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Politics & Governance

Swift 'approval' of Mutua's Cabinet

Dr Mutua as he announced his cabinet Dr. Sunil Kumar Dhall By Anchor ReportersTHE Team unveiled by Dr. Alfred Mutua came days ahead of when he had promised. But questions linger as to…

23 April 2013 · Read story ↗
Community & Livelihoods

Glowing tribute to Martin Malinda, founder of MCDF

President Uhuru Kenyatta lays a wreath at Martin Malinda's grave THE Machakos County Development Forum( MCDF) is reeling from the loss of its founding light- Mr Martin Malinda- who died suddenly after suffering…

21 April 2013 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

Fr. Makewa: State wants Judge to extend seven-year jail term

THE Appeal by Fr John Makewa to end his seven year jail term over attempted murder opened in Machakos  with a notification that the State wanted the term extended. The caution was made…

20 April 2013 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

Dr. Malombe's agenda to develop Kitui

Kitui Governor Dr Julius Malombe signing  after being sworn in by Justice B.T Jaden As  took the mantle of the prestigious gubernatorial seat for Kitui County, his childhood memories of  his family’s ardent…

20 April 2013 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

Kyalo: Was he executed or a robbery victim?

The late Daniel Kyalo alias Kamsondo Joseph NdiloA sudden burst of gunfire one Thursday evening in March 2013 guaranteed a sudden end to the life of one Daniel Kyalo Mwanza. A lone gunman…

20 April 2013 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

Machakos picks Principal of the Year

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17 April 2013 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

Worrying voter apathy in Makueni

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17 April 2013 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

KCSE: Machakos Girls Humbles National Schools

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17 April 2013 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

Girls’ Schools outshine boys in Ukambani

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17 April 2013 · Read story ↗
Public Money

Battle for Kilome

Battle to succeed Mwau in Kilome By Jonathan Mutiso Kilome constituency is become one of the most hotly contested areas in the whole county with the cash money MP exiting for a higher…

8 February 2013 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

Alleged 'Ndukatavye mundu' author undeterred

Maitha bounces back to contention in Matungulu Court rejects sensetional ' Ndukatavye mundu' account Maitha after being set free THOSE who imagined that Mr Moffat Maitha would be ruined by his alleged sexual…

8 February 2013 · Read story ↗
Land & Environment

Konza City close to reality

Kibaki finally launches  Konza City amid pomp  By Anchor Reporter President Kibaki finally officiated over the long awaited groundbreaking ceremony for the Konza Techno-City after postponing it for over six times. But is…

8 February 2013 · Read story ↗
Public Money

Dr Kibua rates top in Machakos

Machakos residents rate their leaders By Regina Mutua MACHAKOS residents have witnessed the first ever public driven vetting process of its leaders with aspirants for Governor, Senator and Women Representatives turning up to…

8 February 2013 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

Fake cops: The Kibaki Link

Kibaki link in bogus policemen saga By Anchor Reporters and Agencies THE ongoing probe on the drama of Kenya's latest fake Assistant Commissioner of Police Joshua Waiganjo is mere shifting of musical chairs.…

28 January 2013 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

Defiant Duo

Defiant: Muthama, Mutula  resist Kalonzo calmly, firmly Mr Kilonzo: Firm and calm Mr Muthama: Calm and firm  By Paul MuiUKAMBANI politics have taken a new turn with the emergence of Mutula Kilonzo and…

28 January 2013 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

Machakos University team takes over

Transition takes place at MTTI By Anne Wanjiku A NEW era has been launched at the Machakos Technical Training Institute (MTTI) after it finally tranformed to Machakos University College. MTTI era is over…

17 October 2012 · Read story ↗

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