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 By PATRICK KIMANZI / COUNTY DIARY Editor A chick that will grow into a cock is seen while still young and Yatta FC training at Kiusyani was the wonderchild of Machinery Cup 2021, THE COUNTY DIARY Reports. The seemingly young team that was fronted by their able coach Tim Wambua, a political kingmaker and blogger went ahead and trounced their opponents to clinch the much coveted cup that slipped right through their fingers last year.  The team thrashed Scorpion FC 3-2 goals in the highly competitive match. The final game that attracted fans ,scouts and football experts and soccer buffs from all over the region heaped praises on the team for their excellent and exciting performance.  The event was graced by the perpetrators of machinery cup led by Ken Maingi, Pash Musyoki and others including MCA aspirant Felix Nyamai. Yatta Fc also produced the cup's top scorer Isaac Wambua "Biashara" and Tsunami Fc the best goalkeeper.  Interviews with the coach depicted high hopes ...

By COUNTY DIARY Ds Youth Vission Africa Ltd has been recognized as the Best Transforming Platform for youth in Enterprenuership. Speaking at Karatina University during a caucus that was attended by more than 10 universities School of Business Students, CEO Patrick Mwendwa - who was also recognized as the Best CEO in the field said;  "Last week we celebrated 10 Years anniversary were Kitui Deputy Gov Dr Wathe & Kitui county staff graced the ceremony. I also gave a key talk at the fete" he said. Among the Universities that attended the ceremony included Dedan Kimathi, Karatina, Chuka, Laikipia and Mount Kenya University School Of Business Students. Karatina University VC took the opportunity to pour accolades to the CEO and the company for being on the forefront in mitigating unemployment in Kenya and globally as well. Patrick Mwendwa is also the World Youth Parliament representative for East Africa. Ends

 Mutukaa Endorses Kitema As Waita Aspirants Quit Race BY KITUI PRESS Kitui incoming Senator Hon MUTUKAA has endorsed Hon Kiema for Waita Ward MCA, Kitui Press has learnt. Mutukaa was speaking at a church function in WAITA WARD. "Kitema brand of politcs oozes charisma and he has showed maturity and development in all cohorts" he said Meanwhile some clueless aspirants in Waita have quit the race owing to the support that Kitema has been gaining from across the political devide.

  By PATRICK KIMANZI MULYUNGI this week launched 350 PLASTIC WATER TANKS To SCHOOLS  in MWINGI CENTRAL  in collaboration with WATER For LIFE CANADA * at KALISASI SEC in Mwingi. All courtesy of MULYUNGI - MP, Mwingi Central © _ MPPRESS pkimanzi@gmail.com _

 By  KITUI PRESS Hon *PAUL NZENGU (MALILI) * today graced KITUI leaders at the solemn Requiem Mass and FUNDRAISER for the 33 Victims of Enziu Bridge Bus Tragedy at St Joseph's Boys Seminary in Mwingi.  Present included host Hon MULYUNGI,  Energy CS Monica JUMA, Kitui Governor Hon Charity NGILU, Senator Kiio WAMBUA, Hon Paul Nzengu amongst other leaders and Government Officials

By KITUI PRESS Hon *PAUL NZENGU (MALILI) * today graced KITUI leaders at the solemn Requiem Mass and FUNDRAISER for the 33 Victims of Enziu Bridge Bus Tragedy at St Joseph's Boys Seminary in Mwingi.  Present included host Hon MULYUNGI,  Energy CS Monica JUMA, Kitui Governor Hon Charity NGILU, Senator Kiio WAMBUA, Hon Paul Nzengu amongst other leaders and Government Officials

  BY MAXIMILA WAFULA NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8- Naivas Supermarket will this week be opening doors of its newest outlets in Malindi and Embakasi on 9 th and 10 th December 2021 respectively. The supermarket through a statement announced that the new  Malindi outlet becomes the second branch in Kilifi County after the retailer opened a shop for the first time in the county in Kilifi Town along Bofa Road.  This new store covering 28,000 square feet of trading space is the new anchor tenant at the Oasis Mall in Malindi along Lamu Road. On the other hand, the Embakasi outlet located along Road B off Airport North Road just opposite Nairobi Bottlers covers 27000 square feet of trading space.  The outlet is the 7th store within the greater Eastlands region and the second along Airport North Road with the other being Embakasi Express which opened its doors in July of this year. This new development comes hot on the heels of the kick-off of Naivas annual Christmas Campaign dubbe...

