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Philip Muasya

PS Omollo inspects final touches ahead of Mashujaa day celebrations in Kitui

By Philip Muasya   2025-10-01 10:19:18

PS Omollo toured Ithookwe Stadium, which has been under construction for four months. He assessed the infrastructural readiness, logistical planning and security arrangements.

Power games unfold as Ruto begins tour of Kalonzo turf

By Philip Muasya   2025-10-12 06:30:00

The president’s visit to Ukambani is largely interpreted as a clever political move to infiltrate Kalonzo’s backyard and sway his support ahead of 2027 presidential election.

How Ruto seeks a share of Kalonzo's turf as six-day tour starts

By Philip Muasya   2025-10-15 06:00:00

The President is expected to launch roads, affordable housing, among other projects. Ruto's allies upbeat as Wiper leaders confident the overtures won't work.

Confusion in Kitui as Ruto suspends tour following Raila's death

By Philip Muasya   2025-10-15 12:27:04

The president was scheduled to land at Kwa Siku in Mwingi West where he was expected to commission tarmack works for Kwa Siku - Migwani - Mbondoni road.

Kalonzo's long and loyal journey with Raila: A tale of trust, betrayal and resilience

By Philip Muasya   2025-10-18 11:50:10

The fallen former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who sought Kenya’s presidency five times without success, leaves behind a political legacy intertwined with resilience and alliances.

Young women graduate from nita to power homes with clean energy technologies

By Philip Muasya   2025-11-05 07:00:00

Twenty-three girls have graduated from the KAWI Green Africa programme after a thorough training of how to install and maintain home solar systems.

Water ministry signs deal with global water institute to strengthen Kenya's irrigation sector

By Philip Muasya   2025-12-12 00:00:00

The two institutions will collaborate on technical expertise, research and innovation to strengthen national irrigation projects

Early Christmas for elderly in Machakos as foundation steps in with food, cash

By Philip Muasya   2025-12-16 19:47:43

Christmas has come early for more than 700 elderly residents of Kithyoko location in Machakos County after a local charity donated foodstuff and cash to support them.

Kitui rolls out 'Operation Fika Salama' to curb festive-season road accidents

By Philip Muasya   2025-12-17 18:10:37

The Kitui County Government, in partnership with the traffic police and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), has rolled out a two-day road safety awareness campaign.

Kitui agriculture department tops performance, staff earn pay rise

By Philip Muasya   2025-12-20 17:25:05

The Kitui County Department of Agriculture and Livestock has emerged as the overall top-performing ministry in the latest contracting evaluation results.

Environmentalist Kalua leads mourners to plant 101 trees to honour Kitui Centenarian

By Philip Muasya   2025-12-21 14:11:11

In a symbolic act of environmental conservation, a group of mourners in Kitui County, led by environmentalist Isaac Kalua Green planted 101 trees.

Ruto fears me, Kalonzo says as he promises free university education

By Philip Muasya   2026-01-24 15:19:37

Kalonzo says that President Ruto had slipped into a panic mode following his rising popularity across the country.

Hunger looms in Kitui as drought tightens grip on ASAL counties

By Philip Muasya   2026-02-03 00:00:00

In Kitui County, out of a population of over 1.2 million people, only about 28,000 households currently have food reserves, painting a grim picture of a worsening humanitarian situation.

4,000 residents of Machakos, Kitui benefit from KDF's free medical camp

By Philip Muasya   2026-02-04 16:13:38

Major Emmanuel Welime said the free medical camp offered services including general consultation, cervical cancer screening, dental care, eye treatment and management of NCDs.

Kitui moves to protect livestock sector with mass vaccination campaign

By Philip Muasya   2026-03-10 12:21:26

Livestock farmers in Kitui County have taken advantage of the subsidised livestock vaccination campaign rolled out by the county government to prevent diseases and loss of animals