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The Government of the People of Taita Taveta, Kenya, East Africa

01/06/2026

Happening now: Taita Taveta County Deputy Governor Christine Kilalo, together with County Commissioner Linda Okola, is leading the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations at Marasi Primary School grounds in Maungu, Voi Sub-County.

The celebrations mark Madaraka Day, observed annually to commemorate Kenya’s attainment of internal self-rule from British colonial rule.

30/05/2026

Following the recent visit by the Chinese investors this week, the county has propelled the discussions regarding the setting up of the 50 MW solar power plant in the county further.

Led by the Taita Taveta Investment and Development Corporation (TTIDC) C.E.O. Richard Kibengo, the team visited the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Hon. Opiyo Wandayi to deliberate on the next phase.

CS Opiyo welcomed the investment advising the investors to undertake project feasibility study.

28/05/2026

𝗞𝗦𝗛. 𝟱 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬.

H.E Dr. Andrew Mwadime - Wakujaa, EGH, Governor Taita Taveta County has released Ksh 5,328,507 in scholarship cheques to support 200 Form 3 and Form 4 students across Taita Taveta County.

Governor Mwadime handed over the cheques to secondary school principals at his Mwatate office today, in a move aimed at cushioning vulnerable families and keeping learners in class amid tough economic times.

He pointed to a directive that had earlier barred counties from issuing bursaries, forcing Taita Taveta to halt support for needy students.

The Ksh 5.3 million disbursement is the latest in a series of interventions by his administration to protect access to education.

26/05/2026

The Coast region is set to host the 11th Our Ocean Conference, with Lakes Jipe and Chala positioning Taita Taveta County as a key player in the blue economy.

Speaking today during a high-level delegation meeting ahead of the first-ever Our Ocean Conference to be held in Africa, H.E Dr. Andrew Mwadime - Wakujaa, EGH, Governor Taita Taveta County called on investors and development partners to help unlock the county’s vast economic potential in the blue economy and tourism sectors through its rich inland water resources and unique attractions.

“Taita Taveta boasts significant inland water bodies, including the two freshwater lakes — Jipe and Chala — which present enormous opportunities within the blue economy sector. The county also hosts unique tourism attractions such as the Tsavo National Park ecosystem, Taita Hills, Mzima Springs, and the historic World War I sites in Taveta,” said Governor Wakujaa.

The conference, themed “Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future,” will take place in Mombasa from June 14–18, 2026, bringing together more than 3,500 delegates from across the globe, including over 30 Heads of State, investors, environmental experts, youth groups, and policy leaders.

26/05/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Story By: David Moto

The successful installation of a new 315KVA electricity transformer, replaces the earlier vandalized 220KVA unit that had delayed the project’s completion, a milestone which marks a major breakthrough for thousands of farmers who have for years endured exploitation by middlemen and incurred extra costs transporting paddy rice across the border for value addition.

Under the leadership of H.E Dr. Andrew Mwadime - Wakujaa, EGH, Governor Taita Taveta County, the County Government of Taita Taveta has continued to strengthen the rice value chain through expansion of rice farms, improvement of road infrastructure, and introduction of high-yielding paddy varieties to farmers in Mboghoni Ward.

Currently, farmers in Taveta cultivate rice varieties including Kwamboka, Arize and Faro 5, with production averaging 6.75 tons per hectare annually. Once commissioned, the milling plant is expected to produce at least 3 tons of rice per hour, positioning Taita Taveta among Kenya’s notable rice-producing regions and contribute significantly towards bridging the country’s rice deficit.

Listen as Energy CECM Arch. Martin Tairo Maseghe, today led other officers for an inspection tour at the facility, reaffirming the county government’s commitment towards ensuring the plant becomes fully operational within the next few weeks.

26/05/2026

Early Childhood learners in Mwatate Ward are the latest beneficiaries of H.E Dr. Andrew Mwadime - Wakujaa, EGH, Governor Taita Taveta County transformative agenda in the education sector following a KSh 6.5 million support package aimed at improving learning and service delivery.

The support package includes KSh 2.3 million worth of learning materials for both learners and tutors, alongside KSh 4.2 million allocated towards provision of fortified porridge for ECDE learners.

Acting County Executive Committee Member for Education, Gloria Monikombo, noted “the initiative forms part of the county government’s broader commitment towards strengthening the education sector through improved learning environments and child welfare support while laying a strong foundation for a better tomorrow,” she said.

Area Member of County Assembly Hon. Joseph Kennedy was also present during the programme.

26/05/2026

Taita Taveta County continues to cement its position as one of the leading investment destinations in the coastal region following the arrival of yet another international investor seeking to tap into the county’s vast economic potential.

Governor Andrew Mwadime welcomed Qi-Tang Limited, a Chinese company that has expressed keen interest in investing in key sectors including mining, water, energy, and agriculture. The Governor noted that the county remains open and ready for partnerships that will spur economic growth, create employment opportunities, and improve the livelihoods of residents....

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25/05/2026

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗷𝗮𝗮 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗞𝗦𝗵 𝟳.𝟮 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗧𝘄𝗼

ECDE learners across Taita Taveta County are set to benefit from fortified porridge worth KSh 4.2 million during the second term, as Governor Andrew Mwadime’s administration continues to strengthen Early Childhood Development Education programmes across the county.

The support package also includes KSh 3 million worth of teaching and learning materials, printers, desks, and cabinets distributed to ECDE centres in Bura Ward to enhance effective teaching, improve the learning environment, and strengthen service delivery within the ECDE Directorate.

Speaking while overseeing the distribution exercise, Governor Wakujaa reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting education, describing the initiative as a key pillar in enhancing quality learning and nurturing a strong foundation for the county’s future generations.

The Governor further lauded the County Assembly for ratifying the Executive’s education budget, noting that the move continues to accelerate transformation in the education sector from ECDE to tertiary level.

25/05/2026

The County Government of Taita Taveta, in collaboration with the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), has distributed 5,600 East African Tall coconut seedlings and 2,000 cashewnut seedlings to farmers across Taveta, Voi, Taita and Mwatate sub counties in a major step towards strengthening agriculture and improving livelihoods.

Speaking during the exercise, County Chief Officer for Agriculture Mcharo Mwalugha said the initiative is part of Governor Andrew Mwadime Wakujaa’s broader agenda of enhancing food security, promoting climate-smart agriculture and economically empowering local farmers through diversified agricultural value chains.

Mwalugha noted that coconut farming holds great potential in several parts of Taita Taveta due to the county’s favorable climatic conditions. He reaffirmed the county government’s commitment to supporting farmers through the provision of certified seedlings, extension services and modern farming practices aimed at boosting productivity and household incomes.

He further called upon Members of the County Assembly to allocate at least KSh1 million from their Ward Equalization Fund towards the purchase of certified seeds and manure ahead of the upcoming short rains season to further support local farmers and enhance food production.

The initiative is expected to not only improve food security but also create sustainable income opportunities for farming communities across the county.

23/05/2026

‎Ilikuwa ni Furaha ,Shangwe na Vigelgele baada ya Serikali ya Kaunti ya Taita Taveta chini ya uongozi wa Gavana Andrew Mwadime Wakujaa kuwathibitisha wafanyakazi 381 waliokuwa kwa kandarasi kuwa waajiriwa wa kudumu (PnP).
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‎Hatua hiyo imeongeza idadi ya waliothibitishwa hadi 493 huku maafisa 1,656 wakipandishwa vyeo.
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‎Tazama......

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