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08/08/2026

QUESTIONS MOUNT AS NEW PETITION RAISES FRESH ALLEGATIONS AGAINST KENYATTA HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

MWATATE, TAITA TAVETA — A supplementary petition submitted to several government agencies has raised fresh allegations concerning procurement practices, financial management, governance, and staff relations at Kenyatta High School in Mwatate, adding to concerns already raised in an earlier request for investigations.

The document, titled Supplementary Addendum of Allegations (Part Two – Independent Filing), was reportedly submitted to the Ministry of Education, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA), the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), and other oversight bodies. The petitioners describe themselves as concerned parents, suppliers, contractors, former staff members, and members of the public.

According to the petition, several allegations have emerged that the authors say warrant independent investigations by relevant authorities. The petition emphasizes that the allegations remain unproven and require verification through official investigative processes.

Procurement Concerns Raised

One of the central claims contained in the document concerns alleged single-sourcing of school contracts to a small group of suppliers. The petition alleges that contracts involving furniture, renovation materials, kitchen equipment, electrical installations, food supplies, and other goods were awarded without adequate competitive procurement procedures.

The petition further claims that approximately KSh 25 million worth of contracts may have been awarded to a limited number of suppliers over a period of several months. Petitioners have called on procurement regulators and auditors to examine procurement records, tender documents, supplier payments, and board approvals relating to the transactions.

Questions Over Infrastructure Projects

The document also raises concerns regarding several infrastructure projects, including office renovations, CCTV installations, electrical works, sanitation facilities, and perimeter security projects. Petitioners allege that some projects may not have undergone proper planning, competitive tendering, or oversight procedures.

Particular attention is drawn to a toilet construction project that the petitioners claim should be subjected to an independent audit to determine whether project specifications, procurement requirements, and contractual obligations were met.

Financial Management Questions

The petition additionally alleges irregularities involving regional games funds amounting to KSh 540,000 and claims the school may be facing pending bills estimated at between KSh 17 million and KSh 20 million. Petitioners argue that these matters require forensic financial examination to establish the true financial position of the institution and determine whether any public funds were misused.

The authors of the petition contend that unresolved financial challenges could negatively affect school operations, infrastructure maintenance, co-curricular activities, and service delivery if corrective measures are not taken.

Teacher Welfare and Fire Investigation

Another section of the petition concerns a previous fire incident at the school. Petitioners claim that questions remain regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident and have requested an independent forensic investigation to establish its cause. They also express concern about the treatment of certain current and former members of staff who have allegedly been linked to the incident without sufficient evidence.

The petition urges investigative agencies to establish the facts surrounding the fire and determine whether proper procedures were followed in handling the matter.

Parents Raise Concerns Over Additional Levies

The document also references complaints from parents regarding a reported KSh 15,000 levy linked to a proposed chain-link fence or related security improvements. Petitioners argue that questions remain regarding authorization procedures, budgeting, procurement arrangements, and consultation with stakeholders. They have requested a review of the levy by relevant education authorities.

Calls for Independent Investigations

In its concluding sections, the petition calls for investigations by the DCI, EACC, PPRA, Auditor-General, Ministry of Education, and Teachers Service Commission. Among the actions sought are procurement audits, forensic financial reviews, examination of supplier records, investigations into alleged conflicts of interest, and reviews of governance structures at the school.

The petitioners further state that they are prepared to cooperate with investigators and provide additional information where required. They also note that the allegations contained in the document have not yet been proven and should be subjected to independent verification by the appropriate authorities.

As of publication, no findings from any official investigation have been made public regarding the allegations contained in the petition. The school administration and individuals named in the document would be entitled to respond to the claims should investigations be initiated by the relevant authorities.

  MWATATE, TAITA TAVETA — A supplementary petition submitted to several government agencies has raised fresh allegations concerning procurement practices, financial management, governance, and staff relations at Kenyatta High School in Mwatate, adding to concerns already raised in an earlier re

08/08/2026

THE ODM-UDA COALITION: A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE, NOT CONVICTION

When the Orange Democratic Movement and the United Democratic Alliance began moving closer together, many Kenyans were left wondering what happened to the fierce political battles that defined the country's recent history.

For years, ODM leaders painted the Kenya Kwanza administration as insensitive to the struggles of ordinary citizens. They opposed taxation policies, criticized the rising cost of living, questioned government priorities, and positioned themselves as defenders of accountability. Today, many of those same leaders are sharing platforms with the very administration they once promised to challenge.

The question is simple: what changed?

The answer offered to the public is national unity and inclusivity. Yet many citizens see something entirely different—a political arrangement driven by survival, influence, and access to power.
A healthy democracy requires a strong government and an equally strong opposition. When major opposition figures become partners of the administration they were elected to scrutinize, oversight weakens. Parliament becomes less confrontational. Public accountability suffers.

Citizens lose an important line of defense against abuse of power.
The ODM-UDA partnership also raises serious questions about political integrity. If the differences between the two parties were substantial enough to justify years of political confrontation, what policy changes have occurred to warrant such a dramatic realignment? If nothing fundamental has changed, then voters are entitled to ask whether the previous battles were about principles or simply political positioning.

Perhaps most troubling is the message being sent to Kenyan voters. Millions cast their ballots believing they were choosing between competing visions for the country's future. The emerging coalition risks creating the impression that political elites can negotiate away those differences after elections while ordinary citizens continue struggling with high living costs, unemployment, and declining economic opportunities.

As attention turns toward the 2027 General Election, many observers see the broad-based arrangement not as a national project but as an electoral strategy. The objective appears increasingly clear: consolidate political power, weaken alternative centers of influence, and improve the incumbent's chances of re-election.

Whether this strategy succeeds remains uncertain. What is certain is that democracy functions best when citizens have genuine choices. Kenya does not need a managed political consensus engineered from above. It needs leaders willing to defend their principles, challenge authority when necessary, and remain accountable to the people who elected them.

The ultimate verdict will not be delivered in boardrooms, party headquarters, or elite negotiations. It will be delivered by Kenyan voters in 2027.

When the Orange Democratic Movement and the United Democratic Alliance began moving closer together, many Kenyans were left wondering what happened to the fierce political battles that defined the country's recent history. For years, ODM leaders painted the Kenya Kwanza administration as insens

06/08/2026

Uja mundu udawha tunguja aja Tuwheta, aha Godoma - Bura Ward, ndomoko yawhejishwa lufu kuenda imbiri!

Visachi vawhoka kusia.

Ikaendelia whoruwhu, Isanga jisighwaa sa mlamba ghwa ngudu!

WADAWIDA WOSE ISANGENYI - KWAELA?

06/08/2026

LAUNCH OF THE KARIOKOR MEMORIAL PROGRAM - VOI

Controversy is reported about the event.

Allegedly some powerful forces are opposed to the event.

06/08/2026

MRUGHUA SOCIAL HALL: A DECADE OF WAITING, MILLIONS SPENT, AND STILL NO ANSWERS

  Ten Years Later, Why Is Mrughua Social Hall Still Not Complete? For the people of Mrughua and the wider Mwasange area in Bura Ward, the story of the Mrughua Social Hall has become a symbol of everything that is wrong with public project implementation in Taita Taveta County. What should have

06/08/2026

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 Technical and Vocational College, and KMTC Taveta, students were encouraged to enroll in institutions of higher learning with the assurance that support would be available.

For many families, those assurances were not mere political statements. They were words of hope.

Parents stretched their limited resources. Students enrolled in colleges and technical institutions believing that the promised NG-CDF support would follow. Some took admission letters home as symbols of a brighter future.
Today, many of those same students are reportedly struggling with fee arrears, uncertainty, and the prospect of abandoning their education altogether.

The question confronting the people of Mwatate is simple: What happened to the promise?
Leadership is not measured by the speeches made on Facebook, at public rallies, or in carefully crafted press statements. Leadership is measured by results. It is measured by whether promises made to vulnerable citizens are honored.

