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 3 months ago
Girls dominate KCPE in Makueni, Machakos as private school shine
Calls for improved child health, survival
The World Prematurity Day was nationally marked on Friday at Makueni's mother and child unit, with the annual celebration used to give voice towards care for preterm babies.
By Stephen Nzioka 4 months ago
Calls for improved child health, survival
Government to gazette water catchment areas
President William Ruto on Monday declared that all wetland areas and water towers across the country will be secured and gazetted.
By Stephen Nzioka 4 months ago
Government to gazette water catchment areas
Makueni leaders unhappy over President Ruto's proposal on Tsavo revenue
President William Ruto's directive that Taita Taveta residents will get at least 50 per cent of the revenue collected from Tsavo National park has not been received well by Makueni leaders.
By Stephen Nzioka 4 months ago
Makueni leaders unhappy over President Ruto's proposal on Tsavo revenue
Five killed in dawn road accident in Makueni
Area police boss Peter Maina said the bus rammed into the rear side of a tractor with the impact throwing it onto the other lane before it collided head-on with a trailer.
By Stephen Nzioka 5 months ago
Five killed in dawn road accident in Makueni
Three KWS rangers who killed student cleared
By the time of his death in 2019, Kyule was a KCSE exam candidate at Kiuani Secondary, Kibwezi East, Makueni County.
By Stephen Nzioka 5 months ago
Three KWS rangers who killed student cleared
Makueni: Governor commits to streamline coffee sector
Mutula said the County and the national government were keen on boosting the sector across 7 coffee factories.
By Stephen Nzioka 6 months ago
Makueni: Governor commits to streamline coffee sector
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Juliana Cherera and Irene Masit fled for dear life, Raila claims
The two, alongside commissioners Justus Nyang'aya and Francis Wanderi had opposed former Chairman Wafula Chebukati's declaration of William Ruto as the fifth president.
By Stephen Nzioka 7 months ago
Juliana Cherera and Irene Masit fled for dear life, Raila claims
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 7 months ago
Governor condemns shooting of unarmed protesters as victim's family seeks justice
New initiative seeks to make family planning more accessible
Makueni, Kakamega, Isiolo and Kwale will enjoy a five-year programme whose goal is to scale up quality Post-Partum Family Planning services.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
New initiative seeks to make family planning more accessible
Standard Group, Makueni seek partnership
uring a meeting with Standard Group CEO Orlando Lyomu at the county headquarters in Wote, Governor Kilonzo Jnr affirmed the need for partnerships with the media.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Standard Group, Makueni seek partnership
Court orders body exhumed after mix-up at morgue
Waema Nguku, 95, died on September 6, 2022 at his home in Kilanga village
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Court orders body exhumed after mix-up at morgue
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 1 year ago
Hard choices for farmers as crop failure looms in three counties
Family in shock as body of man, 95, goes missing from mortuary
The 95-year-old man's relatives said the body Makueni County Referral Hospital mortuary management presented to them was not his.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Family in shock as body of man, 95, goes missing from mortuary
Changing tack: Is Ukambani region joining forces with Kenya Kwanza?
Governor Mutula while addressing mourners in a burial at Nzeveni Primary School, Mbooni West, said he knew that the Azimio case in the Supreme Court was bound to fail.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Changing tack: Is Ukambani region joining forces with Kenya Kwanza?
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Seasoned politicians, lawyers eye Speaker positions in Ukambani
Makueni county has six constituencies and pundits argue that the speaker should be drawn from Kaiti, Kibwezi West or Kibwezi East constituencies.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Seasoned politicians, lawyers eye Speaker positions in Ukambani
Enhanced healthcare and graft war top Kilonzo Junior agenda
Mutula Kilonzo acknowledged the leadership of his predecessor Kivutha Kibwana, promising to improve where the outgoing administration may have failed.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Enhanced healthcare and graft war top Kilonzo Junior agenda
Kibwana dumps Raila for Ruto, to defend the Pres-elect in court
Kibwana's decamping comes barely a week after he alleged that Odinga was rigged out of the presidential race.
