Kitui County Chief Officer for Finance and Revenue Collection, CPA John Makau, on Thursday morning appeared on Musyi FM’s Morning Talk Show, where he outlined the county government’s plans to strengthen its revenue base under the visionary leadership of Governor Dr. Julius Makau Malombe. Makau, a decorated accountant, said the county is working on innovative…
By County Diary Reporter The government’s introduction of the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system has sparked fresh debate among county stakeholders and local contractors, with fears that the move could inadvertently disadvantage county-based businesses, despite the case challenging its viability being in court. Under the current system, each county receives budget allocations meant to stimulate…
Yatta Kwa Vonza MCA Hon. Mark Ndingo has joined Wiper Party leader H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka and other leaders in Siasya County to console the family of former Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga. The Wiper delegation is visiting Bondo to pay their last respects and offer condolences to the Odinga family following the loss…
The Kitui County Assembly has formally received and committed the Supplementary Budget Estimates 1 for the 2025/2026 financial year to the Committee on Budget and Appropriations for scrutiny and consideration. Speaker Hon. Kevin Kinengo Katisya, while presiding over the afternoon sitting, confirmed that the supplementary budget estimates—submitted to the Assembly on November 4, 2025—would now…
Yatta Kwa Vonza MCA Hon. Mark Ndingo on Wednesday inspected the ongoing grading and opening of the Kivwauni–Muvitha Road, which has now become a smooth ride for residents.The road, which had long been impassable and hindered movement—especially for the Muvitha School bus—is now motorable, easing transport for the Nthongoni and Muvitha communities.Hon. Ndingo lauded the…
Kitui County Women Representative Hon. Irene Kasalu on Wednesday led a major women’s economic empowerment drive in Kyuso Ward, Mwingi North Constituency, where she distributed water tanks, tents, chairs, and financial grants to various Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). Speaking during the event, Hon. Kasalu said the initiative goes beyond distributing items, emphasizing that it is about…
One of the things that can really kill the mood of a special occasion like a birthday or a holiday is the lack of enough resources to shop for gifts or other items that may be needed to make the event memorable. Unfortunately, over the last five years, the high cost of living has been…
By THE COUNTY DIARY Kenyans were left in stitches after a video surfaced showing Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former President Uhuru Kenyatta standing together atop a vehicle, waving to jubilant crowds in a rare public moment. The unexpected scene, filled with laughter and cheer, quickly went viral across social media platforms. The two…
The Vatican has issued a new directive clarifying how Catholics should refer to the Virgin Mary, urging believers to avoid titles that could distort her role in salvation history. The document, approved by Pope Leo XIV, cautions against portraying Mary as a “lightning rod” before God’s justice — a metaphor suggesting she mediates divine wrath….
Mwingi West Member of Parliament, Hon. Charles Nguna, has continued to earn widespread recognition for his outstanding leadership and commitment to development that goes beyond the limits of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF). Nguna has demonstrated exceptional dedication in sourcing additional resources and partnerships to uplift the lives of residents across Mwingi West…
