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Governor Julius Malombe, EGH Our Reporter   The National Government has undertaken to revive and complete the stalled Umaa dam project in Kitui Central following the timely intervention of Governor Julius Malombe. Dr. Malombe hosted the Water Permanent Secretary Paul Rono a month ago where he lobbied for the revival of the stalled mega dam. The governor who later took the PS on a tour of the stalled project noted that its completion will provide water to tens of thousands of people in Kitui town and its environs.  The dam project stalled under the watch of Kaluki Ngilu when she served as Water Minister and Kitui Central MP. Curiously during her time as governor, she made no efforts to revive the dam.  PS Rono praised Governor Malombe for coming up with a comprehensive water programme that will make the county water secure through constructing water pans, sand dams, mini dams and boreholes across the vast county. "I am impressed by the Governor's water programme to make p...

Campbell Munyambu - He wants Kalonzo to ditch Raila Kalonzo Must De-link himself from Raila   A passionate call has been put forth for Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to cut political ties with ODM leader Raila Odinga and start preparing for his presidential bid in 2027. The appeal was made by Mwingi professionals forum coordinator Campbell Munyambu who says that all indications are that Raila will never support Kalonzo for the top seat. To regain his political muscle, Munyambu argues that Kalonzo should forthwith de-associate himself with Odinga and start mobilizing his troops in preparation for taking a stab at the presidency in 2027. " From his body language and actions, all signals point to a Raila who is not willing and ready to support Kalonzo for presidency. This is despite Kalonzo having supported him for three consecutive presidential elections, " observes Munyambu.  And from this perspective, the professional argues that Kalonzo stands a better chance politically...

Governor Julius Malombe - EGH If there was one loud wish by the people of Kitui County, it was to have the former governor Kaluki Ngilu and her ghosts dislodged from the seat of power and tossed to the wind.  Why? The reasons are out there in the public and we need not overemphasize them. Now Dr. Malombe is firmly at the seat of power. And the train has left the station - convincingly so.  The county, which stalled when Governor Malombe was not declared the winner in 2017 is being re-worked and is currently getting its groove back. The chips are falling into their place. It's a jigsaw fit of sorts.  For starters, Governor Malombe has made deliberate efforts to revive our health facilities which - for 5 years - had been reduced to death traps. The governor has ensured that the welfare of the doctors and other healthcare givers is looked into.  In under six months, Governor Malombe has procured drugs and non pharmaceutical commodities to ensure timely and quality...

Our Reporter   Kitui county residents have won again under the leadership of Dr. Julius Malombe. For a second time in under 6 months since he came into office on a popular vote, Governor Malombe has yet again flagged off a consignment of drugs that will be distributed to all the county facilities across the county. The drugs and non pharmaceutical commodities flagged off today are worthy Ksh81.5 million.  The governor promised that more drugs will be procured and added that during his tenure, all the county health facilities will be functional.  Governor Malombe also promised that he is committed to upgrade Mwingi and Kitui Level IV hospitals to teaching and referral hospitals, which means the facilities will be able to offer more specialized treatment to patients. Nzamba Kitonga Memorial Hospital in Kitui East will also be established , he said.  At the same time, the governor promised that Mobile Clinics which are equivalent to level IV hospitals will also be revam...

Enigma Raila Odinga WHEN WILL RAILA ODINGA GIVE KENYA A BREAK? SAMPLE THIS HISTORY AND STORY 1. In August 1982, Raila at 37 was a co-mastermind of the aborted coup led by Senior Private Hezekiah Ochuka (God continue to rest his soul). A biography released in 2006 confirmed Rao's participation in the putsch. His father pleaded with Moi for dear son's life. A death sentence was substituted with 6 years of detention without trial. However an estimated 100 soldiers and 200 civilians caught perished during the coup's suppression. Capturing power through the gun aborted.  2. Raila served two other detention stints (September 1988 to 12 June 1989), the third from 5 July 1990 alongside Kenneth Matiba and Charles Rubia for crusading for multi-party democracy. We cannot forget this sacrifice for Kenya's freedom from authoritarianism.  3. In February 1992 Agwambo returned from exile in Norway to join the Forum for the Restoration of Democracy (FORD) and served as Vice Chairman of...

Dr. Temi Mutia training Mango farmers on value addition.  Our Reporter There is need for both levels of government to support mango farmers in Kitui County to cushion them from post harvest losses.  At the same time, farmers should be supported to practice Climate Smart Agriculture as a way of cushioning them from the adverse effects of drought and climate change.  This call has been made by Dr Temi Mutia, a value chain expert and a director at Rise Kenya, an NGO that is helping locals cope with the devastating effects of climate change. Speaking while on a visit to Mwingi Horticultural Farmers Society at Kalisasi, Dr. Temi urged the national and county government to support fruit farmers to enable them reap maximum benefits from their produce. The farmers' group based at Kalisasi in Mwingi Central is engaged in making mango flakes using solar driers, which makes it ideal for value addition and for keeping the fruits for a longer period.  Dr. Temi revealed that there...

Governor Malombe shares a moment with president Ruto ~ The County Governments and National Government are interdependent. Collaborations are mutual - Says Governor Malombe as he welcomes President Ruto at Kanyonyoo Police College. ~ The newly built  police college hospital worth KSh100 million at Kanyonyoo will also offer health services to Kitui County Residents.  ~ Governor Malombe says the police college administration should maintain the existing positive relationship with the host community, sentiments that were echoed by president William Ruto who commissioned the Level IV hospital today.  Https://homelandnews.com