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History as the first-ever postgraduate only university opens in Konza City
Kenya AIST is the first-ever institution to offer post-graduate studies and advanced research programmes in the country.
By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago
History as the first-ever postgraduate only university opens in Konza City
CS Ruku pledges fairness in allocation of State jobs
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has pledged a technology-driven, merit-based system to eliminate favouritism in state job recruitment across Kenya.
By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago
CS Ruku pledges fairness in allocation of State jobs
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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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 5 months ago
Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies
History as the first-ever postgraduate only university opens in Konza City
Kenya AIST is the first-ever institution to offer post-graduate studies and advanced research programmes in the country.
By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago
History as the first-ever postgraduate only university opens in Konza City
CS Ruku pledges fairness in allocation of State jobs
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has pledged a technology-driven, merit-based system to eliminate favouritism in state job recruitment across Kenya.
By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago
CS Ruku pledges fairness in allocation of State jobs
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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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 5 months ago
Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies
History as the first-ever postgraduate only university opens in Konza City
Kenya AIST is the first-ever institution to offer post-graduate studies and advanced research programmes in the country.
By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago
History as the first-ever postgraduate only university opens in Konza City
CS Ruku pledges fairness in allocation of State jobs
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has pledged a technology-driven, merit-based system to eliminate favouritism in state job recruitment across Kenya.
By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago
CS Ruku pledges fairness in allocation of State jobs
Premium
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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 6 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