Kitui South is one of the 8 constituencies in Kitui County. The population of the constituency as per National Housing and population Survey (2019) is 1,136,187. It has two sub counties namely Mutomo and Ikutha and six wards namely Ikanga-Kyatune, Mutomo-Kibwea, Ikutha, Athi, Kanziko and Mutha-Mathima Wards respectively “Mutha Ward…
Governor Malombe Unveils sand harvesting policy
Kitui County Government will have a policy and legislation that will govern sand harvesting going forward so as to curb smuggling and unscrupulous business people from the precious resources Speaking on Friday during the unveiling of the taskforce that Governor Dr Julius Malombe appointed to formulate the policy, county boss…
UDA Politician dies of grisly road accident
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party on Saturday, June 17, sent a message of condolence to the family of Chewani MCA Hamisi Iddi Deye who passed away in a tragic accident. In a statement, UDA announced that the MCA, who was attached to the Tana River County Assembly, died in a…
Sakaja’s Public School Feeding Program Increases Enrollment, Performance of learners
Nairobi governor Sakaja Johnson announced the roll out of public primary school feeding program and early childhood development centres aiming to increase school enrollment, improve concentration levels and performance of the learners, enhance cognitive abilities and increase overall engagement in the learning process. The county government seeks to reduce the…
Al-Shabaab; Dozen of security officers killed in Lamu, Garrisa attacks
At least eight gallant KDF Special Forces have lost their lives after the vehicle they were travelling in set off an improvised explosive device at Bodhei area along the border of Lamu and Garissa counties. The Tuesday 13th June, two separate reports indicated that the incident occurred when the officers,…
Bandits kill five people, stole 100 cattle in Meru County
Five people, including two national police reservists, have been killed by bandits in Mutuati, Igembe North in Meru County. County Commissioner Fred Ndunga said the bandits, suspected to be from Samburu County, raided Njaruine village and stole more than 100 cattle. According to Meru County Commissioner Fred Ndunga is that,…
Nairobi Inferno: Sakaja Promises to Rebuild Burnt Toi Market
Nairobi, Sunday 11 June 2023-Nairobi City County Governor Sakaja Johnson today, promised to assist with the rebuilding of improved store in Toi Market following an inferno last night that destroyed properties worth millions of shillings. Speaking when he visited the market on Sunday evening he assured the traders the County would…
UDA meeting ends prematurely, youths chanting rival politicians
Safinews can authoritatively report that chaos has erupted United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots registration exercise at Catholic Hall ground in Marsabit County. According to preliminary reports obtained by safinews.co.ke on Saturday 3rd June, the chaos was caused by rival groups battling for recognition in the UDA Party. Following the clashes, police officers…
Brownskin arrested in connection to the death of his late wife
Michael Macharia Njiiri was apprehended on Thursday at a popular Nairobi nightclub in connection with the death of his wife, Sharon Njeri. Njeri is said to have consumed a poisonous substance as DJ Brownskin watched and recorded the incident. She is said to have succumbed between the nights of July…
Kitui eyes on securing markets for pulse yields
Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe yesterday attended the Presidential Economic Dialogue graced by President Dr William Ruto in Nairobi. The High level engagement between the National Government, the County Governments and the Private Sector discussed the value chains of textile/ cotton, pharmaceuticals, leather, Pyrethrum, Housing, Edible Oils and automotive. President…