitui South took a major step toward transforming youth education and skills development as MP Rachel Kaki welcomed management from the Kenya Railways Corporation, led by Managing Director Mr. Philip J. Mainga, EBS, alongside a delegation from the Railway Training Institute (RTI), during the commissioning of the RTI Kitui Campus. Speaking at the event, MP Rachel Kaki reaffirmed her commitment to empowering youth through skills training and access to quality education. She made a bold and transformative pledge that the first 50 students admitted to the Kitui Campus will have their tuition fees fully covered through the Kitui South NG-CDF bursary programme, ensuring financial constraints do not prevent deserving students from accessing education. Mr. Philip Mainga praised MP Kaki for her visionary leadership and acknowledged the impressive infrastructure already established to host the institution. He highlighted that the facilities meet required standards and sho...