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Bid To Remove Minister Unmasks Kalonzo’s Party
By Anchor Writer Wiper Party’s Defense of Embattled Kitui CEC Sparks Internal Rifts The Wiper Democratic Movement Party has attempted to shield Kitui County Finance and Economic Planning Executive, Peter Kilonzo, from impeachment. The act now not only unmasks the wiper party and its leadership but also exposes deep divisions within it. On Tuesday, the…
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Makueni, USAID Display Hope for Local Farmers
NEWS FEATURE By Special Projects Writer Muvau, December 4, 2024 In a move set to redefine agriculture in Makueni County, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has partnered with the County Government of Makueni under its Local Food Systems program to promote regenerative and conservation-based farming practices. The ambitious program, targeting 5,000 households,…
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5 Kitui MCAs Named to Probe Finance Minister
By Anchor Reporter Kitui County Assembly has appointed a five-member committee to investigate allegations against Finance CECM Peter Mwikya Kilonzo. This follows a motion for his impeachment tabled by Antony Musyoka who represents Kiomo/Kyethani ward and seconded by Paul Maluki (Kithumula/Kwa Mutonga). The motion garnered support from 32 members—exceeding the required threshold under the County…
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Why Toll Is High In Wavinya’s Media Office
By Anchor Writer The Governor’s Office faces prolonged turmoil in its communication department, marked by uncertainty and inefficiency. This follows the exit of two experienced journalists- Daniel Mule and Joyce Gituro who resigned as Chief Officers in quick succession. Despite the Governor’s efforts to hire notable professionals to lead the department, their tenure has been…
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Makueni Approves Sh12b Supplementary Budget
By Daniel Kituku in Wote Makueni County Assembly Members today approved the first supplementary budget for the county, amounting to Ksh. 12 billion. Speaking to the press, members of the Budget Committee commended the Assembly for passing the budget, noting that it paves the way for the Appropriations Bill, which is set to be debated…
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Kathili’s Six Page Fiery Missive
Drama in Machakos County Law Office Revealed In what can only be described as a bureaucratic soap opera, former Machakos County Attorney James Kathili served a drama-soaked six-page letter at exactly 4:36 PM on November 13, 2024 to the County Solicitor. A masterpiece of finger-pointing and indignation, the letter wasn’t just an accusation for insubordination—it…
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Kitui Assembly Debates Ouster Of Finance Boss
By Anchor Writers A charged debate is underway in the Kitui County Assembly as members deliberate on a motion seeking the removal of Mr. Peter Mwikya Kilonzo, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Finance, Economic Planning, and Revenue Management. The motion accuses Mr. Kilonzo of gross violations of the Constitution, incompetence, abuse of office,…
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Pupils Displaced As 45 Schools Orded Closed
By Martin Masai Hundreds of pupils from 45 primary schools in Lower Eastern Kenya are now stranded after the government ordered the immediate closure of boarding sections in their institutions. This directive, part of a national order affecting 348 schools, comes after inspections found the schools non-compliant with the Kenya Safety Standards Manual 2008 and…
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Breakthrough for Miwongoni Dam
By Anchor Writer The County Government of Machakos is emerging as the biggest impediment to the construction of the long stalled Miwongoni Dam project after it skipped a key meeting to unlock the problem. The high-level meeting to address the issues stalling the Machakos Water Supply and Sanitation Project, a key initiative funded by the…
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Kitui Catholics Mark 60-Years Of Growth
November 26, 2024 The Catholic Diocese of Kitui is set to climax its year-long Diamond Jubilee celebrations with a grand ordination ceremony at the St. John Paul II Institute on December 7, 2024. The event, which marks 60 years of the Diocese’s establishment, will see three men ordained to the priesthood and six to the…