Taita Taveta County Stories

Taita Taveta’s Pare community appeals for formal recognition as a tribe in Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Despite previous attempts to address the issue, including a letter sent to the President, the community has yet to receive an official response.

Taita Taveta to have two new land registries for faster title deed issuance, DP Kindiki says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

The new registries are part of the government's broader effort to address land ownership issues in Taita Taveta.

Youth in Taita Taveta urged to embrace vocational training as solution to unemployment
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 13, 2025

Many participants pointed to the lack of awareness about vocational training opportunities as a major barrier.

Taita Taveta University faces insolvency amid severe financial crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 05, 2025

Taita Taveta University's current liabilities total Sh301.19 million, surpassing its current assets of Sh79.63 million.

Ruto: Voi residents to benefit from passenger night train, reopening of Ikanga Airstrip
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 04, 2024

Taita Taveta County Trade and Tourism Executive Vumi Ringo noted that the airstrip was 98 per cent complete as of 2021.

Court orders Parliament to set up commission to resolve county border disputes
Joseph Ndunda  |  Nov 22, 2024

Officials of Makueni and Kwale counties have been competing for ownership of the two towns on which Taita Taveta has laid claims.

Auditor General flags financial irregularities at Taita Taveta Education Fund
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2024

The fund, initially enacted in 2013 and amended under the Taita Taveta County Education Fund Act, 2024, received Sh200 million for the current financi...

Collective call for peace as Northern Kenya residents mark World Peace Day
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 22, 2024

Religious leaders from the Garissa SUPKEM branch and youth and women representatives emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence between the com...

Kwale County wins territorial dispute: Mackinnon Road confirmed as part of Kwale
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 29, 2024

Earlier in June, NLC undertook a fact-finding mission with stakeholders from both counties, revisiting colonial administrative boundaries that will he...

Mombasa and Taita Taveta county govts resolve parking stalemate
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 15, 2024

PSV operators will continue managing designated parking slots in Mombasa while officials from both counties collaborate to end the dispute that has pl...

Hope as Kwale-Taita Taveta border dispute nears resolution after 11 years
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 24, 2024

On Saturday, the National Land Commission (NLC) undertook a fact-finding mission with stakeholders from both counties, revisiting colonial administrat...

Wundanyi residents support construction of Sh9m bus park to ease congestion
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 04, 2024

Residents noted they are optimistic about the new bus park's positive impact on Wundanyi’s infrastructure and economic development.

Taita Taveta County dispels fears over possible animal disease outbreak
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 03, 2024

The clarification was prompted by a letter from the County Commissioner's office indicating a possible outbreak.

Boundary dispute rages on as Kwale, Taita Taveta lock horns over Mackinnon Road Township
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 02, 2024

On February 12, the Environment and Land Court in Mombasa issued a conservatory order allowing Taita Taveta County to collect taxes and issue permits...

Ruto says Coast governors have agreed to talks after banning muguka
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2024

The President says he has engaged governors Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir (Mombasa), Gideon Mung'aro (Kilifi) and Andrew Mwadime (Taita Taveta) and that...

Kwale says it will not ban muguka, Mombasa and Kilifi adamant
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 28, 2024

The counties' governors spoke after President William Ruto's directive on Monday, nullifying a ban by Mombasa, Kilfi, and Tana River counties.

Isiolo, Kwale, Kilifi and Taita Taveta among 33 counties facing boundary conflicts
Mary Wambui  |  May 27, 2024

They were listed following the mapping of boundary-related conflict zones by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC).

"Not under my watch!" Mombasa Governor vows not to relent in fight against muguka
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 27, 2024

Governor Abdulswamad emphasised the gravity of the situation, citing the severe health and social impacts of muguka

Taita Taveta becomes third coastal county to ban muguka
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 26, 2024

The ban is part of a coordinated effort to address the social and economic issues exacerbated by the stimulant and reflects a growing consensus among...

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.

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