Meet Hon Kavuvi The Development Conscious Kivou Youth Leader - Mwingi BY PATRICK KIMANZI Trained electrician Hon KAVUVI is not your ordinary 

BY CORESPONDENTS Radio Jambo broadcaster and Former Harambee Stars coach Ghost Mulee has termed Kitovoto Youth Football Tournaments  in Waita Ward, Mwingi Sub County as revolutionary sports mentorship for youths. Ghost Mulee, who is slated to grace some of the matches was speaking when after receiving results for the fully fledged 2nd Edition tournament that went down in December last year. "We are kicking off the 3rd Edition of The Kitovoto Tournament tomorrow 4th across Waita Ward. This time it will be huge comprising over 30 teams across the Ward. Our aim is to nurture and discover more talents. FKF chairman for the whole country KADO, will also be in attendance" said Kitovoto. During the 2nd Edition tournament held December last year, more than 25 teams took part in the tourney winning prizes including balls, uniforms and cash. Tournament is expected to kick off tomorrow 4th,  this being the 3rd Edition.  Around 30 teams are expected to participate as ladies tourney g...

By PATRICK KIMANZI / MPPRESS DIRECTOR Popular Wiper Strongman and Mwingi Central MP Hon Gideon  MULYUNGI is the *   NATIONAL TREASURER of the Wiper Democratic Movement, The COUNTY PRESS reports. Mulyungi was elected at the just concluded  * WIPER NATIONAL DELEGATES *  Congress at  _ KASARANI _  where he was the  * Chairman *  of the  * Organising Committee *  of the  _ successful delegates congress _ ©MPPRESS/Patrick Kimanzi _

 By PATRICK KIMANZI & MPPRESS Dr. Muthuka J.K, smarting from a successful working trip in the USA has been confered  Doctoral in Clinical Epidemiology, The COUNTY DIARY.  A holder of other multiple degrees in medical and health related fields says he will have a Thanksgiving party at his home in Kavete village, WAITA in Mwingi Central on 26th Dec this year. He  is inviting all and sundry for the same. "My focus is now on post doc research cutting across Africa, Asia and Australia as his research mantra is reflected in gaps perceived from those regions" says Dr. Muthuka JK. His recent research on Covid 19 severity relative to pregnancy status characteised by cytokine storm specific biomarkers has captured over 2.5 million followers who are key researchers most of them from North America and Europe.  " I am planning to escalate this for postdoc work..." he confined with a serious gesture.  His doctoral work, we learnt that, it was on HIV  immune reco...

This is a political season where Kenyans are preparing to go to the polls in 9 months time.  During this season, misinformation, misrepresentation, misdata and misagenda fill the space all the more. Every man / woman with forerunning evil mind shows up with affidavits and copies of documents to settle scores with another in the political space. Some are paid to cook and present documents.  Others are paid to reveal information they think can damage another. All this in the name of wanting to edge a politician over another.  From Kitui County, documents in our possession allege that one JOHNSON UVALE MUTINDA was once a personal assistant of one JULIUS KIEMA KILONZO during the latter’s 2nd term in parliament representing Kitui East Constituency.  Mutinda alleges to have sat for masters classes on behalf of Kilonzo. Mutinda alleges to have never sat for examination papers for the subjects he attended.  Mutinda alleges he had a fake student id card and a fake nation...

By PATRICK KIMANZI / MPPRESS Veteran Kenya Prisons Athlete Ruth Mwende yesterday bagged 3 Gold and 1 silver medals at the 13th Open Africa Masters Championships, The COUNTY DIARY reports. ELITE ELIZABETH : Kenyan Prisons senior officer and master athlete SP Elizabeth Muthuka won  4 gold medals in 200m, 400m, 4*100m and 4*400m track events/PHOTO/PATRICK KIMANZI Her mother Ruth Mwende Muthuka, a retired Prisons Sergeant clocked record time winning 3 Gold Medals in 200m, 100m and 4*100m and a silver medal in 60m track events in the 65-69 years category.  Her daughter, Kenyan Prisons senior officer and master athlete SP Elizabeth Muthuka won 4 gold medals in 200m, 400m, 4*100m and 4*400m track events in the 45-49 years category, media reports said. Sports CS Amina Mohamed graced the closing of the continental competition at Nyayo Stadium.

