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Stanley Ongwae

Ukambani governors want water scarcity factored in revenue share

The three leaders declared that the ongoing debate on revenue allocation for counties will not yield fruit unless unique challenges facing the region are taken into account.

Ukambani governors want water scarcity factored in revenue share

Families stranded as floods wreak havoc in Syokimau

Families stranded as floods wreak havoc in Syokimau

Disunity risks my 2027 presidential bid, says Kalonzo

Disunity risks my 2027 presidential bid, says Kalonzo

Students embark on clean up of Machakos town

Students embark on clean up of Machakos town

Kenya, Uganda step up war against tuberculosis

The project was a crucial step forward in the collective efforts by Kenya and Uganda to fight tuberculosis among the cross-border populations.

Kenya, Uganda step up war against tuberculosis

Wild fruits ingested by pupils sent to Kemri for analysis

51 pupils were taken ill on Tuesday afternoon immediately after eating wild fruits picked from a tree within the school compound. They exhibited vomiting and acute abdominal pains.

By 2 months ago

Wild fruits ingested by pupils sent to Kemri for analysis

10 Machakos County askaris in court for assaulting MCA

At least 10 officers attached to Machakos County inspectorate on Thursday appeared before Machakos Law Courts following the attack on a Member of County Assembly (MCA).

By 2 months ago

10 Machakos County askaris in court for assaulting MCA

Student 'killed in boyfriend's house'

Detectives in Machakos are working to unravel the circumstances under which a female student at Machakos University was murdered inside her alleged boyfriend’s house.

By 3 months ago

Student 'killed in boyfriend's house'

Coffee farmers set to earn Sh80 per kilo

The new policy with echoes of Guaranteed Minimum Returns (GMR) that was pledged by the Kenya Kwanza government will be implemented in the 37 coffee-growing counties.

By 3 months ago

Coffee farmers set to earn Sh80 per kilo

Makueni Boys beat academic giants in lower Eastern region

Makueni Boys High School stunned traditional academic giants in the lower Eastern region after posting a performance index of 8.9 in last year’s KCSE examination.

By 3 months ago

Makueni Boys beat academic giants in lower Eastern region

Faithful paid with hard labour for Mavoko plots, pastor recalls

Dozens of people who acquired plots from Aimi Ma Lukenya society had to donate their labour for up to six months way back in 2012, to qualify for a 50x100 plot.

By 6 months ago

Faithful paid with hard labour for Mavoko plots, pastor recalls

Stop the demolitions now, Ukambani top clergy urge Ruto

“We feel that our mutual understanding, respect, confidence and consultative spirit have been breached which we promised him when he last visited Machakos.”

By 6 months ago

Stop the demolitions now, Ukambani top clergy urge Ruto

Governor Wavinya unveils plan to deal with El-Nio rains

The governor says county emergency teams have adequately been trained and equipped to offer rescue and evacuation services to residents who may be affected.

By 6 months ago

Governor Wavinya unveils plan to deal with El-Nio rains

Machakos governor sacks education minister over poor performance

Machakos Governor, Wavinya Ndeti has sacked the County Executive Committee Member for Education Philip Mutua Kilonzo.

By 6 months ago

Machakos governor sacks education minister over poor performance

Machakos Governor reshuffles Cabinet to boost service delivery

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has announced major changes in her cabinet, affecting several County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) and chief officers.

By 7 months ago

Machakos Governor reshuffles Cabinet to boost service delivery

High cost of fuel hurting Kenyans, Wavinya tells President Ruto

In the latest review of prices by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, the costs of petroleum products crossed the Sh200 mark for the first time in Kenya's history.

By 7 months ago

High cost of fuel hurting Kenyans, Wavinya tells President Ruto

Wavinya faults Gachagua over remarks on bipartisan talks

In the latest engagement with President Ruto, the DP said that Raila has again left Kalonzo out and is only pursuing his own interests.

By 8 months ago

Wavinya faults Gachagua over remarks on bipartisan talks

Mumbuni North MCA Gideon Kavuu dies

Residents of Mumbuni North Ward in Machakos Town Constituency are mourning the death of their MCA Gideon Kavuu, who died on Saturday evening.

By 8 months ago

Mumbuni North MCA Gideon Kavuu dies

Machakos medics call off go-slow after talks with Wavinya

Health workers have called off a strike set for today after Governor Wavinya Ndeti worked out a last-minute intervention to avert a crisis.

By 9 months ago

Machakos medics call off go-slow after talks with Wavinya

Kenya, Uganda step up war against tuberculosis

The project was a crucial step forward in the collective efforts by Kenya and Uganda to fight tuberculosis among the cross-border populations.

Kenya, Uganda step up war against tuberculosis

Wild fruits ingested by pupils sent to Kemri for analysis

51 pupils were taken ill on Tuesday afternoon immediately after eating wild fruits picked from a tree within the school compound. They exhibited vomiting and acute abdominal pains.

By 2 months ago

Wild fruits ingested by pupils sent to Kemri for analysis

10 Machakos County askaris in court for assaulting MCA

At least 10 officers attached to Machakos County inspectorate on Thursday appeared before Machakos Law Courts following the attack on a Member of County Assembly (MCA).

By 2 months ago

10 Machakos County askaris in court for assaulting MCA

Student 'killed in boyfriend's house'

Detectives in Machakos are working to unravel the circumstances under which a female student at Machakos University was murdered inside her alleged boyfriend’s house.

By 3 months ago

Student 'killed in boyfriend's house'

Coffee farmers set to earn Sh80 per kilo

The new policy with echoes of Guaranteed Minimum Returns (GMR) that was pledged by the Kenya Kwanza government will be implemented in the 37 coffee-growing counties.

By 3 months ago

Coffee farmers set to earn Sh80 per kilo

Makueni Boys beat academic giants in lower Eastern region

Makueni Boys High School stunned traditional academic giants in the lower Eastern region after posting a performance index of 8.9 in last year’s KCSE examination.

By 3 months ago

Makueni Boys beat academic giants in lower Eastern region

Faithful paid with hard labour for Mavoko plots, pastor recalls

Dozens of people who acquired plots from Aimi Ma Lukenya society had to donate their labour for up to six months way back in 2012, to qualify for a 50x100 plot.

By 6 months ago

Faithful paid with hard labour for Mavoko plots, pastor recalls

Stop the demolitions now, Ukambani top clergy urge Ruto

“We feel that our mutual understanding, respect, confidence and consultative spirit have been breached which we promised him when he last visited Machakos.”

By 6 months ago

Stop the demolitions now, Ukambani top clergy urge Ruto

Governor Wavinya unveils plan to deal with El-Nio rains

The governor says county emergency teams have adequately been trained and equipped to offer rescue and evacuation services to residents who may be affected.

By 6 months ago

Governor Wavinya unveils plan to deal with El-Nio rains

Machakos governor sacks education minister over poor performance

Machakos Governor, Wavinya Ndeti has sacked the County Executive Committee Member for Education Philip Mutua Kilonzo.

By 6 months ago

Machakos governor sacks education minister over poor performance

Machakos Governor reshuffles Cabinet to boost service delivery

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has announced major changes in her cabinet, affecting several County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) and chief officers.

By 7 months ago

Machakos Governor reshuffles Cabinet to boost service delivery

High cost of fuel hurting Kenyans, Wavinya tells President Ruto

In the latest review of prices by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, the costs of petroleum products crossed the Sh200 mark for the first time in Kenya's history.

By 7 months ago

High cost of fuel hurting Kenyans, Wavinya tells President Ruto

Wavinya faults Gachagua over remarks on bipartisan talks

In the latest engagement with President Ruto, the DP said that Raila has again left Kalonzo out and is only pursuing his own interests.

By 8 months ago

Wavinya faults Gachagua over remarks on bipartisan talks

Mumbuni North MCA Gideon Kavuu dies

Residents of Mumbuni North Ward in Machakos Town Constituency are mourning the death of their MCA Gideon Kavuu, who died on Saturday evening.

By 8 months ago

Mumbuni North MCA Gideon Kavuu dies

Machakos medics call off go-slow after talks with Wavinya

Health workers have called off a strike set for today after Governor Wavinya Ndeti worked out a last-minute intervention to avert a crisis.

By 9 months ago

Machakos medics call off go-slow after talks with Wavinya

Kenya, Uganda step up war against tuberculosis

The project was a crucial step forward in the collective efforts by Kenya and Uganda to fight tuberculosis among the cross-border populations.

Kenya, Uganda step up war against tuberculosis

Wild fruits ingested by pupils sent to Kemri for analysis

51 pupils were taken ill on Tuesday afternoon immediately after eating wild fruits picked from a tree within the school compound. They exhibited vomiting and acute abdominal pains.

By 2 months ago

Wild fruits ingested by pupils sent to Kemri for analysis

10 Machakos County askaris in court for assaulting MCA

At least 10 officers attached to Machakos County inspectorate on Thursday appeared before Machakos Law Courts following the attack on a Member of County Assembly (MCA).

By 2 months ago

10 Machakos County askaris in court for assaulting MCA

Student 'killed in boyfriend's house'

Detectives in Machakos are working to unravel the circumstances under which a female student at Machakos University was murdered inside her alleged boyfriend’s house.

By 3 months ago

Student 'killed in boyfriend's house'

Coffee farmers set to earn Sh80 per kilo

The new policy with echoes of Guaranteed Minimum Returns (GMR) that was pledged by the Kenya Kwanza government will be implemented in the 37 coffee-growing counties.

By 3 months ago

Coffee farmers set to earn Sh80 per kilo

Makueni Boys beat academic giants in lower Eastern region

Makueni Boys High School stunned traditional academic giants in the lower Eastern region after posting a performance index of 8.9 in last year’s KCSE examination.

By 3 months ago

Makueni Boys beat academic giants in lower Eastern region

Faithful paid with hard labour for Mavoko plots, pastor recalls

Dozens of people who acquired plots from Aimi Ma Lukenya society had to donate their labour for up to six months way back in 2012, to qualify for a 50x100 plot.

By 6 months ago

Faithful paid with hard labour for Mavoko plots, pastor recalls

Stop the demolitions now, Ukambani top clergy urge Ruto

“We feel that our mutual understanding, respect, confidence and consultative spirit have been breached which we promised him when he last visited Machakos.”

By 6 months ago

Stop the demolitions now, Ukambani top clergy urge Ruto

Governor Wavinya unveils plan to deal with El-Nio rains

The governor says county emergency teams have adequately been trained and equipped to offer rescue and evacuation services to residents who may be affected.

By 6 months ago

Governor Wavinya unveils plan to deal with El-Nio rains

Machakos governor sacks education minister over poor performance

Machakos Governor, Wavinya Ndeti has sacked the County Executive Committee Member for Education Philip Mutua Kilonzo.

By 6 months ago

Machakos governor sacks education minister over poor performance

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