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Kitui Catholics Mark 60-Years Of Growth
November 26, 2024The Catholic Diocese of Kitui is set to climax its year-long Diamond Jubilee celebrations with a grand ordination ceremony at the St. John Paul II Institute on December 7, 2024. The…
Assembly goes for Rita
Suspended CECM Rita Ndunge Which Way for Machakos CECM Rita Ndunge?By Queen MuandikiThe Machakos County Assembly convened yesterday to deliberate on the conduct of embattled Roads and Transport CECM, Rita Ndunge, in a…
Full In-tray For New Health Minister
By Anchor Writer A new health minister has taken office at the Machakos County Government. The minister, Mr. Justus Kasivu faces a daunting array of challenges that demand urgent attention. Mr. Kasivu(L) Dr.…
Rita Suspended as EACC Opens Graft Probe
By Queen MuandikiTransport and Roads Minister Rita Ndunge has been suspended following her alleged involvement in a bribery scandal. The suspension letter and Ms. Rita Ndunge The suspension comes as the Ethics and…
Kathili’s Final Days In Office
By Martin MasaiThe final days in government of former Machakos County Attorney, Mr. James Kathili, was marked by turmoil. The Machakos White House A reply to the show cause letter indicates that Kathili…
Show Cause Letter for Ex County Attorney
By Anchor Writers Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti finds herself in the eye of a political storm after yet another high-profile exit from her administration. The resignation of County Attorney James Kathili, following an…
Kitui Speaker’s Sharp Attack on Gov. Malombe
By Rose Mwangangi in Mwingi, Kitui County Kitui Speaker Kelvin Kinengo Katisya has launched Sharp Citiscm of Governor Julius Malombe's Performance Speaker Kinengo and Governor Malombe The Speaker Kelvin Kinengo Katisya decried what…
A Buspark of Intrigue, Graft,Chaos, and Comedy
By Queen Muandiki In Machakos County, the bus park has become the epicenter of chaos and intrigue. Machakos Buspark and CECM Transport Rita Ndunge What should be a hub of transport is now…
Jobs Hunt Goes To Makueni County
By A Special Correspondent The ambitious international jobs recruitment program, spearheaded by Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua kicked off successfully in Machakos today. The program, which aims to recruit…
Enter The Politics Of Potbellies and Waistlines
A Potbelly in the Eye of the Beholder By Anchor Writer The political landscape in Machakos County has taken a peculiar turn, with Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi trading sharp words—if not punches—over the…
Communication Chief Officer Quits Govt.
By Anchor Writer It is official: Public Communications Chief Officer Joyce Gituro has quit Governor Wavinya Ndeti's government.It comes days after rumours went round concerning her resignation last week- which she denied. Charles…
The Rot In Wavinya’s Administration
By Martin Masai As Machakos Governor Wavinya returns to the Senate Public Accounts Committee, it has emerged that the county leadership authored its disastrous Senate appearance last month.Documents seen by The Anchor show…
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.…
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.…