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 Stanley Ongwae 1 month 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 Stanley Ongwae 2 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 Stanley Ongwae 3 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 Stanley Ongwae 3 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 Stanley Ongwae 4 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 Stanley Ongwae 4 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 Stanley Ongwae 1 month 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 Stanley Ongwae 2 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 Stanley Ongwae 3 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 Stanley Ongwae 3 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 Stanley Ongwae 4 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 Stanley Ongwae 4 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 Stanley Ongwae 1 month 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 Stanley Ongwae 2 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 Stanley Ongwae 3 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 Stanley Ongwae 3 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 Stanley Ongwae 4 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 Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Woman admits to sexually molesting grandson aged 12

A 64-year-old woman from Nyamira County on Tuesday pleaded guilty to sexually molesting her 12-year-old grandson.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Woman aspirant now joins male dominated race for Borabu seat

Five contestants are seeking to succeed MP Ben Momanyi who is now focusing on the Nyamira governorship race.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Emotions run high as woman shot 16 times by police husband is buried

Antony Mwangi is said to have shot his wife 16 times before he turned the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Kalonzo's key pointman denies defecting to ODM

MP Momanyi said he did not decamp to ODM during Odinga's meeting in Keroka Town on Thursday.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Things changing in area where women are laid-back in politics

Since Kenya’s independence 58 years ago, nine out 13 constituencies in Gusii have never had a woman contesting for parliamentary seats.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

County Commissioner warns scrap metal dealers as firm struggles to restore power

Kenya Power company is losing five transformers every month to vandals.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Ruto stole my political slogan, Muturi claims

Speaker Justin Muturi accused a section of leaders of hypocrisy for claiming some of their competitors are corrupt.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Nyamira North teachers sexually molesting learners

The perpetrators beat justice was by coercing victims to retract statements to shield them.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Over 60,000 IDs yet to be collected by owners in Nyanza region

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is expected to launch another round of voter registration today.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Focus on your manifesto, Matiang'i now tells Ruto

Attacking me and Karanja Kibicho should not be part of your manifesto, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has told Deputy President William Rut

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Court orders for exhumation of man secretly buried in Nyamira

Police officers from Sengera Police Station have been ordered to exhume the body of the late Ezekiel Omao at Irianyi village in Kitutu Masaba.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

State directs school heads to allow any disgruntled student to go home early

PS Julius Jwan said school heads should desist from restraining learners who want to go home as long as the process is done properly.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Politicians left stranded after pastor orders mourners to leave

Pastor Charles Obara of CITAM was leading a burial service when several politicians arrived with an unruly crowd disrupting the Church service.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Nyamira MCA accused of defilement acquitted for lack of evidence

Fred Nyachae, of Magwagwa Ward was acquitted after Senior Resident Magistrate Samuel Arome ruled he had no case to answer.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Doctor wants 'discriminatory' maternity leave quashed

The court declined to declare the matter as urgent but directed the enjoined parties to respond to the suit before the end of January

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Nyamira senator, West Mugirango MP bury the hatchet

Nyamira Senator Okong'o Mogeni and West Mugirango MP Vincent Kemosi have reconciled.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Disappointment as Ruto fails to attend funds drive

Kemosi said the DP had a tight schedule and would not be available until March 2022.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Give us e-books, not textbooks, school principals tell State

400 teachers from Nyamira, Narok, Taita Taveta and Kiambu counties have been trained on development of digital content.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Student sneaks from school to check on bhang he grows at home

The chief said the boy had about 50 plants near their house.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Anxiety as Governor Amos Nyaribo begins recovery of irregular benefits

The county government is recovering what it terms as irregular allowances amid accusations that Governor Amos Nyaribo is out to frustrate workers.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo reacts to Sh6.5 million leaked payslip

The leaked document shows that Nyaribo received a gross pay of Sh924,000 for September 2021 alongside unspecified arrears of Sh5.6 million.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago

Nyamira County to recover irregularly paid staff allowances

Some county employees are reported to have erroneously earned allocated themselves hefty allowances.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 years ago