{"id":5196,"date":"2026-07-03T15:21:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/?p=5196"},"modified":"2026-07-03T15:21:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:21:06","slug":"governor-julius-malombe-commissions-ikutha-gbv-rescue-centre-in-kitui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/03\/governor-julius-malombe-commissions-ikutha-gbv-rescue-centre-in-kitui\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor Julius Malombe Commissions Ikutha GBV Rescue Centre in Kitui"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe today commissioned the Ikutha Gender-Based Violence Rescue Centre, a facility constructed by the County Government of Kitui to enhance support for survivors of gender-based violence in the county. The commissioning ceremony marked a significant milestone in the county\u2019s efforts to strengthen protection systems and create safer spaces for vulnerable members of the community. The governor was accompanied by Ikutha MCA Hussein Mwandia, members of the county executive, and other technical officers.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5197\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0383-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0383-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0383-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0383-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0383-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0383-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5198\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0968-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0968-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0968-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0968-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0968.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5199\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0917-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0917-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0917-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0917-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0917.jpg 1040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the event, Governor Malombe noted that the rescue centre will provide a safe haven for survivors of gender-based violence through temporary shelter, psychosocial support, counselling services, and linkage to healthcare and other essential support systems. He emphasized the county government\u2019s commitment to ensuring that survivors are treated with dignity while receiving the care and protection necessary to help them recover and rebuild their lives.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5200\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0970-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0970-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0970-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0970-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0970.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5201\" 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https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0975-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0975-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0975.jpg 854w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5203\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0853-300x247.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0853-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0853-1024x842.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0853-768x632.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0853.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5204\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0969-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0969-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0969-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0969-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0969.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5205\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0395-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0395-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0395-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0395-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0395-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0395-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5206\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0387-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0387-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0387-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0387-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0387-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA0387-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The newly commissioned facility is expected to strengthen Kitui County\u2019s response to gender-based violence by improving access to integrated support services for affected individuals. County officials reiterated that the establishment of the centre reflects the administration\u2019s continued focus on safeguarding human rights, promoting social justice, and addressing the growing need for structured interventions to combat gender-based violence across the county. The event took place on Friday, July 3, 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe today commissioned the Ikutha Gender-Based Violence Rescue Centre, a facility constructed by the<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5207,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5196","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-governance"],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA1013.jpg",1080,1071,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA1013-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA1013-300x298.jpg",300,298,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA1013-768x762.jpg",640,635,true],"large":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA1013-1024x1015.jpg",640,634,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA1013.jpg",1080,1071,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA1013.jpg",1080,1071,false],"morenews-featured":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA1013-1024x1015.jpg",1024,1015,true],"morenews-large":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA1013-825x575.jpg",825,575,true],"morenews-medium":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260703-WA1013-590x410.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\/5196","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=5196"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5196\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5209,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5196\/revisions\/5209"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5207"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5196"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5196"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5196"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}