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Machakos County public service board sacked

The board's removal was sanctioned by the Machakos county Assembly through a motion tabled by Stephen Mwanthi., the chairman of labour committee.

By Victor Nzuma 17 hrs ago

Machakos County public service board sacked

Residents, police in dispute over expansion of AP training camp

Residents, police in dispute over expansion of AP training camp

By Wainaina Ndung'u 4 days ago

Governor Kawira now in court to stop her impeachment

Governor Kawira now in court to stop her impeachment

By Phares Mutembei 5 days ago

MCAs plan to impeach governor Kawira Mwangaza over claims of nepotism, sacking

MCAs plan to impeach governor Kawira Mwangaza over claims of nepotism, sacking

By Phares Mutembei 8 days ago

Meru Coffee Farmers Cooperative Society fight over assets

At the heart of the brewing wrangles pitting members of the giant Meru Central Coffee Cooperative Union (MCCCU) are properties worth multi-million shillings

By Phares Mutembei 12 days ago

Meru Coffee Farmers Cooperative Society fight over assets

The return of illicit alcohol to Eastern Region

A new product in the market Known as 'Unga' comes in the form of a thick, potent, porridge-like mixture and goes for between Sh 80 and 100 for a litre

By Muriithi Mugo 13 days ago

The return of illicit alcohol to Eastern Region

The troubles in Meru that could dim Kawira Mwangaza's light

The governor has so far weathered the storm, despite run-ins with MCAs and some of her political detractors, say process of liberating Meru will be difficult but determined to complete the task.

By Phares Mutembei and Wainaina Ndung’u 16 days ago

The troubles in Meru that could dim Kawira Mwangaza's light

Police shoot two dead in Isiolo, say they were escorting illegal Ethiopian immigrants

Isiolo County Commissioner Geoffrey Odoming alleged the two were escorting 70 foreigners on foot and motorbikes in the bush and defied orders to stop.

By Ali Abdi 20 days ago

Police shoot two dead in Isiolo, say they were escorting illegal Ethiopian immigrants

NCIC put to task over Kitui residents, camel herders conflict

Senators put to task NCIC to explain what it has done to resolve the conflict between Kitui and Tana River communities that has led to the loss of lives and property.

By Edwin Nyarangi 21 days ago

NCIC put to task over Kitui residents, camel herders conflict

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 21 days ago

Makueni CECs warned against wastage of public funds

Musalia Mudavadi calls for national unity

Mudavadi said there is no more room for blame game since Kenyans made a choice on August 9 and it is time for service delivery to the people.

By Jacob Ng'etich 24 days ago

Musalia Mudavadi calls for national unity

Construction of dam finally starts, 15 years after idea was first mooted

Lewa has pumped in Sh40 million for the first phase of the project while the second phase will cost about Sh12 million.

By Phares Mutembei 26 days ago

Construction of dam finally starts, 15 years after idea was first mooted

Hope for Meru as Mwangaza eats humble pie, agrees to meet MCAs

There seems to be light at the end of the tunnel for the troubled leadership of Meru County as Governor Kawira Mwangaza seeks to mend faces with ward representatives.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 29 days ago

Hope for Meru as Mwangaza eats humble pie, agrees to meet MCAs

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 1 month ago

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

Will Mwangaza survive bid by MCAs to dim her political lights?

Governor suffered first blow when ward reps walked out on her during assembly opening. She blames her woes on powerful people trying to influence choice of senior office holders.

By Phares Mutembei and Wainaina Ndung’u 1 month ago

Will Mwangaza survive bid by MCAs to dim her political lights?

Teen mothers receive a second shot to life, acquire new skills

Most, who were in primary and secondary schools, got pregnant during the long holiday break due to the Covid-19 pandemic

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Teen mothers receive a second shot to life, acquire new skills

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza denies claims of nepotism, corruption

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza insists the impeachment is being sponsored by some MCAs to force her to give them ward development funds when the law does not provide for such a fund.

By Paul Ogemba 1 month ago

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza denies claims of nepotism, corruption

Senate security committee tours Kitui after locals, camel herders clash

The committee chaired by Baringo Senator William Cheptumo and Kitui county security team toured parts of Mutha ward where they addressed locals and appealed for calm.

By Philip Muasya 1 month ago

Senate security committee tours Kitui after locals, camel herders clash

Meru resident files petition to impeach Governor Kawira Mwangaza

Salesio Thuranira has laid grounds upon which he wants the MCAs to impeach the governor.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Meru resident files petition to impeach Governor Kawira Mwangaza

Lewa Conservancy now launches Sh10m school feeding programme

Feeding Programme has seen over 20 primary schools receive assorted foods, including rice, beans, maize and cooking oil.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Lewa Conservancy now launches Sh10m school feeding programme

Governor Kawira Mwangaza runs into hostile MCAs, forced to drive away

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza on Wednesday, October 19 ran into hostile MCAs accusing her of sidelining them.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Governor Kawira Mwangaza runs into hostile MCAs, forced to drive away

Overqualified? All MCAs with PhD lose re-election

Meru County Assembly boasted a good number of PhD holders in the last assembly, but none has been re-elected. Only nine of the 45 elected MCAs at the assembly made it back.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Overqualified? All MCAs with PhD lose re-election

Beasts of burden ease work of women

However, the donkey farmers suffered a huge blow few years ago when a private investor set up a donkey slaughterhouse at Kithyoko.

By Philip Muasya 1 month ago

Beasts of burden ease work of women

Hundreds of learners skip school as hunger bites Ukambani region

High levels of absenteeism have been recorded across the region, which has been affected by failed rains for three years. Some pre-primary school teachers pull resources to feed learners.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

Hundreds of learners skip school as hunger bites Ukambani region

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 month ago

Court orders body exhumed after mix-up at morgue

Meru governor appoints husband hustler ambassador

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza's husband, the guitar-strumming Murega Baichu, has been raising eyebrows for attending official meetings at the governor's offices in Meru town.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

Meru governor appoints husband hustler ambassador

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 2 months ago

Hard choices for farmers as crop failure looms in three counties

Machakos County launches 3,000-kilometer road project

Governor Wavinya Ndeti said the county is working in partnership with the National Youth Service (NYS) in the project.

By Victor Nzuma 2 months ago

Machakos County launches 3,000-kilometer road project