Kalonzo Speaks on the 425B High Grand Falls Dam to be Built in Kitui and Tharaka

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Kalonzo Speaks on the 425B High Grand Falls Dam to be Built in Kitui and Tharaka

Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has for the first time spoken about the 425 billion High Grand Fall dam set to be built in Kitui, Tana River, and Tharaka Nithi counties.

Taking credit for the project, Kalonzo revealed that he initiated the project during the Late President Kibaki’s tenure when he was the Vice President as one of the vision 2030 flagship projects. Kalonzo said that it was delayed by the Uhuruto government and lauded President Ruto for the first time for signing an agreement with the UK government concerning the dam that will be of great benefit to the people of Kitui, Tharaka Nithi, and Tana River counties.

“The High Grand falls is a vision 2030 project, me and Kibaki said that it is the dam that will strip poverty from our people in Kenya. It will generate 650 MegaWatts of Electricity, we will also be able to irrigate using the water from the dam in Kitui and Tana River. I praise President Ruto for once because he has tried through the matter of climate change and I will support him because the Grand Falls Project is my project, the Jubilee Government delayed it” Kalonzo said.

The Wiper party leaders revealed that there were tussles during the Jubilee government that forced the project not to be commenced by the UK government but he is glad that President Ruto is ready to implement it.

“There were differences on who should eat more money from the project, it is now the time for the project to begin. I would like to ask the UK government, not to backside on implementing the project,” he added.

Kalonzo requested the government not to evict the people of Kitui and Tharaka and take them to the game park without compensating them. He said that the people of Thagicu and Ciambiu in Mwingi North should be given adequate compensation to go and look for the places they would like to settle instead of evicting them and forcing them to vacate the nearby game reserves.

“I am 100 percent with President Ruto’s government concerning the High Grand Falls project because our people in Kitui, Tharaka, and Tana River are the chief beneficiaries of the project and there will be no more flooding in our areas,” the Wiper leader stated.

Following an agreement reached by President William Ruto and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on 7th November 2022, the new multipurpose dam is set to be built in the counties of Kitui and Tharaka Nithi at 425 billion.

The construction of the dam, the second-most expensive infrastructure project in Kenya after the standard gauge railway, is one of six projects totaling Sh500 billion that would be expedited under a new UK agreement struck off-site from the COP27 climate conference taking place in Egypt.

Kibwana quits politics, Kenyans react

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Kibwana quits politics, Kenyans react

3 Months after losing the Makueni Senatorial seat to his student, Daniel Maanzo, Ex- Makueni Governor Prof. Kivutha Kibwana has announced his decision to quit elective politics.

Taking to Social Media Kibwana said, “Today I announced that I have quit elective politics after serving the people of Makueni Constituency (2002-2007) & Makueni County (2013-2022), and 30 years of public service. Thanks be to God, my former students, co-workers, and those I served.”

The decision resulted in mixed reactions from Kenyans and below are some of them;

Mambo Felix said,” Wise decision, We wish you good health, grace, and wisdom Prof. Usikae pale nje wakuchoche you begin fighting Kalonzo Musyoka because you will become totally irrelevant.”

Ex-Kibwezi MP Aspirant Willie Malile said, “The people shall decide when that time comes. For now, we feel you still have a huge potential.”

Nguzi Sharon said, “Congratulations on your achievements boss. Now enjoy the rest of your days with your family and friends.”

James Muteti said, “Wishing you all the best Prof.You’ve left a lasting legacy in the public service. God bless you as you retire from elective politics.”

Francis Kinyamasyo said, “Congratulations professor for a good job and the good foundation you laid for this county. may God grant you good health.”

Maggie Miano said, “You have done well. Service above self with humility. Your footprints will remain forever. It was a pleasure for me to serve Makueni under your leadership. All the best in your next assignment.”

Kioko Muasya added, “You have served well. You have demonstrated that people-focused leadership can be done. That good governance is achievable. That politics can transform lives. And that we cannot be held hostage by the corrupt. Yours is a shining beacon. An example for those to come. A yardstick with which we will assess them. You served admirably. I salute you and wish you God’s blessings and peace in your retirement.”

In August Kibwana finished his second term as Governor and tried to vie for the senate seat and lost to Maanzo with over 120,000 votes. Missed the results of the August polls in Makueni? check it out below;

Final IEBC Results for Makueni Governor, Senator, and Women Representative

What’s your message to Kibwana as he quits politics?

Machakos CEC Roads, Transport and Public Works – Who is Nathaniel Nganga?

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Machakos CEC Roads, Transport and Public Works – Who is Nathaniel Nganga?

Nathaniel Nganga was born and brought up in Katutuni, Ikombe ward – Yatta constituency. He went to the local primary school and later Kathiani Boys. After Highschool, he taught in several primary schools in his locality such as Kikesa for 2 years.

He proceeded to Egerton University for a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Degree. Nganga graduated in 2011 and worked at Tala Academy as Maths, Chemist, and Physics teacher.

