Category: Politics
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Turn for CJ Mutunga
Judiciary only hope for Kenya By Anne WanjikuThe promulgation of the new constitution spelt out a new dawn in Kenya. Or did it? Hypothetically, it did. This very same constitution contains the vital Chapter Six which clearly outlines matters of leadership and integrity. As we approach the general elections, articles 73 – 80 of Chapter…
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Stop hoodlums of Makueni
Hoodlums of Makueni must be stopped now A very worrying trend is emerging in Makueni County where violence seems to inform political activity in the county. Twice, a Makueni Parliamentary candidate Mr Daniel Maanzo has been attacked as he either returned or headed to campaign meetings . He was attacked at Kwa Mutual and Mbee…
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Clinching Machakos Town Seat
Ex allies are Dr Munyaka’s foes in Machakos Town race By Anchor Reporter The race for Machakos Town Constituency is heating up with the incumbent Dr Victor Munyaka sending mixed signals on his ability to defend his seat. Mr Kitheka His fears are informed by new entrants who were his dependable allies in the last…
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Ex-MP's bush sex tale
Maitha’s bush sex case could end political career By Bonface Wambua A case arousing great enthusiasm in a Kangundo court may well define the future of former Kangundo MP Moffat Maitha in politics. Ex Kangundo MP Moffat Maitha and his co-accused The former legislator may well be jailed for not less 20 years if he…
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Principals face transfers
Looming Transfers for school Principals By Anchor Reporter Secondary schools’ head teachers in Machakos County have chosen officials to lead them in the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESHA) as a warning was issued that long serving Principals would have to move to new stations. Secondary School Principals at Machakos Social Hall Machakos County TSC…
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Graft claims in Machakos CDF
Mr Muasya at the Mwanyani Borehole Machakos Town’s CDF fiasco By Jonathan Mutiso Furious members of Kyeni Kya Mwanyani S.H.G have for the second time appealed to Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate the Machakos CDF committee saying the kitty is riddled with corruption and mismanagement. According to the chairman Vincent Muasya, the group…
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Battle on TV
Aspirants for Governor’s seat clash on Live TV debate By Terry Nzau SIX people from among whom the Governor of Machakos is likely to be elected forced a Television station to put off a heated live TV show after the show became rowdy. For five minutes the morning breakfast show in Citizen Tv was disrupted…
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Options for Kalonzo
Tough Options for VP FEW months into the General Election apprehension reigns supreme out of the grim reality that national politics, and indeed in the local scene, portend for Lower Eastern. The fear is driven by the fact that there are no positive indications as at now that the next elections will have either Vice…
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Verbatim: Mrs Ngilu's Basic Needs Revolution speech
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Catholics demand representation
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