THE STRUCTURED POVERTY IN TAITA TAVETA
Residents demand answers after thousands of cattle reportedly begin grazing on community land bordering Tsavo as questions emerge over agreements, revenues, community benefits, and security.
Reports emerging from Kishushe continue to raise important questions about how community resources are being managed and who ultimately benefits from them.
Following recent reports regarding the arrival of…
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Residents demand answers after thousands of cattle reportedly begin grazing on community land bordering Tsavo as questions emerge over agreements, revenues, community benefits, and security.
Reports emerging from Kishushe continue to raise important questions about how community resources are being managed and who ultimately benefits from them.
Following recent reports regarding the arrival of…
READ MORE: https://www.kwaela.co.ke/the-structured-poverty-in-taita-taveta/
WHO IS JUSTICE AMRAPHAEL MBOGHOLI MSAGHA? THE TAITA SON WHO ROSE TO THE SUMMIT OF KENYA’S JUDICIARY
In the hills of Taita Taveta County, where stories of resilience, hard work and service have shaped generations, one name stands out in Kenya’s legal history: Justice Amraphael Mbogholi Msagha.
For decades, he occupied some of the highest offices in the Judiciary, presided over landmark cases that influenced national policy, survived one of…
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In the hills of Taita Taveta County, where stories of resilience, hard work and service have shaped generations, one name stands out in Kenya’s legal history: Justice Amraphael Mbogholi Msagha.
For decades, he occupied some of the highest offices in the Judiciary, presided over landmark cases that influenced national policy, survived one of…
READ MORE: https://www.kwaela.co.ke/who-is-justice-amraphael-mbogholi-msagha-the-taita-son-who-rose-to-the-summit-of-kenyas-judiciary/
WHEN GOOD POLICIES DON’T DELIVER: WHY IMPLEMENTATION MATTERS MORE THAN WE THINK
Strong policies create direction, but implementation determines whether they improve people’s lives.
Every policy begins with hope
Every time a new policy is launched, there is a sense of optimism. People come together, ideas are shared, and there is genuine belief that the policy will make a difference. And rightly so — good policies…
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Strong policies create direction, but implementation determines whether they improve people’s lives.
Every policy begins with hope
Every time a new policy is launched, there is a sense of optimism. People come together, ideas are shared, and there is genuine belief that the policy will make a difference. And rightly so — good policies…
READ MORE: https://www.kwaela.co.ke/when-good-policies-dont-deliver-why-implementation-matters-more-than-we-think/
UDA MUST RETHINK, REPLAN AND RE-EXECUTE ITS STRATEGY IN TAITA TAVETA
Over the past several months, the UDA brigade in Taita Taveta—led by Hon. Lydia Haika, Hon. John Bwire, Peter Shake, Principal Secretary Shedrack Mwadime, Joyce Lay, John Mruttu and veteran Wundanyi politician Simion Mwachia—has held numerous public engagements aimed at popularising the ruling party across the county.
However, from a political observer’s perspective, many…
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Over the past several months, the UDA brigade in Taita Taveta—led by Hon. Lydia Haika, Hon. John Bwire, Peter Shake, Principal Secretary Shedrack Mwadime, Joyce Lay, John Mruttu and veteran Wundanyi politician Simion Mwachia—has held numerous public engagements aimed at popularising the ruling party across the county.
However, from a political observer’s perspective, many…
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UNANSWERED QUESTIONS: THE CHRISTINE ZIGHE DEGREE CONTROVERSY AND THE SILENCE OF TAITA TAVETA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
By Kwaela News Network
For months now, a controversy surrounding the academic qualifications of Taita Taveta County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Lands, Mining and Physical Planning, Christine Zighe Mwashighadi, has continued to generate intense public debate across Taita Taveta County and beyond.
At the centre of the controversy is an…
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By Kwaela News Network
For months now, a controversy surrounding the academic qualifications of Taita Taveta County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Lands, Mining and Physical Planning, Christine Zighe Mwashighadi, has continued to generate intense public debate across Taita Taveta County and beyond.
At the centre of the controversy is an…
READ MORE: https://www.kwaela.co.ke/unanswered-questions-the-christine-zighe-degree-controversy-and-the-silence-of-taita-taveta-county-government/
RELIEF FOOD SCANDAL RAISES SERIOUS QUESTIONS AS INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE
The reported recovery of hundreds of bags of government relief food from a property linked to the family of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has triggered public outrage and renewed concerns about accountability in the management of public resources.
