By Anchor Writer The High Court in Nyamira has dismissed attempts by three convicts to be released on bail, pending the hearing and determination of their appeal. “In the totality of the material placed before the court, and guided by binding Court of Appeal jurisprudence, the appellants have failed to demonstrate either overwhelming chances of…

County Dismissed Six Water Companies  MDs Outside the Law, Precipitating Chaotic Water Regime By Martin Masai Machakos County’s water sector is in turmoil — and Kenya’s national regulator has now said so, publicly and without ambiguity.In a blistering press statement dated January 27, 2026, the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) accused the Machakos County Government…

By Daniel Kituku Senior county officers in Makueni have been cornered over a brewing Kes.11 million scandal at the troubled Kalamba Fruit Processing Factory, after admitting they bypassed laid-down procurement procedures in the purchase of mangoes from farmers.Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee and the Public Investments Committee of the Makueni County Assembly, officials conceded…

Union says “Dysfunctional” Medical Insurance Cover Assures Workers more of Death than Life By Anchor Writers The Kenya County Government Workers Union (KCGWU), Makueni County Branch, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Makueni County Government, accusing it of presiding over a dysfunctional medical insurance scheme that has stripped workers of essential healthcare, violated constitutional…

Editor’s Note: In a judgment that draws a hard line against arbitrary executive power by GovernorWavinyaNdeti, the Employment and Labour Relations Court Judge Stella Rutto ruled that the dismissal of Machakos County Executive Committee Member Philip Mutua Kilonzo was as unlawful, unfair, as it was unsupported by evidence. The Court faulted the Governor for acting…