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Makueni Clerk Flags Off Team Assembly for Kisumu CASA Games, Cautions on Ebola

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By LYDIA NGOOLO 

Makueni County Assembly Clerk Kevin Mutuku has flagged off the county assembly team for the 7th County Assembly Sports Association (CASA) Games, urging players to stay cautious amid Ebola concerns.

Makueni County Assembly Clerk Kevin Mutuku flagging off the Makueni team for CASA games. |COURTESY

Speaking at the Assembly grounds during the flag off, Mutuku asked the team to be vigilant throughout their stay in Kisumu County, given its proximity to Uganda where Ebola cases have been reported. “We have a health concern in the region. The western part of the country is close to our neighbor Uganda. I urge our players to take extra caution,” said Mutuku.

He advised the contingent to observe preventive measures and limit unnecessary interactions, while noting that Ebola has not widely spread in Kenya.

The team will participate in the games scheduled for October 25 to 31, 2026 in Kisumu, under the theme ’Beyond Competition: Forging Lasting Bonds Through Sports and Culture.’

Mutuku presided over the ceremony on behalf of the Speaker, Members, the Board and Management of the Assembly. He handed over the county flag to Sports and Gender Committee Chairperson Elizabeth Mutindi Kiio and Sports Technical Chairperson Dennis Kilonzo.

Several MCAs graced the event, among them Benard Tivu, Dennis Musyoka, Jonathan Kimongo, Felix Mateso, Josephine Muasa, Elizabeth Muli and Esther Ngila.

Kiio lauded the players and captains for their dedication in preparing the teams, urging them to uphold teamwork and discipline.

County Director of Sports Ambrose Kisoi said sports remain a powerful unifying factor, adding that victory for the team would be a win for the entire county.


2026 Impala Floodlit Tournament Receives KES 1 Million Sponsorship from Safaricom

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The telco has supported the tournament since 2017 as part of its commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting rugby in Kenya.

By SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT 

The annual Impala Floodlit Rugby Tournament has received a KES 1 million sponsorship boost from Safaricom through its youth-focused platform, Safaricom Hook, which seeks to empower young people aged 10 to 24 by leveraging the power of technology. 

The annual Impala Floodlit Rugby Tournament. |FILE

The 43rd edition of the tournament kicked off on Saturday, 17th October, with the quarterfinals. The competition continues with the semi-finals scheduled for Saturday, 24th October, at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, ahead of the finals on Saturday, 31st October, at the same venue.

“As Safaricom, we are committed to supporting the passion points of Kenyans, and rugby is one of them. We have been part of the Impala Floodlit Rugby Tournament for almost ten years now, and we are proud of the positive impact it continues to have on young players by providing a platform for them to develop and showcase their talents. Our support goes beyond financial assistance; it helps create valuable opportunities for young players to showcase their skills, nurture their talent and pursue their passion for rugby,” said Fawzia Ali, Chief Consumer Business Officer at Safaricom PLC.

Saturday’s semi-finals will see KCB Rugby take on Mwamba RFC, while Nondescripts RFC will face Kenya Harlequin in the men’s category.

In the university category, JKUAT Cougars will play Zetech Oaks, while USIU Martials will face Daystar Falcons. 

In the women’s category, Mwamba RFC will battle Northern Suburbs, while Impala RFC will take on Kenya Harlequin.

The winners in each category will advance to the finals scheduled for Saturday, 31st October, where they will compete for the tournament titles.

Fans attending the tournament will also have the opportunity to experience Safaricom’s products and services at the Safaricom Hook tent, where they can access customer care services and stand a chance to win meal and drink vouchers worth KES 1,000.

The Impala Floodlit Tournament features several age-group competitions, ranging from high school and university rugby to club-level contests. The annual event also serves as a curtain-raiser for the 15-a-side rugby season, providing a platform for emerging and established players to test their skills and prepare for the season ahead. 

PS Mbaika welcomes President Ruto's Ukambani development tour, lists some lined up projects

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By LYDIA NGOOLO 

Principal Secretary for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Teresiah Mbaika, has welcomed President William Ruto's upcoming development tour of Ukambani, saying the region is set to benefit from a raft of projects.

Aviation and Aerospace Development PS Teresiah  Mbaika.|COURTESY

Speaking ahead of the tour, Mbaika said Kaiti Constituency is lined up for several key launches in Kaiti constituency starting with Ilima ward where he will launch Kyambeke-Kyuasini-Ukia and Kyambeke-Kikoko road. In Kilungu Ward, the groundbreaking for the KMTC Kilungu hostels, the commissioning of the Kyetuli water project, and the upcoming advertisement for the Katuaa-Nunguni road. 

