Category: Politics
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Another Chief Officer Quits, Who Is Next?
By Anchor Reporter Chief Officer for Housing and Urban Development Collins Adipo has quit office, adding to the long list of Chief Officers resigning from the Wavinya Ndeti administration. He follows in the steps of former Medical Services Chief Officer Dr Wycliffe Miyienda who resigned after he was moved to become Chief Officer Roads. He…
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Wavinya’s Day of Reckoning At Senate
County’s Turmoil: A Deep Dive into Wavinya Senate Showdown In a dramatic hearing that exposed troubling financial discrepancies, Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti faced intense scrutiny from the Senate Public Accounts Committee. The meeting, characterized by pointed questions and palpable tension, revealed significant gaps in the county’s financial records, raising serious concerns about accountability and…
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Wavinya Hunts For Health, Water Ministers
By Martin Masai Governor Wavinya Ndeti is back to the drawing board to urgently replace two ministers in two crucial ministries – water and health.This comes after a cabinet reshuffle that effectively removed current Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Catherine Mutanu from the water docket where she has been acting. Her departure also underscores Wavinya’s resolve…
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The Common Link To The fallen Four Chief Officers
By Martin Masai Governor Wavinya Ndeti’s recent reshuffle has raised eyebrows, suggesting deeper issues within Agriculture Minister Catherine Mutanu’s department. The restructuring negatively impacted four Chief Officers who reported directly to Mutanu. Among them were Zipporah Mutunga, former Chief Officer for Climate Change under the Water Docket, and Anthony Mutua Mutunga, who managed Cooperatives. Anthony…
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Machakos Level 5 Hospital Gets First CEO
The appointment of Ms. Winfred Nzuki as the CEO of Machakos Level 5 Hospital marks a significant development in the healthcare landscape of Machakos. Her arrival was welcomed not only by the leadership team of the Director of Medical Services Dr. Nthusi and Medical Superintendent Dr. Katua, but also by a healthcare community eager for…
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Wavinya Ndeti Axes Chief Officers In Cabinet Changes
By Martin Masai Governor Wavinya Ndeti has reshuffled her government but left the crucial post of Minister for Health vacant. Former Health Minister Daniel Yumbya quit the post in August, forcing Wavinya to appoint Chief Officer Justus Kasivu to act as minister. A complete analysis of the appointments is underway, with early indications suggesting that…
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Police Snatch Tricky Suspect
In a significant law enforcement operation, police in Machakos County have seized a substantial quantity of bhang valued at Ksh. 6 million.
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Opposition Leader Kalonzo Not Delusional.
When Wiper Democratic Movement leader touts of being the official leader of opposition he is, as statistics would show, not delusional. In the unfolding brouhaha surrounding the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper affiliated representatives in the National Assembly and the Senate voted against the motion. Although overwhelmingly outnumbered by the newly found bromance…
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Constitutional Hurdles: Unpacking Deputy President Gachagua’s Impeachment Process
Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua. The impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is most definitely a matter of political manoeuvring but as Professor Kivutha Kibwana argues, it presents a significant constitutional challenge. On his Facebook page, Prof Kivutha who is a leading legal scholar and currently a lecturer in law at Daystar University, shared his analysis on the…
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Machakos County Revenue Loss Rages On
Finance Minister, Onesmus Kuyu. Image source: Machakos County Assembly The revenue collection system of the Machakos County Government has entered its third week of dysfunction, resulting in a significant loss of revenue from its own sources. Investigations by The Anchor reveal that the system—CFORMS—has either collapsed or ceased functioning due to internet downtime at the…