Also known as: Governor Malombe · Kitui Governor Julius Malombe · Governor Julius Malombe
Kitui County Governor who has responded to insecurity and border tensions along the Kitui-Tana River region.
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The Standard
… The meeting brings together leaders from different regions, including Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti, Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior and Kitui Governor Julius Malombe, in what could mark another step in ongoing opposition realignments. …
Gachagua hosts Kalonzo at Wamunyoro for 2027 political talksThe Standard
… The senator, who is seeking to succeed Governor Julius Malombe, outlined his vision for Kitui, placing healthcare and equitable distribution of county resources at the centre of his agenda. …
Opposition leaders demand IEBC reforms, commit to unity to dislodge RutoThe Standard
… Governor Julius Malombe presented the smart licences to the 783 operators at Kefri grounds and said that his administration was intensifying efforts to professionalise the fast growing transport sector. …
783 Kitui boda boda operators receive smart licencesCitizen 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 insecurityCapital 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 actionThe 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 weekThe 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 restThe 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 peaceCitizen 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 tensionsCitizen 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 KituiRigathi Gachagua is hosting Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and a delegation of political leaders at his Wamunyoro residence for talks on a possible political formation ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a united political front to challenge President William Ruto.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Rigathi Gachagua is hosting Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and a delegation of political leaders at his Wamunyoro residence for talks on a possible political formation ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a united political front to challenge President William Ruto.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Justin Muturi have demanded urgent reforms at the IEBC and warned against reintroducing the Smartmatic election management system under a different name. They said the credibility of the next election depends on an electoral system that commands confidence of all political players, and called for unity within the Azimio coalition ahead of 2027.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
More than 700 boda boda operators in Kitui County graduated from a county-sponsored training programme and received smart driving licences aimed at improving road safety and compliance with traffic regulations. Governor Julius Malombe said only 2,900 out of 13,909 registered boda boda operators in the county are currently licensed.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →