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Kinengo eyes either Nzengu's or Kiio's seat

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STORY By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT 

Speculation is rife that Kevin Kinengo Katisya, a first term Kitui County Speaker, is set for bigger political office in the  2027 general elections.
Kitui Speaker Kevin Kinengo Katisya with residents at his rural home in Musavani village, Mwingi North. Local leaders and the clergy endorsed and blessed him to vie for higher office in the 2027 general elections.|MWINGI TIMES 

At a ceremony  held at his Musavani village home in Tseikuru district in Mwingi North sub-county, local elders gave him the endorsement  and blessings to garners for a  more influential political office.   

According to photos from the event posted on social media on Tuesday, a cheering  and happy crowds milled around the Speaker in approved on the decision taken at the event.

The grape vine has it that the youthful leader is considering to vie for for either Mwingi North MP seat or Kitui Senatorial position.
Public opinions is however divided on whether Kinengo will run as an independent candidate or face MP Paul Musyimi Nzengu in the duel for the Wiper party ticket. 

Wiper is the dominant party  in Mwingi North with near cult-like following.The party leader Kalonzo Musyoka also hails from Mwingi North.

On the other hand Kitui Senator, Enoch Wambua, will not be defending the seat in the coming elections. He has set his sights on the Kitui governorship come 2027.

The ceremony  at the Speaker's home saw him go through a ritual to bless and prepare him for more ambitious political duels in the future. He was  handed over the  status of a revered leader. Elders bequeathed him a leadeirs walking stuff, three legged stool, a fly-whisk, a cow hide gown. The instruments are since yore associated with leadership among the Kambas.

The religious leaders not only prayed for him but placed their hands on him in a sign on anointing him for a bigger seat.

Below is the Kitui County Assembly Speaker's full statement he posted on social media soon after the grand ceremony;

"As we celebrated the risen Lord at my rural home in Musavani, Tseikuru Ward in Mwingi North Constituency, I hosted my extended family for the Easter celebrations. 

My family chose me as their spokesperson and political leader. I cherish the symbols of leadership, trust and unity that our wise elders gave me, such as the walking staff, three-legged stool, cowhide regalia, and the anointing by our religious leaders.

I thank my entire family for their faith in me to lead them.  May God continue blessing my family and may our togetherness remain strong".
-Speaker Hon. Kevin Kinengo

Embu MCAs Pay Tribute to Pope Francis

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STORY By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT 

Members of the County Assembly of Embu joined Catholic faithful around the world in eulogising Pope Francis who passed away at the age of 88 years.
Pope Francis.|FILE
The Ward Representatives set aside time to give their condolence messages, with each lauding the departed Pontiff for his exemplary leadership and humility.

The leaders urged all denominations to unite in mourning Pope Francis, at the same time replicating his good deeds and efforts to galvanize the church against moral decadence.

Rains to go on over several places in Kitui county

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STORY By JOHN MUSEMBI 

March-April-May rain season is set to go on this week with the Kenya Meteorological Department saying that there will be morning rains as well as afternoon and night showers. Thunderstorms will feature in several places in Kitui County. 
March-April-May 2025 rainfall outlook for Kitui County.|Kenya Meteorological Department

The rainfall is forecast to likely be experienced in the first days of this latest weather report.

Most parts of the county will have strong northeasterly to easterly winds blowing at a speed of 12.5 knots.

Community members are advised to be aware of climate change in order to address its shocks. The county government tasks extension officers to guide residents to adapt best farm practices in light of this weekly forecast.

Expect the minimum temperature to oscillate between 16°C to 22°C  while the maximum temperature range is set to range from 22°C to 31°C.

Son hacks father with a panga, killing him

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Police in Mutomo sub county, Kitui South are looking for a man aged 43 years who attacked his father and killed him.
Mumo Musyoka fatally hacked his father on his neck using a panga. After the heinous incident, area Chief Pius Kilunda said Musyoka fled the scene of crime. The incident happened on Sunday in Thome village, Kawelu sub location. 

The motive of the crime has not yet been established as the investigation is still ongoing. The body of the deceased was taken to Mutomo Level Four Hospital mortuary.

BREAKING: Pope Francis dead

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Pope Francis, the leader of Roman Catholic Church, has died. Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on the Vatican television.
The late Pope Francis died aged 88.

Pope Francis was the first Latin American pope to head the Catholic Church. He was 88 years old.

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the pope served in that position from March 13, 2013. The Argentine cleric was well known for his love for the poor and simple lifestyle.
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