The celebrations will take place at the Ithookwe Showgrounds, and the county commissioner has emphasized the importance of cooperation between residents and security stakeholders to ensure the event meets the government's expectations.

Addressing members of the press after chairing a meeting with National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs), Rutto stated that their primary objective is to bring Kitui residents from all 19 sub-counties to the Ithookwe Showgrounds for the celebrations.

"Our core business here is to bring Kitui residents from all corners of the 19 sub-counties to Ithookwe Show Grounds on October 20, 2025, for the Mashujaa Day celebrations," Rutto noted. He confirmed that the security team is ready to showcase the required entertainment and performance for the national celebrations.

The county commissioner assured residents and visitors that everything is being done to promote peace and calmness in the county during the national event. "We have discussed and elaborated on how we will beef up security across the county to ensure the day is well-spent by our visitors," Rutto assured. He warned that anyone involved in criminal activities would be arrested and face necessary action.

Rutto also urged business people to be prepared to receive and accommodate the large number of visitors expected before and during the celebrations. "We shall be receiving a lot of visitors within our town. I urge business people, including hotel owners, restaurant owners, and transport businesses, to be ready to accommodate visitors within the days of celebrations," he added.

This event presents a significant opportunity for Kituians, and it is essential for all to seize it and make a meaningful difference in their lives and the county. The county commissioner emphasized that the event would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many residents and encouraged everyone to participate and enjoy the celebrations.

Speaking at the institution's main campus, chairman of Uasu Seku chapter, Dr Michael Wahome, said that it was regrettable that the government doesn't respect the rule of law. "We express our disaffection with government's decision to fail to honour our return to work formula as signed last year", said the don.

The lecturers criticized President Dr William Ruto for embarking on wasteful empowerment programmes. He said  that the  scheme was waste of taxpayers' money. 

A case in point was when teachers under Knut visited the State House and were reportedly paid KSh 10,000. Their leaders got fatter handouts.

"How is it that money is available for them and not available for us? If we're saying that there is no money in the country, where are they getting money for the empowerment programs?", posed Dr Wahome.

Kusu chairman Seku chapter Thaddeus Mutisya, in an interview with the press, said that the strike will go on till money hits the Seku workers'  bank accounts.

A police report shows that the young man's mother Virginia Nzula went to his house at around 10pm on Tuesday to take supper to him and found he was missing.

The family conducted a search upon finding the son was missing. After a while, his body was found hanging from the tamarind tree located at his grandmother's compound which is just nearby.

Migwani Police Commander Lemmy Njiru said that the deceased left behind a suicide note. He did not disclose the details of the suicide note.

However, Nzalae sub location assistant chief Dominic Ilai said the suicide note was terse and it only said goodbye to the late boy's parents.

Further, the assistant chief said the deceased was serving a two weeks suspension which may have depressed him.

Police visited the scene and removed the body and took it to Mbaku funeral home in Matuu town awaiting postmortem.

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Speaking during the 10th graduation ceremony of the University of Embu, Dr. Inyangala said the new student-centred university funding model was designed to support every learner, regardless of their financial background. She noted that already, more than 180,000 students who joined various universities this year have had their fees paid by the Government under the new plan.

“Education is the greatest equalizer.That is why this Government remains steadfast in ensuring that every deserving student has access to the transformative power of higher education. This funding model is not just a technical adjustment; it is a moral commitment to build a nation where potential, not privilege, determines success”she noted.

The PS further revealed that the Government was diligently preparing for the historic transition of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) cohorts into universities in 2029. She said extensive consultations were ongoing with universities, regulatory agencies, and professional bodies to ensure that infrastructure, staffing, curricula, and policies are aligned to provide an environment where learners can thrive and fulfill their potential.

On his part, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Embu, Prof. Daniel Mugendi, announced that a record-breaking 2,055 students had graduated this year the highest in the history of the institution. Among them were 92 diploma and certificate holders, 1,915 bachelor’s degree graduates, 2 postgraduate diploma awardees, 39 master’s degree graduates, and 7 Ph.D. scholars.

“This milestone demonstrates the steady growth of our university,” said Prof. Mugendi. He also revealed that for the 2025/2026 academic year, the university admitted 4,292 first-year students, raising the total student population to 16,406, up from 14,534 last year. According to him, most of the students have expressed gratitude for the new funding model, which has made education more accessible by significantly reducing the financial burden.

Echoing these sentiments, the Chancellor University of Embu , Prof. Musili Wambua, lauded the ongoing reforms in the education sector, describing them as a “game changer.” He praised the Government’s proactive approach, led by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba and PS Dr. Inyangala, for addressing student funding, institutional sustainability, and the quality of university programs.

“These reforms have brought about transformative change in how our higher learning institutions operate.We are especially grateful for the government’s steadfast support, which has unlocked opportunities for thousands of students who would otherwise have been left behind”Prof. Wambua said.

The Embu University graduation ceremony thus stood not only as a celebration of academic achievement but also as a testament to Kenya’s bold steps in reshaping higher education to ensure inclusivity, equity, and sustainability for generations to come.