Compensation hitch slows implantation of dam project
The implementation of Muwongoni dam, a project spearheaded by the national Government, is expected to face delays due to unresolved acquisition issues.
By Victor Nzuma 1 month ago
Compensation hitch slows implantation of dam project
Machakos farmers appeal for coffee waiver
Farmers from Lower Eastern region on Monday faulted the national government for failing to fulfill the promise for coffee waiver.
By Victor Nzuma 2 months ago
Machakos farmers appeal for coffee waiver
Agency urged to streamline construction sector
Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi says corruption has led unprofessional individuals to infiltrate the construction industry denying Kenyans quality services.
By Victor Nzuma 2 months ago
Agency urged to streamline construction sector
Return to work or face the sack, Wavinya tells medics
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti wants medics to obey a court order that suspended the strike.
By Erastus Mulwa and Victor Nzuma 6 months ago
Return to work or face the sack, Wavinya tells medics
Wavinya Ndeti speaks from UK, denies arrest claims
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has refuted the claims she and her son were arrested in the United Kingdom over money laundering.
By Erastus Mulwa and Victor Nzuma 8 months ago
Wavinya Ndeti speaks from UK, denies arrest claims
Women governors push for more numbers in country's leadership
Machakos governor Wavinya Ndeti hosts an inaugural meeting for female governors who vowed to lead a sustained campaign towards empowering and mentoring more women into positions of leadership.
By Erastus Mulwa and Victor Nzuma 8 months ago
Women governors push for more numbers in country's leadership
MP tells Kenyans to ignore Raila's calls for demos
MP Musyoka said the planned protests are aimed at disrupting the Kenya Kwanza government's development agenda.
By Victor Nzuma 1 year ago
MP tells Kenyans to ignore Raila's calls for demos
Machakos DG Francis Mwangangi feted in Ghana
Speaking to The Standard, after receiving the confirmation, he described the award as a surprise adding that it is not just a win for Machakos County but for the country at large.
By Victor Nzuma, Jacob Ng'etich and Victor Nzuma 1 year ago
Machakos DG Francis Mwangangi feted in Ghana
Stop punishing Kenyans, Azimio tells Ruto over high cost of living
Raila Odinga said Kenyans will live to blame the legislators for overlooking many ills being carried out by the Kenya Kwanza government at their expense.
By Victor Nzuma 1 year ago
Stop punishing Kenyans, Azimio tells Ruto over high cost of living
Get ready to back Kalonzo in 2027, Machakos deputy governor tells Raila allies
Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi told Azimio brigade to rally behind Musyoka in 2027 to reciprocate his effort in backing Raila Odinga for many years.
By Victor Nzuma 1 year ago
Get ready to back Kalonzo in 2027, Machakos deputy governor tells Raila allies
Senate committee says compensation of 1998 bomb blast victims is long overdue
Senators term delayed compensation of victims an injustice.
By Victor Nzuma 1 year ago
Senate committee says compensation of 1998 bomb blast victims is long overdue
Youths challenged to use technology for their growth
The workshop was attended by participants from ten African countries under the sponsorship of 'International Republican lnstitute' (lRI).
By Victor Nzuma 1 year ago
Youths challenged to use technology for their growth
President Ruto: We will deal with violence at whatever cost
He said the Government will deploy all resources at its disposal to ensure peace and order is restored.
By Erastus Mulwa and Victor Nzuma 1 year ago
President Ruto: We will deal with violence at whatever cost
Uhuru, should lead Azimio, Kenya Kwanza reconciliation efforts
Mwangagi said Kenyatta has an opportunity to shape up his post-presidency legacy by spearheading consensus talks between the two camps.
By Victor Nzuma 1 year ago
Uhuru, should lead Azimio, Kenya Kwanza reconciliation efforts
Row over teachers' recruitment in Machakos
An MP and some of the applicants for teaching jobs in Machakos county now want the recruitment process cancelled citing irregularities.
By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago
Row over teachers' recruitment in Machakos
Wavinya urges Raila to pass the baton to Kalonzo or lose the Kamba vote for good
Governor Wavinya Ndeti wants Raila Odinga to reciprocate Kalonzo Musyoka's past support.
By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago
Wavinya urges Raila to pass the baton to Kalonzo or lose the Kamba vote for good
Wavinya Ndeti tells Raila to back Kalonzo for president in 2027
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has told Azimio leader Raila Odinga to support Kalonzo Musyoka's bid for presidency in 2027 or forget about the Kamba support.
By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago
Wavinya Ndeti tells Raila to back Kalonzo for president in 2027
Coffee farmers seek grants from county to revive sector
The farmers said coffee farming has gone down due to high cost of inputs compounded by poor prices.
By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago
Coffee farmers seek grants from county to revive sector
Kathekakai co-operative society chair assures farmers of title deeds soon
The long-awaited title deeds for members of the Kathekakai Farmers Co-Operative Society in Machakos County are almost ready, the society's chairman James Kimuli has disclosed.
By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago
Kathekakai co-operative society chair assures farmers of title deeds soon
Assembly committee to push for revival of coffee mill in Machakos
Lower Eastern Coffee Mill (Lecom), which is on the verge of collapse, is an affiliate of Machakos Co-operative Union - started 10 years ago.