Thereafter he worked with the Cooperative Bank of Kenya and Kenya National Bureau of Statistics as a Research assistant. Later on, he resigned to vie for office as Ikombe MCA in 2012. He was elected MCA and also had a chance to serve as Deputy Speaker in the first Assembly.

In 2017, he ran for office as Yatta MP but quit at the nomination stage. In the Machakos senatorial by-election of 2021, he was the coordinator of Wiper’s Agnes Kavindu campaigns in the Yatta sub-county and also served as Kavindu’s manager. In February 2022 he joined Wavinya’s campaign secretariat as campaign manager.

While appearing before Machakos County Assembly appointments committee, he was taken to task on what he will do on the pending bills in the department. Nganga noted that they will prioritize payment for big and small contractors so that everyone receives money.

He added that there was a need to create more parking space in Machakos town. He revealed that he was ready to work on partnerships with the private sector and National Government to better the county’s infrastructure.

On Graders and county equipment, he undertook to repair the ones that can be repaired at a small cost but dispose of those that are unserviceable.

Unknown to Many, Nganga is a cousin to Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS Dr. Alfred Nganga Mutua.

List of Kitui County sub-locations set to Benefit from 538M Equalisation Fund

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List of Kitui County sub-locations set to Benefit from 538M Equalisation Fund

The Commission on Revenue Authority (CRA) Chair Dr. Jane Kiringai held a two-day visit to Kitui County to identify marginalized areas.

Addressing the media, Dr. Kiringai said that Kitui County has been allocated 538,601,436 Kenya Shillings from the equalization fund for the marginalized areas in the financial year 2022-2023.

The money will be used to do development projects like electricity, water, roads, and in the health sector. She urged Kitui Governor Julius Malombe to find other ways of generating county revenue on top of the revenue collected in the last financial year.

Governor Malombe welcomed the commission on revenue allocation and lauded them for allocating money to ensure equalization in areas left behind on matters of development. 50 sub-locations in Kitui have been identified to benefit from the National Government Equalization Fund. These include;

In Kitui East Constituency, Kasasi sub-location, Muthungue, Nzanzu, Nzunguni, Kiangine, Imale, and Kyaango sub-locations in Voo/Kyamatu ward Kasunguni, Makongo sub-locations in Zombe/Mwitika ward, Yiuku, Ndetani, Malalani, Makuka, Kathua and Katumbi sub-locations from Endau/Malalani ward will all benefit from the fund.

In Kitui South Constituency, Kalia Katune, Kalambani, Ndakani, and Ngaani sub-locations in Mutha ward, Simisi and Uiini sub-locations in Ikutha ward, and Kilawa sub-location in Athi ward will also receive development from the fund.

In Kitui Rural constituency, Mandongoi sub-location in Kanyangi ward is the only sub-location identified in the third marginalization policy.

Yalatani sub-location in Mutonguni ward is also the only one identified from Kitui West constituency.

In Mwingi Central Constituency, Malawa sub-location in Nuu ward; Mbuvu, Kalanga, Kamutiu, and Mwalali sub-locations in Nguni ward and Nguuni sub-location in Mui ward have been identified by the commission on revenue allocation and will get support from the equalization fund.

Wikithuki sub-location in Kiomo/Kyethani ward is the only identified area in Mwingi West constituency.

Mwingi North Constituency is one of the constituencies that is set to benefit most from the 2022/2023 financial year equalization fund as identified by the commission. Cio Kereke, Kasyathyoni, Katilinge, Kamuthanga, and Mwangeni sub-locations in Tseikuru ward, Kalatine, Kathaalani, Kimela, Ndatani, Tumana, Ikime, and Kakoongo sub-locations in Mwingi North, Sumoni sub-location in Mumoni ward; Kiseuni, Maseki, and Mataka sub-locations in Kyuso ward are also included in the category of the marginalized area.

Article 204 of the Constitution establishes the Equalisation Fund in Kenya which should be paid 0.5 percent of all the revenue collected by the national government each year. This amount is calculated on the basis of the most recent Auditor General’s audited accounts of revenue received, as approved by the National Assembly.

The national government should use the Equalisation Fund only to provide basic services to marginalized areas. These services include water, roads, health facilities, and electricity.

List Of Makueni County Chief Officers Nominees

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List Of Makueni County Chief Officers Nominees

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior has forwarded to the speaker of the Makueni County Assembly a list of people appointed to be Chief Officers.

The nominees are set to be vetted by the relevant committees of the Makueni County Assembly.

“Pursuant to Article 179(2) (b) of the constitution of Kenya 2010, section 30 (2) (d), section 45 (1) (a )& (b) of the county governments act No.17 of 2012. I hereby nominate for your approval the following persons as Chief Officers for your consideration (and approval),” read the letter to the Speaker from Governor Mutula Junior.

Dr. Josslyn Nzilani Mutua was appointed Chief officer of Trade, Marketing, Industry, Culture, and Tourism.

Dr. Stephen Ndolo was appointed Chief officer of Health Services.

