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Victor Nzuma

Wavinya Ndeti speaks from UK, denies arrest claims

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has refuted the claims she and her son were arrested in the United Kingdom over money laundering.

By Erastus Mulwa and Victor Nzuma 2 months ago

Wavinya Ndeti speaks from UK, denies arrest claims

Women governors push for more numbers in country's leadership

Women governors push for more numbers in country's leadership

By Erastus Mulwa and Victor Nzuma 3 months ago

MP tells Kenyans to ignore Raila's calls for demos

MP tells Kenyans to ignore Raila's calls for demos

By Victor Nzuma 10 months ago

Machakos DG Francis Mwangangi feted in Ghana

Machakos DG Francis Mwangangi feted in Ghana

By Victor Nzuma, Jacob Ng'etich and Victor Nzuma 11 months ago

Stop punishing Kenyans, Azimio tells Ruto over high cost of living

Raila Odinga said Kenyans will live to blame the legislators for overlooking many ills being carried out by the Kenya Kwanza government at their expense.

By Victor Nzuma 11 months ago

Stop punishing Kenyans, Azimio tells Ruto over high cost of living

Get ready to back Kalonzo in 2027, Machakos deputy governor tells Raila allies

Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi told Azimio brigade to rally behind Musyoka in 2027 to reciprocate his effort in backing Raila Odinga for many years.

By Victor Nzuma 1 year ago

Get ready to back Kalonzo in 2027, Machakos deputy governor tells Raila allies

Senate committee says compensation of 1998 bomb blast victims is long overdue

Senators term delayed compensation of victims an injustice.

By Victor Nzuma 1 year ago

Senate committee says compensation of 1998 bomb blast victims is long overdue

Youths challenged to use technology for their growth

The workshop was attended by participants from ten African countries under the sponsorship of 'International Republican lnstitute' (lRI).

By Victor Nzuma 1 year ago

Youths challenged to use technology for their growth

President Ruto: We will deal with violence at whatever cost

He said the Government will deploy all resources at its disposal to ensure peace and order is restored.

By Erastus Mulwa and Victor Nzuma 1 year ago

President Ruto: We will deal with violence at whatever cost

Uhuru, should lead Azimio, Kenya Kwanza reconciliation efforts

Mwangagi said Kenyatta has an opportunity to shape up his post-presidency legacy by spearheading consensus talks between the two camps.

By Victor Nzuma 1 year ago

Uhuru, should lead Azimio, Kenya Kwanza reconciliation efforts

Row over teachers' recruitment in Machakos

An MP and some of the applicants for teaching jobs in Machakos county now want the recruitment process cancelled citing irregularities.

By Victor Nzuma 1 year ago

Row over teachers' recruitment in Machakos

Wavinya urges Raila to pass the baton to Kalonzo or lose the Kamba vote for good

Governor Wavinya Ndeti wants Raila Odinga to reciprocate Kalonzo Musyoka's past support.

By Victor Nzuma 1 year ago

Wavinya urges Raila to pass the baton to Kalonzo or lose the Kamba vote for good

Wavinya Ndeti tells Raila to back Kalonzo for president in 2027

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has told Azimio leader Raila Odinga to support Kalonzo Musyoka's bid for presidency in 2027 or forget about the Kamba support.

By Victor Nzuma 1 year ago

Wavinya Ndeti tells Raila to back Kalonzo for president in 2027

Coffee farmers seek grants from county to revive sector

The farmers said coffee farming has gone down due to high cost of inputs compounded by poor prices.

By Victor Nzuma 1 year ago

Coffee farmers seek grants from county to revive sector

Kathekakai co-operative society chair assures farmers of title deeds soon

The long-awaited title deeds for members of the Kathekakai Farmers Co-Operative Society in Machakos County are almost ready, the society's chairman James Kimuli has disclosed.

By Victor Nzuma 1 year ago

Kathekakai co-operative society chair assures farmers of title deeds soon

Assembly committee to push for revival of coffee mill in Machakos

Lower Eastern Coffee Mill (Lecom), which is on the verge of collapse, is an affiliate of Machakos Co-operative Union - started 10 years ago.

By Victor Nzuma 1 year ago

Assembly committee to push for revival of coffee mill in Machakos

Machakos County public service board sacked

The board's removal was sanctioned by the Machakos county Assembly through a motion tabled by Stephen Mwanthi., the chairman of labour committee.

By Victor Nzuma 1 year ago

Machakos County public service board sacked

Kalonzo: My conditions for supporting Ruto's government

Kalonzo, however, ruled out coalescing with Kenya Kwanza administration, saying he will continue to play an objective opposition role in order to check the excesses of the current government.

By Erastus Mulwa and Victor Nzuma 1 year ago

Kalonzo: My conditions for supporting Ruto's government

Machakos County launches 3,000-kilometer road project

Governor Wavinya Ndeti said the county is working in partnership with the National Youth Service (NYS) in the project.

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Machakos County launches 3,000-kilometer road project

Governor Wavinya Ndeti: County government to partner with national government in education initiative

Wavinya Ndeti said one of her top priority development initiatives is education to reduce illiteracy in the county.

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Governor Wavinya Ndeti: County government to partner with national government in education initiative

Atletico fans don't want Ronaldo as Manchester United sign Lisandro Martinez

Manchester United has confirmed the signing of Argentinean international central defender, Lisandro Martinez from Ajax for a fee of 56.7 million euros (68.3 million US dollars).

