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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 21 days ago
Retired assistant chief to fly CCU flag in Mumbuni North Ward race
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 28 days ago
Race for Mumbuni North Ward seat kicks off
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 1 month ago
Ruto ally warns Raila against scrapping NG-CDF
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 1 month ago
Nurses Strike: Wavinya now directs public service to advertise 500 positions
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 1 month ago
MP seeks to bar counties from medicine purchases
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 1 month ago
Healthcare crisis looms as Machakos nurses begin strike
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 2 months ago
Wavinya targets Sh200 million bursary fund to meet soaring demand
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 2 months ago
Kenya 'off-track on hunger goals'
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 2 months ago
63 youths arrested in Machakos during protests to remain in custody
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 2 months ago
Co-operatives key in job creation, says Wavinya
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 2 months ago
Grief and outrage in Matuu as families demand justice for police shooting victims
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 3 months ago
One shot dead during June 25 protests in Machakos
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 2 months ago
Machakos opens emergency rescue centre at Kyumbi to boost highway safety
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 3 months ago
Culture enthusiast launches book on Akamba custom
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 3 months ago
Uwezo college, Machakos county in deal to honor Muindi Mbingu
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 3 months ago
Machakos DG slams Kindiki's handout politics, calls for policy-driven empowerment
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 3 months ago
Kalonzo, former DP vow to join hands, make Ruto a one-term president
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 21 days ago
Retired assistant chief to fly CCU flag in Mumbuni North Ward race
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 28 days ago
Race for Mumbuni North Ward seat kicks off
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 1 month ago
Ruto ally warns Raila against scrapping NG-CDF
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 1 month ago
Nurses Strike: Wavinya now directs public service to advertise 500 positions
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 1 month ago
MP seeks to bar counties from medicine purchases
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 1 month ago
Healthcare crisis looms as Machakos nurses begin strike
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 2 months ago
Wavinya targets Sh200 million bursary fund to meet soaring demand
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 2 months ago
Kenya 'off-track on hunger goals'
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 2 months ago
63 youths arrested in Machakos during protests to remain in custody
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 2 months ago
Co-operatives key in job creation, says Wavinya
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 2 months ago
Grief and outrage in Matuu as families demand justice for police shooting victims
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 3 months ago
One shot dead during June 25 protests in Machakos
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 2 months ago
Machakos opens emergency rescue centre at Kyumbi to boost highway safety
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 3 months ago
Culture enthusiast launches book on Akamba custom
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 3 months ago
Uwezo college, Machakos county in deal to honor Muindi Mbingu
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 3 months ago
Machakos DG slams Kindiki's handout politics, calls for policy-driven empowerment
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 3 months ago
Kalonzo, former DP vow to join hands, make Ruto a one-term president
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 21 days ago
Retired assistant chief to fly CCU flag in Mumbuni North Ward race
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 28 days ago
Race for Mumbuni North Ward seat kicks off
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 1 month ago
Ruto ally warns Raila against scrapping NG-CDF
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 1 month ago
Nurses Strike: Wavinya now directs public service to advertise 500 positions
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 1 month ago
MP seeks to bar counties from medicine purchases
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 1 month ago
Healthcare crisis looms as Machakos nurses begin strike