According to police reports widely circulated by local media, officers from Masogo Police Station…
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The reported recovery of hundreds of bags of government relief food from a property linked to the family of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has triggered public outrage and renewed concerns about accountability in the management of public resources.
According to police reports widely circulated by local media, officers from Masogo Police Station…
READ MORE: https://www.kwaela.co.ke/relief-food-scandal-raises-serious-questions-as-investigations-continue/
THE TAITA TAVETA COUNTY ASSEMBLY’S VETTING PROCESS MUST UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION AND PUBLIC TRUST
We, the concerned citizens of Taita Taveta County, express our deep concern regarding the manner in which the County Assembly has conducted the vetting and approval of certain County Executive Committee Member (CECM) nominees over the years.
The County Assembly is entrusted with a critical constitutional responsibility. Its role in approving executive nominees is…
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We, the concerned citizens of Taita Taveta County, express our deep concern regarding the manner in which the County Assembly has conducted the vetting and approval of certain County Executive Committee Member (CECM) nominees over the years.
The County Assembly is entrusted with a critical constitutional responsibility. Its role in approving executive nominees is…
READ MORE: https://www.kwaela.co.ke/the-taita-taveta-county-assemblys-vetting-process-must-uphold-the-constitution-and-public-trust/
SIX-YEAR DEFAMATION CASE ENDS AS COURT AWARDS COSTS TO KWAELA NEWS NETWORK, BUT QUESTIONS OVER COVID-19 FUNDS REMAIN
VOI, TAITA TAVETA — A six-year legal battle pitting three plaintiffs against Kwaela News Network and activist Rodger Ngoo has finally come to an end after the Voi Chief Magistrate’s Court awarded costs to the defendants following the withdrawal of the suit.
In a ruling delivered by Chief Magistrate Hon. P. O.…
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VOI, TAITA TAVETA — A six-year legal battle pitting three plaintiffs against Kwaela News Network and activist Rodger Ngoo has finally come to an end after the Voi Chief Magistrate’s Court awarded costs to the defendants following the withdrawal of the suit.
In a ruling delivered by Chief Magistrate Hon. P. O.…
READ MORE: https://www.kwaela.co.ke/six-year-defamation-case-ends-as-court-awards-costs-to-kwaela-news-network-but-questions-over-covid-19-funds-remain/
THE VERMIN OF TRIBALISM & POLITICS OF ENTITLEMENT
The word Murima has forced itself into Kenya’s political bloodstream like a slow-spreading toxin. And we all know who uncorked the bottle.The self-proclaimed monarch of Wamunyoro, “Riggy G,” the tireless preacher of tribal entitlement disguised as leadership destiny. He has injected this venom into public discourse with reckless passion, hoping that Kenyans would absorb…
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The word Murima has forced itself into Kenya’s political bloodstream like a slow-spreading toxin. And we all know who uncorked the bottle.The self-proclaimed monarch of Wamunyoro, “Riggy G,” the tireless preacher of tribal entitlement disguised as leadership destiny. He has injected this venom into public discourse with reckless passion, hoping that Kenyans would absorb…
READ MORE: https://www.kwaela.co.ke/the-vermin-of-tribalism-politics-of-entitlement/
ALBERT OJWANG CASE: THE QUESTIONS KENYA REFUSES TO LET DIE
The death of Albert Ojwang in police custody has evolved from a tragic incident into one of the most consequential accountability tests facing Kenya’s criminal justice system in recent years. Nearly a year after the 31-year-old teacher and blogger died while under police custody, court proceedings are steadily revealing details that have intensified public…
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The death of Albert Ojwang in police custody has evolved from a tragic incident into one of the most consequential accountability tests facing Kenya’s criminal justice system in recent years. Nearly a year after the 31-year-old teacher and blogger died while under police custody, court proceedings are steadily revealing details that have intensified public…
READ MORE: https://www.kwaela.co.ke/albert-ojwang-case-the-questions-kenya-refuses-to-let-die/
DOES TAITA TAVETA PRIORITIZE PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE IN HEALTH LEADERSHIP?
A quick comparison of leadership in County Health Departments across Kenya raises an important policy question for Taita Taveta County.
In Kirinyaga County, the Health Department is headed by George Karoiri, a holder of a Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Health Science.
