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Kitui Digital Reporter  Governor Julius Malombe’s administration has rolled out close to 3,000 development projects across Kitui’s 40 wards and 247 villages. From Health and Water to Roads, Agriculture and Education, the projects paint the picture of an administration focused on grassroots transformation. Today, we break down the achievements sector by sector. Let's look at:  The D EPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE & NATURAL RESOURCES The department has implemented several  projects, focusing on sustainability and resilience. Key interventions include enactment of the Kitui County River Basins Conservation Act (2024), a legal framework for conservation of river basins and protection and restoration of the environment.  Rural electrification projects, done in partnership with REREC benefitted  hundreds of households and provided reliable electricity to 926 households.  Further, climate resilience initiatives such as sand dams, sump wells, ...

Twambui police station  Kitui Digital Reporter   Governor Julius Malombe’s administration has rolled out close to 3,000 development projects across Kitui’s 40 wards and 247 villages. From Health and Water to Roads, Agriculture and Education, the projects paint the picture of an administration focused on grassroots transformation. We break down the achievements sector by sector. Let's look at:  DECENTRALIZED UNITS AND PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT This department has delivered 1,534 CLIDP projects across the 40 Wards, making it the largest grassroots-driven development programme. This has promoted equitable development and improved the livelihoods of county residents.  It has also improved service delivery through promotion of staff, salary regularization and payment on time, establishment of ward offices, and strengthening of administrative structures across all 40 wards. Over 1800 employees who has stagnated in the same job group for over 5 years were promoted. Security...

By Kitui Digital Reporter   Since assuming office in August 2022, the administration of H.E. Dr. Julius Malombe has implemented a total of 2,931 development projects across Kitui County. These interventions span all 40 wards and 247 villages, touching every sector of the county economy and social life. The projects reflect a deliberate focus on inclusive growth, service delivery, and transformation under the Kitui Promise development agenda. Let's look at:  The FINANCE, ECONOMIC PLANNING AND REVENUE MANAGEMENT The department has implemented revenue and fiscal management reforms supporting all 2,931 projects. Own Source Revenue has grown from KSh 361 million in 2021/2022 Financial Year to KSh 996 million in 2024/2025 Financial Year, representing a 176% increase. The County Treasury has also settled over KSh 1.78 billion in pending bills, improving financial stability and supporting contractors. From 2022/2023 FY to date, the Country Assembly has received significant allocations...

Kitui Digital Reporter   Governor Julius Malombe’s administration has rolled out close to 3,000 development projects across Kitui’s 40 wards and 247 villages. From Health and Water to Roads, Agriculture and Education, the projects paint the picture of an administration focused on grassroots transformation. We break down the achievements sector by sector. Let's look at:  The DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH, SPORTS, ICT, GENDER AND SOCIAL SERVICES This department has implemented several  projects focusing on empowerment and social protection. To affirm governor Malombe's commitment to empowering the youth, this department developed the Kitui County Youth Empowerment and Development Policy - 2025 to mainstream youth issues across county ministerial programmes and strengthen investment in youth development, innovation, entrepreneurship, sports and employment opportunities. To strengthen sports infrastructure and talent development, the County Government in collaboration with Sports Kenya...

KITUI Digital Reporter   Health facilities in Kitui County are currently experiencing the benefits of the Facility Improvement Financing (FIF) Act, a framework that allows revenue collected by the health facilities retained and utilized by the same facilities to improve healthcare services. Under the FIF Act, revenue generated through hospital services is retained and utilized to support service delivery, including purchase of essential drugs, improvement of infrastructure, maintenance of equipment and enhancement of patient care among others.  However, the funds collected have to be appropriated through the County Budget process to ensure accountability and proper utilization of public resources. Health stakeholders say the model is helping strengthen healthcare delivery by giving facilities greater financial flexibility to address immediate operational needs and improve efficiency in service provision.  " The FIF framework is giving our hospitals greater financial flexi...

By Kitui Digital Reporter   Since assuming office in August 2022, the administration of H.E. Dr. Julius Malombe has implemented a total of 2,931 development projects across Kitui County. These interventions span all 40 wards and 247 villages, touching every sector of the county economy and social life. The projects reflect a deliberate focus on inclusive growth, service delivery, and transformation under the Kitui Promise development agenda. Let's break down the achievements sector by sector.  The DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, HOSPITALITY, DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING The department has implemented several  tourism-related projects alongside institutional reforms. The development and launch of the Kitui Tourism Circuit was a master stroke since it positioned Kitui as an emerging tourism  destination linking Nairobi, Coast, and Mt. Kenya regions. The circuit features the mythical Nzambani rock, South Kitui Game Reserve, Mutomo reptile park and local herita...

