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A Culture Where Suspensions Have Become Paid Holidays
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti By Martin MasaiEditor, The Anchor When Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti suspended Roads Minister Rita Ndunda last year, the public read the move as a bold stand against corruption and…
Wavinya Reinstates Suspended Minister in Cabinet Shake-up
By Martin MasaiIn a quiet but far-reaching reshuffle, Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti today reinstated Roads executive Rita Ndunge Ndunda. Dr. Ndambuki's Circular It comes months after her suspension triggered public debate over ethics,…
Report Says Most Makueni Water Projects are mishandled
By Anchor Writer Outcome Jolts Mutula to call for urgent reforms in Water Sector A staggering 90 percent of rural water projects in Makueni County are poorly managed, and a new governance survey…
MCAs in County Projects Inspection Tour
Kitui MCAs, seen during the inspection tour Kitui MCAs Inspect Projects in Mutitu/Kaliku and Zombe/Mwitika WardsBy Anchor CorrespondentA team of Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) from Kitui on Tuesday toured Mutitu/Kaliku and…
Mutula Signs Off Ward Projects in Grand Show
By A Special Writer WOTE Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has officially signed off on the 2025/2026 ward development projects, following an unprecedented public participation exercise that drew over 39,000 residents across the…
The Voices Of Itimboni People Must Be Heard
Development Should Never Overshadow the People’s Willwww.theanchormedia.org When a developer forges community consent and begins drilling operations under cover of a holiday weekend, we must ask — where are the watchdogs? Where is…
Protest as Cement Firm Sets Up Within Residences
Cement Firm Defies Community, Begins Borehole Drilling in Itimboni The Itimboni Community voted to reject the construction of the cement factory in their neighbourhood on November 24, 2024, during a well attended public…
Anxiety as Contracts For CECMs Expire
Majority of Governor Wavinya Ndeti’s Cabinet May Be Serving IllegallyBy Anchor Writer Machakos, Kenya — Governor Wavinya, with a section of her ministers A majority of Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti’s cabinet could be…
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…
Machakos Deputy Majority Leader Quits
By Anchor Writer Machakos County Assembly Majority Leader Mr. Jackson Ndaka today announced his resignation from the position. Mr Ndaka Ndaka cited frustrations with the county government’s failure to fulfill its development promises.…
Any Link to Crocodiles And Menstrual Blood?
Analysis: A Science-Based Perspective on Makueni's debate By Anchor Writers The Makueni County government’s pronounced caution to women from fetching water from River Athi during their menstrual periods has sparked widespread debate. It does…
Kwa Nzoongo Dam: New Hope or Big Lie?
By Anchor WriterKwa Nzoongo Earth Dam in Ivingoni/Nzambani Ward, Makueni County, stands as a beacon of hope—or so it seems. Works at Kwa Nzoongo Dam This Kes. 10 million projects, funded by the…
Makueni Sand Dams Bring Good Tidings
UN Mission Kenya to Replicate Makueni's Sand Dams Nationwide Principal Secretary for Devolution Terry Mbaika and Resident Cordinator UN Mission Kenya Mr. Stephen Jackson during the visit By Daniel KitukuMakueni County's success in…
Makueni tackles Its Non-Revenue Water
By Anchor Writer Smart Meter Initiative Is a Game Changer in Tackling Unaccounted For WaterMakueni County is taking bold steps to address a critical challenge in its water sector—non-revenue water (NRW). With a…
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…
Finance Boss Kilonzo Faces His Accusers
FACE TO FACE: The Probe team with Mr Kilonzo( Pix by CAK) The Special Committee investigating the proposed removal of County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Finance, Economic Planning, and Revenue Management, Mr.…
Breakthrough for Miwongoni Dam
By Anchor Writer The County Government of Machakos is emerging as the biggest impediment to the construction of the long stalled Miwongoni Dam project after it skipped a key meeting to unlock the…