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DG kanani in action  Our photographer   Kitui Deputy Governor Augustine Kanani has led a massive drive to unlock the drainage system within Kitui municipality to avert flooding and water borne diseases. The deputy Governor who was in the company of minister Fred Kimanga and Township MCA Daniel Ngoima urged Kitui town residents not to dump solid waste along water ways, saying this will ensure free flow of surface runoff during this rain season. At the same time, DG Kanani urged the county residents to clear any bushes and stagnant waters around their homesteads which are likely to become breeding grounds for malaria causing mosquitoes 🦟. Similarly he urged residents to consume only treated or boiled water to avoid contracting killer water borne diseases such as cholera.  See the Deputy Governor in action during the drainage cleanup exercise.   

Campbell Munyambu   Our Reporter   Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has been asked to move with speed, mobilize his troops and solidify his political base in readiness to take over presidential power in 2027. The call has been made by Campbell Munyambu , a Mwingi based professional and political commentator who told the press that the stars are now aligned for Kalonzo's presidency. While describing Kalonzo as a diplomat of international credentials, Munyambu said that the recent pronouncements by president William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga in reference to Kalonzo were indications that time is now ripe for the former Vice President to lead the country. "We have seen Raila heaping praises on Kalonzo, describing him as a trusted friend who has stood the test of time. This is a signal that even Raila feels and believes that Kalonzo is the man of the moment," Mr Munyambu stated.  On Sunday, Raila's brother Oburu Odinga invited Kalonzo as a guest of honour during...

Governor Malombe with Nicholas Mulila  Our Reporter   The county government in partnership with Safaricom Plc has launched a digital platform that will enable county residents access county government services online. Dubbed myKituiApp , the digital platform which is meant to be a one stop shop will be instrumental in payment of county services such as business permits, parking fees and revenue management systems. The online tool will also come in handy in offering solutions around agriculture, health, utility bills and SME programs. Speaking during the launch of the myKituiApp, Governor Malombe who was flanked by Safaricom’s Chief Corporate Security Officer Nicholas Mulila, the county minister in charge of ICT Phoebe Ndungu and her Chief Officer Nason Kang’alya described the digital App as a great milestone and a big break from the past where residents and government officers had to deal with mountains of paperwork. “ We are happy to create a digital platform where our servic...

Our Reporter   Governor Malombe was today among other governors who joined President William Ruto at Uhuru Park in Nairobi where the head of state flagged off Community Health Promoters' kits to the counties. The kits will be distributed to Community Health Promoters in the counties to boost healthcare services among the rural populations.  About 100,000 CHPs who have already been trained in a collaborative effort between the National Government and the Council of Governors will be unveiled on Mashujaa Day celebrations next month.  Kitui County has 2470 trained Community Health Promoters spread across all the villages.  They act as the link between the community and established health facilities, with one of their key duties being sensitization and education to prevent diseases and keep the populations healthy.  Governor Malombe's administration is keen on preventive healthcare where strategic efforts have been put in place to keep preventable diseases such as...

Governor Malombe flags water tanks   Our Reporter   Over 1200 women drawn from three Wards have today (Monday Sep 11) benefitted from a donation of water tanks from a Korean organisation meant to boost food security at household level and generate income. The donation from Korean International Corporation Agency (KOICA) is a testament to how Governor Julius Malombe's administration is  working closely with development partners to advance the cause of development for the benefit of Kitui county residents.  The women farmers from the 3 wards of Kauwi, Mutomo and Athi have been co-opted into a four year project dubbed economic empowerment for women through climate smart agriculture by the county government. Speaking after flagging off the 164, (1000 litre) tanks for distribution to the women groups, governor Malombe urged the local farmers to practice Climate Smart Agriculture as a way of addressing hunger and food insecurity as well as beating the impact of climate ch...

Our Reporter   It is another win for Kitui County after drugs and essential non pharmaceutical products worth KSH 84 Million were received few days ago. The consignment from KEMSA makes Kitui County the first among the 47 counties to receive the essential commodities in this financial year - 2023/2024.  Speaking while overseeing the drugs distribution to both Kitui and Mwingi level IV hospitals, county minister in charge of Health and Sanitation Ruth Koki said that Dr Julius Malombe's administration is committed to ensuring that all health facilities across the county are functional, well equipped and stocked to offer quality and timely health services to county residents.  Madam Koki noted that the county government will work closely with KEMSA to continually deliver essential medical supplies to boost health service delivery in the County.  The heath sector sits at the top of Governor Malombe's development agenda to ensure that the county residents are kept healthy...

Drugs for Mwingi Hospital   Our Reporter   It is joy and celebration for the people of Mwingi town and its environs after a consignment of much needed drugs were delivered to Mwingi Level IV hospital this morning (Friday). The delivery of the drugs consignment is in line with Governor Malombe's strategy to revamp the health sector and operationalize the health facilities to offer timely and quality healthcare services to the county residents. The drugs consignment was received by the hospital's deputy medical superintendent Dr Kennedy Fundi on behalf of his boss Dr Hellen Munyao alongside other health officers and county government officials. Have a look at the photos