Wavinya rejects Sh17.7bn Machakos budget, escalating clash with MCAs

The push and pull between the assembly and the executive is far from over after Governor Wavinya Ndeti declined to assent to the Machakos County Budget Appropriations Bill, 2026.

By Erastus Mulwa 17 days ago

Battle for Matungulu: Mule's Four-term bid under threat as five aspirants declare interest

Matungulu MP Stephen Mule faces a tougher 2027 re-election battle as five aspirants mount early campaigns, challenging his decade-long hold on the constituency.

By Erastus Mulwa 22 days ago

Kalonzo calls out Ruto over escalating political violence

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Governor Wavinya Ndeti and Matungulu MP Stephen Mule have called out President William Ruto over the escalating political violence targeting the opposition.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago

Police gun down suspected gangster in Matungulu, recover stolen rifle

Several mobile phones and other crude weapons were also recovered from the scene.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago

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EACC raids Kitui sand trader's home amid revenue, environmental concerns

EACC detectives yesterday raided the home of prominent Kitui sand trader Peter Kalungu at Kwa Mutonga in Kitui West and seized bundles of documents believed to be crucial to investigations

By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago

Wavinya calls for dialogue with MCAs over budget stalemate

Governor Wavinya Ndeti has declared that she is now ready to engage Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) to unlock the current stalemate over the county's 2026/27 budget.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago

Dr Mutiso was our valued inspiration, family says during burial

DCI boss Mohammed Amin said detectives were probing a possible link between the murder of Dr Mutiso and lawyer Kyalo Mbobu on September 9th 2025.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago

Kalonzo: Ignore the rumors that I'm in talks with Ruto

Wiper Patriotic Front party leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, has dismissed as desperate propaganda claims that he was warming up to joining the broad-based government.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago

Grief as woman, her three children buried in Kathiani

It was a funeral like no other. No speeches, no food or water no flowers or other traditions popular in ordinary burials.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago

Court reinstates sacked Machakos Finance minister

The High Court has reinstated Machakos Finance, Economic Planning and Revenue Management CEC Catherine Mutanu, who was dismissed seven days ago by Governor Wavinya Ndeti.

By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago

Six dead in bus accident on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway

Six people were killed and 41 others sustained injuries following a tragic accident that involved a Mombasa bound passenger bus and two trucks at Kapiti plains along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway.

By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago

Wavinya wants police to arrest arsonists who burnt Machakos market

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has urged security agencies to move swiftly and arrest suspects who set Machakos market on fire on Friday night.

By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago

Police in pursuit of key suspect in murder of mother, two daughters

Residents of Kaseveni village in Machakos county, are yet to recover from the shock that befell them mid-last month after three bodies of their neighbours were discovered in a nearby thicket.

By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago

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Impeachment: Machakos Finance executive seeks more time to respond to charges

Machakos Finance Executive Committee Member, Catherine Mutanu seeks more time to prepare a response.

By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago

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Too little too late, say parents of youth killed in 2024 protests

According to Rex's mother, the government had demonstrated contempt for human life by failing to engage the affected families through an open and structured manner.

By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago

Slovakia reaffirms economic ties with Kenya

The Slovak government has reaffirmed economic ties with Kenya and its commitment to expanding cooperation in various sectors.

By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago

Four suspects remanded over killing of three young men in Machakos

Four suspects were on Wednesday arraigned before a Machakos court in connection with the recent killing of three young men who died in a suspected mob justice incident within the town.

By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago

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Linda Mwananchi leaders court Kalonzo in Machakos tour

The Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM party on Sunday sent the clearest signal of the possibility of a strategic alliance with the United Opposition team ahead of next year's General Election.

By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago

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Too little, too late? Kindiki finally speaks on fuel crisis

After a week-long national crisis occasioned by the sharp increase of fuel prices, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has finally emerged to address the matter, albeit too late.

By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago

History as the first-ever postgraduate only university opens in Konza City

Kenya AIST is the first-ever institution to offer post-graduate studies and advanced research programmes in the country.

