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Incoming Kitui Governor hopeful Hon. Makali Mulu has reaffirmed his commitment to youth empowerment and road safety after issuing smart driving licences to 150 trained boda boda riders from all wards of Kitui Central Constituency. Speaking during the event held at the Kitui Central NG-CDF Grounds, Makali said empowering young people through skills training, proper documentation and economic opportunities is key to improving livelihoods and promoting a safer and more professional transport sector. He noted that the boda boda industry plays a critical role in the county's economy by creating employment and providing reliable transport services, adding that equipping riders with the necessary documentation enhances professionalism and compliance with road safety regulations. Makali said continued support for the transport sector will contribute to building a more organized, productive and prosperous Kitui, while creating more opportunities for young people to earn a decent...

Incoming Isiolo North parliamentary Mwenda Thuranira has pledged to champion transformative leadership aimed at unlocking Isiolo's vast economic potential and positioning the county as a key investment and business hub. Speaking after meeting Hussein Maharusi and Hussein Hilal of the Isiolo Chamber of Commerce, Thuranira said the county has immense opportunities that have remained underutilized despite being identified under Kenya's Vision 2030 as a future economic hub. He noted that years of poor leadership and missed opportunities had slowed the county's growth, stressing that Isiolo requires visionary and accountable leadership to fully realize its potential. Thuranira emphasized the critical role of the private sector in driving economic development, saying businesses are the backbone of job creation, investment and wealth generation. He called on government to create an enabling environment through improved infrastructure, enhanced security and investor-fri...

The Concerned Citizens Network has accused Mwingi Level 4 Hospital in Kitui County of failing to provide essential healthcare services, alleging widespread shortages of medical supplies, poor service delivery and corruption within the county's health sector. In a statement accompanied by campaign materials, the group claimed that expectant mothers are being required to purchase delivery aid kits from private chemists before they can be admitted for childbirth. It also alleged that some patients are asked to make cash payments despite being registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA). The network further claimed that patients are frequently referred to private facilities for X-rays, MRI scans and other diagnostic services due to a lack of equipment at the hospital. It also alleged that families are asked to make unreceipted cash payments for services such as postmortems and ambulance fuel. The group directed its criticism at senior county health officials and called on the Et...

Incoming Nairobi Woman Representative hopeful Hon. Florence Kilasi joined Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and other Luhya leaders during a fellowship at the African Israel Nineveh Church held at Westlands Primary School before attending a consultative meeting aimed at strengthening political unity within the community. During the meeting, Mudavadi urged Luhya leaders to remain united and work together in support of President William Ruto's development agenda, emphasizing that unity would strengthen the community's influence in national leadership and ensure greater participation in government programmes. The Prime Cabinet Secretary reaffirmed the Kenya Kwanza administration's commitment to inclusive development and called on leaders to put aside political differences and focus on delivering meaningful progress for the people. Hon. Florence Kilasi welcomed the message of unity, saying collaborative leadership is essential for advancing develo...

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has congratulated the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for conducting what it described as a credible and transparent Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, despite the ruling party's defeat. Speaking during a press briefing on Friday, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan praised the electoral commission for allowing the will of the people to prevail, saying the outcome demonstrated the strength of Kenya's democratic institutions. "One of the main subject matters of this press conference today is to congratulate the IEBC. You did a stellar job. You held us all to account. You let the popular will of the people of Kenya prevail," Omar said. The ruling party also commended its supporters, campaign teams and senior party leaders for running what it termed a spirited campaign. Omar singled out National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, digital strategist Dennis Itumbi and former Cabinet ...

The People's Movement (PM Party) has described the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as the beginning of a national political awakening, saying the contest has demonstrated that a new generation of leaders can successfully challenge established political parties ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement issued after the by-election, the party congratulated the declared winner and thanked the people of Ol Kalou for participating peacefully in the democratic process. It also expressed gratitude to all voters who supported its candidate, Timothy Kamau, describing him as the youngest candidate in the race, a first-time parliamentary contestant, and a representative of Kenya's Gen Z generation. The party said that although it did not win the seat, the campaign proved that courage, fresh ideas, and youthful leadership can compete against well-established political machines. It added that the experience had strengthened the party's resolve to build a national...