“The president will also visit other areas in Makueni including Kibwezi and Mbooni. I’m also happy to announce that Thwake dam project has gotten additional Sh 10billion plus for it’s completion from the president. This project will benefit many in terms of farming,” Mbaika.

The PS noted that President Ruto will tour the three Ukambani counties of Kitui, Machakos and Makueni, where he is expected to launch and commission various projects touching on markets, electricity, roads and water, some complete and others ongoing.

She said the President has initiated many development projects within a short time. "We cannot forget the Emali-Ukia road tarmacking which will ease transport and open up business opportunities for many," Mbaika said.

She called on Kaiti residents to turn up in large numbers to witness the President's tour, adding that more projects are likely to be announced as the President does not make empty-handed visits.


Illegal Sand Harvesting Under Sharp Focus in Mwingi North

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By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT 

Uncontrolled excavation of sand deposits in Kamuwongo river has drawn the attention of local elected leaders as well as administrators. Last Friday,  Kyuso MCA John Mwinzi led street demonstrations against extraction of the natural resource by outsiders who leave locals in poverty and environmental dereliction. They marched from the market centre to the Kamuwongo river in Mwingi North constituency. 
Kamuwongo residents hold demonstrations at the Kamuwongo river on October 16, 2026. The river has borne the brunt of illegal sand harvesting by cartels who arrive with lorries to scoop the valuable product leaving residents poorer.|MWINGI TIMES

On Mashujaa Day, area Assistant County Commissioner Edward Mwangi called upon Kamuwongo residents to protect the sand resources now being at the mercy of illegal sand cartels minting millions at the expense of the host community. "You must defend this resource and other natural resources in your area. Do not remain passive as cartels and fraudsters cart away your wealth, leaving you in poverty", said ACC Mwangi.

The Assistant County Commissioner was speaking during Mashujaa Day Celebrations held at Kamuwongo Modern Market.

Kamuwongo elders told to deliver results as government begins paying stipends

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By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT 

The national government has challenged village elders in Kamuwongo, Kyuso sub-county, Kitui county, to improve their performance and demonstrate greater commitment to their duties now that they earn government stipends.
Kamuwongo Assistant County Commissioner Edward Mwangi speaking at the Mashujaa day celebration at Kamuwongo market on Tuesday.|MWINGI TIMES

Kamuwongo Assistant County Commissioner, Edward Mwangi said the payments should motivate the elders to work harder, deliver tangible results and strengthen their contribution to grassroots administration. Mwangi, who described the elders as “village managers”, said the government expected them to justify the financial support by enhancing service delivery and demonstrating greater responsibility in their communities.
A cross section  of the village elders who attended the Mashujaa day fetes at Kamuwongo on Tuesday.|MWINGI TIMES

The newly posted administrator was speaking during Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kamuwongo Modern Market on Tuesday. He urged the elders to recognise themselves as an integral part of the national government rather than peripheral actors in the administration system.
“There should be no ambiguity about the government’s position on your role as village managers. You are part of the government, not an appendage. “That is part of the reasons the government has decided to provide you with stipends,” Mwangi told the elders.

He said their responsibilities mirrored those of chiefs and assistant chiefs, albeit at a lower administrative level, making them indispensable representatives of the national government at the grassroots. "The job description of village managers mirrors that of chiefs and their assistants, but at the lowest level. You are indispensable representatives of the national government at the grassroots,” he said.

Mwangi challenged the elders to remain vigilant and proactive in addressing challenges within their communities, warning them against turning a blind eye to wrongdoing or becoming complicit in activities that undermine law and order. “You have special responsibility and a serious role to play in society. You must not look the other way when things are going wrong or become complicit,” he said.

He urged the elders to intensify security surveillance, promote peaceful coexistence, help eradicate illicit brews and drug abuse, and ensure all school-age children attend school.

Mwangi also underscored their responsibility to resolve community disputes through dialogue and reconciliation, saying they should take the lead in restoring harmony whenever conflicts arise. "It is your responsibility to restore peace among community members in the event of conflicts by encouraging dialogue and reconciliation among disputants,” he said.

On education and child protection, the administrator called on the village elders to help curb child and teenage pregnancies among schoolgirls. He urged them to work closely with parents and other community stakeholders to ensure that girls who become pregnant are supported to resume their education after childbirth. “In cases where girls fall pregnant, you should seek solutions, including encouraging parents to take them back to school to continue with their studies after giving birth,” Mwangi said.
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