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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…

10 November 2024 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

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…

6 November 2024 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

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…

5 November 2024 · Read story ↗
Public Money

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…

2 November 2024 · Read story ↗
Land & Environment

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…

27 October 2024 · Read story ↗
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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…

27 October 2024 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

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…

25 October 2024 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

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…

23 October 2024 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

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 …

22 October 2024 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

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,…

21 October 2024 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

Constitutional Hurdles: Unpacking Deputy President Gachagua’s Impeachment Process

Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua. The impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is most definitely a matter of political manoeuvring but as Professor Kivutha Kibwana argues, it presents a significant constitutional challenge. On his…

9 October 2024 · Read story ↗
Public Money

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…

3 October 2024 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

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…

1 October 2024 · Read story ↗
Public Money

EACC Raids KeRRA Boss

By The Anchor Writer Senior Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) official Joel Mutambu Kilonzi recently faced a raid by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The commission raided Kilonzi's home and offices, where…

21 September 2024 · Read story ↗
Public Money

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…

21 September 2024 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

Wavinya Ndeti’s Return: Addressing Allegations Post-UK Trip

By Queen Muandiki When Machakos governor, Wavinya Ndeti jetted back into the country on Monday after close to a month tour in the United Kingdom, there was trepidation in the minds of her…

19 September 2024 · Read story ↗

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