Tag: Accountability
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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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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.…
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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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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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Chaos as Salvation Army Cops Protest
Salvation Army Machakos Congregants Demand Ouster of Captain Over Misconduct By Dennis Mwikya Chaos erupted at the Salvation Army Church Machakos Citadel on Sunday as congregants staged a protest demanding the immediate transfer of Captain Benjamin Mutisya. The worshippers accused him of mismanagement, misconduct, and ignoring their grievances. Captain Mutisya is alleged to have mishandled…
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Ndeti’s Cash Search In Handbags is Primitive
Targeting handbags—a personal item closely associated with women – not only feeds into stereotypes but also perpetuates the marginalization of women in the workplace. This, unbelievably, is happening in a female- led county! Targeting handbags—a personal item closely associated with women – not only feeds into stereotypes but also perpetuates the marginalization of women in…
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Tension As NEMA Approves Go-downs
Samora Residents Rally Against Controversial Project in Mavoko Athi River – February 3, 2025 By Anchor Writer Residents of Samora, a quiet agricultural and residential community in Mavoko Sub-County, are raising alarms over a proposed development project they say threatens the fabric of their neighborhood. A private investor – Mongolia Development Limited – plan to…
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Matatu Sector Erupts As Rita’s Return Looms
By Mark Mutungi The embattled Machakos County Roads and Transport Minister, Rita Ndunge, is on the verge of making a dramatic return to office as investigations into bribery allegations against her by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) near conclusion. Sources close to the probe indicate that the commission is expected to clear the minister,…