Musembi Nzengu

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Musembi Nzengu

Sports CS Salim Mvurya has announced that the government will, within the next six months, invest Sh800 million to convert the Ithookwe showground into an international stadium. Mvurya visited the site, on the outskirts of Kitui town, which is earmarked to host this year’s national Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20. President William Ruto will grace the event. Governor Julius Malombe gave the Sports CS an inspection tour of the site that traditionally hosts the Kitui County Agricultural Show.

3 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Musembi Nzengu

Isaac Mutisya and Mary Kasyoka with photos of daughter Risper Mutindi at their home in Ndonguni village, Kitui East, last Wednesday /MUSEMBI NZENGUThis is premium contentSubscribe to Continue ReadingHelp us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives. Your subscription keeps our mission alive and empowers us to provide high-quality, trustworthy journalism. Join us today to make a difference!Already Subscribed? Sign in

3 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Musembi Nzengu

In SummaryThe former county chief on Saturday said she has heeded calls from residents to seek a comeback in 2027 when current officeholder Julius Malombe’s term ends. Although her name was on the ballot in 2022, Ngilu withdrew from the race and declared support for Malombe, making it an easy win for him. Former Kitui governor Charity Ngilu /SCREENSHOTFormer Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu will run to recapture the seat during the 2027 elections. Ngilu held the position between 2018 and 2022.

3 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Musembi Nzengu

Mercy Mugao, a basket weaver /MUSEMBI NZENGUMercy Mugao is not your ordinary youth. She cast aside her degree certificate to take up handcrafting of palm leaves baskets – and it is paying her big. Six years after graduating from Karatina University, she is currently running a thriving traditional baskets weaving enterprise that has not only made a name in Kitui and Kenya but also internationally courtesy of online marketing.

1 month ago | the-star.co.ke | Musembi Nzengu

Kitui meteorological services director Daniel Mbithi /MUSEMBI NZENGUThe just-started March-April-May rains will only pour for 30 to 45 days in most of Kitui, the Kenya Meteorological Department has said. County department director Daniel Mbithi on Saturday attributed the expected conditions to weak La Nina conditions and a neutral Indian Ocean Dipole. “Occasional rainfall is expected in early March followed by a dry spell,” he said.