By Kitui Digital Reporter  Since assuming office in August 2022, the administration of H.E. Dr. Julius Malombe has implemented a total of 2,931 development projects across Kitui County. These interventions span all 40 wards and 247 villages, touching every sector of the county economy and social life. The projects reflect a deliberate focus on inclusive growth, service delivery, and transformation under the Kitui Promise development agenda. Let's look at the achievements in:  The DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, INDUSTRY, MSMEs AND COOPERATIVES This department has implemented several  projects, focusing on industrialization and enterprise growth. Key flagship projects include the Kitui County Aggregation and Industrial Park (K-CAIP), currently at 54% complete, and the construction of 12 modern ESP markets, which will support over 7,200 traders. The markets will provide safe, organized and modern trading spaces. Already, Kakongo market in Mwingi West and Kamuwongo market in Mwingi Nor...

County grader at work  By Kitui Digital Reporter   Governor Julius Malombe’s administration has rolled out close to 3,000 development projects across Kitui’s 40 wards and 247 villages. From Health and Water to Roads, Agriculture and Education, the projects paint the picture of an administration focused on grassroots transformation. Today, we break down the achievements sector by sector. Let's look at the milestones in:  The DEPARTMENT OF ROADS, PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORT The Roads Department has delivered 389 projects, making it one of the most visible transformation sectors in the county.  Key achievements include grading of over 7,000 km of roads to improve road connectivity, opening of over 1000km new rural roads, and construction of culverts, drifts, slabs, and box culverts. The county, in collaboration with the National Construction Authority (NCA)  has also trained 4,000 local contractors,  enhancing their technical capacity and improving infrastruc...

Cabro works to improve town's image   By Kitui Digital Reporter    Governor Julius Malombe’s administration has rolled out close to 3,000 development projects across Kitui’s 40 wards and 247 villages. From Health and Water to Roads, Agriculture and Education, the projects paint the picture of an administration focused on grassroots transformation. Today, we break down the achievements sector by sector. Let's look at:  The milestones in the DEPARTMENT OF LANDS, HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT This department has implemented 61 projects focusing on urban transformation and land management. Key interventions include installation of 2,462 solar streetlights across urban centres, improving security and extending business hours as well as urban aesthetics.  The county department has also constructed 458 parking facilities in both Kitui and Mwingi municipalities and 4.38km of stormwater drainage systems in major towns thus reducing flooding risks in urban centres....

One of the many VTCs in Kitui County  Kitui Digital Reporter   Since assuming office in August 2022, the administration of H.E. Dr. Julius Malombe has implemented a total of 2,931 development projects across Kitui County. These interventions span all 40 wards and 247 villages, touching every sector of the county economy and social life. The projects reflect a deliberate focus on inclusive growth, service delivery, and transformation under the Kitui Promise development agenda. Today, we break down the achievements sector by sector. Let's look at:  Milestones in the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & VOCATIONAL TRAINING The Education Department has implemented 354 projects, focusing on access, equity, and skills development. A key achievement is the employment of 1,688 ECDE teachers on permanent and pensionable terms, significantly improving early childhood education. Through bursary programmes, over 33,000 learners have benefited from financial support worth...

Waziri Mbaya addressing Galla goat farmers who have been empowered by the County Government.  Kitui Digital Reporter   Since assuming office in August 2022, Governor Dr. Julius Malombe has implemented a total of 2,931 development projects across Kitui County. These interventions span all 40 wards and 247 villages, touching every sector of the county economy and social life. The projects reflect a deliberate focus on inclusive growth, service delivery, and transformation under the Kitui Promise development agenda. Today, we break down the achievements sector by sector. Let's look at Agriculture & Livestock Development department.  Milestones in Agriculture & Livestock Development  This department has implemented 109 projects focused on boosting food security, productivity, and agribusiness transformation. Key achievements include strengthening extension services through a network of over 155 technical officers, 280 agripreneurs, and village-based advisors who ...

Governor Malombe commissions a new maternity wing   Kitui Digital Reporter  Since assuming office in August 2022, Governor Dr. Julius Malombe has implemented a total of 2,931 development projects across Kitui County. These interventions span all 40 wards and 247 villages, touching every sector of the county economy and social life. The projects reflect a deliberate focus on inclusive growth, service delivery, and transformation under the Kitui Promise development agenda. Today, we break down the achievements sector by sector. Let's look at Health & Sanitation department.  Major milestones in Health sector  The Health Department has implemented 388 projects aimed at improving access, quality, and specialization of healthcare services. A major milestone is the strengthening of Community Health Promoters (CHPs), where 2,470 CHPs have been equipped and supported with kits, smartphones, and bicycles, resulting in more than 1.2 million household visits. The establishm...

Governor Malombe commissions Kangu-kangu Water project  Kitui Digital Reporter  Governor Julius Malombe’s administration has rolled out close to 3,000 development projects across Kitui’s 40 wards and 247 villages. From Health and Water to Roads, Agriculture and Education, the projects paint the picture of an administration focused on grassroots transformation. Today, we break down the achievements sector by sector, beginning with Water & Irrigation.  Major water interventions   The department of Water has taken Governor's Malombe's lion's share of the development budget, with 663 projects spread across the 40 Wards and 247 villages.  Key flagship interventions include the Kangu-kangu Water Supply Project, which serves over 100,000 residents through a 224-km pipeline network and 52 water kiosks. Governor Malombe's administration has also constructed 26 sump wells across all sub-counties, significantly improving household access to water.  Access within a...