By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT 

Mr. Alex Musili pleaded not guilty to two counts of illegal connection of water to his business as well as illegal sale of the essential commodity. He was released on KSh 50,000 cash bail. The Kiambere-Mwingi Water And Sanitation Company, Kimwasco is the legally recognized company that reticulates water in pipes in Mwingi township.

Musili will return to Mwingi Law Courts on August 3, 2026 for the mention of the case and further direction by the court.

Kimwasco has been in the media in recent past over complaints touching on loss of millions of shillings due to illegal water connections. Kimwasco boss Mr Mutunga Mwangangi, has claimed that the company loses up to KSh 8 million in a month to illicit water connections. This makes the water company struggle in meeting water services delivery to the people.

"We have consequently embarked on a crackdown on all people who have illegally connected water from our lines to make sure they face the full force of the law", the said the MD for Kimwasco last week.

By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT 

The President's adviser on financial inclusion, Moses Banda told journalists on Monday during the sensitisation for chiefs and their assistants from Mwingi Central that they were key in implementing BETA programs since they were the first and last contacts between citizens and the State. "Being the last mile of government at the grassroots,  chiefs are the link between government policy and the people.  Without them, BETA cannot succeed ", observed Banda.

Banda said that all the Kitui County’s 638 chiefs were grouped into 12 clusters for five days in order to be sensitised on crucial BETA programs. Some of President’s pet projects comprising of BETA are about heathcare, digital and creative economy, affordable housing,  healthcare and SMEs.

Chiefs will be expected to report about which BETA programs work and which don't in order for the Kenya Kwanza administration to devise interventions that improve service delivery to wananchi.

By JOHN MUSEMBI 

The week is set to have  relatively high daytime temperatures given the maximum readings on thermometers will vary between  23°C and 34°C. There is also forecast episodes of cold spells since the minimum temperatures are likely to oscillate between 13°C and 22°C.

Very strong winds will blow across most parts of Kitui county at a speed of up to 25 knots.

By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT 

Speaking during the Annual General Meeting of Kirindine Senior School in Igembe South Constituency, Meru County, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku said Mt Kenya East remains firmly behind the Kenya Kwanza administration and will stand with President Ruto and Prof. Kindiki in 2027.

Ruku dismissed suggestions that Deputy President Kindiki lacks political support in the region, saying those doubting his influence would be surprised by the outcome of the next General Election.

"The people of Mt Kenya East understand the importance of remaining engaged with the national government. They have witnessed the implementation of key development projects under the Kenya Kwanza administration and will continue supporting President Ruto and his deputy," said the Cabinet Secretary.

He accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of attempting to persuade residents to distance themselves from the government, arguing that such efforts would not succeed because the region continues to benefit from ongoing investments in infrastructure and public services.

Ruku further dismissed attempts to use the Ol Kalou by-election as a barometer of political sentiment across the Mt Kenya region, maintaining that the result was isolated and should not be interpreted as the region's position on national politics.

The Cabinet Secretary was joined by Buuri MP Mugambi Rindikiri, Igembe South MP John Paul Mwirigi and Nominated MP Dorothy Muthoni, who echoed his remarks and pledged continued support for the Kenya Kwanza administration.

The three leaders said the government under the stewardship of President William Ruto has initiated and implemented several transformative development projects across the Mt Kenya East region, improving infrastructure, expanding access to public services and enhancing livelihoods.

They said the visible development record has strengthened residents' confidence in the Kenya Kwanza administration, adding that the region will remain firmly behind President Ruto and Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki as they seek a second term in the 2027 General Election.

The leaders urged residents to remain united and continue supporting government programmes aimed at accelerating economic growth, creating employment opportunities and improving service delivery, saying sustained collaboration with the national government would ensure the region continues to benefit from ongoing and future development initiatives.

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Dated:16/7/2026