By Stephen Nzioka and Winfrey Owino 1 year ago
Kibwana dumps Raila for Ruto, to defend the Pres-elect in court
Alarm as hospitals run out of test kits, condoms derailing war on HIV
There are fears that the situation will lead to increase in HIV infections and other sexually transmitted diseases, as well as unwanted pregnancies.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Alarm as hospitals run out of test kits, condoms derailing war on HIV
A ballot cast is never lost, win or lose, it will build our future
In reality, the vote is not and was never intended to be an instrument of prediction, and certainly not for ensuring we get our preferences.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
A ballot cast is never lost, win or lose, it will build our future
Counsellors needed for polls losers
It's logical that out of the 16,000 aspirants, some 14,000 watakula huu.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Counsellors needed for polls losers
CS Magoha appoints new CEO of Commission of University Education
He takes over from Prof. Mwenda Ntarangwi, whose term comes to an end on September 4, 2022.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
CS Magoha appoints new CEO of Commission of University Education
Let's step up vigilance to keep monkeypox at bay
The Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 caught many by surprise, but to a larger extent, procrastination accounts for the devastation it caused across the world.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Let's step up vigilance to keep monkeypox at bay
DP Ruto woos Kalonzo to Kenya Kwanza regime after polls
Willaim Ruto accused the government of allegedly forcing local administrators to campaign for Raila Odinga.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
DP Ruto woos Kalonzo to Kenya Kwanza regime after polls
ODM disowns Maendeleo Chap Chap candidates
According to ODM Deputy Secretary-general Florence Mutua, MCC is no longer affiliated with ODM and the Raila Odinga - led Azimio la Umoja coalition.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
ODM disowns Maendeleo Chap Chap candidates
Kalonzo returns to Ukambani, defends his Wiper six-piece voting call
Kalonzo popularized Raila Odinga's presidential bid saying the Azimio flagbearer was the best bet for the region.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Kalonzo returns to Ukambani, defends his Wiper six-piece voting call
Raila's water pledge to woo Ukambani voters
Raila Odinga said if the coalition wins the polls, his government will prioritise programmes to ensure residents have enough water.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Raila's water pledge to woo Ukambani voters
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Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka to hit the campaign trail after Karua paves way
Kalonzo had left Azimio coalition after Raila picked Martha Karua as his running mate. During her tour of Ukambani yesterday, Karua urged the community to support Raila.
By Philip Muasya, Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka to hit the campaign trail after Karua paves way
IPOA begins probe on Masimba killings as residents demand justice
Police said the protests turned ugly when demonstrators hurled stones at a GSU lorry during the incident that also saw several people injured.
By Stephen Nzioka and Peterson Githaiga 1 year ago
IPOA begins probe on Masimba killings as residents demand justice
4 shot dead, Mutula Kilonzo Junior's car damaged in Masimba protests
Four people were on Thursday shot dead and three others seriously injured during protests at Masimba in Kajiado County.
By Stephen Nzioka, Peterson Githaiga 1 year ago
4 shot dead, Mutula Kilonzo Junior's car damaged in Masimba protests
Angry villagers lynch man accused of defiling, killing two girls
According to neighbours, Charles Musembi, a 34-year-old farmhand strangled the minors, aged nine and six before locking their bodies inside his living room.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Angry villagers lynch man accused of defiling, killing two girls
Governor Kibwana banks on track record for Makueni Senate seat
With the official campaign period about to start, focus now shifts to the Makueni senate seat, which governor Kivutha Kibwana will be contesting against a host of rivals.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Governor Kibwana banks on track record for Makueni Senate seat
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Kalonzo Musyoka's indecision leaves allies in dilemma amid tight campaigns
Some leaders have criticised the move to exit Azimio terming it a political blunder. Wiper leader yet to decide whether to accept Raila's offer of Chief Minister.
By Erastus Mulwa, Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Kalonzo Musyoka's indecision leaves allies in dilemma amid tight campaigns
Girl who excelled in KCPE herds goats over lack of fees
Father Maundu Mwanza says he can only afford to feed his family. The girl's dream is to become a lawyer to help families solve land disputes.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Girl who excelled in KCPE herds goats over lack of fees
Wiper party heads to court to nullify Azimio pact
Wiper party heads to courts on Monday seeking to nullify the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Alliance agreement to pave way for Kalonzo Musyoka to vie for the presidency.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Wiper party heads to court to nullify Azimio pact
Several die after truck, matatu collide head-on at Sultan Hamud
Several people are feared dead after a truck collided head-on with a 41-seater matatu at Sultan Hamud in Makueni County on Saturday evening, May 14.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Several die after truck, matatu collide head-on at Sultan Hamud
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Sibling rivalry? UDA, Maendeleo Chap Chap aspirants clash
The rally at Makindu Railways grounds had to be called to order after police contained the situation.
By Stephen Nzioka, Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago
Sibling rivalry? UDA, Maendeleo Chap Chap aspirants clash
I lost my four babies to illness, not due to curse
Connie Mbithe, from Ngaa village, Mbooni, in Makueni County had planned to have three children, but her pregnancy journeys have posed life-threatening complications since 2014.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
I lost my four babies to illness, not due to curse
Kivutha Kibwana hits out at Raila over Azimio zoning plan
The unease among key Ukambani leaders in Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Alliance has raised speculation in the restive Eastern region.
By Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Kivutha Kibwana hits out at Raila over Azimio zoning plan
Kalonzo wants talks with Raila, Uhuru to end running mate row
Kalonzo Musyoka yesterday demanded fresh talks with President Uhuru Kenyatta and Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga over the running mate stalemate.
By Stephen Nzioka and Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago
Kalonzo wants talks with Raila, Uhuru to end running mate row
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