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Group ‘Collecting Levy At Machakos Bus Park’
By The Anchor Writer A group, clad in uniforms bearing the Machakos County logo, has sparked outrage among matatu operators and the general public, following allegations of illegal levies collection in bus parks…
Governor’s Aides Target Mbaitu FM Reporter
By A Correspondent In an alarming incident highlighting threats to media freedom, a journalist with Mbaitu FM, Alexander Kieti, faced intimidation while covering Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti's development tour in Mwala and…
Another Official Quits County Government
Resignations, Strikes, and Strain deepen Health Crisis in County By Anchor Writers Dr. Nthusi and Ms. Gituro The ongoing doctors' strike in Machakos County has revealed a turbulent chapter within the county's health…
Sacked Ngovi Bounces Back As Chief Of Staff
By The Anchor WriterIn a surprising turn of events, ousted Machakos County Chief of Staff, Lawrence Ngovi, returned to the office today amid ongoing internal conflicts that have plagued Governor Wavinya Ndeti's administration.…
Senate Spots Liability Gaffes in Machakos County Books
Governor Ndeti By Martin Masai In this second serialization of the verbatim account of Governor Wavinya Ndeti’s responses on the use of public funds before the Senate Public Accounts Committee, The Anchor brings…
Senate Told Of 225 Bank Accounts, 29 Not Allowed
By Martin Masai Mr Kajwang DG Mwangangi ,Gvn Wavinya and CECM Kuyu THE Machakos County Government has a record 225 bank accounts. According to records at the Office of the Auditor General, only…
When Medics Became Spectators In Hospital
All that glitters isn't Gold: Machakos L5 Hospital By Anchor Health Writer In a quiet corner of Machakos County, a remarkable display of resilience and compassion unfolded, revealing the heart-wrenching struggles endured by…
Another Chief Officer Quits, Who Is Next?
By Anchor Reporter Chief Officer for Housing and Urban Development Collins Adipo has quit office, adding to the long list of Chief Officers resigning from the Wavinya Ndeti administration. He follows in the…
Wavinya’s Day of Reckoning At Senate
County's Turmoil: A Deep Dive into Wavinya Senate Showdown Wavinya and Kuyu during the hearing In a dramatic hearing that exposed troubling financial discrepancies, Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti faced intense scrutiny from…
Wavinya Hunts For Health, Water Ministers
By Martin Masai Governor Wavinya Ndeti is back to the drawing board to urgently replace two ministers in two crucial ministries - water and health.This comes after a cabinet reshuffle that effectively removed…
Machakos Level 5 Hospital Gets First CEO
Ms. Winfred Nzuki The appointment of Ms. Winfred Nzuki as the CEO of Machakos Level 5 Hospital marks a significant development in the healthcare landscape of Machakos. Her arrival was welcomed not only…
Wavinya Ndeti Axes Chief Officers In Cabinet Changes
By Martin Masai Governor Wavinya Ndeti has reshuffled her government but left the crucial post of Minister for Health vacant. Former Health Minister Daniel Yumbya quit the post in August, forcing Wavinya to…
Police Snatch Tricky Suspect
In a significant law enforcement operation, police in Machakos County have seized a substantial quantity of bhang valued at Ksh. 6 million. County Commissioner Josephine Ouko views the impounded bhang and vehicle with …
Opposition Leader Kalonzo Not Delusional.
When Wiper Democratic Movement leader touts of being the official leader of opposition he is, as statistics would show, not delusional. In the unfolding brouhaha surrounding the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua,…
Machakos County Revenue Loss Rages On
Finance Minister, Onesmus Kuyu. Image source: Machakos County Assembly The revenue collection system of the Machakos County Government has entered its third week of dysfunction, resulting in a significant loss of revenue from…
New Cabinet Pick Snubs Governor Wavinya’s Appointment
Mrs. Rose Kamene Mwanthi Gichuki, Family Bank's Head of Women Banking, declined to take up the post of Water, Irrigation, Environment, and Climate Change Minister despite receiving the approval of the Machakos County…
Wavinya Removes Revenue Chief Officer
By Martin Masai Governor Wavinya Ndeti has reshuffled her Revenue Chief Officer, Zipporah Mutunga. Mutunga, a renowned photographer, took on the critical post on May 21, 2024, succeeding veteran Revenue Chief Mike Jace…