‎By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT

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‎Top Kitui county officers are holding a weeklong working retreat  in Mombasa where they are seeking to cement Malombe's  administration  legacy to serve as a reliable template for future governments. The retreat has on board County Executive Committee Members and Chief Officers among other high ranking officials

‎"As we approach our final phase of our 2022-2027 administration, the question before us is profound: What legacy shall we leave behind?, posed the Wiper party governor.

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‎Governor Malombe emphasized that his government must leave behind a legacy that aligns with its mission of providing effective services and creating an enabling environment for inclusive and sustainable socioeconomic development and improved livelihoods for all residents.

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‎The county boss reiterated that his county employees must ensure residents enjoy high quality lives by implementing programmes that lead to prosperity for all the 40 wards in Kitui County. The retreat also served as a forum to refine ideas, sharpening strategies and renewing commitments to serve Wananchi more efficiently.

While enumerating his government's achievements, Dr Malombe said that in his second term, 2931 projects have been achieved. The projects cover 16 focus areas under the Kitui Promise Agenda reaching all 247 villages.

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‎The success has not been without challenges especially on the external front. They include inflation, climate change and supply chain disruptions due to war in far away countries.      Malombe exuded confidence that the  Kitui County workforce  was resilient enough to weather much of the problems they face by being more innovative and resilient.

‎"Our journey has demonstrated that collective leadership and team work remains the cornerstone of sustainable development", he said.

By MUSYOKA NGUI 

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By BRIAN MUSYOKA 

The agitated teachers took to the streets, chanting slogans and carrying placards, as they vowed not to return to classrooms until their demands are addressed.

They accused the government of neglecting their plight, saying they have continued to offer essential teaching services despite remaining under internship terms for an extended period.

The educators faulted the Head of State over the issuance of confirmation letters, arguing that such processes fall squarely under the mandate of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).

According to the teachers, any form of political involvement in recruitment and confirmation undermines the independence of the commission.

They revealed that more than 44,000 JSS teachers across the country are still serving under internship terms, a situation they described as unfair and demoralizing.

In Embu County alone, 709 teachers have remained interns for the past two years without confirmation, despite playing a key role in implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

Speaking during the protest, their representative James Kinyua said the delay has caused frustration among teachers who feel undervalued. Kinyua noted that the educators will only resume normal teaching once they receive formal confirmation into permanent and pensionable terms by the TSC.

His sentiments were echoed by Rogers Murimi, the Executive Deputy Secretary of the Embu branch, who criticized the authorities for failing to honor commitments made to the teachers. Murimi added that the uncertainty surrounding their employment status has negatively affected morale and service delivery in schools.

Nancy Nzwili also addressed the gathering, expressing disappointment with the Court of Appeal for overturning a High Court ruling that had declared the internship programme unlawful.

She said the earlier judgment had given teachers hope that their status would soon be regularized, only for those expectations to be dashed.

Hillary Njuki emphasized the need for greater professional autonomy within schools, stating that JSS teachers must be recognized as key players in the CBC framework under the 2-6-3-3-3 system.

The teachers urged the TSC to act swiftly and decisively to resolve the matter, warning that continued inaction will further disrupt learning in Junior Secondary Schools.

Mature Bulls-100,000-130,000

Medium Bulls-52,000-68,000

Young Bulls-40,000-50,000

Mature Females-65,000-77,000

Medium Females-48,000-63,000

Young Females-39,000-45,000

Mature Bucks-25,000-27,500

Medium Bucks-12,000-20,000

Young Bucks-5,000-10,000

Mature Females-8,000-12,000

Medium Females-6,200-7,500

Young Females Females-3,800-5300

Dated:1/5/2026