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 1 month ago

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 2 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 4 months ago

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 4 months ago

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 4 months ago

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 4 months ago

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 5 months ago

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 5 months ago

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 5 months ago

Machakos clears the air over claims of "starving health workers"

The County Government of Machakos has come out to clarify allegations that a section of staff working as cleaners had gone for months without pay.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

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Why lecturers are demanding Sh7.9 billion

The Universities Academic Staff Union (Uasu) has demanded the immediate release of Sh7.9 billion owed to its members.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

Mumbuni North by-election: It's all about Kalonzo's 2027 bid, say Wiper troops

Machakos governor, Wavinya Ndeti rallied MPs, senators, MCAs and senior officials in her government to drum up support for Anthony Kisoi, the party’s pick for the forthcoming by-election.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

Private colleges urge govt to extend HELB to TVET and diploma students

Private colleges and vocational training institutions have urged the Government to review the policy in the HELB to ensure students pursuing various courses benefit from State sponsorship.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

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Honouring undeserving people harms letter and spirit of Constitution

There has been much hype about whether some people nominated for national honours truly merit it, given their questionable reputation.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

Universal Traders Sacco cuts external debt, unveils Sh 50 million women's fund

Universal Traders Sacco has announced a major reduction in its external debt as part of efforts to strengthen its financial position and support members in the lower Eastern region.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

CAK clears Holcim's stake sale in EAPCC amid MPs' concerns

Joel Omari told the Trade and Investment Committee of the National Assembly that the acquisition will not interfere with the control of the cement maker, and there was no risk over market dominance.

By Erastus Mulwa 6 months ago

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 1 month ago

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 2 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 4 months ago

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 4 months ago

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 4 months ago

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 4 months ago

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 5 months ago

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 5 months ago

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 5 months ago

Machakos clears the air over claims of "starving health workers"

The County Government of Machakos has come out to clarify allegations that a section of staff working as cleaners had gone for months without pay.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

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Why lecturers are demanding Sh7.9 billion

The Universities Academic Staff Union (Uasu) has demanded the immediate release of Sh7.9 billion owed to its members.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

Mumbuni North by-election: It's all about Kalonzo's 2027 bid, say Wiper troops

Machakos governor, Wavinya Ndeti rallied MPs, senators, MCAs and senior officials in her government to drum up support for Anthony Kisoi, the party’s pick for the forthcoming by-election.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

Private colleges urge govt to extend HELB to TVET and diploma students

Private colleges and vocational training institutions have urged the Government to review the policy in the HELB to ensure students pursuing various courses benefit from State sponsorship.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago

Premium

Honouring undeserving people harms letter and spirit of Constitution

There has been much hype about whether some people nominated for national honours truly merit it, given their questionable reputation.

By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago