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Opposition tears into Ruto as Kalonzo moves to lock Ukambani
United opposition chiefs castigated President William Ruto’s administration over what they termed as messing up the country through poor governance and abuse of power.
By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago
Opposition tears into Ruto as Kalonzo moves to lock Ukambani
Jubilation as Matungulu Girls is conferred national status
Matungulu Girls joins top-tier schools in the county, including Machakos School, Kathiani Girls, Tala High and Machakos Girls.
By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago
Jubilation as Matungulu Girls is conferred national status
County rejects 'starving contractors' allegations
The Machakos County Government has dismissed claims of unpaid contractors, with Governor Wavinya Ndeti insisting only verified claims will be honoured.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
County rejects 'starving contractors' allegations
Wavinya defends track record, eyes second term
The cost of living is still a challenge, and we must do more to shield our people. We must pave more roads. We must connect more water. We must ensure every child stays in school.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
Wavinya defends track record, eyes second term
Water resource authority unveils allocation protocols
The Water Resources Authority has launched countrywide public engagement on its Draft Water Allocation Guidelines and Thresholds
By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago
Water resource authority unveils allocation protocols
Grief and praise as KTN scribe Makau is laid to rest in Makueni
Makau, who was based in Machakos County, passed away on January 6, 2026 at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment.
By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago
Grief and praise as KTN scribe Makau is laid to rest in Makueni
Old guard shown the door in Machakos Kuppet elections
Teachers overwhelmingly voted out long-serving Kuppet branch executive secretary, Muusembi Katuku, ending his 24-year reign at the helm of the union.
By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago
Old guard shown the door in Machakos Kuppet elections
Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies
The media fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the death of Standard Media Group correspondent for Machakos, Japheth Makau.
By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago
Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies
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Opposition tears into Ruto as Kalonzo moves to lock Ukambani
United opposition chiefs castigated President William Ruto’s administration over what they termed as messing up the country through poor governance and abuse of power.
By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago
Opposition tears into Ruto as Kalonzo moves to lock Ukambani
Jubilation as Matungulu Girls is conferred national status
Matungulu Girls joins top-tier schools in the county, including Machakos School, Kathiani Girls, Tala High and Machakos Girls.
By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago
Jubilation as Matungulu Girls is conferred national status
County rejects 'starving contractors' allegations
The Machakos County Government has dismissed claims of unpaid contractors, with Governor Wavinya Ndeti insisting only verified claims will be honoured.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
County rejects 'starving contractors' allegations
Wavinya defends track record, eyes second term
The cost of living is still a challenge, and we must do more to shield our people. We must pave more roads. We must connect more water. We must ensure every child stays in school.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
Wavinya defends track record, eyes second term
Water resource authority unveils allocation protocols
The Water Resources Authority has launched countrywide public engagement on its Draft Water Allocation Guidelines and Thresholds
By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago
Water resource authority unveils allocation protocols
Grief and praise as KTN scribe Makau is laid to rest in Makueni
Makau, who was based in Machakos County, passed away on January 6, 2026 at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment.
By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago
Grief and praise as KTN scribe Makau is laid to rest in Makueni
Old guard shown the door in Machakos Kuppet elections
Teachers overwhelmingly voted out long-serving Kuppet branch executive secretary, Muusembi Katuku, ending his 24-year reign at the helm of the union.
By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago
Old guard shown the door in Machakos Kuppet elections
Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies
The media fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the death of Standard Media Group correspondent for Machakos, Japheth Makau.
By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago
Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies
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Opposition tears into Ruto as Kalonzo moves to lock Ukambani
United opposition chiefs castigated President William Ruto’s administration over what they termed as messing up the country through poor governance and abuse of power.
By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago
Opposition tears into Ruto as Kalonzo moves to lock Ukambani
Jubilation as Matungulu Girls is conferred national status
Matungulu Girls joins top-tier schools in the county, including Machakos School, Kathiani Girls, Tala High and Machakos Girls.
By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago
Jubilation as Matungulu Girls is conferred national status
County rejects 'starving contractors' allegations
The Machakos County Government has dismissed claims of unpaid contractors, with Governor Wavinya Ndeti insisting only verified claims will be honoured.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
County rejects 'starving contractors' allegations
Wavinya defends track record, eyes second term
The cost of living is still a challenge, and we must do more to shield our people. We must pave more roads. We must connect more water. We must ensure every child stays in school.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
Wavinya defends track record, eyes second term
Water resource authority unveils allocation protocols
The Water Resources Authority has launched countrywide public engagement on its Draft Water Allocation Guidelines and Thresholds
By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago
Water resource authority unveils allocation protocols
Grief and praise as KTN scribe Makau is laid to rest in Makueni
Makau, who was based in Machakos County, passed away on January 6, 2026 at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment.
