Ithookwe Airstrip Reconstructed to Boost Connectivity and Growth in Kitui County

By YOANA KIMWELE The newly reconstructed Ithookwe Airstrip this morning welcomed H.E. President William Ruto, senior government officials, visitors, and delegations attending this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui, marking a significant milestone in Kenya’s efforts to strengthen regional air connectivity and drive economic growth. The event highlighted the government’s dedication to improving transport infrastructure…

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Kitui County Marked World Food Day with a Call for Partnership, Innovation, and Climate-Smart Agriculture

On Thursday, October 16, 2025, Kitui County joined the global community in commemorating World Food Day with a focus on collaboration for a food-secure future. The event was held at Musukini Village in Mutito/Kaliku Ward, Kitui East Sub-county, and was organized by the County Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. Representing the CECM for Agriculture, Dr….

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Kitui South MP Hon. Dr. Racheal Kaki Nyamai Engages Athi Ward Residents in Development Talks

Kitui South Member of Parliament, Hon. Dr. Racheal Kaki Nyamai, on Tuesday engaged residents of Athi Ward in a series of interactive development meetings. The consultative forums, which took place in Kamina, Muathe, Kamunyuni, Imathoka, Ngatiie, and Mukundaa, focused on addressing key challenges facing the local communities and exploring new opportunities for growth and empowerment….

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Mwingi West MP Hon. Charles Nguna Confirms Resumption of Works on Kwasiku–Mbondoni Road Section

Mwingi West MP Hon. Charles Nguna has announced that construction works on the stalled section of the Kitui–Kibwezi Road, specifically the Kwasiku–Mbondoni stretch, have officially resumed. Speaking during the interview at Musyifm, the legislator affirmed that the contractor is already on site and that progress is steadily taking shape. He expressed optimism that once completed,…

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Ithookwe Stadium Hosts National Mashujaa Day Celebrations

Located just 162 kilometers from Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, the newly constructed Ithookwe Stadium and Kitui Airstrip stand as symbols of transformation and progress in Kitui County. After more than six decades since independence, residents of Kitui are finally witnessing the fruits of their taxes through modern infrastructure and national recognition. The ultra-modern Ithookwe Stadium, which…

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Hon. Mark Nding’o Urges Government to Prioritize Knowledge Empowerment and Production Over Handouts

Yatta Kwa Vonza Member of the County Assembly, Hon. Mark Nding’o, has urged the national government to focus on empowering citizens through education, innovation, and hard work rather than promoting a culture of handouts. Speaking during a public event in his ward, Hon. Nding’o said, “Empowering brains with knowledge plus hard work is the foundation…

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Kitui MCA Hon. Mark Nding’o Joins Wiper NDC at Uhuru Park

Kitui MCA Hon. Mark Nding’o was among the leaders who attended the Wiper Patriotic Party National Delegates Conference (NDC) held at Uhuru Park, Nairobi. The highly charged event brought together delegates and supporters from across the country to chart the party’s political direction ahead of the 2027 General Election. During the conference, delegates unanimously endorsed…

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CA Kenya Rolls Out Sh278 Million Voice and Internet Connectivity Projects in Kitui County

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has launched a major connectivity drive in Kitui County, unveiling Phase Four of the Voice Infrastructure and Services Project and the Digital Superhighway Phase 1 (DSHP1) Last Mile Sites Program. The twin initiatives, valued at over Sh278 million, are designed to expand mobile network and internet access across the…

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