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Erastus Mulwa

Disunity risks my 2027 presidential bid, says Kalonzo

Wiper leaders urged to focus on building a strong party ahead of the next elections. Some party-elected leaders have been openly criticising each other.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago

Disunity risks my 2027 presidential bid, says Kalonzo

Kenya, Uganda step up war against tuberculosis

Kenya, Uganda step up war against tuberculosis

By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago

Students embark on clean up of Machakos town

Students embark on clean up of Machakos town

By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago

Wild fruits ingested by pupils sent to Kemri for analysis

Wild fruits ingested by pupils sent to Kemri for analysis

By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago

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 Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago

10 Machakos County askaris in court for assaulting MCA

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 Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago

Coffee farmers set to earn Sh80 per kilo

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 Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago

Student 'killed in boyfriend's house'

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 Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago

Makueni Boys beat academic giants in lower Eastern region

Girls dominate KCPE in Makueni, Machakos as private school shine

Makueni's AIC Malivani School, a public institution, had nine candidates scoring 400 and above marks. Private schools generally continued to outshine public schools in the exams.

By Stephen Nzioka and Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago

Girls dominate KCPE in Makueni, Machakos as private school shine

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 Erastus Mulwa 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 Erastus Mulwa 6 months ago

Stop the demolitions now, Ukambani top clergy urge Ruto

Azimio hits out at State as homes demolished following Ruto order

Homes, schools and churches were demolished leaving dozens homeless. The demolitions came after President William Ruto ordered squatters occupying part of EAPC land to vacate.

By Peterson Githaiga, Erastus Mulwa and Phillip Muasya 6 months ago

Azimio hits out at State as homes demolished following Ruto order

Tears, pain as houses brought down in Mavoko, Machakos County

Authorities demolish homes at East Portland Cement land in Machakos following Pres. Ruto's directive; police lob teargas, chase area MP Patrick Makau who intervened.

By Peterson Githaiga and Erastus Mulwa 6 months ago

Tears, pain as houses brought down in Mavoko, Machakos County

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 Erastus Mulwa 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 Erastus Mulwa 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 Erastus Mulwa 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 Erastus Mulwa 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 Erastus Mulwa 7 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 Erastus Mulwa 8 months ago

Mumbuni North MCA Gideon Kavuu dies

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 8 months ago

President Ruto: We will deal with violence at whatever cost

Governor condemns shooting of unarmed protesters as victim's family seeks justice

Family says kin was innocent and was only selling water when he was shot, as Makueni governor warns police against using live bullets on demonstrators.

By Stephen Nzioka and Erastus Mulwa 9 months ago

Governor condemns shooting of unarmed protesters as victim's family seeks justice

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 Erastus Mulwa 9 months ago

Machakos medics call off go-slow after talks with Wavinya

Machakos budget: Health, Agriculture and Infrastructure top Machakos spending

Machakos County will spend huge resources to finance Health, Agriculture and Infrastructure programs in the 2023/24 financial year.

By Erastus Mulwa 9 months ago

Machakos budget: Health, Agriculture and Infrastructure top Machakos spending

Kalonzo: I will copy Ruto plan of early campaigns

The Wiper Party leader said he had 'learnt from the best' on the importance of hitting the ground early on campaigns, citing Ruto's political maneuvers that put him in State House.

By Erastus Mulwa 10 months ago

Kalonzo: I will copy Ruto plan of early campaigns

Health Ministry launch drive to administer free drugs in five counties

Mass drug administration drive geared towards eliminating neglected tropical diseases has started. Some 5.6 million residents in five counties will now benefit from free 2.3 million tablets.

By Erastus Mulwa and Philip Muasya 10 months ago

Health Ministry launch drive to administer free drugs in five counties

Drive to give free drugs targets 5.6 million people in five counties

WHO is funding the programme to the tune of Sh200 million.

By Erastus Mulwa and Philip Muasya 10 months ago

Drive to give free drugs targets 5.6 million people in five counties

Machakos launches Sh80 million bursaries for needy students

Wavinya appealed to school principals and head teachers to keep learners in school even as they grapple with the serious delays of capitation funds from the Ministry of Education.

By Erastus Mulwa 10 months ago

Machakos launches Sh80 million bursaries for needy students

Drive to administer Bilharzia drugs in five counties

WHO said that Arica is the region which is most affected by schistosomiasis (Bilharzia), accounting for 91.4 per cent of the total number of people requiring treatment globally.

