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Erastus M Mulwa

Magoha defends CBC, says 2021 examinations are ready

Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has dismissed calls to disband the new Competency Based Curriculum.

By Erastus M Mulwa 2 years ago

Magoha defends CBC, says 2021 examinations are ready

Governors, Kalonzo fight for Ukambani leadership

Governors, Kalonzo fight for Ukambani leadership

By Erastus M Mulwa 2 years ago

Makueni hopefuls battle to succeed Kibwana

Makueni hopefuls battle to succeed Kibwana

By Erastus M Mulwa 2 years ago

2022 campaigns should not derail service delivery, says Alfred Mutua

2022 campaigns should not derail service delivery, says Alfred Mutua

By Erastus M Mulwa 3 years ago

Gideon allays fears of OKA leaders' fallout

Gideon Moi said the alliance was open to working with other leaders, and that their focus was on the transformative agenda.

By Erastus M Mulwa 3 years ago

Gideon allays fears of OKA leaders' fallout

MCAs seek to review cooperatives law to revive coffee sector

According to available data, coffee farming in Machakos County is mainly undertaken by small-scale farmers through the cooperative movement.

By Erastus M Mulwa 3 years ago

MCAs seek to review cooperatives law to revive coffee sector

Ruto to Raila: Apologise to Kenyans for derailing development agenda

Deputy President William Ruto has challenged ODM leader Raila Odinga to apologise to Kenyans for derailing the development agenda initiated by Jubilee

By Erastus M Mulwa 3 years ago

Ruto to Raila: Apologise to Kenyans for derailing development agenda

A step of faith: KCPE star secures scholarship to join Kenya High

The top candidate, who was a pupil at Kari Mwailu Primary School in Makueni, was on the brink of missing out on her slot at Kenya High.

By Erastus M Mulwa 3 years ago

A step of faith: KCPE star secures scholarship to join Kenya High

Uhuru, Kalonzo hail Kalembe’s selfless quest to defend the poor

Uhuru said Kalembe’s excellence in the political arena was propelled by his devotion to servant leadership.

By Erastus M Mulwa 3 years ago

Uhuru, Kalonzo hail Kalembe’s selfless quest to defend the poor

Matungulu night attack by gang leaves one dead, another hospitalised

A gang of about 30 armed men raided a local bar at Mukalwa shopping center in Matungulu sub-county on Saturday night.

By Erastus M Mulwa 3 years ago

Matungulu night attack by gang leaves one dead, another hospitalised

Court defers trial of suspect linked to NLC official's death

The main suspect in the murder of National Land Commission employee Jennifer Wambua is unfit to stand trial, the High Court sitting in Machakos heard.

By Erastus M Mulwa 3 years ago

Court defers trial of suspect linked to NLC official's death

Jennifer Wambua murder suspect charged

The suspect, Sankale, whom police describe as a serial killer is to be remanded at Kajiado GK Prison until the said date.

By Erastus M Mulwa 3 years ago

Jennifer Wambua murder suspect charged

Kangundo residents protest ‘dangerous’ sand harvesting

Residents of Mukunike village in Kangundo have raised the alarm over illegal sand scooping near an electric power line.

By Erastus M Mulwa 3 years ago

Kangundo residents protest ‘dangerous’ sand harvesting

Highways Authority warns transporters against overloading

The DCC said part of his area of jurisdiction was covered by the Northern Corridor hence the critical need for firm enforcement.

By Erastus M Mulwa 3 years ago

Highways Authority warns transporters against overloading

Machakos to buy oxygen generators as county battles Covid-19 surge

The governor announced a raft of measures aimed at cushioning Machakos county residents from the containment measures to curb the spread of Covid-19

By Erastus M Mulwa 3 years ago

Machakos to buy oxygen generators as county battles Covid-19 surge

Machakos gears up for senate mini poll

Machakos residents go to the polls on March 18 to elect a new senator to replace Boniface Kabaka who died in December last year.

By Erastus M Mulwa 3 years ago

Machakos gears up for senate mini poll

It’s a battle of interests as Machakos gears up for senate by-election

Machakos mini poll a litmus test for bigwigs

By Erastus M Mulwa 3 years ago

It’s a battle of interests as Machakos gears up for senate by-election

You have one year to acquire Huduma Namba

At least two million Kenyans are targeted before the end of the year as the government rolls out a countrywide distribution of cards.

By Erastus M Mulwa and Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

You have one year to acquire Huduma Namba

Four teachers put on quarantine as student tests positive for Covid-19

Reports indicate medical staff from the County Department of Health and emergency services evacuated the male student from the institution.

By Erastus M Mulwa 4 years ago

Four teachers put on quarantine as student tests positive for Covid-19

Mother says clinic gave her baby poisonous jab

The baby had sustained the wound after exposure to hot water from a dispenser.

By Erastus M Mulwa 4 years ago

Mother says clinic gave her baby poisonous jab

Officer arrested for raping woman at police station

The woman was rescued by the officer’s colleagues who responded to her distress call.

By Erastus M Mulwa 4 years ago

Officer arrested for raping woman at police station

Nine aircraft dispatched to fight spread of desert locusts, says Oguna

Government Spokesman, Cyrus Oguna on Thursday revealed that among the nine, five are fixed-wing airplanes while four are helicopters.

