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Questions As Wavinya Reinstates Mutanu, Cites Court Order
News Analysis By Martin Masai Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti today announced that she has reinstated Catherine Mutanu as County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Finance after being served with what she describes as…
Wavinya Moves to End Matatu Row Amid Graft Claims
By Lilian Katheke Calm has returned to the Machakos Bus Park after Governor Wavinya Ndeti intervened in a dispute that had prompted matatu operators to boycott the facility over the controversial allocation of…
Two Years On, Family Awaits Justice as Pain Remains Fresh
By Lillian Katheke Tears, prayers and memories filled the home of Erickson Mutisya's family in Kisekini, Machakos County, as relatives, friends and fellow parents gathered to mark two years since the young man's…
A Dormant County Environment Committee Amid Itimboni Crisis
By Anchor Writer Fresh questions have emerged over whether the failure by the Machakos County Government to operationalize a legally required County Environment Committee may have contributed to the escalating dispute surrounding the…
Pressure Mounts to Force Cement Factory on Itimboni Villagers
By Anchor Writers A long-running dispute over the proposed Lambodat Cement Company plant at Itimboni in Mavoko has taken a fresh twist after residents accused security officers and the project's proponents of frustrating…
Machakos Advocates in Solidarity March for Slain Colleagues
. By Anchor Writer Advocates in Machakos on Friday joined their counterparts across the country in peaceful demonstrations to mourn and demand justice for two lawyers who died under mysterious circumstances. Machakos based…
Assembly Adopts and Confirms Claims Against Mutanu as Substantiated
By Anchor Writer Mr Francis Ngunga as he presented the Report today The Machakos County Assembly today adopted the report of a Select Committee that found allegations against former Finance, Economic Planning, Revenue…
Matatu Boycott Enters Third Day as Row Escalates
Machakos Operators Threaten Full Withdrawal Over Bus Park Slots By Anchor Writer Mr Onesmus Kyalo, Secretary MAMOA A boycott of the Machakos Bus Park entered its third day on Wednesday, with matatu operators…
Eight Killed in Twin Mombasa Road Crashes as Bus Collision Claims Six
No Let Up along Nairobi- Mombasa Road as More Lives are Lost in Kenya's Busy and Notorious Death Trunk By The Anchor Reporter A tragic day on the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway left at least…
Minister’s Emotional Farewell to Colleagues After Dismissal
EXCLUSIVE By Anchor Writer Former Machakos Finance Executive Catherine Mutanu has sent an emotional farewell WhatsApp message to members of the Machakos County Executive. Catherine Mutanu during happier days Mutanu is thanking colleagues…
Final Minutes Before Mutanu Met Wavinya’s Axe
The Dramatic Morning That Changed Everything By Martin Masai Former County Finance CECM Catherine Mutanu arrived at the Machakos County Assembly at about 9.30 a.m., a full 30 minutes before she was scheduled…
Mutanu is Fired
Wavinya dismisses Finance CECM Mutanu, Bringing Assembly Impeachment Process to an Abrupt End By Martin Masai Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has dismissed County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Finance, Economic Planning, Revenue Management…
How Mystery Fire Gutted Market, Left Traders in Huge Losses
By Anchor Writers MACHAKOS, July 5 A mysterious midnight fire has reduced a section of the bustling Machakos Mitumba Market to ashes. The aftermath of the fire at Machakos Mitumba Market The inferno…
Court Frees 10 Suspects on Bond as Matee is Buried
By Anchor Reporter Mavoko court today released on bond 10 suspects linked to investigations into the murder of Machakos County IT officer Alphonse Mbune Matee as he was being buried. The officer was…
Mutanu Secures More Time, Assembly Committee Defers Hearing
By Anchor Writer Machakos County Finance, Economic Planning and Revenue Management CECM Catherine Mutanu has secured more time to prepare her defence after appearing before the County Assembly Select Committee investigating her proposed…
Mutanu Snubs Select Committee Summons
By Martin Masai Machakos County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Finance, Economic Planning and Revenue Management Catherine Mutanu yesterday declined to receive summons requiring her to appear before the County Assembly Select Committee.…
Judge Asserts Victory For Media Freedom and Free Speech
High Court Strikes Down Cybercrime Law Clauses in Major Victory for Media Freedom and Free Expression By Anchor Reporter The High Court has delivered a landmark judgment reaffirming constitutional protections for media freedom,…