Medic seeks action for Peace, Mental Health and Climate Change  A mountaineer was today handed the Makueni flag by Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on her way to climb  Mt. Everest. Dr Faith Mwende who hails from Kilungu in Makueni County, has set her eyes on the world’s  highest mountain to create awareness of the…

New Machakos Cityunder way-Wavinya Governor Wavinya Ndeti today inspected works on the proposed Machakos New City to assess the progress of the ongoing physical infrastructural development. Though no details were available, it seemed she was referring to the same ‘new city’ that was launched by her predecessor Dr Alfred Mutua over 10 years ago. Wavinya…

Girl expelled from school amid poverty By MUENI MUTUA Annastaciah Nduku, a Form three student at Machakos Girls High School has been forced to stay at home because she has no school fees.  This is after Education Minister Ezekiel Machogu barred school heads from expelling students due to fees. Speaking to The Anchor  at their home…

 Kitui, April 05, 2023 Catholics celebrate Chrism Mass as priests renew vows Kitui Catholic Bishop Joseph Mwongela today led Kitui Priests in a reflection of their lives of priesthood. They also examined how they can live together in a Synodal way. The solemn event took place at the Kitui Pastoral Centre. Thereafter, the Catholic Diocese…

Rugby Union Boss wards off fears Ry Regina Mueni   Preparations are underway  at The Machakos  Kenyatta Stadium to Host the Benjamin  Ayimba Legacy Tournament over the Weekend. This Tournament is set to start this coming Friday to Sunday. Speaking to The Anchor at the Kenyatta Stadium the Kenya Rugby League Federation  Chairman  Mr. Quix…

All eyes on Machakos for theAyimba Legacy Rugby League By Brian Malasi Rugby fans in Machakos have reason to smile following the return of the 7 aside rugby league after a couple of years hiatus. But those who remember the last episode of Masaku 7S have reason to shudder. The smiles are about the rebranded…

False start for Malombe’s CLIDIP, Dams projects By Brian Malasi KITUI Governor Dr Julius Malombe has cancelled  the Kitui Community level infrastructure development program (CLIDIP) for 2022/2023 The cancellation now throws into turmoil Dr Malombe’s development agenda and it unlikely that the planned CLIDIP projects will inspire confidence in his second term. By the time the…

 Kyatune Boys School shut after fire attack By Mercy Mueni in Kitui Five students from Kyatune Boys Secondary School are in police custody for allegedly starting a fire that burnt down one of the school’s dormitories. The razed down dormitory The fire was ignited early yesterday as the students were in their preparatory studies for the day,…

The 12 great Ukambani famines in 100 (1923 – 2023) By Prof Josephert Kimatu(Pictured)  Ukambani- the area covered by the counties of Kitui,Machakos and Makueni are known for enduring long spells of droughts that are followed by famine. Perhaps the best of it all is that though famine has brought about a stigma of a…

 CCU top positions up for grabs By The Anchor Reporter Chama Cha Uzalendo (CCU) is seeking to fill two top positions left by officials who have resigned from the party. The vacant positions up for grabs include that of the Party Leader, previously held by former State House Chief of Staff, Nzioka Waita and that…