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Land & Environment

Itimboni Residents Demand New Cement Plant Documents

By Anchor Writer A proposed industrial development in the Kyumbi–Itimboni area of Machakos County has come under scrutiny, with residents demanding full disclosure of approvals, plans and public participation documents before the project…

10 August 2026 · Read story ↗
Community & Livelihoods

Politicians Tamed as Thousands Bid Farewell to Veteran Teacher

By Anchor Writers Thousands of mourners converged at Kwa Kavoo Village in Machakos County on Saturday to pay their last respects to retired teacher Florence Munyiva Mbubi(Pictured below). Her life of service in…

1 August 2026 · Read story ↗
Land & Environment

Itimboni Residents Mull Court Action Over County Approvals

By Martin Masai The long-running dispute over the proposed cement manufacturing plant at Itimboni has taken a fresh legal turn after residents demanded that the Machakos County Government produce all approvals and planning…

20 July 2026 · Read story ↗
Land & Environment

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…

10 July 2026 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

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…

3 July 2026 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

Motion to Remove CECM Mutanu Tabled in Assembly

By Anchor Correspondents The bitter standoff between the Machakos County Executive and the County Assembly has taken a dramatic turn after an MCA tabled a motion seeking the removal of Finance, Economic Planning,…

30 June 2026 · Read story ↗
Land & Environment

Konza No More: Tech City Name Change Shock

By Anchor Writers A quiet public notice published this week may have marked the end of one of the most recognizable names in Kenya's technology and infrastructure landscape.In a formal announcement, the institution…

18 June 2026 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

Detained: 43 Machakos Fuel Riot Suspects Denied Bail

Machakos, April 22, 2026 All 43 suspects arrested during Tuesday’s violent fuel protests in Machakos Town were denied bail today by a Machakos Court. This happened as new details emerged on the scale…

22 April 2026 · Read story ↗
Land & Environment

Scott University, Mumbuni Community Feud Over Land

Machakos, April 22, 2026 By Lilian Munini A simmering land dispute in Mumbuni, Machakos County, has triggered protests from residents, even as Scott Christian University insists it holds valid ownership documents for the…

22 April 2026 · Read story ↗
Health & Education

Makueni Workers Give 48-Hour Ultimatum to Mutula Jr.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. Union says “Dysfunctional” Medical Insurance Cover Assures Workers more of Death than Life By Anchor Writers The Kenya County Government Workers Union (KCGWU), Makueni County Branch, has issued a…

10 February 2026 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

VERBATIM: Judge Pins Down Wavinya’s Flaws

Editor’s Note: In a judgment that draws a hard line against arbitrary executive power by GovernorWavinyaNdeti, the Employment and Labour Relations Court Judge Stella Rutto ruled that the dismissal of Machakos County Executive…

10 February 2026 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

Judge Awards Kes. 4.2m Damages to Minister Wavinya Sacked Illegally

By Martin Masai Justice Rutto The orders A definitive court ruling has sent shockwaves through the Wavinya Ndeti Government over irregularly dismissal of a Minister.Justice Stella Rutto declared the dismissal of former Education…

9 February 2026 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

Court Orders Return of Grabbed Police Commander’s Residence Land

By Anchor Writers Machakos Sub County Commander's residence EACC officials at the site of the recovered property yesterday A decisive High Court ruling has returned a prime parcel of land in Machakos Town…

4 February 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 ↗
Justice & Rights

Bouncer’s Killing: Main Suspect Hospitalised Under Police Guard

By Anchor Writers Pathologists today performed an autopsy on Dominic Munuve, the Machakos Town bouncer who was fatally shot in a bar brawl. Impounded: Detectives are holding this vehicle believed to have been…

30 December 2025 · Read story ↗
Public Money

County Workers Face Gloom Over Delayed Pay as Wavinya Splashes Cash

Delayed Salaries, Power Cut, Ballooning Debt, Tournaments  and a Children’s Party  Expose the County’s Contradictions By Anchor Writers Machakos County staff are trudging into mid-December without their November salaries, the silence from the…

14 December 2025 · Read story ↗

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