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Renson Mnyamwezi

Dr Aggrey Boys fires, accident raise questions

The school had experienced two infernos, before the students were sent home.While school administration blames KPLC for the fire, it emerged students had unresolved grievances.

Dr Aggrey Boys fires, accident raise questions

Governor Mwadime calls for winding up of water agency

Governor Mwadime calls for winding up of water agency

Governor endorses MCAs resolution to revert 5000-acre land to community

Governor endorses MCAs resolution to revert 5000-acre land to community

Teachers unions urge TSC to balance out staff in Taita Taveta

Teachers unions urge TSC to balance out staff in Taita Taveta

Taita Taveta seeks slice of Sh5b from vast Tsavo cattle ranches

Governor Mwadime says the county will formulate ranching guidelines to streamline sector. Some ranchers have leased land to wealthy livestock.

Taita Taveta seeks slice of Sh5b from vast Tsavo cattle ranches

Micro-enterprise agency to exit Taita-Taveta after five years

A rural initiative that has been instrumental in promoting sustainable economic growth, agricultural productivity, food security and income to smallholder farmers is set to fold up.

Micro-enterprise agency to exit Taita-Taveta after five years

Why human trafficking thrives along the Kenya-Tanzania border

The number of Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea nationals trafficked through the Kenya-Tanzania border in Taita Taveta County is on the rise, according to security agencies.

Why human trafficking thrives along the Kenya-Tanzania border

Security tightened as tourists flock Taita Taveta

The Taita Taveta County Security Committee has developed a work plan to effectively secure lives and property during the festivities.

Security tightened as tourists flock Taita Taveta

Rice mill completion sows seeds of joy for farmers

Governor Andrew Mwadime has announced that the construction of the multi-million shilling rice milling value-addition plant is complete and will be commissioned soon.

Rice mill completion sows seeds of joy for farmers

Government to unveil new TVET funding model before Christmas

A new funding model for students in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (Tvet) institutions will be ready before Christmas.

Government to unveil new TVET funding model before Christmas

Ruto defends SHIF, slams leaders pushing divisive politics

The President held nine events in the county yesterday, where he launched several projects and addressed rallies in Taveta and Wundanyi sub-counties.

By 2 months ago

Ruto defends SHIF, slams leaders pushing divisive politics

State waives duty for steel tycoon equipment to build Sh11b plant

Devik Group chairman Narendra Raval said there will be technological skills transfer from his company to the local community.

By 2 months ago

State waives duty for steel tycoon equipment to build Sh11b plant

Kindiki vows to serve all Kenyans irrespective of ethnicity

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said that the country faces numerous economic challenges and called on Kenyans and elected leaders, to support President William Ruto.

By 2 months ago

Kindiki vows to serve all Kenyans irrespective of ethnicity

Varsity unveils Sh10m lab to boost banana farming in Taita Taveta

Taita Taveta University (TTU) has established a Sh10 million banana tissue culture laboratory to boost the crop's production in the county.

By 3 months ago

Varsity unveils Sh10m lab to boost banana farming in Taita Taveta

Settlement agony for thousands of squatters on sisal estate

The farm’s management and squatters had been accusing each other of encroachment. But a survey conducted recently showed that squatters had encroached the farm.

By 3 months ago

Settlement agony for thousands of squatters on sisal estate

Professionals champion revival of Taita culture

ACK Bishop Liverson Mng’onda said their aim was to promote and preserve the Taita language (Wakitina) that is slowly diminishing and promotion of indigenous foods.

By 3 months ago

Professionals champion revival of Taita culture

Teita sisal estate allowed to sell 3000-acres to locals

Teita Sisal Estate, Africa's biggest sisal farm, plans to sell the land to investors to establish a Smart Green-Inter Corking City in the Mwatate sub-county.

By 3 months ago

Teita sisal estate allowed to sell 3000-acres to locals

Farmers push for lifting of raw macadamia export ban

Macadamia farmers have called for a review of the law to reduce the powers of the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary on exporting raw nuts and other oil crops.

By 3 months ago

Farmers push for lifting of raw macadamia export ban

Audit reveals deep flaws in Taita Taveta County Education Fund

The auditor general has raised concerns over high default rates, cash flow problems, and mismanagement

By 4 months ago

Audit reveals deep flaws in Taita Taveta County Education Fund

Audit reveals flaws in Taita Taveta county Education Fund

The Auditor General has flagged serious anomalies in the operations of the Taita Taveta County Education Fund, a public initiative modeled after the Higher Education Loans Board.

By 4 months ago

Audit reveals flaws in Taita Taveta county Education Fund

Taita Taveta MCAs split on plot to impeach Mwadime over staff strike

Members of the Taita Taveta County Assembly are divided over whether to impeach Governor Andrew Mwadime for failing to end the ongoing medical workers strike.

By 4 months ago

Taita Taveta MCAs split on plot to impeach Mwadime over staff strike

PS calls for tree planting to mitigate drought, floods

Internal Secretary PS Raymond Omollo has said urgent measures must be taken to address climate change that has impacted negatively on Kenyans livelihoods

By 4 months ago

PS calls for tree planting to mitigate drought, floods

Three secondary schools closed in Taita Taveta county

Three secondary schools have been closed indefinitely after principals released students to avert riots as teachers demonstrated in Taita Taveta County.

