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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…
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…
EACC Probes Sh.35m Payout for W.B Project
By Martin Masai An investigation has been launched into the handling of a World Bank-funded infrastructure project in Machakos, following the controversial payment of Kes.35 million to a contractor alleged to have ties…
Ngai Ndethya Reserve Management Plan Gets Underway
By Onesmus Nzioka Gov.Mutula. KWS DG Launch Team to Draft Ngai Ndethya Reserve Land Management Plan The process of developing a Land Management Plan for Ngai Ndethya National Reserve is officially underway following…
Ministry Vacant As Wavinya Axes Officers
By Martin MasaiMachakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has made significant changes to her administration but failed to name someone to act in the place of long suspended Roads and Transport Minister RitaNdunge. Governor Wavinya…
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.…
Tension As NEMA Approves Go-downs
Samora Residents Rally Against Controversial Project in Mavoko Athi River – February 3, 2025 By Anchor Writer Residents of Samora, a quiet agricultural and residential community in Mavoko Sub-County, are raising alarms over…
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…
Move to transition County’s 40,000 Bikes
By Anchor Writer Machakos County mulls over an E-Boda Project Machakos County has initiated a conversation towards the launch of the E-Boda Project, an initiative aimed at replacing 40,000 fossil fuel-powered motorcycles with…
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, USAID Display Hope for Local Farmers
NEWS FEATURE By Special Projects Writer Muvau, December 4, 2024 Governor Mutula,with Ms. Beers at Georgina Musyoki's farm In a move set to redefine agriculture in Makueni County, the United States Agency for…
Why Toll Is High In Wavinya’s Media Office
By Anchor WriterThe Governor’s Office faces prolonged turmoil in its communication department, marked by uncertainty and inefficiency. Mr Mule and his successor, Ms. Gituro. Both quit in one after another This follows the…
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…
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…
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…
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…