By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago
Assembly committee to push for revival of coffee mill in Machakos
Machakos County public service board sacked
The board's removal was sanctioned by the Machakos county Assembly through a motion tabled by Stephen Mwanthi., the chairman of labour committee.
By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago
Machakos County public service board sacked
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Kalonzo: My conditions for supporting Ruto's government
Kalonzo, however, ruled out coalescing with Kenya Kwanza administration, saying he will continue to play an objective opposition role in order to check the excesses of the current government.
By Erastus Mulwa and Victor Nzuma 2 years ago
Kalonzo: My conditions for supporting Ruto's government
Machakos County launches 3,000-kilometer road project
Governor Wavinya Ndeti said the county is working in partnership with the National Youth Service (NYS) in the project.
By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago
Machakos County launches 3,000-kilometer road project
Governor Wavinya Ndeti: County government to partner with national government in education initiative
Wavinya Ndeti said one of her top priority development initiatives is education to reduce illiteracy in the county.
By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago
Governor Wavinya Ndeti: County government to partner with national government in education initiative
Atletico fans don't want Ronaldo as Manchester United sign Lisandro Martinez
Manchester United has confirmed the signing of Argentinean international central defender, Lisandro Martinez from Ajax for a fee of 56.7 million euros (68.3 million US dollars).
By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago
Atletico fans don't want Ronaldo as Manchester United sign Lisandro Martinez
Azimio affiliates clash over push to have CCU back Wiper candidate
Leaders of the two political groups yesterday addressed separate Press briefing, attacking one another.
By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago
Azimio affiliates clash over push to have CCU back Wiper candidate
Campaign to end cigarette use in schools
The campaign will be done in 24 counties where teams will enlighten youth on dangers of drug abuse.
By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago
Campaign to end cigarette use in schools
Leaders want Kalonzo Musyoka to go back to Azimio
The leaders drawn from Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties pleaded with Kalonzo to accept the offer he was given by Raila Odinga and Azimio for the sake of his community.
By Victor Nzuma, Mike Kihaki 2 years ago
Leaders want Kalonzo Musyoka to go back to Azimio
Ukambani leaders fear Kalonzo exit may cost area Azimio goodies
Ukambani leaders ask Kalonzo to return to the fold for the sake of the community.
By Jacob Ng'etich and Victor Nzuma 2 years ago
Ukambani leaders fear Kalonzo exit may cost area Azimio goodies
Handle workers' disputes better, county governments told
Workers in county governments have called for amicable resolution of disputes to avoid damages and job losses.
By Victor Nzuma 3 years ago
Handle workers' disputes better, county governments told
Handle workers' disputes better, county governments told
Workers in county governments have called for amicable resolution of disputes to avoid damages and job losses.
By Victor Nzuma 3 years ago
Handle workers' disputes better, county governments told
Services at Machakos Level Five Hospital paralysed as medics protest over drugs
Patients who had come to seek services were left stranded as medical personnel, who comprised doctors, clinical officers and nurses, went on a go-slow.
By Victor Nzuma 3 years ago
Services at Machakos Level Five Hospital paralysed as medics protest over drugs
We're bringing real change, say Nzioka Waita and running mate
An aspirant for the Machakos governor’s seat has promised to revive the county’s fortunes.
By Victor Nzuma 3 years ago
We're bringing real change, say Nzioka Waita and running mate
Jonesmus Kikuyu eulogised as selfless protector of rights
Former lveti South MP the late Jonesmus Kikuyu will be remembered for his outstanding representation
By Victor Nzuma 3 years ago
Jonesmus Kikuyu eulogised as selfless protector of rights
Kavindu will battle it out with four men to retain senatorial position
The other aspirants are lawyers Bernard Mung’ata and Jacob Mutula, and politicians Mutua Katuku and Urbanus Ngengele.
By Victor Nzuma 3 years ago
Kavindu will battle it out with four men to retain senatorial position
Husband of woman found dead in Machakos held, machete recovered
A man who reportedly disappeared moments before his wife was found dead in Kikumbo village, Kalama sub-County, in Machakos has been arrested.
By Peterson Githaiga and Victor Nzuma 3 years ago
Husband of woman found dead in Machakos held, machete recovered
Police in Machakos pursue man over wife's gruesome killing
Police in Machakos are investigating the circumstances under which a woman was killed at night.
By Victor Nzuma 3 years ago
Police in Machakos pursue man over wife's gruesome killing
Machakos Speaker drops governor bid to deputise Nzioka, ditches Wiper
Machakos County Assembly Speaker Florence Mwangangi yesterday withdrew from the governor race and offered to deputise Nzioka Waita.
By Victor Nzuma and Erastus Mulwa 3 years ago
Machakos Speaker drops governor bid to deputise Nzioka, ditches Wiper
Global outfit gives free goats to 15 women in Machakos
A charitable organisation has distributed free goats to vulnerable women, many of them widows.
By Victor Nzuma 3 years ago
Global outfit gives free goats to 15 women in Machakos
I backed Odinga to put my community in power - Kalonzo
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has defended his move to support Mr Raila Odinga for the presidency.
By Victor Nzuma 3 years ago
I backed Odinga to put my community in power - Kalonzo
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