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Officials in Cash Demand Dilemma
By Anchor Writer Medical Superintendents and hospital administrators in the county are facing a tough dilemma following verbal instructions from their superiors to return 50% of recently disbursed hospital funds in cash. The Anchor has reliably learned that the funds are meant to be handed over to a senior officer for onward forwarding to a…
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Ndeti Plots Ouster Of Assembly Speaker Kiusya
By Martin Masai Thirty-three members of the Machakos County Assembly have signed a notice to impeach Speaker Anne Kiusya, marking the latest twist in Governor Wavinya Ndeti’s political battles. The motion, to be moved by Majority Leader Nicholas Nzioka, was received today at the county assembly. It follows last week’s vote, where the assembly rejected…
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Mutula Sets UP Probe Into Thange Oil Spill
By A Special Correspondent County Technical Taskforce to Report Back In 30 Days Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. today unveiled a County Technical Working Team to assess the effects of oil spillage in Thange Ward. The spill, first detected in 2015, is suspected to be the result of a leakage on the Kenya Oil Pipeline and…
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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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Ngai Ndethya Reserve Management Plan Gets Underway
By Onesmus Nzioka Gov.Mutula. KWS DG Launch Team to Draft Ngai Ndethya Reserve Land Management Plan The process of developing a Land Management Plan for Ngai Ndethya National Reserve is officially underway following the formation of a multi-sectoral team to lead the initiative. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Director General Prof. Erastus Kanga and Makueni Governor…
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Three SEKU University Students Killed
By Mercy Mueni Three students from South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) were killed this evening when a motorbike they were riding rammed into the rear of a stationary lorry. The trio, all first year students,died on the spot, with the motorbike left stuck on the wheels of the truck. The students were from KwaVonza(KV) and…
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Kitui MCA Charged With 8 Fraud Cases
Ikanga MCA Arraigned for Alleged Ksh.2.2 Million Fraud By Anchor Writer Ikanga Kyatune Ward MCA, Cyrus Kisavi Musyoka, was today charged in a Kitui court over allegations of forging vehicle documents to defraud the County Assembly of Ksh.2.2 million. Musyoka faces five charges, including conspiracy to commit a felony, obtaining registration of a motor vehicle…
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Quitting AU Isn’t An Option For Kenya
Kenya and the African Union: A Partnership Beyond Elections By Daniel ‘Boss’ Ndambuki The recent calls for Kenya to withdraw from the African Union (AU) following the unsuccessful bid of its candidate for a senior position reflect a moment of national disappointment rather than a well-considered policy stance. While national pride is important, diplomacy and…
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10 Factors Why Raila Lost Africa’s Top Seat
ANALYSIS By Daniel ‘Boss’ Ndambuki Raila Odinga’s loss in the African Union Commission (AUC) elections can be attributed to a combination of strategic miscalculations, geopolitical dynamics, and diplomatic shortcomings. While Odinga is a seasoned politician with extensive experience in governance and diplomacy, several key factors worked against his bid. The first factor is late and…