By Erastus Mulwa 10 months ago

Drive to administer Bilharzia drugs in five counties

Kalonzo: Rise up and oppose taxes, courts will betray you

Wiper leader backs mass action, says he has no confidence in the courts. Insists courts not the only option for Kenyans to fight off oppressive taxation.

By Erastus Mulwa 10 months ago

Kalonzo: Rise up and oppose taxes, courts will betray you

Azimio's strategy to make Kalonzo ready for a duel with Ruto in 2027

Azimio's strategy is to ripen Kalonzo by increasing his prominence in a bid to portray him as the next face of the struggle against oppression.

By Erastus Mulwa 10 months ago

Azimio's strategy to make Kalonzo ready for a duel with Ruto in 2027

Wavinya hosts Dorcas Gachagua, rallies residents to attend Kalonzo rally

Wavinya cautions residents against engaging in divisive politics.

By Erastus Mulwa 10 months ago

Wavinya hosts Dorcas Gachagua, rallies residents to attend Kalonzo rally

Governor Ndeti urges UHC staff to stay as she pursues renewal of their contracts

The governor's move is meant to avert a crisis in the health sector as the UHC staff, some of whose contracts have already expired, are offering critical services.

By Erastus Mulwa 11 months ago

Governor Ndeti urges UHC staff to stay as she pursues renewal of their contracts

Mackenzie enjoyed Bible stories at a tender age, family says

Inquiries about Makenzi's family background and history remained scarce, even as the country grappled with the shocking revelation of mass deaths at his church in Shakahola.

By Erastus Mulwa 11 months ago

Mackenzie enjoyed Bible stories at a tender age, family says

No handshake with Raila, allies urge Ruto at Machakos meeting

Prof Kibwana said the two teams appointed to represent the government side and the opposition must only focus on the issues that affect the ordinary citizen.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

No handshake with Raila, allies urge Ruto at Machakos meeting

Wavinya tells off critics as she prepares to host President Ruto

Ruto is expected in Machakos on Sunday where he is scheduled to attend interdenominational prayer and thanksgiving service at the Kenyatta stadium.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Wavinya tells off critics as she prepares to host President Ruto

Grandstanding in Ruto, Raila camps could put week-old truce in jeopardy

Azimio is pushing for a review of the Constitution to remove "last vestiges of an imperial presidency." Ruto declared he will not be a party to talks tailored along lines of the 2008 National Accord.

By Josphat Thiong'o and Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Grandstanding in Ruto, Raila camps could put week-old truce in jeopardy

Azimio tables fresh demands and unveils team for bipartisan talks

Raila calls for proper constitutional review to cure 'governance defects'. Azimio demands talks akin to the National Accord despite opposition by Ruto.

By Josphat Thiong'o and Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Azimio tables fresh demands and unveils team for bipartisan talks

Kuppet turns its guns on Knec over KCSE leakage

Exam body accused of dishing out 'good grades' to the highest bidder. Teacher confesses having been approached by Knec official to pay to get exam leakage

By Robert Amalemba and Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Kuppet turns its guns on Knec over KCSE leakage

Qualifications agency set to roll out prior learning plan

KNQA acting Chief Executive Officer Alice Kande said the Ministry of Education had given a green light to the rollout in two months.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Qualifications agency set to roll out prior learning plan

Sacco's 13-year quest to recover its name and assets worth millions

Drumvale Farmers Cooperative Society originally owned parcels of land totalling 14,000 acres in Nairobi and Mavoko. EACC has waded into the matter after receiving complaints from the society members.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Sacco's 13-year quest to recover its name and assets worth millions

Nzioka Waita resigns as CCU party leader

Waita, who was a former State House chief of staff, resigned from the position early last year as required by the law in order to vie for the Machakos governor seat.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Nzioka Waita resigns as CCU party leader

Activist in court for bullying governor online

Donald Mwendwa alias Password appeared before Machakos Principal Magistrate, Mary Otindo; he has been charged in court for allegedly publishing falsehoods against Machakos governor, Wavinya Ndeti.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Activist in court for bullying governor online

MCAs approve Sh1b in budget for projects

The MCAs allocated Sh830,668,780 million to the Department of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperative Development while Sh456 million will go towards development expenditure

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

MCAs approve Sh1b in budget for projects

Night guard killed as gang raids supermarket

The unknown assailants struck in the dead of the night on Sunday and hacked to death the 40-year-old watchman

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Night guard killed as gang raids supermarket

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