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.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago
Micro-enterprise agency to exit Taita-Taveta after five years
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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.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago
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.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago
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.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago
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.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago
Government to unveil new TVET funding model before Christmas
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Ruto to critics: I have no shares in Devki empire
Rutp appeared stunned by online campaigns against his government's move to allow Raval's Devki Group to import equipment for the Sh11 billion steel firm in Taita Taveta.
By Renson Mnyamwezi and Joackim Bwana 2 months ago
Ruto to critics: I have no shares in Devki empire
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 Renson Mnyamwezi 2 months ago
Ruto defends SHIF, slams leaders pushing divisive politics
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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 Renson Mnyamwezi 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 Renson Mnyamwezi 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 Renson Mnyamwezi 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 Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Settlement agony for thousands of squatters on sisal estate
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 Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Teita sisal estate allowed to sell 3000-acres to locals
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 Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Professionals champion revival of Taita culture
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 Renson Mnyamwezi 3 months ago
Farmers push for lifting of raw macadamia export ban
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 Renson Mnyamwezi 4 months ago
Audit reveals flaws in Taita Taveta county Education Fund
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 Renson Mnyamwezi 4 months ago
Audit reveals deep 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 Renson Mnyamwezi 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 Renson Mnyamwezi 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 Renson Mnyamwezi 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 Renson Mnyamwezi 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 Renson Mnyamwezi 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 Renson Mnyamwezi 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 Renson Mnyamwezi 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 Renson Mnyamwezi 6 months ago
Devki to set up Sh10.3 billion steel factory in Taita Taveta
Cleric tells Ruto to take responsibility for state brutality
Anglican Church of Kenya priest has challenged President William Ruto to take responsibility for atrocities meted against Kenyans by the current and previous administrations.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 6 months ago
Cleric tells Ruto to take responsibility for state brutality
Ruto says 1,000 youth taking jobs abroad weekly
Ruto said Gen Z protests were an eye-opener that gave him an opportunity to reorganise his administration to ensure inclusivity for the sake of harmony and development.
By Renson Mnyamwezi and Patrick Beja 6 months ago
Ruto says 1,000 youth taking jobs abroad weekly
Judge embroiled in land dispute with Taita Taveta county
The size of the land was reduced in 2020 to 17 acres after the Mwanaisha family was allocated part of the property.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 6 months ago
Judge embroiled in land dispute with Taita Taveta county
State gazettes 29 county artisanal mining committees
At least 29 county artisanal mining committees have been gazetted to help promote mining in ongoing reforms, Kenya Chamber of Mines (KCM) has said.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 6 months ago
State gazettes 29 county artisanal mining committees
Mwatate MP heckled by mourners for supporting Finance Bill
Mwatate MP Peter Shake received a hostile reception in his constituency after two months of absence.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 6 months ago
Mwatate MP heckled by mourners for supporting Finance Bill
Governor Mwadime sacks three advisors amid graft probe
Mwadime had earlier sent four officers on compulsory leave following a resolution of the county assembly that demanded action to be taken against them.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 6 months ago
Governor Mwadime sacks three advisors amid graft probe
Gemologists oppose bid to allow mining in Tsavo National Park
Gemologists have opposed the proposal by the government to allow mining activities in the Tsavo National Park.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 6 months ago
Gemologists oppose bid to allow mining in Tsavo National Park
Taita Taveta allocates Sh200m to clear pending bills
Taita Taveta County Government allocated a paltry Sh200 million to clear pending bills despite owing Sh1.4 billion to contractors and suppliers.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 6 months ago
Taita Taveta allocates Sh200m to clear pending bills
Devki to set up Sh11b steel factory in Taita Taveta
The government has designated Taita Taveta County as a strategic processing and value-addition centre for iron ore mining in Kenya, Mining CS Salim Mvurya has said.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 7 months ago
Devki to set up Sh11b steel factory in Taita Taveta
Taita Taveta UDA officials split over consensus in grassroots polls
Wrangles have emerged in the Taita Taveta County United Democratic Alliance (UDA) after a section of party leaders dismissed a proposal to pick party officials through consensus.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 7 months ago
Taita Taveta UDA officials split over consensus in grassroots polls
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Mackinnon Road Town: Chase for revenues continues to fan war between Taita, Kwale
Taita Taveta and Kwale counties have been tussling over the town since the onset of Devolution. Mackinon generates over Sh60 million a year.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 7 months ago
Mackinnon Road Town: Chase for revenues continues to fan war between Taita, Kwale
UDA leaders embrace negotiated democracy in Taita Taveta polls
UDA leaders in Taita Taveta county have agreed on negotiated democracy to avert a fallout during the party grassroots elections slated for June 28.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 7 months ago
UDA leaders embrace negotiated democracy in Taita Taveta polls
MP calls for action to save Lake Jipe from extinction
The watershed is an important transboundary wetland ecosystem at the border of Kenya and Tanzania covering an estimated area of 30 kilometres.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 8 months ago
MP calls for action to save Lake Jipe from extinction
Chiefs call for risk allowance, return of APs
They said the allowance would enable them to effectively fight against illicit brew and crime.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 8 months ago
Chiefs call for risk allowance, return of APs
Why Finance Bill 2024 is bitter pill for Coast residents
Coast leaders said stalled water, roads, electricity, health, and education projects have not been allocated funds for completion.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 8 months ago
Why Finance Bill 2024 is bitter pill for Coast residents
Chaos erupts at firm's AGM over Sh100 million carbon credits
Chaos erupted during the Kasigau Ranching Company Annual General Meeting (AGM) after shareholders clashed with the board of directors over how millions of shillings were spent.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 8 months ago
Chaos erupts at firm's AGM over Sh100 million carbon credits