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Erastus Mulwa

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 1 month ago

Wavinya faults Gachagua over remarks on bipartisan talks

Mumbuni North MCA Gideon Kavuu dies

Mumbuni North MCA Gideon Kavuu dies

By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago

President Ruto: We will deal with violence at whatever cost

President Ruto: We will deal with violence at whatever cost

By Erastus Mulwa and Victor Nzuma 1 month ago

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

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

By Stephen Nzioka and Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago

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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months ago

Night guard killed as gang raids supermarket

Counties back legal guidelines for joint projects in vast Eastern bloc

It is all systems go for the South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc following the adoption of a legal framework that will see the Eastern counties of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui undertake joint projects.

By Erastus Mulwa 9 months ago

Counties back legal guidelines for joint projects in vast Eastern bloc

Chief in court for allegedly stealing relief food

He is accused of stealing two bags of rice and two bags of beans each weighing 50kg, valued at Sh25,000 and which was the property of the Government of Kenya.

By Erastus Mulwa 9 months ago

Chief in court for allegedly stealing relief food

Executive rolls out public forums on planning of towns to ease conflict

Lands executive Philip Kilonzo said the programme aims to improve the provision of critical infrastructure and other government services

By Erastus Mulwa 9 months ago

Executive rolls out public forums on planning of towns to ease conflict

Machakos University closed indefinitely

Machakos University closed indefinitely after students protest rising cases of insecurity; on December 1, a male student was killed by thugs in Machakos Town.

By Erastus Mulwa 9 months ago

Machakos University closed indefinitely

Kalonzo: My conditions for supporting Ruto's government

Kalonzo, however, ruled out coalescing with Kenya Kwanza administration, saying he will continue to play an objective opposition role in order to check the excesses of the current government.

By Erastus Mulwa and Victor Nzuma 10 months ago

Kalonzo: My conditions for supporting Ruto's government

New KPCU: MPs demand to know directors of new planters' union

The MPs queried the involvement of former Treasury CS Ukur Yatani and his Agriculture counterpart Peter Munya in the picking of the company's trustees.

By Erastus Mulwa 10 months ago

New KPCU: MPs demand to know directors of new planters' union

Kalonzo and Wavinya furious, dare Kuria to evict squatters from Portland land

CS Kuria kicked a storm when he issued a notice to all the squatters on EAPC the land to vacate, saying the government was planning to recover the land.

By Erastus Mulwa 10 months ago

Kalonzo and Wavinya furious, dare Kuria to evict squatters from Portland land

Makueni CECs warned against wastage of public funds

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr has urged county executive committee members (CECs) to be prudent in public spending to save more resources for development.

By Erastus Mulwa 10 months ago

Makueni CECs warned against wastage of public funds

Muthama: UDA not interested in extending presidential term

The 2010 Constitution limits any sitting president from vying for the position for more than two terms.

By Erastus Mulwa 10 months ago

Muthama: UDA not interested in extending presidential term

Kangundo businessman killed

Body of a Kangundo businessman was found in his house on Sunday morning after unknown assailants attacked him the previous night.

By Erastus Mulwa 10 months ago

Kangundo businessman killed

Wavinya unveils five task forces to probe 'dirty' county payroll

Among the statistics are 14 cases of officers bearing the same payroll number, but with different Kenya Revenue Authority PINs that are currently drawing salaries.

By Erastus Mulwa 10 months ago

Wavinya unveils five task forces to probe 'dirty' county payroll

Hard choices for farmers as crop failure looms in three counties

Farmers have been urged to plan accordingly ahead of the rainy season but most seem unmoved, and not knowing how best to prepare.

By Stephen Nzioka, Erastus Mulwa, Philip Muasya 11 months ago

Hard choices for farmers as crop failure looms in three counties

'Assertive' former deputy governor poised to succeed Balala in Tourism

Should Parliament approve her nomination, Ms Malonza will go down in history as the first minister to be appointed from the Kitui South region.

By Erastus Mulwa 11 months ago

'Assertive' former deputy governor poised to succeed Balala in Tourism

Wavinya promises to clean up River Athi

Ndeti noted that for years, residents have been relying on water from River Athi, which is contaminated, and harmful to their health.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Wavinya promises to clean up River Athi

Azimio candidates attend first inaugural meeting

Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate Raila Odinga did not attend the event.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Azimio candidates attend first inaugural meeting

EAC observer mission: Kenya's elections fair, credible

The mission applauded the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for the successful use of voter technology in voter identification and results transmission.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

EAC observer mission: Kenya's elections fair, credible

Dress warmly but professionally for work

Analysts say it is possible to keep both warm and professional even in strict work environments. An extra jacket should be left at work to prevent one from carting big baggage to and from the office.

By James Wanzala and Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Dress warmly but professionally for work

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