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Stephen Nzioka

Shock as father, two sons found dead in Makueni

Area assistant chief Schola Mutuse said it is suspected that Benjamin Muumbe, 50, turned the machete on himself after killing the boys aged 17 and 11 on Sunday night.

Shock as father, two sons found dead in Makueni

Irony as trade unionist fights for Sh9m pension

Irony as trade unionist fights for Sh9m pension

How Makueni's 3-year care networks have reduced maternal mortality

How Makueni's 3-year care networks have reduced maternal mortality

How Makueni reduced maternal mortality in less than three years

How Makueni reduced maternal mortality in less than three years

By 2 months ago

Officers deny allegation of minor's death while locked in police cells

The alleged death of a minor in a police cells in Makueni County has taken a new twist after officers denied knowledge of the incident.

By 3 months ago

Officers deny allegation of minor's death while locked in police cells

Questions over death of child in police cells over Sh465 debt row

The woman says her child, who was sickly, might have been hit during the altercation.

By 3 months ago

Questions over death of child in police cells over Sh465 debt row

Leaders oppose forceful eviction of families from riparian land

They said the demolition of houses was causing untold suffering to poor families who have nowhere to go.

By 3 months ago

Leaders oppose forceful eviction of families from riparian land

Death toll in Kwa Muswii River tragedy rises to 10

The body of a woman who drowned has been recovered from River Kwa Muswii in Makueni bringing the death toll to 10.

By 4 months ago

Death toll in Kwa Muswii River tragedy rises to 10

Kalonzo warns Mutula against reckless talk

According to Mutula, Mutisya who was close with former presidents Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel arap Moi, did a lot for the region.

By 4 months ago

Kalonzo warns Mutula against reckless talk

Court orders warring parties at Makindu hospital to agree

Justice Teresia Matheka asked the warring the parties to seek Alternative Dispute Resolution over the matter as the health facility render services uninterrupted.

By 5 months ago

Court orders warring parties at Makindu hospital to agree

Meru MCAs alter Mwangaza's fiscal plan

The Meru County Assembly has altered Governor Kawira Mwangaza's ambitious development budget for the financial year starting July 1, 2024.

By 5 months ago

Meru MCAs alter Mwangaza's fiscal plan

Legalise our traditional brews, elder tells court

Augustus Muli, the patron of the Anzauni Ndene clan, observes that Kaluvu and Mawa brews were widely used in Akamba socio-cultural ceremonies.

By 5 months ago

Legalise our traditional brews, elder tells court

Makueni disaster teams undergo emergency response training

The team that underwent joint life-saving training on board a responder rescue boat were also trained on how to operate the boat.

By 5 months ago

Makueni disaster teams undergo emergency response training

Most victims of the Mlima Kiu accident were members of the same family

Among those who died on the spot was the driver of the hired Spanish matatu from Nakuru. NTSA boss says the stretch where accident happened lacked crucial road signs.

By 5 months ago

Most victims of the Mlima Kiu accident were members of the same family

Kalonzo to Ruto: Prepare for new wave to sweep you out of power

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned to President William Ruto of a brewing political wave that will sweep him out of power.

By 5 months ago

Kalonzo to Ruto: Prepare for new wave to sweep you out of power

Shock of Kibwezi school where girls are sexually abused for fees

Police say they are looking for a 62-year-old man accused of impregnating a girl he was supporting and procured an abortion for her.

By 7 months ago

Shock of Kibwezi school where girls are sexually abused for fees

Linturi puts on notice agrovets selling counterfeit seeds, substandard farm inputs

He asked Kephis to move in speed to ensure investigations on various shops that are reaping big from local farmers unaware of what they were purchasing.

By 7 months ago

Linturi puts on notice agrovets selling counterfeit seeds, substandard farm inputs

Family's agony as Form One student dies under unclear circumstances

A family in Kitengela is seeking justice following the death of their son Emmanuel Kirimi, a Form One student at Kilungu Boys in Makueni county.

By 7 months ago

Family's agony as Form One student dies under unclear circumstances

Matatu crash kills 10, injures 10 others in Makueni County

Ten people have died, while 10 others have been rushed to Mbooni Sub-County Hospital following a road accident at Kwa Mbisu along the Kikima-Kali-Machakos road in Mbooni, Makueni County.

By 9 months ago

Matatu crash kills 10, injures 10 others in Makueni County

Profits for divers taking locals across killer river

Muuoni River in Makueni County has been attracting rescuers and visitors, especially at the spot where eight people drowned while attempting to cross the swollen river last Thursday.

By 9 months ago

Profits for divers taking locals across killer river

Floods claim two more lives in Makueni county

Two people have died after their car was swept away by the flooded river Ivoesyo in Nzaui sub-county, Makueni county, on Saturday night.

By 9 months ago

Floods claim two more lives in Makueni county

Eight feared dead after they are swept by flooded river in Makueni

8 people are feared dead in Makueni after a vehicle they were traveling in was swept by flooded River Muuoni last night, area chief Norman Musyoki confirms.

By 9 months ago

Eight feared dead after they are swept by flooded river in Makueni

Calls for improved child health, survival

The World Prematurity Day was nationally marked on Friday at Makueni’s mother and child unit, with the annual celebration used to give voice towards care for preterm babies.

