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Julius Malombe

Also known as: Governor Malombe · Kitui Governor Julius Malombe · Governor Julius Malombe

Julius Malombe — Kitui Governor responding to insecurity and inter-community violence along county borders.

2026-04-272026-06-15

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Malombe under pressure as Muli criticizes response to Kitui insecurity By Citizen Reporter June 14, 2026 03:37 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Augustus Muli.

    Malombe under pressure as Muli criticizes response to Kitui insecurity
  3. Capital News

    KITUI, Kenya, June 13 – Kitui Governor Julius Malombe is facing mounting political pressure after NLP leader Augustus Kyalo Muli accused him of silence, inaction and insensitivity over a surge in killings and insecurity in parts of the county.

    Malombe faces pressure over rising insecurity in Kitui as NLP demands action
  4. The Standard

    During the exhumation in Mwingi, it was observed that the bodies had also been cautiously folded at the arms and legs to fit into the small, shallow graves.On Friday, Kitui governor Julius Malombe said that mysterious deaths had caused panic among the county residents, but assure

    Postmortem on seven bodies exhumed in Mwingi set for next week
  5. May 2026
  6. The Standard

    Yesterday, Kitui governor Julius Malombe who led other local leaders in mourning the victims said the county government will work closely with the national government to strengthen security and put in place necessary infrastructure to protect lives and livelihoods.

    Grief, tears as seven victims of Tseikuru attacks are laid to rest
  7. The Standard

    Governor Julius Malombe, who had called for a peace dialogue at Nguni market along the troubled Mwingi – Garissa road and was hosting his Garissa counterpart Nathif Jama, called the crowd to attention.

    Blood on volatile border: Grief, rage and residents' fragile search for peace
  8. April 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    Garissa, Kitui Governors meet amid escalating security tensions By Joseph Muia April 30, 2026 07:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kitui Governor Julius Malombe and his Garissa counterpart Nathif Jama duri

    Garissa, Kitui governors meet amid escalating security tensions
  10. Citizen Digital

    Kitui Governor Julius Malombe has called for a truce and urged the Interior Ministry to operationalise police stations along the Kitui–Tana River border to prevent a repeat of the clashes.

    Duale urges disarmament, justice for victims after border clashes in Kitui
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKitui County Governor Julius Malombe has urged the national government to staff and operationalize six police stations built by the county along the porous Kitui–Tana River border to enhance security in the area Among these is Kwa Kamari Police Station, located i

    Governor Malombe appeals for reinforcement of border police posts
  12. Citizen Digital

    Kitui Governor Julius Malombe, while calling for a truce, asked the Interior Ministry to operationalise police stations along the Kitui–Tana River border to prevent a repeat of the clashes.

    Calm returns to Tseikuru as GSU deployed after deadly Kwa Kamari attack
  13. The Standard

    His work in strengthening our education system and institutions will continue to guide us for years to come,” he said.Kitui Governor Julius Malombe said his legacy would endure.

    Kenya mourns education icon Prof. Raphael Munavu

Yesterday

  1. Opposition leader criticizes Kitui governor's insecurity response

    National Liberal Party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has accused Kitui Governor Julius Malombe of failing to adequately respond to rising insecurity and killings in the county, criticizing the administration's lack of public engagement and the decision to deny demonstrators access to the governor's office during Thursday's protests.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 13 June

  1. Kitui Governor Malombe faces pressure over county insecurity surge

    NLP leader Augustus Kyalo Muli has accused Governor Julius Malombe of silence and inaction over rising killings and insecurity in Kitui, demanding a public apology by June 20 and monthly public barazas starting July to address the violence.

    13 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Postmortem set for seven bodies exhumed in Mwingi

    Seven unknown bodies (six men and one woman) exhumed in Mwingi will undergo postmortem examination in Nairobi next week, with samples to be collected for identification. Four bodies are relatively well-preserved while three are decomposed beyond recognition; some people have been searching the City Mortuary for missing relatives from Mombasa and Machakos.

    13 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 3 May

  1. Seven killed in Tseikuru attacks laid to rest in Kitui

    A woman and six men were brutally killed last Saturday at kwa-Kamari trading centre by a group of armed bandits suspected to be camel herders; they were laid to rest yesterday at Tseikuru Primary School in Kitui county, with Governor Julius Malombe pledging joint action with the national government to strengthen security.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 2 May

  1. Governors host peace dialogue on volatile Mwingi-Garissa border

    Governor Julius Malombe of Mwingi and his Garissa counterpart Nathif Jama convened a peace dialogue at Nguni market along the troubled Mwingi–Garissa road. The event saw residents, including grieving families, gather as the governors called for resolution amid ongoing tensions in the border region.

    2 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 April

  1. Kitui and Garissa governors address border insecurity at joint meeting

    Kitui Governor Julius Malombe and Garissa Governor Nathif Jama held a joint public engagement at Nguni Market with security agencies, residents, clergy and community leaders to address escalating insecurity along the Kitui–Garissa border. The meeting follows recent attacks in the area that left at least seven people dead and have disrupted transport and daily life.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Duale calls for disarmament and justice after Kitui border clashes

    Health CS Aden Duale has appealed for peace and unity in Tana River and neighbouring counties following deadly inter-community attacks along the Kitui–Tana River border, urging political leaders to preach peace and security agencies to apprehend those responsible for killings.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Kitui governor urges staffing of six border police stations

    Kitui County Governor Julius Malombe has called on the national government to staff and operationalize six police stations constructed by the county along the Kitui–Tana River border, including Kwa Kamari Police Station in an area where a militia gang killed seven people on Saturday. Malombe emphasized that security is a national government function and called for multi-agency operations to address the security situation.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 April

  1. GSU deployed to Tseikuru after deadly Kwa Kamari inter-community attack

    Seven people died and scores were injured in an inter-community attack in Kwa Kamari village, Tseikuru sub-county, Kitui County; GSU and police have been deployed to restore order, while officials report 12 deaths total from retaliatory attacks along the Kitui–Tana River border.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 April

  1. Kenya mourns distinguished education scholar Prof. Raphael Munavu

    Kenya is mourning the death of Prof. Raphael Munavu, a prominent scholar whose influence shaped the country's education system and policy direction for decades. President William Ruto and other leaders paid tribute to his transformative contributions to education, including his role in advancing Competency-Based Education and his leadership across institutions including the University of Nairobi, Egerton University, Moi University, and the Kenya National Examinations Council.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

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