Year: 2025
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Judge Stops Kiusya’s Impeachment Motion
By Anchor Writer The High Court has halted impeachment proceedings against Machakos County Assembly Speaker Anne Kiusya. Lady Justice Rhoda Ruto, sitting in Machakos, issued the order following an urgent application by Kiusya, who argued she was unlikely to receive a fair hearing in a deeply conflicted assembly. The judge directed that Kiusya, Assembly Clerk…
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Machakos Scribes Paid to Suppress Story
Governor Wavinya Ndeti gave Kes. 20,000 to 30 Machakos- based journalists By Anchor Correspondent Machakos-based journalists reportedly walked away with Ksh 20,000 each after a meeting with Governor Wavinya Ndeti, where they were allegedly asked to tone down their coverage of the ongoing political battle in the county assembly. The Anchor was told in strict…
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Urgent Call to Action On Older Persons
Legislation to protect the ageing citizens Remains in Limbo. Nairobi, Kenya By Nelly Moraa Calls to protect and uphold the rights of Kenya’s older persons are now being reignited. HelpAge International convened a forum with journalists to advocate for the acceleration of legislation to safeguard older persons’ dignity and well-being. Ambassador Kinuthia WA Mwangi chairs…
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Wavinya’s Uphill Task To Oust Speaker Kiusya
By Martin Masai Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti is facing a daunting challenge in her bid to remove County Assembly Speaker Anne Kiusya, as political dynamics within the assembly and the larger Wiper Party complicate her efforts. Majority Leader Nicholas Nzioka tabled the motion to impeach Speaker Kiusya, backed by 33 out of the 59 MCAs.…
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Officials in Cash Demand Dilemma
By Anchor Writer Medical Superintendents and hospital administrators in the county are facing a tough dilemma following verbal instructions from their superiors to return 50% of recently disbursed hospital funds in cash. The Anchor has reliably learned that the funds are meant to be handed over to a senior officer for onward forwarding to a…
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Ndeti Plots Ouster Of Assembly Speaker Kiusya
By Martin Masai Thirty-three members of the Machakos County Assembly have signed a notice to impeach Speaker Anne Kiusya, marking the latest twist in Governor Wavinya Ndeti’s political battles. The motion, to be moved by Majority Leader Nicholas Nzioka, was received today at the county assembly. It follows last week’s vote, where the assembly rejected…
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Mutula Sets UP Probe Into Thange Oil Spill
By A Special Correspondent County Technical Taskforce to Report Back In 30 Days Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. today unveiled a County Technical Working Team to assess the effects of oil spillage in Thange Ward. The spill, first detected in 2015, is suspected to be the result of a leakage on the Kenya Oil Pipeline and…
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Bribery As MCAs Votes For Assembly Board Members
By Anchor Writer Bribery and political maneuvering took center stage at the Machakos County Assembly as Governor Wavinya Ndeti sought to influence the composition of the County Assembly Service Board (CASB). At the heart of the controversy was the nomination of Alex Kitavi and Fiona Syokau Mutua to the board, following a selection process involving…
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EACC Probes Sh.35m Payout for W.B Project
By Martin Masai An investigation has been launched into the handling of a World Bank-funded infrastructure project in Machakos, following the controversial payment of Kes.35 million to a contractor alleged to have ties with top county officials. At the center of the probe is Hayati Construction, a firm suspected to be a business front for…
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Ngai Ndethya Reserve Management Plan Gets Underway
By Onesmus Nzioka Gov.Mutula. KWS DG Launch Team to Draft Ngai Ndethya Reserve Land Management Plan The process of developing a Land Management Plan for Ngai Ndethya National Reserve is officially underway following the formation of a multi-sectoral team to lead the initiative. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Director General Prof. Erastus Kanga and Makueni Governor…