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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

Trader Detained for 21 Days in Shocking Triple Murder Probe

INVESTIGATION By The Anchor Writer A Machakos court today granted police permission to detain a person of interest for 21 days as investigations intensify into the brutal killing of three boys whose deaths…

5 June 2026 · Read story ↗
Justice & Rights

Police on the Spot Over Alarming Murder of Women in Kitui

By Anchor Writers | April 23, 2026 The County Government of Kitui County has condemned a disturbing wave of killings targeting women, describing the incidents as brutal, inhumane, and a direct violation of…

24 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 ↗
Land & Environment

Lukenya Marathon: Where Sport and Environmental Activism Meet Again

Runners Take on the Dust for Trees Challenge as Lukenya University Targets Restoration of the Tsavo Ecosystem By Anchor Writers On the dry plains of Kibwezi East, where the winds of the Tsavo…

8 March 2026 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

Applause on Cue, Pages Out of Sync: Wavinya’s 106-Page Political Theatre

By Martin Masai Her arrival at the Machakos County Assembly was as theatrical as her year-long duel with the very House she was required to address.Governor Wavinya Ndeti did not step out of…

26 February 2026 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

Wavinya’s Seven Reshuffles: Who’s at Fault –  the Servants or the Master?

By Martin Masai Inside Wavinya's Revolving CabinetFor the seventh time since taking office in 2022, Governor Wavinya Ndeti has reshuffled her government—again invoking the now-familiar justification of “optimizing service delivery.” The wording is…

8 January 2026 · Read story ↗
Politics & Governance

Wavinya Moves 6 Ministers,10 Chief Officers in Sweeping Govt. Changes

By Martin Masai Some Officials Re-appointed back to their previous dockets amid a new unannounced Government Structure Governor Wavinya Ndeti this evening announced a sweeping reshuffle of her government affecting 6 ministers and…

6 January 2026 · Read story ↗
Community & Livelihoods

County Blocks Works On 3 Sports Projects

Wavinya Administration writes to stop the construction of projects amid false claims Mr Musyoka(L)and Dr Ndambuki(R) By The Anchor CorrespondentThe Machakos County Government has demanded an immediate halt to the construction of three…

12 April 2025 · 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 ↗
Community & Livelihoods

Kibwana flags off 150 trainees

150 young people to benefit from  agri-business training scholarships At least 150 young people from Makueni County will undergo an intensive three months agribusiness training at the Miramar International College, Nairobi. The 150…

29 August 2018 · Read story ↗
Land & Environment

Govt. gives funds for Thwake Dam

August 6, 2018 Government releases Sh 3.5 billion for Thwake dam The government last week released Sh 3.5 billion to finance the construction of Thwake dam Deputy President William Ruto said on Monday.…

6 August 2018 · 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 ↗
Community & Livelihoods

January 2012: Need to develop soccer cited

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5 January 2012 · Read story ↗
Community & Livelihoods

Youth in Sports: The Anchor, August 2011

Ngaakaa Youth Centre makes Kenya Proud By Daniel Kituku in Makueni County Add caption It is a little known institution, yet it has done this country proud. Ngaakaa Youth Talent Centre has left Kenyans…

22 August 2011 · Read story ↗
Community & Livelihoods

The Anchor, Special Post, January 22 2011

Kikuyu's burial update The funeral of Machakos Businessman Abed Nyamai Makau is on going. As this post was being published, mourners were gathered at Machakos Sports Club grounds for his Funeral Service. After…

22 January 2011 · Read story ↗

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