{"id":3047,"date":"2025-02-11T20:56:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T20:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/?p=3047"},"modified":"2025-02-11T20:56:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T20:56:43","slug":"governor-malombe-reaffirms-commitment-to-kituis-development-sets-the-record-straight-on-2022-politics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/11\/governor-malombe-reaffirms-commitment-to-kituis-development-sets-the-record-straight-on-2022-politics\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor Malombe Reaffirms Commitment to Kitui\u2019s Development, Sets the Record Straight on 2022 Politics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe has reaffirmed his administration\u2019s unwavering commitment to delivering transformative development across the county. Addressing mourners at Kathivo in Kitui West Sub-county during the burial of Joseph Ngundi Kimwemwe, the husband of a senior county official, Malombe highlighted notable achievements under his leadership and reassured residents of continued progress.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3048\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3048\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3048\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306951656-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306951656-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306951656-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306951656-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306951656-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306951656-1024x1535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306951656.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3048\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Picture: Governor Dr. Julius Malombe<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Governor Malombe underscored the strides his government has made in key sectors, including infrastructure, healthcare, and economic empowerment. He emphasized that his administration is working tirelessly to ensure that all sub-counties receive equitable development.\u00a0 \u201cWe are dedicated to implementing impactful projects that directly improve the lives of our people. From enhancing road networks to strengthening healthcare services, our focus remains on uplifting Kitui residents,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing political speculations, Malombe dismissed claims that former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu had stepped down in his favor during the 2022 gubernatorial elections. He clarified that Ngilu had, in fact, endorsed Hon. David Musila for the position.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3040\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3040\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3040\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/images-2025-02-07T180355.277-300x188.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/images-2025-02-07T180355.277-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/images-2025-02-07T180355.277.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Picture: Hon charity Ngilu<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI want to put an end to these false narratives\u2014Governor Ngilu never stepped down for me. She had her own preferred candidate, Hon. David Musila. Let\u2019s focus on facts, not fiction,\u201d Malombe asserted.\u00a0 The governor urged residents to rise above divisive political rhetoric and instead prioritize unity and progress.\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3049\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG-20250211-WA0523-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG-20250211-WA0523-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG-20250211-WA0523-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG-20250211-WA0523-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG-20250211-WA0523.jpg 1040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3050\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306960462-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306960462-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306960462-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306960462-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306960462.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3051\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306954680-300x282.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306954680-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306954680-1024x961.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306954680-768x721.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306954680.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3052\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306957709-300x221.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306957709-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306957709-1024x756.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306957709-768x567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306957709.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3053\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306946295-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306946295-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306946295-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306946295-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306946295.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3054\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306964017-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306964017-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306964017-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306964017-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739306964017.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>As Kitui moves forward, Malombe called upon leaders and residents to work collaboratively in fostering sustainable development. He reiterated his administration\u2019s dedication to fulfilling campaign promises and ensuring visible transformation in key sectors such as infrastructure, water access, healthcare, and economic empowerment.\u00a0 \u201cOur goal is to build a prosperous Kitui for all. Let\u2019s work together and remain focused on development that benefits every resident,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Malombe\u2019s remarks reaffirm his leadership\u2019s development-centered approach, positioning Kitui on a path of continued growth and prosperity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe has reaffirmed his administration\u2019s unwavering commitment to delivering transformative development across the county.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3055,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3047","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-governance"],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739307084446.jpg",1080,1058,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739307084446-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739307084446-300x294.jpg",300,294,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739307084446-768x752.jpg",640,627,true],"large":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739307084446-1024x1003.jpg",640,627,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739307084446.jpg",1080,1058,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739307084446.jpg",1080,1058,false],"morenews-featured":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739307084446-1024x1003.jpg",1024,1003,true],"morenews-large":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739307084446-825x575.jpg",825,575,true],"morenews-medium":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739307084446-590x410.jpg",590,410,true]},"author_info":{"display_name":"Kambaland Times","author_link":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/author\/kituitimes\/"},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/category\/governance\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Governance<\/a>","tag_info":"Governance","comment_count":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3047","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3047"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3047\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3056,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3047\/revisions\/3056"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3055"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3047"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3047"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3047"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}