For an ordinary politician, a broken promise is disappointing.
For a church leader and an ACK Canon who publicly professes Christian values, the expectations are even higher.

The people of Mwatate did not expect perfection. They expected honesty. If circumstances changed and the commitment could not be fulfilled, then the students and parents deserved a clear explanation. Silence cannot substitute accountability.

The greatest tragedy is that the consequences are not being borne by politicians. They are being borne by young men and women whose futures hang in the balance. Every student forced to defer studies, every parent pushed deeper into debt, and every dream delayed represents the human cost of promises that remain unmet.
As the next General Election approaches, voters are likely to ask difficult questions. They will want to know why commitments made to over 300 students remain unresolved. They will want to know what became of the tuition support that was publicly discussed. They will want to know whether public declarations were backed by a practical plan for implementation.
Trust is the currency of leadership. Once lost, it is difficult to regain.
The people of Mwatate deserve answers, not slogans.

They deserve accountability, not publicity.

Most importantly, the students deserve action, not promises.
Because a young person's future should never become collateral damage in the politics of public relations.

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 campai

05/08/2026

CASE UPDATE: JUSTICE DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED

Yesterday's court appearance left many observers disappointed and concerned about the pace of justice in a case involving allegations of sexual abuse against a minor.

According to information presented in court, the case could not proceed as expected. It was reported that the police file had not been transmitted from Maungu Police Station to the Voi court. An explanation was allegedly given that transport challenges had affected the delivery of the file.

Further developments indicated that the magistrate previously handling the matter had been transferred. The investigating officer had also reportedly been transferred, while the prosecutor expected to appear in court was absent.

The accused person requested that the case start afresh in order to secure legal representation.

As a result, although witnesses attended court ready to testify, no hearing took place and no witness evidence was taken.

These developments raise serious concerns about delays in cases involving children and survivors of sexual violence. Every postponement extends the emotional burden on victims, families, and witnesses who continue to wait for justice.

We call upon all institutions involved to ensure that this matter is handled expeditiously and professionally. Administrative challenges, personnel transfers, and procedural delays should never undermine a child's right to timely justice.

The public will continue to follow this case closely, not to influence the court process, but to ensure that accountability, transparency, and the best interests of the child remain at the center of proceedings.

Justice delayed is justice denied.

05/08/2026

OFFICIAL REBUTTAL AND CONDEMNATION OF THE APPROVAL OF MR. ALFRED MLOLWA AS COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR HEALTH SERVICES

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 Mr. Dishon Mngoda as the CECM for Education.

This decision has been made despite numerous concerns raised by members of the public through written memoranda, social media engagement, and direct communication to the County Assembly regarding the suitability of Mr. Mlolwa to head one of the most critical departments in the county government.

The approval raises serious questions about the integrity, credibility, and independence of the Assembly’s vetting process.

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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

04/08/2026

FORM THREE PARENTS PETITION KENYATTA HIGH SCHOOL OVER STUDENT WELFARE AND SERVICE DELIVERY CONCERNS

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 submitted to the school’s leadership, the parents expressed concern over what they describe as deteriorating conditions within the institution and called for urgent interventions to address the issues.

The memorandum, submitted on behalf of Form Three parents and concerned stakeholders, emphasizes that the concerns are being raised in good faith and are intended to strengthen the school’s academic environment, institutional reputation, and stakeholder confidence.

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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 p

04/08/2026

TAITA TAVETA UNION ISSUES 14-DAY STRIKE NOTICE OVER DELAYED ALLOWANCES

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 a notice signed by Branch Secretary Chalambo Salim Yassin, the union accused the county administration of ignoring previous agreements and failing to address longstanding labour concerns affecting its members.

According to the union, the Office of the County Treasury had earlier acknowledged that outstanding allowances would be settled after the upload of Supplementary Budget II into the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), subject to clearance by the Controller of Budget.

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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 t