Retired assistant chief to fly CCU flag in Mumbuni North Ward race

CCU has picked a retired assistant chief to fly the party's ticket in the forthcoming by-election in Mumbuni North Ward in Machakos Town constituency.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago

Race for Mumbuni North Ward seat kicks off

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has set the by-election for November 27th this year.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago

Ruto ally warns Raila against scrapping NG-CDF

An ally of President William Ruto has cautioned opposition leader Raila Odinga against pushing for the scrapping of the NG-CDF, which is managed by Members of Parliament.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago

Nurses Strike: Wavinya now directs public service to advertise 500 positions

The County Government of Machakos will hire some 500 nurses in a move aimed at addressing the spiraling healthcare crisis triggered by nurses' strike

By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago

MP seeks to bar counties from medicine purchases

Mwala MP Vincent Kawaya now wants county governments stripped of powers to procure medicine and pharmaceutical gear for public health institutions.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago

Healthcare crisis looms as Machakos nurses begin strike

A major crisis in the public healthcare system is looming after nurses announced withdrawal of their services effective tonight, August 7th, 2025.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago

Pres Ruto: Police will not take responsibility for Gen Zs killed, injured during protests

President William Ruto has maintained that police will not take responsibility for protesters killed or injured during demonstrations.

By Erastus Mulwa and Victor Nzuma 2 months ago

Wavinya targets Sh200 million bursary fund to meet soaring demand

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has announced plans to expand the county's education bursary fund from the current Sh120M to Sh200M.

By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago

Kenya 'off-track on hunger goals'

Kenya still faces a potential threat of hunger despite the government's heavy investment in fertiliser and other agricultural inputs.

By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago

63 youths arrested in Machakos during protests to remain in custody

At least 63 youths who were arrested by the police during Saba Saba demonstrations in Machakos will remain in custody for 10 days.

By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago

Co-operatives key in job creation, says Wavinya

Ndeti has promised that her administration will work closely with cooperative societies in order to accelerate local economic growth and job creation opportunities for residents.

By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago

State won't suppress freedom of expression, Kindiki says

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that the government will not gag free speech because it is enshrined in the constitution.

By Erastus Mulwa and Philip Muasya 3 months ago

Grief and outrage in Matuu as families demand justice for police shooting victims

Families of the victims of police shootings in Matuu town, Machakos County in which two people were left dead and six others seriously injured have condemned the police brutality.

By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago

Machakos opens emergency rescue centre at Kyumbi to boost highway safety

Machakos County has unveiled its sixth fully equipped Fire and Emergency Rescue centre at Kyumbi along the busy Nairobi-Mombasa highway.

By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago

One shot dead during June 25 protests in Machakos

One person has been killed and seven others injured following an ugly clash between the police and protesters in Matuu, Machakos County.

By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago

Culture enthusiast launches book on Akamba custom

A book featuring the tradition and culture of the Akamba people was launched on Friday in Machakos with a rallying call for the community to safeguard positive cultural values and practices.

By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago

Uwezo college, Machakos county in deal to honor Muindi Mbingu

Uwezo College in Machakos town has rekindled the region's history by honouring Kamba liberation hero, Muindi Mbingu.

By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago

Kalonzo fights for Ukambani as Ruto makes serious incursion

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has been rallying crowds across the region, alongside opposition allies like Rigathi Gachagua and Eugene Wamalwa among others.

By Philip Muasya and Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago

Machakos DG slams Kindiki's handout politics, calls for policy-driven empowerment

Machakos DG Francis Mwangangi has challenged the Kenya Kwanza administration to institutionalize economic empowerment programs instead of conducting haphazard cash hand-outs to citizens.

By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago

Kindiki defends record ahead of President's visit to Ukambani

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday led a high profile delegation to Ukambani in what appears to be a strategic plan to woo the region ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Philip Muasya, Erastus Mulwa and Stephen Nzioka 4 months ago

Kalonzo kicks off 2027 presidential bid

Kalonzo accused Ruto's administration of orchestrating abductions and disappearances of Kenyans.

