Seven members of one family from Gichiche sublocation died in night fire incident that gutted down their house.

While confirming the incident, Embu East Sub County deputy police commander Monica Mwarania said that all the members were asleep when the fire started.

She said that the three bedroomed house was made up of timber and still the cause of the fire was yet to be established since the house was not connected to electricity.

The sub county police boss noted that bodies of Charles Kariuki 45 and his family members were burnt beyond recognition.

"We received information today morning that there was fire incident at Gichiche sublocation and upon reaching there we found a house that had been gutted by fire. In the house there were seven people who had been burnt beyond recognition. It was father, mother their three children and two grandchildren," said Mwarania.

Neighbours who spoke to MWINGI TIMES said that the fire started at around 4am. Their efforts to contain the fire that had engulfed the wooden three-bedroom house to save the family were futile.

The fire reduced the house into ashes. 

They said the incident was traumatizing saying the family lived well with no dispute.

"Why this! The whole family? It is painful," said a man identified as Kariuki.

Police have since launched investigations into the matter to unearth what really happened.

Police will carry out post-mortem to ascertain the cause of the death.

STORY By BRIAN MUSYOKA

FORMER ambassador Kiema Kilonzo has criticized Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka over his remarks made soon after President Ruto opening the 13^th parliament.

While expressing his support to the fifth president of Kenya, Amb. Kilonzo urged the Opposition to give the government ample time to deliver on its promises.

Kilonzo’s press release seen by MWINGI TIMES reads in part, “I would like to urge the opposition led by Hon Kalonzo to give the current administration humble time to implement their manifesto that they promised to Kenyans without dragging the government into sideshows”.

This, he said, will improve the lives of millions of Kenyans that are languishing in poverty.

Kilonzo said that Ruto’s cabinet reflects the face of Kenya. He thanked him for appointing two cabinet secretaries from Ukambani region as well as a security advisor.

Former Machakos governor Alfred Mutua was nominated the Foreign Affairs and Diaspora cabinet secretary. Hon Peninah Malonza will be the Tourism and Wildlife CS if her name sails through National Assembly vetting stage.

Former Foreign Affairs CS in Uhuru cabinet Ambassador Monica Juma was named an advisor to the national security council.

The Wiper leader said some of CS nominees had integrity issues. He directed Azimio-OKA coalition lawmakers to scrutinize them thoroughly during vetting.

“Some cabinet nominees have serious criminal cases. If I was Ruto, I would withdraw their nomination. We shall direct our MPs to hold approval of those who fall short of chapter six of the Constitution”, said Kalonzo.

STORY By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT

 The fast-upcoming Kamba gospel artist, Titus Nzuki has thrilled in the spiritual realm with the song, 'KITHAITHO NIKYO PIN', which translates to 'PRAISING IS THE PIN TO UNLOCKING THE HEAVENLY GLORY’. 

 

Asked why he did this song, he said, "It was a trying moment. I went down to the book of Acts of Apostles chapter 16. Reading how Paul and Silas were treated because of spreading the Gospel, I got energy to move on. I realised that praising was the only way you can break the chains in life and have spiritual freedom. Furthermore, I realised that even the witches and sorcerer's bow down before the true God, Acts 16:16-18"

Power of the Cross

Titus Nzuki who is a pastor with Around the Globe Deliverance Ministry (ATG) has a great testimony, he says, "Truly God can raise someone from GRASS to GRACE. He goes on to say," I never knew whether I can be who I am today; from a tattered life to an organized life and above all accepting Jesus as a saviour and ministering the word. In fact, I'm being followed in all online platform all over the world. I don't take this granted, but it is by the Power of the Cross."

Our reporter wanted to know where this man of God hails from. He posed a bit and made a humorous laugh, "I was born and brought up in Mwingi North, Kitui County, Kamuwongo division, Tyaa-Kamuthale location."

Pst.Titus Nzuki has vast experience in matters skills development, having worked in the Ministry of Youth Affairs (skills development). He is also a seasoned high school teacher of Geography and Kiswahili.

Still, he doubles to be a motivational speaker and a sizzling Emcee.

Many students in Machakos county and especially Yatta sub-county say,"Hatuwezi kosa show ya huyo mode...amekuwa kielelezo chema." Titus Nzuki has motivated many students to venture into talent-based opportunities.

Many faithfuls are yearning to have Pst.Titus Nzuki as spiritual nourisher in their places of worship. His anointed word coupled with the music ministry is creating a mood of worship of high level,"Akihubiri roho anashuka...Mara hiyo,I love his gospel," one faithful from Wote,Makueni county commented.

STORY By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT

Kitui pioneer Deputy Governor Hon Peninah Malonza is the newly appointed cabinet secretary for Tourism and Wildlife. 

Malonza was Dr Julius Malombe’s deputy between 2013 and 2017. However, their working relationship was strained leading to a fallout in the leadup to the 2017 general elections.

Ms Malonza ended up supporting former Kitui senator David Musila. She and her former boss lost the 2017 governor seat to former Kitui governor Charity Ngilu.

Coming from the marginalised region of Kibwea in Kitui South, Malonza’s appointment to the cabinet is a first because she is the first minister from the vast south since independence.

Cabinet ministers’ appointment in the last four administrations have been concentrated mainly in Mwingi North and Kitui Central Sub Counties.

In 2021, she declared her ambitions to be Kitui County woman representative.

One of the biggest assignments she will undertake is steering the tourism sector to recovery given it has been adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Former Tourism CS Najib Balala served for 12 years in the docket under presidents Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta. He welcomed Malonza’s appointment by President William Ruto.

“I welcome the appointment of Hon. Peninah Malonza as the New Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage. You have my full support. God Bless Kenya”, he tweeted.

Ukambani leaders congratulated Malonza on her appointment. Malonza’s former boss Kitui governor Julius Malombe said her appointment as the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife was a confirmation of critical role women play in the counrty’s development.

“I extend my sincere congratulations to H.E Peninah Malonza on her appointment as Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife.

Being a daughter of Kitui County, her appointment is an honour to the great people of Kitui County and a confirmation of the critical role women play in our national socio-political and economic development” said the Kitui governor.

 Kitui County MP Dr Irene Kasalu, in her congratulatory message to Malonza said that she has the ability to transform the Tourism and Wildlife sector.

“Congratulations my sister Hon Peninah Malonza on your appointment as Cabinet Secretary for Tourism.

This is a win for Kitui County at large”, Kasalu wrote on her Facebook page.

She also congratulated former Machakos governor Alfred Mutua on his appointment as Foreign Affairs CS.

 STORY By JOHN MUSEMBI

Kitui Governor Julius Malombe and Mwingi West MP Charles Nguna have congratulated President William Ruto for appointing two cabinet secretaries from Ukambani.

Dr Malombe said the appointment of Peninah Malonza who hails from the county as the new cabinet secretary for Tourism and Wildlife was an honour to the great people of Kitui.

“Being a daughter of Kitui County, her appointment is an honour to the great people of Kitui County and a confirmation of the critical role women play in our national socio-political and economic development,” Malombe said.

The governor said on behalf of the County Government of Kitui, the people of Kitui and himself, wished Ms Malonza all the best in her new docket.

Other than Malonza, Ruto also appointed the former immediate Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua as the cabinet secretary for Foreign Affairs.

STORY By PAUL MUTUA