Jackson Charo Daudi was appointed Chief officer Land, Urban Planning and Development

Daniel Mutuku Ndolo was named chief officer of Agriculture and Irrigation.

Eng. James Muoki Muli was named chief officer of Transport, Infrastructure, and Public Works and David Maithya Makau to the Water and Sanitation Department.

Boniface Musyoki Mutua was appointed chief officer of Social Economics, Planning, Budget, and Revenue, and Nicholas Mutisya Mutua Chief officer of Education and Internship.

Alphonce Katuma Kanunga was named Chief officer of Information Communication and Technology.

The list;

List of Makueni county CECs

Gospel artist Kasolo boasts of prowess in bed

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Gospel artist Kasolo boasts of prowess in bed

Gospel artist Stephen Kasolo has boasted of his bedroom prowess. Speaking during a Tiktok live, Kasolo also revealed that he had not yet married officially and his baby mama just visits with the daughter at times for them to bond but they don’t stay together.

“I swear all the women I have gone to bed with all go praising me, one time I was talking to a friend and I told them that I need to go to church to give a thanksgiving offering when God has blessed me with something… “a harrier”, Muthiniki. ” The singer said in the clip that has gone viral.

“We don’t stay together with Mama Shine because we have not yet married officially. I take care of everything, I have my house and they come here or I go to their place and we live like a family.” Kasolo added.

After the clip of the late-night Tiktok live that also featured DJ Biado and Mr. Wise was recorded and leaked, Kasolo expressed disappointment saying some Kambas wanted to pull down the others.

“Every midnight to 3 am, we have a reality show on Tiktok live. I want to speak on the clip that has gone viral that someone recorded, I am a journalist and I have a right to host any show. Don’t take anything personal, those sharing the clip should know this is life don’t take things seriously, we have the freedom to do anything…” He responded in a Facebook video.

“Whoever is trying to portray it’s like we have done anything wrong, it has nothing to do with my ministry, my family and it is my show. Kambas you try and find negative things to pull others down, other communities stand with their own while we wait for what looks like it has negativity and use it to bring it down. God help us and let us change.” Kasolo went on.

Moses Kuria hits back at Wavinya and Kalonzo over Portland eviction

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Moses Kuria hits back at Wavinya and Kalonzo over Portland eviction

A day after Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti took on Trade CS Moses Kuria over his remarks that he would evict squatters in Portland cement land, Kuria answered them back.

Speaking during Kenya National Chambers of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) SME Round table, Kuria maintained that the eviction would benefit more people compared to those who would be affected.

“When some counties are giving me land to do common user facilities, others are saying that they want to encourage squatting on public land and that difference will start to show.”CS Moses Kuria said.

“I am not in a mood to fight, I have fought enough in my life, but when counties which have taken the wrong turn in the manufacturing and export agenda start to lag behind others, do not blame it on witchcraft,” Kuria added.

Kuria said that the National Government had already received land donations from three counties Elgeyo Marakwet, Laikipia, and Nyeri.

Speaking during the swearing-in of Machakos CECs Wednesday, Kalonzo also promised to raise the issue with president Ruto.

After the function, several leaders from Ukambani led by Kalonzo Musyoka, Governor Wavinya, Mike Sonko, and Women Rep Kamene visited the squatters and addressed them. Missed the story? check it out below;

Hatukuogopi! Kalonzo and Wavinya take on Moses Kuria over Portland eviction threats

Wavinya speaks after Kenyans made fun of her dressing

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Wavinya speaks after Kenyans made fun of her dressing

Kenyans on social media made fun of Wavinya’s dress after she uploaded a photo on Facebook in oversized clothes. The photo went viral and netizens began making memes using it.

The photo was taken during the final day of a 2-week public participation forum in Machakos while marking her birthday saw some Kenyans question who the tailor of the oversize old school attire was.

Below are some of the hilarious reactions;

Tabitha Nyar Achieng said,” I was almost advising Gladys Wanga to copy your dressing style my lady until I came across this. This is unlike you.”

Joseph Muroti said,” Riggy Gs tailor should be deported from Machakos county in the next flight aboard Kinatwa Airways.”

Jean Paul said,” Who dresses our governor??? Don’t suck her but she should not repeat this mistake. Jokes aside. Our governor is beautiful regardless. Clean heart and always hako kwa ground. Thanks for visiting in Ithaeni shopping center.”

Rachel Masika said, “Please allow me to be your stylist. You are too pretty for this attire.”

Philip Muteti said, ” Did Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti just hire the tailor that Riggy G sacked?

Clifford KM said,” Ogopa Riggy G…you mean he transferred his former tailor to Machakos…Wah.Not fair to Mama Wavinya at all.”

Wilberforce Muteti added,” The Tailor must be a ghost worker.”

Wavinya reacted to the comments from the Kenyans apologizing for the dressing. “It was just one of those days, poleni,” She said.

At the function, Wavinya was also surprised by Tiktoker David Moya as it was her birthday, moving her to tears. Missed the surprise video? check it out on our Youtube below;

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