  By PATRICK KIMANZI / MPPRESS Veteran Kenya Prisons Athlete Ruth Mwende Bags 3 Gold and 1 silver medals At The 13th Open Africa Masters Championships 2021, The COUNTY DIARY reports. Ruth Mwende Muthuka, a retired Prisons Sergeant clocked record time winning 3 Gold Medals in 200m,100m and 4*100m and a silver medal in 60m track events in the 65-69 years category. Her daughter, Kenyan Prions senior officer and master athlete SP Elizabeth Muthuka won 4 gold medals in 200m, 400m, 4*100m and 4*400m track events in the 45-49 years category, media reports said Sports CS Amina Mohamed graced the closing of the championiships competition at Nyayo Stadium. ends

By PATRICK KIMANZI / COUNTY DIARY Team Kenya , the athletics governing body in the country has pooled mom and daughter together to take part in the 13th Open Africa Masters Championship which starts this morning,  The COUNTY DIARY reports. Elizabeth Muthuka , the popular Kenya Prisons high ranking officer (SP) and Kenya's premier athletics champion at 200M and 400M recently won medals in Spain. Ruth Mwende Muthuka will be a force to reckon with at the 100M and 200M. The two athletes will compete in the 200m together – a spectacle that will be watched by millions across the world. In her highly decorated athletics career, Elizabeth Muthuka has brought Kenya international fame and respect in the Africans dominated sport. She has won gold in 4÷400  w35 relay in world masters athlyrtics in Spain 2018, with the quaret of  Mbinya, Nelly  and Wasike. She was a finalist in 400m 2008 at Addis Ababa Etheopia during the tafrican Championiship. She won bronze in 4÷400M relay i...

 By PATRICK KIMANZI TechnoServe , a leading business solutions to poverty organisation will be hosting its 5th Micro Retail Stakeholder Forum themed “Spotlighting opportunities in the continuously evolving Micro-Retail sector” on Tuesday 23rd November 2021 from 9am at Sarova Stanley, in Nairobi CBD, The COUNTY DIARY has learnt. TechnoServe is a leading non-profit organization operating in almost 30 countries that helps people lift themselves out of poverty by harnessing the power of the private sector. The 5th Micro Retail Stakeholders Forum aims at spurring conversations that can unlock the future potential of the micro enterprise sector in Kenya.  This year’s forum is unique as it comes at a time when Kenya is still recovering from COVID-19 and participants are expected to share learnings during the pandemic. As part of our key stakeholder, you are hereby invited to attend and participate  opportunities in the continuously evolving Micro-Retail sector”  HASHTAG...

 By PATRICK KIMANZI / COUNTY DIARY Dr. Muthuka J. Kyalo, Ph.D ( "Prof") is currently trotting continental USA specifically Miami, Florida and Honolulu at the famous Hawaii Island.  The researcher fetes in areas aligned to Covid-19 pertinent to pregnancy and fetal outcomes where he is expected to give a talk at the famous Neonatology international conference in Miami USA.  From here,  Dr. Muthuka J. Kyalo will proceed briefly to Honolulu for a planned consortium event as he meets other peers in his area of research for a closed door meeting before returning to Miller School of Medicine in Miami prior to coming back home.  A lecturer at KMTC and an associate of KEMRI among other research-oriented institutions says, his recent research quest on Covid severity relative to pregnancy status led to this invitation along side his continued maternal , neonatal ,child health   and HIV research ventures.  It was just in July this year where his work was high...

