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Politics & Governance

Mutula Shuffles Government as First Term Enters Final Stretch

By Kituku Mutinda Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. (Pictured below)today carried out a shake-up of his administration, moving several County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) and Chief Officers across key departments as his first…

19 September 2026 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

Kitui Chief Officer, Six Company Directors Arrested in Sh 17m Scandal

By Anchor Writers The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Kitui County Chief Officer for Agriculture and Fisheries Gladys Mami Kivoto( Pictured below) and six company directors over an alleged conflict of…

6 August 2026 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

Machakos County Assembly Put Off Over Wikwatyo Fund

By Martin Masai Machakos County Assembly sittings were suspended yesterday after a bitter dispute over a proposed KSh 1 billion fund linked to Governor Wavinya Ndeti A push to have it approved for…

28 April 2026 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

DG Set to Wrestle Wavinya at the 2027 Ballot as Feuding Reaches Boiling Point

Governor Vs Deputy: When Power Turns Petty and Government Becomes a Siege By Martin Masai What is unfolding in Machakos is no longer a quiet disagreement between a governor and her deputy. No.…

6 February 2026 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

Registrar Gives MCA Maeke 14-Day Altimutum  to Fight Expulsion

By Lilian MuniniMachakos County Assembly Member Boniface Maeke Musyimi is facing a defining political moment after the Registrar of Political Parties (RPP) issued him a 14-day ultimatum to respond to his expulsion from…

20 January 2026 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

Katuku Falls Dramatically in KUPPET Elections as Revolt Takes Hold

By Anchor Writer Musembi Katuku’s 24-year grip on KUPPET Machakos branch ended abruptly on Saturday night after teachers delivered a crushing verdict at the ballot. Ms.Yyvone Musyoka and Mr Musembi Katuku He lost…

11 January 2026 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

Waita Puts his Name at the Center of 2027 Machakos Governor’s Contest

By Martin Masai Machakos Gubernatorial aspirant Mr. Nzioka Waita today deliberately shifted gears in his challenge to Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti, moving to place his personal identity at the forefront of the campaign.…

4 January 2026 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

CCU-MCA War Opens Fresh Wavinya,Kiusya Fight

By Anchor Writers Mr Maeke CCU Finds Kalama MCA Maeke Guilty of Disloyalty as Vacancies Loom for 8 Machakos MCAsMachakos, October 13, 2025 —A new front has opened in the escalating power struggle…

14 October 2025 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

CCU: Who Should Go First? Sadja, Wife or Maeke?

By Lily Munini It is not every day that a political party writes a stinging “Notice to Show Cause” to its only elected representative in an entire county. Mr Sadja(R), when he unveiled…

26 September 2025 · Read story ↗
Land & Environment

Fresh Elections Ordered at Katelembu Society Amid Epic Land Grabbing

By Lilian Munini Mr Muema All eyes are on the controversial Katelembu Athiani Muvuti Co-operative Society ahead of a Special General Meeting (SGM) with elections as the only agenda. In a notice signed…

9 September 2025 · Read story ↗
Land & Environment

Katelembu: The Anchor Factbox

Tribunal Ruling on Cooperative ElectionsDate of Judgment: August 7, 2025Case Reference: Nrb. CTC No. E177 of 2025Tribunal Bench:J. Mwaratsama – Deputy ChairpersonBeatrice Sawe – MemberPhilip Gichuki – MemberMichael Chesikaw – MemberFridah Lotiyia –…

7 September 2025 · Read story ↗
Land & Environment

Katelembu:Why Cooperatives Court Vetoed Sham Katelembu Elections

By Martin Masai Day When A Cooperatives Commissioner Conducted Elections Where Non-members Were Elected The Cooperative Tribunal has nullified elections held on February 20, 2025, by a contested society, citing flawed vetting, participation…

7 September 2025 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

University Dons Endorse Kalonzo for the 2027 Presidential Race

Mr Musyoka, seen in a jig when he met dons and student leaders at his Yatta Farm on Friday By Vincent MathekaYatta, Machakos County — A group of 200 dons drawn from 23…

6 September 2025 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

Why Wiper is Rebranding From Democratic Party to Patriotic Front

Wiper Rebrands  in Bold Political Shift to Rescue the NationBy The Anchor Writers In a bold and symbolic move ahead of the 2027 General Elections, the Wiper Democratic Movement has officially changed its…

2 August 2025 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

Is there a hidden Dagger Beneath Wavinya’s Coat?

When the dagger is hidden in the lining of your own coat... If there’s one piece of wisdom that’s travelled generations in this part of the world, it's this: “Kikulacho ki nguoni mwako.”…

25 June 2025 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

Nzioka Waita Roars Back,Warns Wavinya of Tough 2027 Race

By Martin Masai | The Anchor Former State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita has reaffirmed his intention to run for Machakos Governor in the 2027 General Election, reigniting debate over the direction…

19 June 2025 · Read story ↗

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