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Taita Taveta County Stories

Taita Taveta County calls for arrest of boda boda rider killers
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 08, 2024

Mwachongo was killed by unknown assailants in Voi, Makongeni area. The attackers later escaped with his motorcycle.

Mtito Andei residents urged to mantain peace, resolve disputes amicably
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 25, 2024

The DG emphasised the importance of peace in the region, suggesting the establishment of peacekeeping units with backing from both local and national...

Governor Mwadime appeals for hardship allowances for Taita Taveta teachers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 18, 2024

The county government pledged to collaborate with the two ministries of Land and Education to resolve the issue of land ownership title deeds affectin...

Taita Taveta county seeks China's help in resolving perennial water scarcity
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 08, 2024

Governor Mwadime acknowledged China's significant role in Kenya's development and expressed optimism that this newfound collaboration will help his co...

Taita Taveta County calls for joint effort to resolve land ownership conflicts
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 04, 2024

During the meeting on Wednesday, the county leader Andrew Mwadime encouraged Tourism Cabinet Secretary Dr Alfred Mutua to work with the Ministry of La...

Taita Taveta Governor faults State over closure of bars 
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 24, 2024

This comes after an intensified national government crackdown against illicit liquor across the country led by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and t...

Boost for Wundanyi farmers after launch of grassroots fertiliser programme
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 18, 2024

Governor Andrew Mwadime articulated his commitment to bolstering crop production, emphasising agriculture's pivotal role in combating the enduring fam...

Taita Taveta launches policy to curb sexual gender-based violence 
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 09, 2024

The county government reaffirmed its dedication to providing accessible resources, including counselling services, legal assistance and shelters to su...

State warns Macadamia brokers over extortion of farmers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 08, 2024

It was established that some farmers in Taita Taveta are vending raw macadamia at Sh30 per kilo.

Kwale, Taita Taveta counties call for equitable share of park revenues
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 05, 2024

Tourism and Wildlife CS Alfred Mutua revealed that President William Ruto will soon launch the compensation plan, previously halted in 2020, to provid...

Taita Taveta, KWS tackle wildlife threat through anti-garbage campaign
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 02, 2024

The United Nations launched World Wildlife Day on March 3 of each year to honour and promote awareness of all of the world's wild creatures and plants...

Taita Taveta County officials to face prosecution over Sh4m World War I celebrations 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 25, 2024

Last year, Taita Taveta County Governor Andrew Mwadime sent four senior county officials on compulsory leave over the alleged financial irregularities...