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Why Responsibility for 60-Day Strike Must Lie At Gvn. Wavinya’s Doorstep

By Martin Masai, EDITOR/ PUBLISHER- The Anchor ANALYSIS Machakos Doctors’ Strike: A Wake-Up Call for County Leadership Governor Wavinya Ndeti Oduwole The resolution of the 60-day doctors’ strike in Machakos County has cast…

14 December 2024 · 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 ↗
Politics & Governance

Kitui Speaker’s Sharp Attack on Gov. Malombe

By Rose Mwangangi in Mwingi, Kitui County Kitui Speaker Kelvin Kinengo Katisya has launched  Sharp Citiscm of Governor Julius Malombe's Performance Speaker Kinengo and Governor Malombe The Speaker Kelvin Kinengo Katisya decried what…

22 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 ↗
Politics & Governance

Another Chief Officer Quits, Who Is Next?

By Anchor Reporter Chief Officer for Housing and Urban Development Collins Adipo has quit office, adding to the long list of Chief Officers resigning from the Wavinya Ndeti administration. He follows in the…

5 November 2024 · Read story ↗
Land & Environment

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…

27 October 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 ↗
Politics & Governance

Wavinya Ndeti Axes Chief Officers In Cabinet Changes

By Martin Masai Governor Wavinya Ndeti has reshuffled her government but left the crucial post of Minister for Health vacant. Former Health Minister Daniel Yumbya quit the post in August, forcing Wavinya to…

23 October 2024 · Read story ↗
Public Money

EACC Raids KeRRA Boss

By The Anchor Writer Senior Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) official Joel Mutambu Kilonzi recently faced a raid by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The commission raided Kilonzi's home and offices, where…

21 September 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 ↗
Community & Livelihoods

Ngilu's Ndengu Revolution attracts the World Bank

It’s a Grand League for Kitui’s Ndengu Revolution By Martin Masai KITUI, Sunday March 31, 2019 Governor Kaluki Ngilu’s flagship programme- The Ndengu Revolution this week made another milestone when it brought together…

31 March 2019 · Read story ↗
Community & Livelihoods

Paul Mbole passes on

Machakos mourns  as Mbole passes on  .  Paul Muthoka Mbole 1936-2019 VETERAN politician and businessman Paul Muthoka Mbole has finally rested. Mbole, 83, succumbed to cancer last Sunday He is the last of a…

1 February 2019 · Read story ↗

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