Year: 2025
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Three SEKU University Students Killed
By Mercy Mueni Three students from South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) were killed this evening when a motorbike they were riding rammed into the rear of a stationary lorry. The trio, all first year students,died on the spot, with the motorbike left stuck on the wheels of the truck. The students were from KwaVonza(KV) and…
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Kitui MCA Charged With 8 Fraud Cases
Ikanga MCA Arraigned for Alleged Ksh.2.2 Million Fraud By Anchor Writer Ikanga Kyatune Ward MCA, Cyrus Kisavi Musyoka, was today charged in a Kitui court over allegations of forging vehicle documents to defraud the County Assembly of Ksh.2.2 million. Musyoka faces five charges, including conspiracy to commit a felony, obtaining registration of a motor vehicle…
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Quitting AU Isn’t An Option For Kenya
Kenya and the African Union: A Partnership Beyond Elections By Daniel ‘Boss’ Ndambuki The recent calls for Kenya to withdraw from the African Union (AU) following the unsuccessful bid of its candidate for a senior position reflect a moment of national disappointment rather than a well-considered policy stance. While national pride is important, diplomacy and…
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10 Factors Why Raila Lost Africa’s Top Seat
ANALYSIS By Daniel ‘Boss’ Ndambuki Raila Odinga’s loss in the African Union Commission (AUC) elections can be attributed to a combination of strategic miscalculations, geopolitical dynamics, and diplomatic shortcomings. While Odinga is a seasoned politician with extensive experience in governance and diplomacy, several key factors worked against his bid. The first factor is late and…
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Ndeti Silent As Teenage Pregnancies Spike
KHRC Demands Urgent Action as Hundreds of Girls Suffer Rights Violations By Martin Masai Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has come under pressure to take decisive action on the alarming rate of teenage pregnancies in her county. Long after the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) issued a formal demand for urgent intervention, the governor remains silent,…
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Chaos as Salvation Army Cops Protest
Salvation Army Machakos Congregants Demand Ouster of Captain Over Misconduct By Dennis Mwikya Chaos erupted at the Salvation Army Church Machakos Citadel on Sunday as congregants staged a protest demanding the immediate transfer of Captain Benjamin Mutisya. The worshippers accused him of mismanagement, misconduct, and ignoring their grievances. Captain Mutisya is alleged to have mishandled…
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Boost for Women’s Health with Modern Surgery Technique
By Anchor Correspondent Makueni County is set to improve women’s healthcare by introducing laparoscopic surgery, also called keyhole surgery, through a partnership with the Laparoscopy Mashinani Program and FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics). Laparoscopic surgery is a modern, minimally invasive technique where a small camera and light, known as a laparoscope, are used…
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Ndeti’s Cash Search In Handbags is Primitive
Targeting handbags—a personal item closely associated with women – not only feeds into stereotypes but also perpetuates the marginalization of women in the workplace. This, unbelievably, is happening in a female- led county! Targeting handbags—a personal item closely associated with women – not only feeds into stereotypes but also perpetuates the marginalization of women in…
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Ndeti Looks For Cash in Staff Handbags
By Martin Masai Governor Wavinya’s Undercover Mission at Machakos Level 5 searched for Hospital Revenue System Loopholes When she visited Machakos Level 5 Hospital last Monday, Governor Wavinya Ndeti was on an undercover mission.Though her known mission was to inspect the site of a new Level 3 hospital, unbeknownst to her hosts, she was searching…
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Sh 56m Graft case For Ex Chief Officer,5 Others
By Sally Kithome in Kitui Former Kitui Health Chief Officer Richard Makula Muthoka and five others were arraigned today, facing six counts of abuse of office. The charges stem from the delivery of incorrect X-ray equipment worth KES 56 million. The state alleges that the accused authorized the delivery of fixed X-ray machines to the…