By 10 months ago

Calls for improved child health, survival

Government to gazette water catchment areas

President William Ruto on Monday declared that all wetland areas and water towers across the country will be secured and gazetted.

By 10 months ago

Government to gazette water catchment areas

Officers deny allegation of minor's death while locked in police cells

The alleged death of a minor in a police cells in Makueni County has taken a new twist after officers denied knowledge of the incident.

By 3 months ago

Officers deny allegation of minor's death while locked in police cells

Questions over death of child in police cells over Sh465 debt row

The woman says her child, who was sickly, might have been hit during the altercation.

By 3 months ago

Questions over death of child in police cells over Sh465 debt row

Leaders oppose forceful eviction of families from riparian land

They said the demolition of houses was causing untold suffering to poor families who have nowhere to go.

By 3 months ago

Leaders oppose forceful eviction of families from riparian land

Death toll in Kwa Muswii River tragedy rises to 10

The body of a woman who drowned has been recovered from River Kwa Muswii in Makueni bringing the death toll to 10.

By 4 months ago

Death toll in Kwa Muswii River tragedy rises to 10

Kalonzo warns Mutula against reckless talk

According to Mutula, Mutisya who was close with former presidents Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel arap Moi, did a lot for the region.

By 4 months ago

Kalonzo warns Mutula against reckless talk

Court orders warring parties at Makindu hospital to agree

Justice Teresia Matheka asked the warring the parties to seek Alternative Dispute Resolution over the matter as the health facility render services uninterrupted.

By 5 months ago

Court orders warring parties at Makindu hospital to agree

Meru MCAs alter Mwangaza's fiscal plan

The Meru County Assembly has altered Governor Kawira Mwangaza's ambitious development budget for the financial year starting July 1, 2024.

By 5 months ago

Meru MCAs alter Mwangaza's fiscal plan

Legalise our traditional brews, elder tells court

Augustus Muli, the patron of the Anzauni Ndene clan, observes that Kaluvu and Mawa brews were widely used in Akamba socio-cultural ceremonies.

By 5 months ago

Legalise our traditional brews, elder tells court

Makueni disaster teams undergo emergency response training

The team that underwent joint life-saving training on board a responder rescue boat were also trained on how to operate the boat.

By 5 months ago

Makueni disaster teams undergo emergency response training

Most victims of the Mlima Kiu accident were members of the same family

Among those who died on the spot was the driver of the hired Spanish matatu from Nakuru. NTSA boss says the stretch where accident happened lacked crucial road signs.

By 5 months ago

Most victims of the Mlima Kiu accident were members of the same family

Kalonzo to Ruto: Prepare for new wave to sweep you out of power

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned to President William Ruto of a brewing political wave that will sweep him out of power.

By 5 months ago

Kalonzo to Ruto: Prepare for new wave to sweep you out of power

Shock of Kibwezi school where girls are sexually abused for fees

Police say they are looking for a 62-year-old man accused of impregnating a girl he was supporting and procured an abortion for her.

By 7 months ago

Shock of Kibwezi school where girls are sexually abused for fees

Linturi puts on notice agrovets selling counterfeit seeds, substandard farm inputs

He asked Kephis to move in speed to ensure investigations on various shops that are reaping big from local farmers unaware of what they were purchasing.

By 7 months ago

Linturi puts on notice agrovets selling counterfeit seeds, substandard farm inputs

Family's agony as Form One student dies under unclear circumstances

A family in Kitengela is seeking justice following the death of their son Emmanuel Kirimi, a Form One student at Kilungu Boys in Makueni county.

By 7 months ago

Family's agony as Form One student dies under unclear circumstances

Matatu crash kills 10, injures 10 others in Makueni County

Ten people have died, while 10 others have been rushed to Mbooni Sub-County Hospital following a road accident at Kwa Mbisu along the Kikima-Kali-Machakos road in Mbooni, Makueni County.

By 9 months ago

Matatu crash kills 10, injures 10 others in Makueni County

Profits for divers taking locals across killer river

Muuoni River in Makueni County has been attracting rescuers and visitors, especially at the spot where eight people drowned while attempting to cross the swollen river last Thursday.

By 9 months ago

Profits for divers taking locals across killer river

Floods claim two more lives in Makueni county

Two people have died after their car was swept away by the flooded river Ivoesyo in Nzaui sub-county, Makueni county, on Saturday night.

By 9 months ago

Floods claim two more lives in Makueni county

Eight feared dead after they are swept by flooded river in Makueni

8 people are feared dead in Makueni after a vehicle they were traveling in was swept by flooded River Muuoni last night, area chief Norman Musyoki confirms.

By 9 months ago

Eight feared dead after they are swept by flooded river in Makueni

Calls for improved child health, survival

The World Prematurity Day was nationally marked on Friday at Makueni’s mother and child unit, with the annual celebration used to give voice towards care for preterm babies.

By 10 months ago

Calls for improved child health, survival

Government to gazette water catchment areas

President William Ruto on Monday declared that all wetland areas and water towers across the country will be secured and gazetted.

By 10 months ago

Government to gazette water catchment areas

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