By Philip Muasya and Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago

Kalonzo, former DP vow to join hands, make Ruto a one-term president

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua yesterday combed Matuu, Machakos and Mlolongo towns with ecstatic anti-government political rallies.

By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago

Opposition leaders vow to deny Ruto a second term

The Wiper Leader is expected to declare his intention to run against President Ruto in 2027. Tseikuru meeting was part of the process of cobbling together a coalition for the election.

By Philip Muasya and Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago

Machakos Speaker faces impeachment over misconduct, abuse of office

Machakos County Assembly Speaker, Ann Kiusya, is facing possible impeachment after 33 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) signed a motion seeking her removal from office.

By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago

KEBS steps up fight against fake goods with consumer awareness drive

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has intensified consumer awareness campaign as it seeks to counter proliferation of substandard and illicit products in the country.

By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago

Former Ruto ally slams president over Ukambani neglect

President William Ruto's apparent neglect of Ukambani region since ascending to power has come back to haunt him just a few weeks to his scheduled development tour of the region.

By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago

Machakos Assembly to resume sittings after nearly two-months suspension

The County Assembly of Machakos will reconvene on Monday next week after 49 days of indefinite suspension of plenary and committee sittings.

By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago

Farmers want court to decriminalise dealing in indigenous seeds

Petitioners have sued the State, arguing that amendments to the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants are discriminatory to small holder farmers.

By Erastus Mulwa and Victor Nzuma 4 months ago

Athi River residents urge state to intervene, save property from demolition

Residents and property owners in Slota and Njuguini settlements in Athi River, Machakos County are holding their breath as the clock ticks to May 21, 2025, when the eviction notice expires.

By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago

Ghosts of Ukambani stalled projects haunts as Ruto postpones tour

Locals and leaders from the vast region believe that Ruto retreated to avoid shame since he has little to show in the three counties.

By Stephen Nzioka, Erastus Mulwa and Phillip Muasya 4 months ago

Embattled Speaker accuses MCAs of disobeying court

Kiusya has filed an application under a certificate of urgency, where in a sworn affidavit she accused the MCAs of disregarding orders of the court.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

We are coming for you, PS Omollo warns drugs cartels

Omollo singled out the Nairobi-Mombasa highway as a major corridor for traffickers and vowed security agencies will catch up with them.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

Luck or gamble? JSS teacher walks away with Sh10 million as colleagues go on strike

The 35-year-old Derrick Mukeku Kasyoka from Ivumbuni village of Mutituni location in Machakos is the latest millionaire in town after hitting a Sh10 million jackpot in a Sport Pesa bet.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

Murkomen, Wavinya declare war on Machakos land cheats

The governor also put on notice numerous establishments sitting within Machakos jurisdiction that had not been paying applicable land rates to the county government.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

Machakos Governor dismisses 'militia' tag, defends youth program

Wavinya Ndeti has dismissed a section of political leaders opposed to the MYE program and declared she will remain focused on transforming thousands of youth through skills training.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

Gachagua, Kalonzo: We will not be cowed by State-sponsored violence

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have declared that the opposition will not be slowed down by intimidation by President Ruto's administration.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

Shots fired in Machakos County Assembly over Speaker's removal

The Machakos County Assembly has suspended all plenary and committee sittings scheduled to resume on Tuesday, following violent confrontations over an attempt to impeach Speaker.

By Erastus Mulwa and Victor Nzuma 5 months ago

Keep off Machakos politics, Wavinya Ndeti tells Alfred Mutua in heated clash

A group of 33 MCAs, led by Majority Leader Nicholas Nzioka, have signed a motion to remove Kiusya from office.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

Reprieve for Machakos Speaker as court stops impeachment proceedings

The High Court also issued prohibitory orders restraining any unlawful attempts to prevent Ms Ann Kiusya from accessing her office.

By Erastus Mulwa 6 months ago

Machakos county unveils valuation roll to boost revenue

Machakos County has unveiled a draft CVR in a move that is aimed at driving up Own Source Revenue in the lower Eastern's richest county.

By Erastus Mulwa 6 months ago