By Erastus M Mulwa 4 years ago

Nine aircraft dispatched to fight spread of desert locusts, says Oguna

Medic fired for absconding duty, exposing patients to fatalities

A medic attached to Kangundo Level 4 Hospital in Machakos County has been fired after absconding duty and exposing patients to fatalities.

By Erastus M Mulwa 4 years ago

Medic fired for absconding duty, exposing patients to fatalities

Academic clinics linked to success

Schools that posted good results in this year’s KCSE examination have attributed their success to an academic mentorship programme for candidates.

By Erastus M Mulwa 4 years ago

Academic clinics linked to success

Kuria leaders demand own county to address ‘marginalization’

Leading the calls were former Migori Senator Wilfred Machage and MPs Marwra Maisori (Kuria East) and Mathias Robi (Kuria West).

By Erastus M Mulwa 4 years ago

Kuria leaders demand own county to address ‘marginalization’

Muthama vows to lead Kalonzo-Ruto deal talks

Former senator to lead a team from Ukambani to negotiate with DP for Wiper leader’s position ahead of 2022 poll

By Erastus M Mulwa 4 years ago

Muthama vows to lead Kalonzo-Ruto deal talks

Six KCPE exam officials charged in Machakos

They were released on Sh200,000 bond and one surety of similar amount each, or an alternative Sh100,000 cash bail.

By Erastus M Mulwa 5 years ago

Six KCPE exam officials charged in Machakos

Court stops eviction of Mavoko homeowners

A court has temporarily stopped the eviction of 400 Mavoko residents in a land dispute

By Erastus M Mulwa 5 years ago

Court stops eviction of Mavoko homeowners

Stand-off at society over Machakos quarrying deal

The residents had also claimed public participation was never carried out to pave the way for the project.

By Erastus M Mulwa 5 years ago

Stand-off at society over Machakos quarrying deal

Nine cows stolen, slaughtered in Matungulu

It is believed meat from stolen livestock is taken to Nairobi’s Eastlands.

By Erastus M Mulwa 5 years ago

Nine cows stolen, slaughtered in Matungulu

Primary school teacher hacked to death

Ong’ombe said the teacher died of excessive bleeding.

By Erastus M Mulwa 5 years ago

Primary school teacher hacked to death

Court defers key ruling on Chesang murder case

Chesang was shot dead inside his house in Moke Gardens Estate in Lukenya, Machakos County

By Erastus M Mulwa 5 years ago

Court defers key ruling on Chesang murder case

School in scribes attack closed, principal charged

The Ministry of Education has temporarily closed St Stephen’s Girls High School in Athi River. This follows the Monday attack on KTN journalists

By Erastus M Mulwa 5 years ago

School in scribes attack closed, principal charged

Deputy President should retire alongside President, says Muthama

Muthama has declared he will move to the constitutional court to compel the Deputy President to retire alongside the President.

By Erastus M Mulwa 5 years ago

Deputy President should retire alongside President, says Muthama

Four Mavoko Water staff suffocate to death in sewer compartment

The Water and Search rescue team from the county government retrieved the bodies.

By Erastus M Mulwa 5 years ago

Four Mavoko Water staff suffocate to death in sewer compartment

Mutua to World Bank: Here are the benefits of 'Chap Chap' philosophy

Dr Mutua says the reason public money goes to waste is because of the slow pace in the implementation process.

By Erastus M Mulwa 5 years ago

Mutua to World Bank: Here are the benefits of 'Chap Chap' philosophy

I am ready for a pay cut, says Mutua

Alfred Mutua has declared that he is ready to take a pay cut and challenged members of parliament to drop their quest for pay hike.

By Erastus M Mulwa 5 years ago

I am ready for a pay cut, says Mutua

Private hospital in trouble over ‘poor standards’

A private hospital established in Machakos is under Government radar following last week’s incident in which a woman gave birth on the reception floor

By Erastus M Mulwa 5 years ago

Private hospital in trouble over ‘poor standards’

Meru Lands officer arrested over suspected graft

George Njoroge was picked from Meru Lands offices by detectives from Machakos County

By Erastus M Mulwa 5 years ago

Meru Lands officer arrested over suspected graft

Three siblings killed in house fire (Photos)

A village in Katoloni sub location in Machakos Sub County is mourning the death of three children following a fire tragedy

By Erastus M Mulwa 5 years ago

Three siblings killed in house fire (Photos)

Huduma Namba will boost war on corruption, says Uhuru

Uhuru revealed an audit last year exposed about 5,000 ghost police officers who cost taxpayers over Sh148 million monthly.

By Erastus M Mulwa 5 years ago

Huduma Namba will boost war on corruption, says Uhuru

Farmers want Sh39m loss probed

The alleged looting was exposed by the society’s auditor Bernard Muoki.

By Erastus M Mulwa 5 years ago

Farmers want Sh39m loss probed

Woman abandons children in court over land case

“This is an attempt to rob me and my children. I leave everything to God,” said Mbwele.

By Erastus M Mulwa 5 years ago

Woman abandons children in court over land case

Kalonzo defends record as governors miss talks

?Kalonzo defends record as governors snub Komarock 2 declaration

By Erastus M Mulwa and Steve Nzioka 5 years ago

Kalonzo defends record as governors miss talks

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