Category: Politics
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Bribery As MCAs Votes For Assembly Board Members
By Anchor Writer Bribery and political maneuvering took center stage at the Machakos County Assembly as Governor Wavinya Ndeti sought to influence the composition of the County Assembly Service Board (CASB). At the heart of the controversy was the nomination of Alex Kitavi and Fiona Syokau Mutua to the board, following a selection process involving…
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EACC Probes Sh.35m Payout for W.B Project
By Martin Masai An investigation has been launched into the handling of a World Bank-funded infrastructure project in Machakos, following the controversial payment of Kes.35 million to a contractor alleged to have ties with top county officials. At the center of the probe is Hayati Construction, a firm suspected to be a business front for…
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Mbooni in Panic As KSA Removes Debris
Residents Demand Answers, Compensation Over Rocket Debris By Wambua Love in Mbooni Mbooni, Makueni County Residents of Mukuku village in Mbooni, Makueni County, are grappling with despair and uncertainty following the fall from the sky of a mysterious object onto a local shamba. The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has confirmed the object to be part…
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Row As Wiper Makes Leadership Changes
By Anchor Writers Storm Brews in Machakos Assembly Over Proposed Leadership Changes [Exclusive] The Wiper Democratic Movement faces turbulence at the Machakos County Assembly following its decision to shake up the assembly’s leadership. At the center of the storm is an aborted motion of no confidence against Speaker Anne Kiusya, spearheaded by Felix Ngui, the…
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Bid To Remove Minister Unmasks Kalonzo’s Party
By Anchor Writer Wiper Party’s Defense of Embattled Kitui CEC Sparks Internal Rifts The Wiper Democratic Movement Party has attempted to shield Kitui County Finance and Economic Planning Executive, Peter Kilonzo, from impeachment. The act now not only unmasks the wiper party and its leadership but also exposes deep divisions within it. On Tuesday, the…
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5 Kitui MCAs Named to Probe Finance Minister
By Anchor Reporter Kitui County Assembly has appointed a five-member committee to investigate allegations against Finance CECM Peter Mwikya Kilonzo. This follows a motion for his impeachment tabled by Antony Musyoka who represents Kiomo/Kyethani ward and seconded by Paul Maluki (Kithumula/Kwa Mutonga). The motion garnered support from 32 members—exceeding the required threshold under the County…
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Why Toll Is High In Wavinya’s Media Office
By Anchor Writer The Governor’s Office faces prolonged turmoil in its communication department, marked by uncertainty and inefficiency. This follows the exit of two experienced journalists- Daniel Mule and Joyce Gituro who resigned as Chief Officers in quick succession. Despite the Governor’s efforts to hire notable professionals to lead the department, their tenure has been…
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Kathili’s Six Page Fiery Missive
Drama in Machakos County Law Office Revealed In what can only be described as a bureaucratic soap opera, former Machakos County Attorney James Kathili served a drama-soaked six-page letter at exactly 4:36 PM on November 13, 2024 to the County Solicitor. A masterpiece of finger-pointing and indignation, the letter wasn’t just an accusation for insubordination—it…
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Kitui Assembly Debates Ouster Of Finance Boss
By Anchor Writers A charged debate is underway in the Kitui County Assembly as members deliberate on a motion seeking the removal of Mr. Peter Mwikya Kilonzo, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Finance, Economic Planning, and Revenue Management. The motion accuses Mr. Kilonzo of gross violations of the Constitution, incompetence, abuse of office,…
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Breakthrough for Miwongoni Dam
By Anchor Writer The County Government of Machakos is emerging as the biggest impediment to the construction of the long stalled Miwongoni Dam project after it skipped a key meeting to unlock the problem. The high-level meeting to address the issues stalling the Machakos Water Supply and Sanitation Project, a key initiative funded by the…