By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago
Grief and praise as KTN scribe Makau is laid to rest in Makueni
Old guard shown the door in Machakos Kuppet elections
Teachers overwhelmingly voted out long-serving Kuppet branch executive secretary, Muusembi Katuku, ending his 24-year reign at the helm of the union.
By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago
Old guard shown the door in Machakos Kuppet elections
Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies
The media fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the death of Standard Media Group correspondent for Machakos, Japheth Makau.
By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago
Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies
County rejects 'starving contractors' allegations
The Machakos County Government has dismissed claims of unpaid contractors, with Governor Wavinya Ndeti insisting only verified claims will be honoured.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
County rejects 'starving contractors' allegations
Wavinya defends track record, eyes second term
The cost of living is still a challenge, and we must do more to shield our people. We must pave more roads. We must connect more water. We must ensure every child stays in school.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
Wavinya defends track record, eyes second term
Water resource authority unveils allocation protocols
The Water Resources Authority has launched countrywide public engagement on its Draft Water Allocation Guidelines and Thresholds
By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago
Water resource authority unveils allocation protocols
Grief and praise as KTN scribe Makau is laid to rest in Makueni
Makau, who was based in Machakos County, passed away on January 6, 2026 at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment.
By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago
Grief and praise as KTN scribe Makau is laid to rest in Makueni
Old guard shown the door in Machakos Kuppet elections
Teachers overwhelmingly voted out long-serving Kuppet branch executive secretary, Muusembi Katuku, ending his 24-year reign at the helm of the union.
By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago
Old guard shown the door in Machakos Kuppet elections
Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies
The media fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the death of Standard Media Group correspondent for Machakos, Japheth Makau.
By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago
Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies
Wavinya warns against road reserve encroachment as Machakos pushes infrastructure drive
Wavinya has cautioned residents to desist from encroaching on road reserves, terming it a major setback to her government's infrastructure development.
By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago
Wavinya warns against road reserve encroachment as Machakos pushes infrastructure drive
Giant society turns to land lease to grow revenues
Dominic Nthwao told members during the Annual General Meeting that land leasing was the only key generator of the society's finances
By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago
Giant society turns to land lease to grow revenues
How CBE compliance gave private schools an edge in KJSEA
An analysis of selected institutions shows alignment with CBE requirements and passion for excellence, which defined a sharp rift between private and public schools across Machakos County.
By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago
How CBE compliance gave private schools an edge in KJSEA
Kalonzo says opposition drafting petition to challenge Mbeere North, Malava results
According to Kalonzo, they have overwhelming evidence that President William Ruto used bribery and unleashed violence to influence voting.
By Erastus Mulwa 6 months ago
Kalonzo says opposition drafting petition to challenge Mbeere North, Malava results
Chap Chap humbled as Kalonzo man wins Mumbuni North ward seat
The explosive contest for the Mumbuni North Ward seat in Machakos Town Constituency has finally settled the political debate as to who the boss is in Ukambani's political landscape.
By Erastus Mulwa 6 months ago
Chap Chap humbled as Kalonzo man wins Mumbuni North ward seat
Machakos DG Mwangangi hits back at CS Mutua in Mumbuni North by-election row
Machakos DG Francis Mwangangi has told off Labour CS Alfred Mutua over a claim that Wiper Patriotic Front was planning to rig Mumbuni North by-elections.
By Erastus Mulwa 6 months ago
Machakos DG Mwangangi hits back at CS Mutua in Mumbuni North by-election row
Ruto in Ukambani: Don't be stuck in the opposition, president tells residents
William Ruto on began his four-day development tour of the Lower Eastern region with a passionate appeal to residents to shun opposition politics and embrace the government.
By Erastus Mulwa 6 months ago
Ruto in Ukambani: Don't be stuck in the opposition, president tells residents
Machakos shifts focus on weirs to boost food production
Machakos ranked at position six among Kenya's counties after recording 10.98 billion worth of value of maize.
By Erastus Mulwa 6 months ago
Machakos shifts focus on weirs to boost food production
Lecturers' strike: Kalonzo hits out at Ruto
Kalonzo advised President Ruto to divert the money he has been using for political management to compensate the striking dons.
By Erastus Mulwa 6 months ago
Lecturers' strike: Kalonzo hits out at Ruto
Nairobi City county unveils childcare mapping tool
The innovative development was unveiled at a Machakos hotel during a consultative forum, bringing together senior city county officials and representatives.
By Erastus Mulwa 7 months ago
Nairobi City county unveils childcare mapping tool
No escape for City Hall: Court orders full hearing in KPLC trash dumping case
Crime and Justice
By Kamau Muthoni
37 mins ago
Ruto apologises to Northern Kenya for marginalisation
North Eastern
By Edwin Nyarangi
37 mins ago
Laikipia leaders call for transparency on quarantine plans
Rift Valley
By Gakuu Mathenge
37 mins ago
CBK burns through forex reserves as Iran war hits homes
Financial Standard
By Brian Ngugi
37 mins ago