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Taita-Taveta University college entrance [Courtesy]
Fred Barasa has been appointed Taita-Taveta University vice-chancellor.
Prof Barasa has been acting since 2018 after then acting Principal Hamadi Boga left to join the government. Prof Boga is now the Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Research.
Speaking yesterday during the university s fourth graduation ceremony, which was held virtually, Prof Barasa said the institution has become a centre of excellence for Mining and Fuels.
“The university is committed to building capacity in Mining and Mineral Process Engineering to both genders. Special emphasis has been put to ensure higher participation of women in our programmes,” he said.
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Taita Taveta County Governor Granton Samboja. [Renson Mnyamwezi, Standard]
The Auditor-General has recommended an investigation into the expenditure of the Covid-19 grant by Taita Taveta County.
In a special audit report, the auditor revealed anomalies and contravention of procurement procedures in the use of the funds by the county.
“As far as we are concerned no money has been stolen in the procurement of goods and services. I will go through the report to acquaint myself with its contents,” he said.
The special audit report done in March 2021 shows that the county irregularly procured beds and mattresses in contravention of the procurement law.