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Justice & Rights

Court Frees Trio,Commits Three for Trial in Tripple Murder Case

By Anchor Writer The prosecution of three men over the brutal killing of three young men in Machakos has marked a significant milestone in the fight against mob justice, with the courts demonstrating…

1 July 2026 · Read story ↗
Community & Livelihoods

Family Wants Debt Paid as Ngei,Wife are Buried

Ngei's Son Seeks Justice Over Alleged Sh180 Million Fraud By Robert Muuo Alex Ngei The family of the late Makindu Motors Chairman Stephen Ngei has renewed calls for justice over an alleged Sh180…

27 June 2026 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

Three Colleagues of Slain IT Officer Among Nine Held

Mavoko Court to Rule on Thursday Whether They Will Be Detained for 14 Days By Anchor Writer Three colleagues of murdered Machakos County IT officer Alphonse Matee are among nine people under investigation…

22 June 2026 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

Six Arrested Over Murder of IT Officer

By Anchor Writer Police have arrested six suspects in connection with the murder of Machakos County Government employee Alphonse Matee. His body was discovered under mysterious circumstances at Kyumbi in Mavoko Sub-County earlier…

20 June 2026 · Read story ↗
Community & Livelihoods

Final Farewell to a Brotherhood in Death

A Mother's Cry: Connie Mutiso, firmly in the arms of her two sons, during a deeply emotional moment during the burial of her last born son, George. By Martin Masai He was not…

15 June 2026 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

Court Allows Five Detained in Probe Into Mob Killings

By Anchor Writers The investigation into the shocking killing of three young men in Machakos has taken a major step forward after four additional suspects were arraign .ed in court and remanded. The…

11 June 2026 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

Trader Detained for 21 Days in Shocking Triple Murder Probe

INVESTIGATION By The Anchor Writer A Machakos court today granted police permission to detain a person of interest for 21 days as investigations intensify into the brutal killing of three boys whose deaths…

5 June 2026 · Read story ↗
Public Money

Wavinya’s Budget Agenda Hits Wall in New Stalemate

By Martin Masai Governor Wavinya Ndeti's administration is facing its most formidable political challenge yet after a widening standoff with the Machakos County Assembly left critical budget business hanging in the balance. Governor…

30 May 2026 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

Wavinya: “Jail Me. I Signed Illegal Gazette Notice”

Governor Accuses MCAs of Demanding Sh 300,000 Bribe to Approve Municipal Boards Members By Martin Masai What began as a disagreement over appointments to Machakos Municipal Boards has now erupted into a full-blown…

25 May 2026 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

Sonko Puts Off NEDP Activities, Claims Sabotage

By Martin Masai A fierce political storm today erupted inside the National Economic Development Party (NEDP) after party leader Mike Mbuvi Sonko suspended all party activities over alleged extortion, infiltration and internal sabotage.The…

23 May 2026 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

57 Fuel Costs Protesters Freed as Court Slashes Bail Terms

By Anchor Writers Fifty-seven protestors arrested during the chaotic anti-fuel hike demonstrations that rocked Machakos this week have been released on a cash bail of KSh 5,000 each. Their release came after a…

23 May 2026 · Read story ↗
Community & Livelihoods

Matatu Saccos Return to Bus Park Amid Frail Truce

By Anchor Writer Park Reopens After County Move Forces MAKOS Out of Disputed Bays Machakos bus park on Friday morning before matatus returned to the busy passenger transport terminal Matatu operators on today…

8 May 2026 · Read story ↗
Community & Livelihoods

Chaos at Bus Park as Saccos Vs County War Rages

MAKOS–MAMOA War Paralyses Machakos Transport as Court Orders Solve Nothing By Martin Masai A bitter supremacy battle between Makos Savings & Credit Co-operative Society Limited(Makos) and Machakos Matatu Owners Association (MAMOA) haa plunged…

7 May 2026 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

From Truth to Tone: Lenaola Raises the Stakes for Kenya’s Media

By Martin Masai Nairobi, May 4, 2026 Standing before a hall of journalists, regulators, and jurists at Strathmore University, Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola delivered a blunt and timely message. He told the…

4 May 2026 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

33 Charged,10 Freed as Court Releases Fuel Protesters on Bail

By Lilian Munini April 27, 2026 Thirty-three protesters arrested during the April 21 demonstrations against rising fuel costs in Machakos have been released on cash bail. This comes as questions persist over the…

27 April 2026 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

Prof. Raphael Munavu Takes Final Bow

By Anchor Writers April 26, 2026 Kenya is mourning the loss of one of its most influential academic architects, Professor Raphael Munavu. His life traces the evolution of the country’s higher education system…

26 April 2026 · Read story ↗

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