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Man allegedly killed nephew to earn insurance benefit
Man denies murdering nephew over insurance A top insurance executive- Mr Evans Masaku Kasyoki today denied murdering his nephew to earn a Sh 9m insurance claim. The suspect linked to controversial murder of Eric…
Kiu land owner warns grabbers
Land fraudsters target Yoani Farm Fraudsters are invading Yoani Farm owned by Stanley & Son Limited. Yoani Farm is located near Salama on the road to Ngaamba/ Kiu. in Makueni County. The imposters aim at…
Ngilu meets artisinal miners
Ngilu's pledge on Kitui's mineral wealth BY GABRIEL NDELEVA Governor Charity Ngilu today vowed to ensure that Kitui realizes the full benefits of its the vast mineral deposits. She said land owners in…
Gov Kivutha demands better outputs
Makueni County staff sign performance contracts All employees of the government of Makueni county will now work under performance contracts in order to improve service delivery.The employees, including the entire cabinet, Chief Officers,…
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…
Ndengu Revolution enters new phase
Ngilu launches tractors for early farm preparation By Munyasya Musya THE Ndengu Revolution roared on yesterday with Governor Kaluki Ngilu launching new tractors to plough farms for vulnerable residents. This brings to 17…
Kitui launches drive against road carnage
Kitui mounts joint war against road accidents By Barrack Muli Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu and the county's security team have launched a joint campaign to tame road carnage in the county. The campaign…
Ngilu lobbies agricultural extension staff
Ngilu pitches for Agriculture and livestock development By Munyasya Musya Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu has pledged to strengthen the agricultural and livestock sectors to boost food security and wealth creation in the county.…
Kibwana's boost to ECD
Kibwana launches ECD books Governor Kivutha Kibwana has today launched 27,000 Early Childhood Development new curriculum text book at Mavindu primary school, Mbooni subcounty. The textbooks, valued at Sh 6.1 million, will be distributed…
Kibwana flags off 150 trainees
150 young people to benefit from agri-business training scholarships At least 150 young people from Makueni County will undergo an intensive three months agribusiness training at the Miramar International College, Nairobi. The 150…
Ngilu accounts for her first year in office
Gov. Ngilu accounts for first year in office Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu has given a list of her achievements since she was elected Governor of Kitui. Speaking to a forum of Kitui professionals,…
Ngilu launches UHC
Ngilu kicks off Kitui County Insurance Cover(KCHIC) The ambitious Kitui County Health Insurance Cover that will offer affordable health care to an estimated 270,000 households of Kitui County has finally kicked off. The launch at…
From our archives:The Anchor April 2009. Second Post
MP's tax shame: It is not mererefusal to pay up. It is official fraudTHE centre for Law and Research International (CLARION) and the Kenyans for Justice and Development (KEJUDEV) has demanded that Members of…
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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…
Kitui merchants lose case again
Kitui merchants lose bid to move wares from By Martin Masai Mount Kenya Wholesalers today lost another application in the High Court over the closure of their premises due to Public Health concerns.Justice…
The Anchor (Web Edition): Kitui gears up for launch of Universal Health Care…
The Anchor (Web Edition): Kitui gears up for launch of Universal Health Care...: Kitui set for Health Sector Reform through CountyHealth Insurance Cover By BARRACK MULI and MUNYASYA MUSYA The Kitui County Heal...Stay…