Tag: GOVERNANCE
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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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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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The Rot In Wavinya’s Administration
By Martin Masai As Machakos Governor Wavinya returns to the Senate Public Accounts Committee, it has emerged that the county leadership authored its disastrous Senate appearance last month.Documents seen by The Anchor show that the team that went to face the senate committee was as unprepared as it was ignorant of the matters they were…
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County stops staff deployments
By Martin Masai Machakos County government has halted deployment of staff without the authority of the county secretary Dr Muya Ndambuki. The clampdown comes as over enthusiastic Chief Officers embarked on frequent tranfers to flex their authority, particularly within…
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Updated:Questions as Governor Wavinya suspends Chief Officer
Ex teacher swiftly forced out By The Anchor Reporter Ms. Maureen Mwende, the Chief officer for Education has been suspended. She becomes the 4th Chief Officer to leave Governor Wavinya Ndeti’s administration even if temporarily. Her exit comes within weeks of the departure of Decentralized Units Minister Joyce Mwikali Muindi who was excluded from a…
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Do MCAs trade without paying fees and licences?
Events unfolding in the past week in the County Government of Machakos are sending worrying signals to residents. What begun as a question on use of millions of money in the rehabilitation of dams and the selection of contractors has mutated into despicable sideshows. Rather than respond to querries on how much was used on…
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Ndeti's ministers, advisors in training
Machakos County Executive Committee Members (CEC’s) and Advisors to Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti today started a 5-day Induction at the Kenya School of Government (KSG), Nairobi. Gvn Ndeti’s CECMs and advisors The induction is to build capacity of the Executive arm of Government and enhance efficiency in service delivery. Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi officially Opened…
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Turmoil in Machakos Land Registry
Hue and cry peaks at theMachakos Land Registry By Mueni Mutua Lands Registry in Machakos is again on the spot over poor and corrupt services. Speaking. The Law Society of Kenya(LSK) President Eric Theuri, speaking in Machakos, pointed out that even after staging peaceful Demos to the Registry and presenting their Petition they have…
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Public Participation key to devolution, says Malombe
Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe (EGH) said today that his administration will engage the residents on key issues of concern to their well being in his second term in office. Gov Malombe addressing top officials of his administration While addressing the cabinet members, county government administrators and other Senior county government officials earlier today during…
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Kitui's KITWASCO Board Replaced
By Gabriel Ndeleva Governorspress@gmail.com Friday , March 12, 2021 Kitui Water and Sanitation Company, (KITWASCO) today replaced its entire Board of Directors The board has been in place since KITWASCO’s inception in 2006. Kitui County Secretary Dr Chepchieng addresses the session During its 4 th Annual General Meeting a new board, under a fresh …