By KITUI PRESS MWINGI: Hundreds of YOUTHS and BODA BODA Operators Give HON MUTUKAA Resources Defence & Activism  Thumbs Up

MWINGI: Hundreds of YOUTHS and BODA BODA Operators Give Hon Nyamu Thumbs Up* By * KITUI PRESS Corresponden t* Hundreds of youths and boda boda operators in MWINGI on Saturday urged their counterparts across Kitui County to join Hon Nyamu Mati senatorial journey that will culminate into victory in 2022. Speaking at a funeral in KIVOU Ward in MWINGI Sub-county when their joined Hon Nyamu Mati, the representative said; "Hon Mati has shown his mettle in leadership and legislation and has vowed to institute more legislations with bias on youth and women in 2022. What more can we ask for?" they posed. As Hon Nyamu Mati senatorial juggernaut continues to grip the masses, his victory remains inevitable. Ends

More BODA BODA OPERATORS Vow To Support Hon KASUNGI Quest For WAITA WARD MCA

BY PATRICK KIMANZI /MPPRESS Incoming Waita Ward MCA Hon MUTHUI KITEMA has warned Voters across the Ward to keep off  Fake aspiring political proxies being used to destabilize Waita Ward Politics. Speaking to the Press today morning after addressing a huge gathering at his Ikuusya residence in WAITA, Kitema termed FAKE political aspirants as mere "political projects out to hoodwink voters in Waita Ward. Hon Kitema, an experienced devolution expert whose tenure as an employee of KITUI County Government has been praised as development-oriented said; "Political proxies and Fake aspirants paid to destabilize and hoodwink voters have no place in Waita Ward. I am promising a new dawn of massive development in my 2022 Manifesto that factors women and youth cohorts" he said without mentioning names of the FAKE nondescript aspirants. Hon Kitema also urged for landslide election of Wiper strongman Hon MULYUNGI owing to his sustainable development record in MWINGI central. Ends

  BY PATRICK KIMANZI Kitui Incoming senator Hon Wilfred Nyamu Mati sustained efforts towards the realization of GRAND HIGH FALLS DAM has been praised by none other than Wiper leader H.E Kalonzo Musyoka. Speaking at Ngomeni yesterday Kalonzo also called on the State Senior Counsel Hon Mati to join the Wiper brigade and traverse all parts of the country and rally Kenyans to support his 2022 Presidential bid. Leaders present at NGOMENI included Hons MUSILA, MALOMBE, KASALU, MALILI, MUNUVE, ODM Women leader Beth SYENGO and a phalanx of WIPER MCAs and political aspirants@MPPRESS

By PATRICK KIMANZI Top trending gospel star Caxton Mutambuki forays into Kalonzo-led OKA coalition is quickly setting himself apart from his peers as he takes the pole position as the emerging kingmaker in the coalition that will ostensibly form the next Government in 2022. Speaking after his trending pictures were splashed in top Kenyan national newspapers and social media dancing with OKA principals including former VP H.E Kalonzo Musyoka and Musalia Mudavadi, Caxton Mutambuki– the prolific gospel star whose music is currently ruling the airwaves said; “I am using my music as a platform to rally the masses behind OKA and our kingpin KALONZO MUSYOKA who is set to be the 5th President of Kenya. I am fully focused on my mission and I have gathered a huge following in the Ukambani gospel circles to make sure that this major dream comes to pass2 said Caxton Mutambuki speaking to COUNTY DIARY today afternoon. To get * CAXTON MUTAMBUKI* music and hits -  Dial *811*749# All His Hits are...

  Hon KASUNGI Vows To Emulate Mulyungis Development Record For WAITA WARD BY PATRICK KIMANZI Incoming Waita Ward MCA Hon KASUNGI has vowed to emulate Mwingi Central MP Hon Gideon Mulyungis development record across the ward for the benefit of his people. Speaking at Kisole after donating cash for water distribution for both human and livestock, Hon Kasungi said. “Today I will not speak about my infrastructural development in school.  Today I will speak about my manifest o that factors drought mitigation because Water is an important component  in social economic development” said Kasungi. Last week the aspirant accompanied MPMULYUNGI to a Funeral at MALEMBWANI. ends

  By PATRICK KIMANZI Towering Kitui East aspirant Hon Dr. Lewis political juggernaut is ratcheting up for victory in 2022 - and the stage is set for his triumphant entry into the 13th Parliament. His mettle and grip on Kitui development agenda and social- economic politics is enviable to thousands of his admirers.  It will not be a walk in the park for the incumbent, and his nondescript clueless opponents who seem to have nothing to offer, save for empty rhetoric and posturing. As his competitors run around hoodwinking voters, Lewis  is hell-bent on bringing more goodies to the region -  ostensibly  winning more hearts and minds to his ballot box for the upcoming 2022 suffrage. For example, his escalated  program is well oiled in economic empowerment initiative that will go a long way in ensuring independence of Kitui East youth and women - a feat never witnessed before since independence! Not to mention his well thought blueprint initiatives. Speaking to r...

