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08/06/2026

CAMPAIGN FINANCING AND THE MYTH OF THE WEALTHY SAVIOUR: WHAT KIND OF LEADERSHIP DOES DEMOCRACY NEED?

As political campaigns gather momentum, a familiar narrative often emerges in Kenya: a presidential candidate who seeks public contributions to finance a campaign is quickly labelled as poor, weak, or unfit for leadership. The underlying assumption is simple but powerful — if a person cannot finance their own campaign, how can they lead a nation?

This belief is deeply rooted in the political culture of many developing democracies. Wealth is frequently equated with competence. A politician who arrives in a helicopter, drives luxury vehicles, donates generously to community projects, and appears financially successful is often viewed as a stronger leader than one who lacks such visible displays of prosperity.

For many voters, especially those facing economic hardship, wealth becomes a symbol of achievement. The logic is understandable: if someone has managed to accumulate substantial wealth, perhaps they possess the skills, discipline, and intelligence needed to govern effectively. However, this assumption deserves closer examination.

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  As political campaigns gather momentum, a familiar narrative often emerges in Kenya: a presidential candidate who seeks public contributions to finance a campaign is quickly labelled as poor, weak, or unfit for leadership. The underlying assumption is simple but powerful — if a person cannot

07/06/2026

HALI HALISI YA MENGO ECDE – RONG'E WARD, TAITA TAVETA COUNTY

Wakazi wa eneo la Mengo katika Rong'e Ward wameelezea wasiwasi mkubwa kuhusu hali ya miundombinu katika Mengo ECDE, shule inayohudumia watoto wadogo katika jamii hiyo.

Kwa mujibu wa wazazi na wakaazi, shule hiyo inakabiliwa na changamoto nyingi zinazotishia usalama na ustawi wa wanafunzi.

Choo kinachotumiwa kwa pamoja na walimu na wanafunzi kimeripotiwa kuwa katika hali mbaya na kiko katika hatari ya kuanguka, jambo ambalo linaweza kusababisha shule kufungwa iwapo hatua za haraka hazitachukuliwa.

Aidha, baadhi ya madirisha ya madarasa yameharibika na yako katika hatari ya kuanguka. Vifaa vya kulalia watoto navyo vimeripotiwa kuwa vimechakaa vibaya, huku baadhi ya magodoro yakidaiwa kuwa na harufu mbaya kutokana na kutumika kwa muda mrefu bila kubadilishwa.

Picha zinazoonekana eneo hilo pia zinaonyesha shimo ambalo wazazi walikuwa wameanza kuchimba kwa lengo la kujenga choo kipya cha walimu. Hata hivyo, juhudi hizo zilikwama kutokana na ukosefu wa rasilimali za kutosha kukamilisha mradi huo.

Wazazi na wakaazi wa Mengo sasa wanatoa wito kwa viongozi husika wa ngazi ya Kaunti na wadau wa elimu kuingilia kati kwa haraka ili kuboresha mazingira ya kujifunzia kwa watoto hao na kuhakikisha usalama wao unalindwa.

Elimu ya awali ndiyo msingi wa maendeleo ya mtoto, na mazingira salama pamoja na miundombinu bora ni sehemu muhimu ya kuhakikisha watoto wanapata haki yao ya elimu kwa heshima na usalama.

07/06/2026

NJORO KUBWA OR MZIMA PHASE II? WEIGHING TAITA TAVETA'S BIG WATER OPTIONS

Water has long been one of the most critical development challenges facing Taita Taveta County.

Despite being home to important water resources, many residents in Voi, Mwatate, Wundanyi, Taveta, and surrounding rural areas continue to experience unreliable water supply, periodic shortages, and growing demand driven by population growth, agriculture, tourism, and industrial development.

Against this backdrop, the County Government, through the Taita Taveta Investment and Development Corporation (TTIDC), has initiated the Njoro Kubwa Bulk Water Supply Project, a major Public-Private Partnership (PPP) intended to transform water access across the county.
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  Water has long been one of the most critical development challenges facing Taita Taveta County. Despite being home to important water resources, many residents in Voi, Mwatate, Wundanyi, Taveta, and surrounding rural areas continue to experience unreliable water supply, periodic shortages, an

06/06/2026

This school has tried, but they should do better!

Incase of real fire 🔥🔥🔥 this can lead to other problems!

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05/06/2026

MWASANGE SOCIAL HALL - MRUGHUA

A Project that forgot its Completion Date!

Is the Taita Taveta County Clerk still in charge of this Project?

Is he the one delaying its Completion?

Is he the CONTRACTOR under proxy as was earlier alleged?

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05/06/2026

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05/06/2026

Damning petition exposes institution hosting just 3,000 students despite infrastructure built for 10,000, as questions mount over missing funds, crumbling facilities and questionable hiring practices

04/06/2026

Tunalipongeza shirika la Coast Water Works Development Agency na Tavevo Water And Sewerage Company Limited kwa kuhakikisha kuwa wakaazi wa na maeneo mengine hawapati maji 💦 sababu ya bomba lao kuukuu kupasuka tena.

Licha ya wangwana hawa kushindwa kabisa kufanikisha ujenzi wa bomba la pili la , pia wameshindwa kabisa kukarabati na kubadilisha bomba la MKOLONI.

HERI MKOLONI ! 🥱

04/06/2026

DR. GEOFFREY WILLIAM GRIFFIN: THE VISIONARY WHO BUILT MORE THAN A SCHOOL

To understand why Starehe Boys’ Centre & School has remained one of Kenya’s most respected educational institutions for more than six decades, one must first understand the man who built it.

Dr. Geoffrey William Griffin OBE (1933–2005) was not merely a school administrator. He was a visionary educator, institution builder, youth mentor, and nation-builder whose influence extended far beyond the walls of Starehe.

Together with Geoffrey Geturo and Joseph Gikubu, Griffin founded Starehe Boys’ Centre in 1959. What began as two simple tin structures sheltering vulnerable and disadvantaged boys eventually grew into one of Africa’s most respected educational institutions.

His philosophy was simple but revolutionary: every child, regardless of background, deserved an opportunity to succeed if given discipline, guidance, responsibility, and hope.

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To understand why Starehe Boys' Centre & School has remained one of Kenya's most respected educational institutions for more than six decades, one must first understand the man who built it. Dr. Geoffrey William Griffin OBE (1933–2005) was not merely a school administrator. He was a vi

03/06/2026

NYAMIRA COUNTY ASSEMBLY CLERK ARRESTED OVER ALLEGED KSH.30M TENDER SCANDAL

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested the Clerk of the Nyamira County Assembly, Duke Simeon Onyari, over alleged procurement irregularities linked to the construction of an office block at the county assembly.

In a statement, the anti-graft agency said the arrest follows investigations into the award of Tender No. CAN/T/027/2017-2021 to Jetta Builders Ltd, despite the company allegedly not being the lowest evaluated bidder.

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested the Clerk of the Nyamira County Assembly, Duke Simeon Onyari, over alleged procurement irregularities linked to the construction of an office block at the county assembly.