In Makueni County, the Health Department is led by Dr.…
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A quick comparison of leadership in County Health Departments across Kenya raises an important policy question for Taita Taveta County.
In Kirinyaga County, the Health Department is headed by George Karoiri, a holder of a Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Health Science.
In Makueni County, the Health Department is led by Dr.…
READ MORE: https://www.kwaela.co.ke/does-taita-taveta-prioritize-professional-expertise-in-health-leadership/
JUSTICE AT LAST: WHAT THE SHARON OTIENO MURDER CONVICTION MEANS FOR KENYA
After nearly eight years of court proceedings, witness testimonies, forensic evidence, and intense public scrutiny, the High Court has delivered a landmark verdict in one of Kenya’s most shocking and widely followed murder cases.
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, together with his co-accused Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero, has been found guilty of the…
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After nearly eight years of court proceedings, witness testimonies, forensic evidence, and intense public scrutiny, the High Court has delivered a landmark verdict in one of Kenya’s most shocking and widely followed murder cases.
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, together with his co-accused Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero, has been found guilty of the…
READ MORE: https://www.kwaela.co.ke/justice-at-last-what-the-sharon-otieno-murder-conviction-means-for-kenya/
FROM COUNTY HALL TO PPCK: GRANTON SAMBOJA’S LEADERSHIP RECORD FACES RENEWED SCRUTINY
Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja has once again found himself at the center of public debate as questions emerge over the performance of the Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya (PPCK), where he serves as Board Chairman.
Samboja, who served as the second Governor of Taita Taveta County between 2017 and 2022, built his…
READ MORE: https://www.kwaela.co.ke/from-county-hall-to-ppck-granton-sambojas-leadership-record-faces-renewed-scrutiny/
Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja has once again found himself at the center of public debate as questions emerge over the performance of the Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya (PPCK), where he serves as Board Chairman.
Samboja, who served as the second Governor of Taita Taveta County between 2017 and 2022, built his…
READ MORE: https://www.kwaela.co.ke/from-county-hall-to-ppck-granton-sambojas-leadership-record-faces-renewed-scrutiny/
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TRIBUTE TO REV. SILVANUS MWAKOMA
We join the family, friends, the church fraternity, and the entire community in mourning the passing of Rev. Silvanus Mwakoma.
Rev. Mwakoma was more than a devoted servant of God; he was a mentor, counselor, friend, and source of inspiration to many.
Through his unwavering faith, humility, wisdom, and compassionate leadership, he touched countless lives and left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Throughout his ministry, he dedicated himself to serving God and uplifting others, offering guidance, hope, and encouragement to people from all walks of life. His warm personality, gentle spirit, and sense of humor made him a beloved figure within the community.
As we bid him farewell, we take comfort in the faith, hope, and peace that he faithfully preached and exemplified throughout his life. Though he is no longer with us physically, his legacy of service, love, and devotion to God will continue to inspire generations to come.
We pray that the Almighty God grants strength, comfort, and peace to his family, friends, colleagues, and all who mourn his passing during this difficult time.
Rest in eternal peace, Rev. Silvanus Mwakoma. Your legacy of faith, service, and compassion will forever remain in our hearts.
"Well done, good and faithful servant." — Matthew 25:23
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We join the family, friends, the church fraternity, and the entire community in mourning the passing of Rev. Silvanus Mwakoma.
Rev. Mwakoma was more than a devoted servant of God; he was a mentor, counselor, friend, and source of inspiration to many.
Through his unwavering faith, humility, wisdom, and compassionate leadership, he touched countless lives and left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Throughout his ministry, he dedicated himself to serving God and uplifting others, offering guidance, hope, and encouragement to people from all walks of life. His warm personality, gentle spirit, and sense of humor made him a beloved figure within the community.
As we bid him farewell, we take comfort in the faith, hope, and peace that he faithfully preached and exemplified throughout his life. Though he is no longer with us physically, his legacy of service, love, and devotion to God will continue to inspire generations to come.
We pray that the Almighty God grants strength, comfort, and peace to his family, friends, colleagues, and all who mourn his passing during this difficult time.
Rest in eternal peace, Rev. Silvanus Mwakoma. Your legacy of faith, service, and compassion will forever remain in our hearts.