By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago

CS Ruku pledges fairness in allocation of State jobs

Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has pledged a technology-driven, merit-based system to eliminate favouritism in state job recruitment across Kenya.

By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago

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Opposition tears into Ruto as Kalonzo moves to lock Ukambani

United opposition chiefs castigated President William Ruto's administration over what they termed as messing up the country through poor governance and abuse of power.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

Jubilation as Matungulu Girls is conferred national status

Matungulu Girls joins top-tier schools in the county, including Machakos School, Kathiani Girls, Tala High and Machakos Girls.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

County rejects 'starving contractors' allegations

The Machakos County Government has dismissed claims of unpaid contractors, with Governor Wavinya Ndeti insisting only verified claims will be honoured.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

Wavinya defends track record, eyes second term

The cost of living is still a challenge, and we must do more to shield our people. We must pave more roads. We must connect more water. We must ensure every child stays in school.

By Erastus Mulwa 6 months ago

Water resource authority unveils allocation protocols

The Water Resources Authority has launched countrywide public engagement on its Draft Water Allocation Guidelines and Thresholds

By Erastus Mulwa 7 months ago

Grief and praise as KTN scribe Makau is laid to rest in Makueni

Makau, who was based in Machakos County, passed away on January 6, 2026 at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment.

By Erastus Mulwa 8 months ago

Old guard shown the door in Machakos Kuppet elections

Teachers overwhelmingly voted out long-serving Kuppet branch executive secretary, Muusembi Katuku, ending his 24-year reign at the helm of the union.

By Erastus Mulwa 8 months ago

Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies

The media fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the death of Standard Media Group correspondent for Machakos, Japheth Makau.

By Erastus Mulwa 8 months ago

Wavinya warns against road reserve encroachment as Machakos pushes infrastructure drive

Wavinya has cautioned residents to desist from encroaching on road reserves, terming it a major setback to her government's infrastructure development.

By Erastus Mulwa 8 months ago

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Akamba elders turn to ancestral rain prayers as drought persists

Severe drought in Ukambani has destroyed maize and beans, prompting elders to conduct cleansing rituals to appease ancestral spirits.

By Erastus Mulwa 8 months ago

Giant society turns to land lease to grow revenues

Dominic Nthwao told members during the Annual General Meeting that land leasing was the only key generator of the society's finances

By Erastus Mulwa 8 months ago

How CBE compliance gave private schools an edge in KJSEA

An analysis of selected institutions shows alignment with CBE requirements and passion for excellence, which defined a sharp rift between private and public schools across Machakos County.

By Erastus Mulwa 9 months ago

Kalonzo says opposition drafting petition to challenge Mbeere North, Malava results

According to Kalonzo, they have overwhelming evidence that President William Ruto used bribery and unleashed violence to influence voting.

By Erastus Mulwa 9 months ago

Chap Chap humbled as Kalonzo man wins Mumbuni North ward seat

The explosive contest for the Mumbuni North Ward seat in Machakos Town Constituency has finally settled the political debate as to who the boss is in Ukambani's political landscape.

By Erastus Mulwa 9 months ago

Machakos DG Mwangangi hits back at CS Mutua in Mumbuni North by-election row

Machakos DG Francis Mwangangi has told off Labour CS Alfred Mutua over a claim that Wiper Patriotic Front was planning to rig Mumbuni North by-elections.

By Erastus Mulwa 9 months ago

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Police recruitment draws massive turnout after three years

Only 10,000 men and women were fortunate to be enlisted in the National Police Service (NPS).

By Erastus Mulwa 10 months ago

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Ruto's Ukambani tour blurs political lines as Kalonzo allies join

Ruto's development tour of Ukambani, which began on Wednesday in Makueni County, has stirred political debate.

By Erastus Mulwa 10 months ago

Ruto in Ukambani: Don't be stuck in the opposition, president tells residents

William Ruto on began his four-day development tour of the Lower Eastern region with a passionate appeal to residents to shun opposition politics and embrace the government.

By Erastus Mulwa 10 months ago

Machakos shifts focus on weirs to boost food production

Machakos ranked at position six among Kenya's counties after recording 10.98 billion worth of value of maize.

By Erastus Mulwa 10 months ago