By 5 months ago

Three secondary schools closed in Taita Taveta county

Two dead, 10 sick with 'Mpox' symptoms

A 10-year-old child died yesterday, in a remote village between Taita and Kwale, bringing the total number of deaths from a mysterious disease to two.

By 5 months ago

Two dead, 10 sick with 'Mpox' symptoms

Kenya, Germany to sign labour agreement

Labour and Skills Development Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime said the agreement will enable thousands of Kenyans to secure jobs in Germany.

By 5 months ago

Kenya, Germany to sign labour agreement

Taita Taveta residents thirsty in midst of plenty

Taita Taveta County has many natural water springs, yet most residents lack access to safe drinking water.

By 5 months ago

Taita Taveta residents thirsty in midst of plenty

Police arrest three suspected carjackers, recover vehicle

Police said the suspects had carjacked a businesswoman in Kerugoya town, Kirinyaga County, and stabbed her before they fled with the vehicle.

By 5 months ago

Police arrest three suspected carjackers, recover vehicle

Devki to set up Sh10.3 billion steel factory in Taita Taveta

Devki Group of Companies has acquired 500 acres of land in Taita Taveta county to set up Sh10.3 billion steel factory, barely two years after one in the neighboring Kwale county.

By 6 months ago

Devki to set up Sh10.3 billion steel factory in Taita Taveta

Taita Taveta seeks slice of Sh5b from vast Tsavo cattle ranches

Governor Mwadime says the county will formulate ranching guidelines to streamline sector. Some ranchers have leased land to wealthy livestock.

Taita Taveta seeks slice of Sh5b from vast Tsavo cattle ranches

Micro-enterprise agency to exit Taita-Taveta after five years

A rural initiative that has been instrumental in promoting sustainable economic growth, agricultural productivity, food security and income to smallholder farmers is set to fold up.

Micro-enterprise agency to exit Taita-Taveta after five years

Why human trafficking thrives along the Kenya-Tanzania border

The number of Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea nationals trafficked through the Kenya-Tanzania border in Taita Taveta County is on the rise, according to security agencies.

Why human trafficking thrives along the Kenya-Tanzania border

Security tightened as tourists flock Taita Taveta

The Taita Taveta County Security Committee has developed a work plan to effectively secure lives and property during the festivities.

Security tightened as tourists flock Taita Taveta

Rice mill completion sows seeds of joy for farmers

Governor Andrew Mwadime has announced that the construction of the multi-million shilling rice milling value-addition plant is complete and will be commissioned soon.

Rice mill completion sows seeds of joy for farmers

Government to unveil new TVET funding model before Christmas

A new funding model for students in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (Tvet) institutions will be ready before Christmas.

Government to unveil new TVET funding model before Christmas

Ruto defends SHIF, slams leaders pushing divisive politics

The President held nine events in the county yesterday, where he launched several projects and addressed rallies in Taveta and Wundanyi sub-counties.

By 2 months ago

Ruto defends SHIF, slams leaders pushing divisive politics

State waives duty for steel tycoon equipment to build Sh11b plant

Devik Group chairman Narendra Raval said there will be technological skills transfer from his company to the local community.

By 2 months ago

State waives duty for steel tycoon equipment to build Sh11b plant

Kindiki vows to serve all Kenyans irrespective of ethnicity

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said that the country faces numerous economic challenges and called on Kenyans and elected leaders, to support President William Ruto.

By 2 months ago

Kindiki vows to serve all Kenyans irrespective of ethnicity

Varsity unveils Sh10m lab to boost banana farming in Taita Taveta

Taita Taveta University (TTU) has established a Sh10 million banana tissue culture laboratory to boost the crop's production in the county.

By 3 months ago

Varsity unveils Sh10m lab to boost banana farming in Taita Taveta

Settlement agony for thousands of squatters on sisal estate

The farm’s management and squatters had been accusing each other of encroachment. But a survey conducted recently showed that squatters had encroached the farm.

By 3 months ago

Settlement agony for thousands of squatters on sisal estate

Professionals champion revival of Taita culture

ACK Bishop Liverson Mng’onda said their aim was to promote and preserve the Taita language (Wakitina) that is slowly diminishing and promotion of indigenous foods.

By 3 months ago

Professionals champion revival of Taita culture

Teita sisal estate allowed to sell 3000-acres to locals

Teita Sisal Estate, Africa's biggest sisal farm, plans to sell the land to investors to establish a Smart Green-Inter Corking City in the Mwatate sub-county.

By 3 months ago

Teita sisal estate allowed to sell 3000-acres to locals

Farmers push for lifting of raw macadamia export ban

Macadamia farmers have called for a review of the law to reduce the powers of the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary on exporting raw nuts and other oil crops.

By 3 months ago

Farmers push for lifting of raw macadamia export ban

Audit reveals deep flaws in Taita Taveta County Education Fund

The auditor general has raised concerns over high default rates, cash flow problems, and mismanagement

By 4 months ago

Audit reveals deep flaws in Taita Taveta County Education Fund

Audit reveals flaws in Taita Taveta county Education Fund

The Auditor General has flagged serious anomalies in the operations of the Taita Taveta County Education Fund, a public initiative modeled after the Higher Education Loans Board.

By 4 months ago

Audit reveals flaws in Taita Taveta county Education Fund

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