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Wiper Targets Nzioka Amid War in Assembly
Wiper Moves to Punish Majority Leader Over Defiance By Anchor Writer Machakos, April 12, 2025 The Wiper Democratic Movement-Kenya has given Machakos County Assembly Majority Leader Nicholas Kitavi Nzioka fourteen days to explain why he defied a party directive to replace a member of the County Assembly Service Board. In a letter dated April 10,…
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County Blocks Works On 3 Sports Projects
Wavinya Administration writes to stop the construction of projects amid false claims By The Anchor Correspondent The Machakos County Government has demanded an immediate halt to the construction of three constituency sports academies by the Kenya Academy of Sports (KAS). The move has raised eyebrows amid growing concern over stalled development projects under Governor Wavinya…
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EDITORIAL:When Power Trumps Principle: Kalonzo’s Silence as Machakos Burns
WIPER LEADER’S conspicuous silence and what it signals in the broader political drama unfolding in MachakosThis week, the Machakos County Assembly descended into unprecedented chaos—violence, injuries, and a total paralysis of legislative functions. At the heart of it all is a bid to unseat Speaker Anne Kiusya in what is widely seen as a politically…
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Wavinya- Speaker Row Turns Violent
By Dennis Mwikya Governor Wavinya Accused of Orchestrating Takeover Bid The Machakos County Assembly descended into chaos yesterday as a vicious power struggle over the fate of Speaker Anne Kiusya erupted into violent confrontations, forcing the indefinite suspension of the Assembly. What began as a tense standoff quickly spiraled into a full-blown melee, with rival…
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EACC’s Dramatic Six Raids in Graft Purge
By Martin Masai Machakos, Kenya – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) yesterday launched a sweeping crackdown on alleged corruption in Machakos County, leading to the arrest of Finance Minister Onesmus Kuyu and Energy Chief Officer Abdi Guliye. The operation, which targeted multiple locations, is linked to an ongoing probe into the fraudulent rehabilitation of…
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Pushback for Ndeti’s Bid to Oust Speaker
Judge Freezes Machakos Speaker’s Impeachment for 30 days By Muya David The High Court has dealt a significant blow to Governor Wavinya Ndeti’s bid to impeach Machakos County Assembly Speaker Anne Kiusya, extending orders that prohibit the process until April 30, 2025. Justice Roda Rutto issued the extension during an online court session today, maintaining…
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Judge Stops Kiusya’s Impeachment Motion
By Anchor Writer The High Court has halted impeachment proceedings against Machakos County Assembly Speaker Anne Kiusya. Lady Justice Rhoda Ruto, sitting in Machakos, issued the order following an urgent application by Kiusya, who argued she was unlikely to receive a fair hearing in a deeply conflicted assembly. The judge directed that Kiusya, Assembly Clerk…
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Machakos Scribes Paid to Suppress Story
Governor Wavinya Ndeti gave Kes. 20,000 to 30 Machakos- based journalists By Anchor Correspondent Machakos-based journalists reportedly walked away with Ksh 20,000 each after a meeting with Governor Wavinya Ndeti, where they were allegedly asked to tone down their coverage of the ongoing political battle in the county assembly. The Anchor was told in strict…
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Urgent Call to Action On Older Persons
Legislation to protect the ageing citizens Remains in Limbo. Nairobi, Kenya By Nelly Moraa Calls to protect and uphold the rights of Kenya’s older persons are now being reignited. HelpAge International convened a forum with journalists to advocate for the acceleration of legislation to safeguard older persons’ dignity and well-being. Ambassador Kinuthia WA Mwangi chairs…
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Wavinya’s Uphill Task To Oust Speaker Kiusya
By Martin Masai Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti is facing a daunting challenge in her bid to remove County Assembly Speaker Anne Kiusya, as political dynamics within the assembly and the larger Wiper Party complicate her efforts. Majority Leader Nicholas Nzioka tabled the motion to impeach Speaker Kiusya, backed by 33 out of the 59 MCAs.…