Tag: County Governance
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Row As Wiper Makes Leadership Changes
By Anchor Writers Storm Brews in Machakos Assembly Over Proposed Leadership Changes [Exclusive] The Wiper Democratic Movement faces turbulence at the Machakos County Assembly following its decision to shake up the assembly’s leadership. At the center of the storm is an aborted motion of no confidence against Speaker Anne Kiusya, spearheaded by Felix Ngui, the…
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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 Speaker’s Sharp Attack on Gov. Malombe
By Rose Mwangangi in Mwingi, Kitui County Kitui Speaker Kelvin Kinengo Katisya has launched Sharp Citiscm of Governor Julius Malombe’s Performance The Speaker Kelvin Kinengo Katisya decried what he termed as dismal progress in development across the county over the past two years. Speaking during the final session of the four-day “Mbunge Mashinani” program held…
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Wavinya Hunts For Health, Water Ministers
By Martin Masai Governor Wavinya Ndeti is back to the drawing board to urgently replace two ministers in two crucial ministries – water and health.This comes after a cabinet reshuffle that effectively removed current Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Catherine Mutanu from the water docket where she has been acting. Her departure also underscores Wavinya’s resolve…
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Machakos Level 5 Hospital Gets First CEO
The appointment of Ms. Winfred Nzuki as the CEO of Machakos Level 5 Hospital marks a significant development in the healthcare landscape of Machakos. Her arrival was welcomed not only by the leadership team of the Director of Medical Services Dr. Nthusi and Medical Superintendent Dr. Katua, but also by a healthcare community eager for…
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Machakos County Revenue Loss Rages On
Finance Minister, Onesmus Kuyu. Image source: Machakos County Assembly The revenue collection system of the Machakos County Government has entered its third week of dysfunction, resulting in a significant loss of revenue from its own sources. Investigations by The Anchor reveal that the system—CFORMS—has either collapsed or ceased functioning due to internet downtime at the…
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Wavinya Removes Revenue Chief Officer
By Martin Masai Governor Wavinya Ndeti has reshuffled her Revenue Chief Officer, Zipporah Mutunga. Mutunga, a renowned photographer, took on the critical post on May 21, 2024, succeeding veteran Revenue Chief Mike Jace Senga. No reason was given for her removal, which is a common occurrence in the second Machakos County government. She is succeeded…
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Probing Ndeti's bloated regime
Why Machakos requires aleaner, effective government By Martin Masai, EDITOR/ PUBLISHER At a time when the country is ravaged by demonstrations as Generation Zoomers demand more accountability and better governance from President William Ruto, it cannot be business as usual for Governor Wavinya Ndeti. In a government with 11 departments, the governor has appointed over…
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Swift 'approval' of Mutua's Cabinet
Dr Mutua as he announced his cabinet Dr. Sunil Kumar Dhall By Anchor Reporters THE Team unveiled by Dr. Alfred Mutua came days ahead of when he had promised. But questions linger as to whether the names were vetted and approved according to the law. At least one of the appointees has a history of…
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Machakos Governor appoints cabinet
Dr Mutua with his cabinet The following are Members of the Machakos County Executive Committee as appointed by the Governor of Machakos Dr Alfred Mutua 1. Department of Public Service, Labour and Information, Communication & Technology (ICT)Deputy Governor Hon. Bernard Kiala 2. Department of Land, Energy, Environment and Natural ResourcesJoshua N. Musili (Constituency: Mwala) Governor’s…