The former director of political affairs for Taita Taveta County, Geoffrey Kimonge Mbogo, has been arraigned in court over allegations of fraudulently obtaining public funds and failing to account for more than 12 million shillings during his tenure. According to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), investigations revealed that Mbogo claimed funds for activities that…
A group of women leaders has called on Kenyans to support President William Ruto’s bid for a second term, citing what they described as his strong development record and commitment to inclusive governance. Led by Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, the leaders spoke during a women empowerment event hosted by Taita Taveta Woman Representative Lydia Haika…
Taita Taveta County Governor Andrew Mwadime has issued a stern warning to outside herders illegally bringing livestock, including camels and cattle, into the region and destroying local crops. Governor Mwadime emphasized that the county government will no longer tolerate livestock entering the region outside the confines of the law. “These are warnings. We have seen…
Former Taita Taveta County Assembly acting speaker Anselm Mwadime Chao has officially defected to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) while launching a fierce critique against the assembly’s current leadership lineup. Chao, the current Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Mwanda Mghange ward, labeled the two month old leadership structure unfair and unrepresentative. He questioned why…
Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime has thrown his support behind the multi-million shilling Tsavo West National Park rhino sanctuary fence project, while issuing a stern demand for local economic inclusion. The mega-conservation project, recently launched by President William Ruto, aims to protect the endangered black rhino and mitigate long-standing human-wildlife conflict. Governor Mwadime noted that…
