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Officials in Cash Demand Dilemma

By Anchor Writer Medical Superintendents and hospital administrators in the county are facing a tough dilemma following verbal instructions from their superiors to return 50% of recently disbursed hospital funds in cash. Dr.Yumbya,…

23 March 2025 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

Makueni Cancer Cases Surge By 31 Percent

By Anchor Writer Kathonzweni Makueni County is grappling with a concerning rise in cancer cases, with the numbers surging by 31 percent over the past year. Mrs.Mutula talks to patients at the Kathonzweni…

6 February 2025 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

County Healthcare Now At Tipping Point

By Anchor Writer Doctors, County Government grandstanding causes a crisis in healthcare The healthcare crisis in Machakos county deepens daily as the doctor's strike enters its 59th day, with no end in sight.…

7 December 2024 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

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.…

27 November 2024 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

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…

13 November 2024 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

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…

12 November 2024 · Read story ↗
Public Money

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.…

11 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 ↗
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 ↗
Health & Education

Coronavirus: Machakos gets prepared

COVID 19; Machakos Countydisinfects hospitals, markets MACHAKOS County today started countywide spraying and fumigation of health facilities and markets.as party of  Governor Afred Mutua's strategy to be one step ahead of the coronavirus…

26 March 2020 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

Ngilu seeks implants for Kitui heart patients

Good news for heart patients in Kitui County By Martin Masai KITUI County Referral Hospital is set to attain a milestone in the management of heart diseases for Kitui people.This follows Governor Kaluki…

7 November 2018 · Read story ↗
Community & Livelihoods

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…

5 September 2018 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

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…

21 August 2018 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

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 Health Insurance Cover (K-CHIC) set for launch on 21st this month is designed to revolutionize…

14 August 2018 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

Kitui conducts first brain surgery

Kitui Referral  Hospital performs successful, historic brain surgery By Gabriel Ndeleva Kitui County under the leadership of Governor Charity Ngilu, has made a ground-breaking with the first ever successful brain surgery. The surgery,…

7 August 2018 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

Ngilu's vow over Kamba unity

Ngilu, Kalonzo to cement Kamba unity By Philip Muteti KITUI Governor Kaluki Ngilu today joined former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka at a harambee for Ghai Secondary School in Mwingi. Speaking at the event,…

4 August 2018 · Read story ↗

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