"Well done, good and faithful servant." — Matthew 25:23
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QUESTIONS MOUNT OVER GOVERNANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AT KENYATTA HIGH SCHOOL
Stakeholders Call for Independent Probe into Principal Dominic Maingi’s Administration
Kenyatta High School in Mwatate, one of Taita Taveta County’s most prominent public secondary schools, is facing growing scrutiny following a series of allegations touching on governance, procurement, financial management and staff relations.
The concerns have emerged less than a year after Chief Principal…
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Stakeholders Call for Independent Probe into Principal Dominic Maingi’s Administration
Kenyatta High School in Mwatate, one of Taita Taveta County’s most prominent public secondary schools, is facing growing scrutiny following a series of allegations touching on governance, procurement, financial management and staff relations.
The concerns have emerged less than a year after Chief Principal…
READ MORE: https://www.kwaela.co.ke/questions-mount-over-governance-and-financial-management-at-kenyatta-high-school/
OFFICIAL REBUTTAL AND CONDEMNATION OF THE APPROVAL OF MR. ALFRED MLOLWA AS COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR HEALTH SERVICES
Statement by Concerned Citizens of Taita Taveta County
We, the undersigned concerned citizens and taxpayers of Taita Taveta County, express our profound disappointment, concern, and objection to the decision of the Taita Taveta County Assembly to approve the nomination of Mr. Alfred Mlolwa as the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health Services and…
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Statement by Concerned Citizens of Taita Taveta County
We, the undersigned concerned citizens and taxpayers of Taita Taveta County, express our profound disappointment, concern, and objection to the decision of the Taita Taveta County Assembly to approve the nomination of Mr. Alfred Mlolwa as the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health Services and…
READ MORE: https://www.kwaela.co.ke/official-rebuttal-and-condemnation-of-the-approval-of-mr-alfred-mlolwa-as-county-executive-committee-member-for-health-services/
TAITA TAVETA UNION ISSUES 14-DAY STRIKE NOTICE OVER DELAYED ALLOWANCES
Voi, Kenya – 4th August 2026
The County Government Workers Union (Kenya) – Taita Taveta Branch has issued a fourteen-day strike notice to the Taita Taveta County Government, citing persistent delays in the payment of allowances owed to County Enforcement and Environment Officers and failure to implement commitments contained in a Return-to-Work Agreement.
In…
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Voi, Kenya – 4th August 2026
The County Government Workers Union (Kenya) – Taita Taveta Branch has issued a fourteen-day strike notice to the Taita Taveta County Government, citing persistent delays in the payment of allowances owed to County Enforcement and Environment Officers and failure to implement commitments contained in a Return-to-Work Agreement.
In…
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FORM THREE PARENTS PETITION KENYATTA HIGH SCHOOL OVER STUDENT WELFARE AND SERVICE DELIVERY CONCERNS
By Kwaela News Network Reporter
MWATATE – A section of Form Three parents at Kenyatta High School in Mwatate has formally petitioned the School Administration and the Board of Management (BOM), raising a wide range of concerns affecting student welfare, service delivery, sanitation, feeding programs, and the overall learning environment.
In a detailed memorandum…
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By Kwaela News Network Reporter
MWATATE – A section of Form Three parents at Kenyatta High School in Mwatate has formally petitioned the School Administration and the Board of Management (BOM), raising a wide range of concerns affecting student welfare, service delivery, sanitation, feeding programs, and the overall learning environment.
In a detailed memorandum…
READ MORE: https://www.kwaela.co.ke/form-three-parents-petition-kenyatta-high-school-over-student-welfare-and-service-delivery-concerns/
MDUMIKI’S EDUCATION PROMISES: WHEN WORDS BECOME A BURDEN TO THE POOR
Few things are more painful than watching a young person’s dream collapse because of broken promises.
In August 2024, Hon. Peter Shake, popularly known as “Mdumiki,” stood before the people of Mwatate and presented himself as a champion of education. Through a highly publicized campaign involving Taita Taveta National Polytechnic, Mwatate…
READ MORE: https://www.kwaela.co.ke/mdumikis-education-promises-when-words-become-a-burden-to-the-poor/
Few things are more painful than watching a young person’s dream collapse because of broken promises.
In August 2024, Hon. Peter Shake, popularly known as “Mdumiki,” stood before the people of Mwatate and presented himself as a champion of education. Through a highly publicized campaign involving Taita Taveta National Polytechnic, Mwatate…
READ MORE: https://www.kwaela.co.ke/mdumikis-education-promises-when-words-become-a-burden-to-the-poor/