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Funeral drama as priest, family clash over speeches

A funeral in Athiani village, Makueni County turned confrontational after a priest requested the family to stop the speeches to allow the funeral mass to begin.

By Stephen Nzioka 2026-09-01 16:26:45

Funeral drama as priest, family clash over speeches

Wavinya rejects Sh17.7bn Machakos budget, escalating clash with MCAs

By Erastus Mulwa 2026-09-01 15:35:31

Battle for Matungulu: Mule's Four-term bid under threat as five aspirants declare interest

Matungulu MP Stephen Mule faces a tougher 2027 re-election battle as five aspirants mount early campaigns, challenging his decade-long hold on the constituency.

By Erastus Mulwa 2026-08-27 12:07:16

Former Judge Mbalu Mutava dies while being rushed to hospital

Mbalu, who is the husband of Kibwezi East Member of Parliament Jessica Mbalu, died on Saturday morning as he was being rushed to Makindu Hospital in Makueni County.

By Stephen Nzioka 2026-08-22 08:53:08

Former Judge Mbalu Mutava dies while being rushed to hospital

Sh2.7 billion Makueni power drive targets 23,682 households

The government has allocated Sh2.7 billion to connect 23,682 households in Makueni County to electricity during the current financial year.

By David Njaaga 2026-08-19 12:43:00

Sh2.7 billion Makueni power drive targets 23,682 households

Farmers blame MPs, Senators for oppressive tea levies

Meru tea farmers are calling on President William Ruto’s administration to scrap the 0.8 per cent tea export levy and reduce other taxes, they say are driving up production costs.

By Phares Mutembei 2026-08-19 06:00:00

Farmers blame MPs, Senators for oppressive tea levies

Makueni accident: Brakes failed before car plunged into river

A matatu that was carrying about 54 passengers reportedly lost control and rolled several times into a ditch while ascending a hilly section.

By Stephen Nzioka 2026-08-15 18:48:13

Makueni accident: Brakes failed before car plunged into river

Makueni night accident leaves 7 dead, several injured

A matatu that was carrying about 54 passengers reportedly lost control and rolled several times into a ditch while ascending a hilly section.

By Stephen Nzioka 2026-08-15 07:04:24

Makueni night accident leaves 7 dead, several injured

Wavinya calls for dialogue with MCAs over budget stalemate

Governor Wavinya Ndeti has declared that she is now ready to engage Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) to unlock the current stalemate over the county’s 2026/27 budget.

By Erastus Mulwa 2026-08-12 12:35:00

Wavinya calls for dialogue with MCAs over budget stalemate

Dr Mutiso was our valued inspiration, family says during burial

DCI boss Mohammed Amin said detectives were probing a possible link between the murder of Dr Mutiso and lawyer Kyalo Mbobu on September 9th 2025.

By Erastus Mulwa 2026-08-07 17:19:29

Dr Mutiso was our valued inspiration, family says during burial

783 Kitui boda boda operators receive smart licences

More than 700 boda boda operators in Kitui County on Wednesday graduated from a county sponsored training programme and received smart driving licences aimed at improving road safety.

By Philip Muasya 2026-08-05 18:15:16

783 Kitui boda boda operators receive smart licences

Grief as woman, her three children buried in Kathiani

It was a funeral like no other. No speeches, no food or water no flowers or other traditions popular in ordinary burials.

By Erastus Mulwa 2026-07-25 18:21:52

Grief as woman, her three children buried in Kathiani

Protest over insecurity after Isiolo businesswoman is killed, rider injured

Residents and traders in Isiolo protested over insecurity after the killing of businesswoman Kananu Angelina Lichira, demanding swift investigations and stronger security measures.

By Bruno Mutunga 2026-07-22 12:29:22