By PATRICK KIMANZI/ COUNTY DIARY Incoming Kivou Ward MCA aspirant Hon Sammy Munyithya who is an engineer by profession is already enjoying massive support from professionals who have vowed to back his quest to represent the people of KIVOU WARD at the Kitui County Assembly, The COUNTY DIARY reports. This comes a few weeks after Hon Sammy Munyithya made a decisive move to support H.E Kalonzo Musyoka presidential quest in the upcoming General Elections. "Hon Sammy Munyithya is one of us in our professional circles. He is a development concious technocrat with a unquestionable development record in Larger Mwingi.  I have spoken to my Professional friends and I am therefore issuing a Clarion call to them to support him in 2022" said Mr. George Mutinda, a fellow professional. Having garnered massive support and fan base especially in the youth and Professionals circles after announcing his candidature last year, Hon Sammy Munyithya is the one we have been waiting for. Speaking to ...

  By PATRICK KIMANZI Towering Kitui County Women Rep aspirant Hon Esther political juggernaut is ratcheting up for victory in 2022 - and the stage is set for her triumphant entry into the 13th Parliament. Her mettle and grip on Kitui development agenda and social- economic politics is enviable to thousands of her admirers.  It will not be a walk in the park for the incumbent, and her nondescript clueless opponents who seem to have nothing to offer, save for empty rhetoric and posturing. As her competitors run around hoodwinking voters, the trained psychologist  is hell-bent on bringing more goodies to the region -  ostensibly  winning more hearts and minds to her ballot box for the upcoming 2022 suffrage. For example, her escalated Wamama na Essie program is well oiled as a novel woman economic empowerment initiative that will go a long way in ensuring independence of Kitui women - a feat never witnessed before since independence! Not to mention her Jamii na Ndi...

By PATRICK KIMANZI COUNTY DIARY Hon Patrick Mwendwa, the World Youth Parliament E.A Rep is expected back into the country after wrapping up Africa Youth Connekt summit in Accra, Ghana, COUNTY DIARY reports. In his keynote address flanked by hundreds of delegates at the rendezvous, the celebrated Vision Together Foundation CEO and founder tacked myriad issues affecting the youth in the African continent. His speech included deliberations on sustainable social economic development and networking and youth and entrepreneurship, innovations and challenges facing the cohort at the turn of the century.

By PATRICK KIMANZI Towering HON KASUNGI political juggernaut is ratcheting up for victory in 2022 - and the stage is set for her triumphant entry into the 3rd KITUI COUNTY ASSEMBLY. His mettle and grip on WAITA WARD development agenda and social- economic politics is enviable to thousands of his admirers.  It will not be a walk in the park for the incumbent, and her nondescript clueless opponents who seem to have nothing to offer, save for empty rhetoric and posturing. As his competitors run around hoodwinking voters, the trained pharmacist-turned politician is hell-bent on bringing more goodies to the region -  ostensibly  winning more hearts and minds to his ballot box for the upcoming 2022 suffrage For example, his escalated WEEKLY FUNDRAISERS program, bailing out destitute patients from hospitals, schools support is well oiled as a novel people economic empowerment initiative that will go a long way in ensuring independence of the people of WAITA WARD- a feat never wi...

 

 By PATRICK KIMANZI/COUNTY DIARY Hon Patrick Mwendwa, the World Youth Parliament East Africa represantive and CEO Vision Together Foundation will represent E.Africa in Ghana for the great Africa summit caucus, COUNTY DIARY reports. The powerful speaker is slated to tackle several issues affecting the youth at the Youth Connekt African Summit in Accra. He is one amongst key speakers at the rendezvous. Topic Hon Patrick Mwendwa will be amongst key speakers. He is entitled to discuss the following; Social economic development and networking. 2) Youth and entrepreneurship 3) Youth and innovations.