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Philip Muasya

Security teams sent to Mwingi - Garissa road

By Philip Muasya   2026-05-01 00:00:00

The government has deployed specialised security teams along the troubled Mwingi–Garissa road to quell skirmishes that paralysed business in Mwingi town.

Grief, tears as seven victims of Tseikuru attacks are laid to rest

By Philip Muasya   2026-05-03 11:00:00

The woman and six men were brutally killed by a group of bandits suspected to be armed camel herders.Four other victims were ambushed and gunned down

Kitui leaders hit out at Duale for his 'arrogant' camel remarks

By Philip Muasya   2026-05-07 00:08:00

Kitui leaders fault CS Aden Duale over remarks on pastoral clashes, calling for peace, accountability, and stronger security response.

Death at birth: Makueni's new lifeline for mothers

By Philip Muasya   2026-06-01 06:00:00

Maternal deaths are preventable and are linked to severe bleeding, high blood pressure in pregnancy, unsafe abortions, obstructed labour and delays in accessing emergency care. 

Ukambani UDA leaders give CS Mutua ultimatum to dissolve Maendeleo Chap Chap

By Philip Muasya   2026-07-15 06:00:00

Labour CS Alfred Mutua is facing mounting political pressure from a section of UDA leaders in Ukambani to dissolve his Maendeleo Chap Chap and throw his full weight behind President William Ruto

Ruto allies urge Ukambani residents to prioritise development over party politics

By Philip Muasya   2026-07-19 14:38:41

A section of UDA leaders from Kitui County have urged Ukambani residents to shun party-based politics and support leaders based on their track record ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Who killed them? Mystery of seven bodies discovered in Mwingi

By Philip Muasya   2026-07-21 09:00:00

Police are investigating the killings of seven unidentified people whose bodies were found dumped in shallow graves near Mwingi.

UDA leaders rally Ukambani behind Ruto's Vision 2060, re-election bid

By Philip Muasya   2026-08-02 13:48:00

A section of UDA leaders in Kitui County has urged residents of the Ukambani region to rally behind President William Ruto's re-election bid.

783 Kitui boda boda operators receive smart licences

By Philip Muasya   2026-08-05 18:15:16

More than 700 boda boda operators in Kitui County on Wednesday graduated from a county sponsored training programme and received smart driving licences aimed at improving road safety.

Opposition leaders demand IEBC reforms, commit to unity to dislodge Ruto

By Philip Muasya   2026-08-12 06:00:00

Opposition leaders have demanded urgent reforms at theIEBC, warning against any attempt to reintroduce the Smartmatic election management system under a different name.