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Exposing Wavinya’s Glaring Incompetence and convoluted Priorities
By Martin Masai COB Slams Machakos Over Unsustainable Budget, Questions Development PrioritiesThe Controller of Budget has issued a damning verdict on Machakos County’s approved 2025/26 budget, warning that glaring gaps and questionable allocations…
Tension as Bishop Rebukes Leaders, Bars Wavinya from Speaking
By Anchor Writers MACHAKOS, July 20 — A solemn church event turned politically charged on Sunday when AIC’s Presiding Bishop Abraham Mulwa used the consecration of Machakos Area Bishop Benjamin Kalanzo and his…
Machakos Assembly Dispute goes to Senate
The Anchor Writer The Senate has stepped in to address the protracted standoff at the Machakos County Assembly, summoning Speaker Anne Kiusya, Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), and key Assembly officials to…
MPs Must Exit CDF to Enhance Rule Of Law
Exit Would Uphold Separation of Powers in Public Finance Management By Lina MuniniMatungulu MP Stephen Mutinda Mule’s latest remarks defending the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) reflect the entrenched resistance among legislators…
Wavinya- Speaker Row Turns Violent
By Dennis Mwikya Governor Wavinya Accused of Orchestrating Takeover Bid The Machakos County Assembly descended into chaos yesterday as a vicious power struggle over the fate of Speaker Anne Kiusya erupted into violent…
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. Dr.Yumbya,…
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…
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…
Examining Devolution: Are We Due For Last Phase?
COMMENTARY By Kioko Wa Luka Twelve years since the birth of devolution under the 2010 Constitution, Kenyans are faced with a sobering reality. While devolution has undeniably brought government closer to the people…
How To Grow Corruption: Kitui’s Best Case Study
COMMENTARY By Anchor Writer The ongoing revelations surrounding the mismanagement of public funds in Kitui County have sparked a much-needed conversation on the consequences of administrative inaction in cases of corruption. Dr. Malombe…
20,000 Foreign Jobs Offer
By A Special Correspondent Machakos County kicks off tomorrow a national recruitment drive spearheaded by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, aimed at providing 20,000 job opportunities for Kenyans seeking employment abroad.…
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…
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…
The Common Link To The fallen Four Chief Officers
By Martin Masai Governor Wavinya Ndeti's recent reshuffle has raised eyebrows, suggesting deeper issues within Agriculture Minister Catherine Mutanu's department. The restructuring negatively impacted four Chief Officers who reported directly to Mutanu. Among…
Ngilu tells off MCAs on joy rides
Ngilu sets new rule on county spending By Gabriel Ndeleva Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu today vowed that the County will not spend it's money outside Kitui on goods or services which can be…
Ngilu's health dream captures national attention
Ngilu's UHC dream gathers momentum A commentary By Fatuma Musau Access to health care is an important national agenda under the “Big Four” and the second pillar in our Manifesto. As you will…
Sh 10.8bn budget approved
Governor Mutua speedily assents Sh 10.8bn budget By Martin Masai MACHAKOS Governor Alfred Mutua Machakos has speedily assented the Sh 10.8 billion2016- 2017 budget passed by the County Assembly the previous day. As…