Author: Erastus Maleve

The government’s ambitious livestock restocking program dubbed “Goats of Hope” continued its journey across Kitui County today, making its second stop in Mwingi Central, where fresh hope was delivered to families devastated by last year’s crippling drought. The program, launched over the weekend in Mwingi West, is now restoring livelihoods one household at a time. In Mwingi Central, 100 vulnerable families received five goats each, offering a critical lifeline to residents who lost all their livestock during the harsh dry season. The distribution exercise was conducted under the ongoing efforts by the State Department for Livestock, in partnership with local…

With just four days to go, anticipation is building across the continent ahead of the Second Pan-African Donkey Conference (PADCo-2), set to take place from June 26 to 27, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel Conference Centre in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Themed “Africa’s Commitment in Policy and Practice to Donkey Preservation Now and in the Future,” the high-level summit will bring together policymakers, animal welfare champions, and continental leaders in a unified call to protect one of Africa’s most critically threatened animals—the donkey. The conference, organized by the African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) in collaboration with…

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has reported 20 new deaths in police cells across the country in the months following the killing of 23-year-old Alfred Ojwang — a case that triggered national outrage and renewed scrutiny of police conduct. Speaking during the Day of Delayed Justice commemoration in Nairobi on Sunday, IPOA Chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan revealed the grim statistics, saying the agency is overwhelmed by rising complaints and persistent resistance by rogue officers. “The numbers are horrifying. Twenty more deaths have occurred in police custody since the Ojwang case. What’s worse is that most officers implicated in these…

Labour Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua has issued a passionate appeal to Ukambani leaders and professionals to break free from decades of political stagnation, urging the community to reject what he described as the “Politics of Poverty.” Speaking over the weekend during a high-level meeting with Kamba leaders from the coastal region, Dr. Mutua declared that the time had come for the Kamba community to rethink its political future and chart a development-first agenda. “The time to reject any ideology that thrives on keeping our people poor is now,” he declared, to strong support from attendees. The meeting, hosted in…

In a move that has sent ripples across Kenya’s political landscape, senior presidential advisor Moses Kuria has hinted that he could be President William Ruto’s running mate in the 2027 General Election — while also declaring that the next poll will be a moment of “national consensus” rather than a contested battle. Speaking to Citizen Tv’s Jeff Koinange on Sunday Live, Kuria boldly likened the 2027 election to the landmark 2002 vote, where Mwai Kibaki triumphed in a landslide following a powerful pre-election coalition that united the opposition and ended decades of KANU dominance. “We are approaching a moment where…

A 17-year-old girl has been arrested in connection with the chilling murder of 3-year-old Margaret Wanjiru Kirathe, whose lifeless body was discovered just meters away from a church in Menengai, Nakuru County. The suspect, identified as Lizz Njeri Mwangi, was apprehended following swift investigations by police after receiving a distress call about a child found unconscious near PCEA Shalom Mchanganyiko Church. The toddler was rushed to Kenlands Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. According to preliminary findings, young Margaret was allegedly lured away from the church compound by Lizz, who led her to a secluded area before strangling her…

In a jaw-dropping confession that has rocked the nation, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has admitted that the Finance Bill 2024 was secretly passed by Parliament in December 2024—months after youth-led protests against the bill had erupted across the country, leaving dozens dead, hundreds injured, and thousands arrested. “We saw the protests, we saw the misinformation, and we knew Kenyans wouldn’t listen to facts. So yes, we passed it in December 2024,” Ichung’wah declared unapologetically during a Saturday press briefing. To many, the statement was nothing short of a middle finger to the masses, particularly to the youth who…

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has openly criticized Azimio coalition principal Raila Odinga over his recent remarks supporting the cancelled Adani airport concession deal, calling the statement “shocking and unpatriotic.” Speaking on Saturday in Kirinyanga Kalonzo did not hold back in expressing his dismay over Odinga’s support for the controversial deal. “I was honestly shocked to hear my brother Raila say he was disappointed by the cancellation of the Adani deal,” Kalonzo told the congregation. “Such remarks paint us as leaders who don’t stand with our people. They make us look unpatriotic.” Earlier this week, Odinga had voiced his disappointment…

In a remarkable milestone for the Catholic Diocese of Kitui, Deacon Joseph Mutisya will be ordained a priest by His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV on June 27, 2025, at the Vatican in Rome. The once-in-a-lifetime event places the young deacon among the few from Kenya to be ordained by the Pope himself. Deacon Mutisya, who will be accompanied to Rome by Fr. Josephat Ndunda, signed his pre-ordination documents on June 12, 2025, at the Kitui Pastoral Centre, witnessed by Very Rev. Fr. John Mwandi (Vicar General) and Rev. Fr. Edward Mulwa (Vocations Director). His journey in ministry began when he…

Residents of Wote town were left in utter disbelief after discovering that a middle-aged man had crafted an artificial “girlfriend” using tattered clothes, shocking the community with his bizarre reasoning. According to eyewitnesses, the man – whose identity remains undisclosed – has been spotted strolling with, conversing, and even sharing meals with the ragged creation, which he insists is his lover. The makeshift figure, resembling a human female silhouette, is said to be his answer to what he called “the heartbreak and financial drain” of modern relationships. “I’m tired of women who either reject me or only want me for…