Taita Taveta kicks off exercise to collect signatures against KWS
Taita Taveta, KENYA: Taita Taveta leaders led by Governor Granton Samboja have kicked off a two weeks exercise to collect signatures to demand share of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) revenue. Speaking in Mboghoni ward Taveta sub-county Governor Samboja said the county was demanding for a share of the revenue due to the large land being […]
Wakazi wa Taita Taveta wataka KWS kuwapa mapato ya mbuga
Viongozi wa kaunti ya Taita Taveta wameanzisha mchakato wa kukusanya sahihi kwa lengo la kuwasilisha waraka kutaka kugawana mapato ya mbuga za wanyama za Tsavo na KWS. Akizungumza katika wadi ya Mboghoni kaunti ndoogo ya Taveta, gavana wa kaunti hiyo Granton Samboja amesema KWS inafaa kuwalipa wenyeji kutokana na uharibifu wa mimea na makazi ambao […]
Syndicate threatens to cripple health operations in Taita Taveta
A syndicate involved in the theft of drugs in government dispensaries and health centers is threatening to cripple health operations in the interior parts of the county. According to residents, the syndicate involves government facility health workers and private chemists and clinic owners. The areas worst affected by the practice include Godoma, Bura and Munegwa […]
Voi mother and child detained in hospital over sh85,000 bill
Taita Taveta, KENYA: A mother and her one year old child have been detained in a hospital in Voi over sh.85,000 bill. Agneta Wakio and her baby, Clara Wawasi, have been forced to stay at Tsavo Comprehensive medical annex in Voi for more than four weeks now after failing to pay the child’s medical bill. […]
Alarm as Voi Gemstone value addition centre remains non operational
Leaders from Taita Taveta and Makueni counties have raised alarm over the Voi Gemstone Value addition center which is yet to start operations. The center which is the first of its kind in Kenya was supposed to start operations in May 2017. However, no communication on when the center will commence operations has been made […]
Mwatate residents vow to stop construction of disputed park fence
Taita Taveta, KENYA:The storm brewing between the residents of Mwatate and the Kenya Wildlife Service over the construction of the disputed the 30-kilometer Bura-Sarova-Alia-Mwananchi fence does not seem like it will end anytime soon. This is after the residents vowed to use any means to stop the construction of the wall accusing the KWS of planning to illegally […]
Rescue Center for GBV victims opened in Taita Taveta
Taita Taveta, KENYA: Victims of gender based violence (GBV) in Taita Taveta who have for many years not been getting justice due to threats from perpetrators and loss of evidence will soon not have to worry about seeking justice. The County now has a rescue center, Beyond Innocent Foundation, to provide support for GBV victims […]
No market for Voi groundnut farmers
Taita Taveta, KENYA: Groundnut farmers from Buguta village in Voi Sub-County have raised a red flag over lack of shelling machines and available market for their produce. The farmers led by Asha Lugwe say they want to invest more into groundnut farming as the only cash crop but are discouraged since using their hands to […]
Elephants leave trail of destruction after three day raid in Miasenyi
Taita Taveta, KENYA: Residents of Miasenyi, Kale, Marungu, Mbugut villages in Taita Taveta county are living in fear after jumbos invaded their houses for three consecutive days causing massive damages. According to Mr. Rophus Mwamburi of Miasenyi village, his nightmare with the wild mammals began after they broke into his compound flattening his fence before proceeding […]
Sorghum farmers in Taita Taveta bag deal to sell produce to EABL
Taita Taveta, KENYA: More than 900 sorghum farmers in Taita Taveta have signed a MoU with the EABL countrywide and are expected to reap from the benefits of a direct market. The MOU is expected to see the farmers sell their produce directly to the beer manufacturer. Taita residents urged to embrace fish farming for poverty […]