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Atletico fans don't want Ronaldo as Manchester United sign Lisandro Martinez

Azimio affiliates clash over push to have CCU back Wiper candidate

Leaders of the two political groups yesterday addressed separate Press briefing, attacking one another.

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Azimio affiliates clash over push to have CCU back Wiper candidate

Campaign to end cigarette use in schools

The campaign will be done in 24 counties where teams will enlighten youth on dangers of drug abuse.

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Campaign to end cigarette use in schools

Leaders want Kalonzo Musyoka to go back to Azimio

The leaders drawn from Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties pleaded with Kalonzo to accept the offer he was given by Raila Odinga and Azimio for the sake of his community.

By Victor Nzuma, Mike Kihaki 2 years ago

Leaders want Kalonzo Musyoka to go back to Azimio

Ukambani leaders fear Kalonzo exit may cost area Azimio goodies

Ukambani leaders ask Kalonzo to return to the fold for the sake of the community.

By Jacob Ng'etich and Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Ukambani leaders fear Kalonzo exit may cost area Azimio goodies

Handle workers' disputes better, county governments told

Workers in county governments have called for amicable resolution of disputes to avoid damages and job losses.

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Handle workers' disputes better, county governments told

Handle workers' disputes better, county governments told

Workers in county governments have called for amicable resolution of disputes to avoid damages and job losses.

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Handle workers' disputes better, county governments told

Services at Machakos Level Five Hospital paralysed as medics protest over drugs

Patients who had come to seek services were left stranded as medical personnel, who comprised doctors, clinical officers and nurses, went on a go-slow.

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Services at Machakos Level Five Hospital paralysed as medics protest over drugs

We're bringing real change, say Nzioka Waita and running mate

An aspirant for the Machakos governor’s seat has promised to revive the county’s fortunes.

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

We're bringing real change, say Nzioka Waita and running mate

Jonesmus Kikuyu eulogised as selfless protector of rights

Former lveti South MP the late Jonesmus Kikuyu will be remembered for his outstanding representation

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Jonesmus Kikuyu eulogised as selfless protector of rights

Kavindu will battle it out with four men to retain senatorial position

The other aspirants are lawyers Bernard Mung’ata and Jacob Mutula, and politicians Mutua Katuku and Urbanus Ngengele.

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Kavindu will battle it out with four men to retain senatorial position

Husband of woman found dead in Machakos held, machete recovered

A man who reportedly disappeared moments before his wife was found dead in Kikumbo village, Kalama sub-County, in Machakos has been arrested.

By Peterson Githaiga and Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Husband of woman found dead in Machakos held, machete recovered

Police in Machakos pursue man over wife's gruesome killing

Police in Machakos are investigating the circumstances under which a woman was killed at night.

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Police in Machakos pursue man over wife's gruesome killing

Machakos Speaker drops governor bid to deputise Nzioka, ditches Wiper

Machakos County Assembly Speaker Florence Mwangangi yesterday withdrew from the governor race and offered to deputise Nzioka Waita.

By Victor Nzuma and Erastus Mulwa 2 years ago

Machakos Speaker drops governor bid to deputise Nzioka, ditches Wiper

Global outfit gives free goats to 15 women in Machakos

A charitable organisation has distributed free goats to vulnerable women, many of them widows.

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Global outfit gives free goats to 15 women in Machakos

I backed Odinga to put my community in power - Kalonzo

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has defended his move to support Mr Raila Odinga for the presidency.

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

I backed Odinga to put my community in power - Kalonzo

Alarm in Machakos as customers robbed outside banks

Police in Machakos Sub-county have launched investigations into incidents where bank customers are swindled or robbed.

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Alarm in Machakos as customers robbed outside banks

Under-age girls now in school after rescue from early marriage

Two girls who were defiled and married off in Machakos were on Tuesday rescued by the Children’s Department law enforcers and human rights defenders.

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Under-age girls now in school after rescue from early marriage

Uhuru's Chief of Staff begins meet ups with prospective voters

President Uhuru Kenyatta's Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita on Sunday began warming up to campaigns for Machakos governor's seat.

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Uhuru's Chief of Staff begins meet ups with prospective voters

Karua joins OKA as principals promise to go all the way to the ballot

A resurgent One Kenya Alliance has declared they will soldier on to the presidential ballot despite the exit of Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula.

By Erastus Mulwa and Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Karua joins OKA as principals promise to go all the way to the ballot

Changes unwise, say coffee farmers

Farmers in Lower Eastern have opposed proposed amendments to coffee laws.

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Changes unwise, say coffee farmers

Despite bumper harvest, mango farmers suffer losses due to middlemen

Mango farmers have protested against exploitation by unscrupulous middlemen who buy the fruits at very low prices and go on to make exorbitant profits

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Despite bumper harvest, mango farmers suffer losses due to middlemen

Join Azimio movement for your political survival, Kalonzo told

Ukambani politician Francis Kalinzoya said the movement had the muscle to clinch the country’s leadership come next year.

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Join Azimio movement for your political survival, Kalonzo told

Health workers protest over seven months’ unpaid salaries

105 workers who provide general cleaning services at the Machakos Level Five hospital have protested after going without pay for seven months.

By Victor Nzuma 2 years ago

Health workers protest over seven months’ unpaid salaries

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