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Erastus Mulwa

Relief for patients as doctors end 60-day strike in Machakos.

Machakos residents have breathed a sigh of relief after doctors called off a 60-day strike that had paralyzed healthcare services in all public health institutions.

Relief for patients as doctors end 60-day strike in Machakos.

Don't be lured away from Govt, Mutua tells Kamba community

Don't be lured away from Govt, Mutua tells Kamba community

State to help Kenyans acquire travel documents to work abroad

State to help Kenyans acquire travel documents to work abroad

Machakos High Court reopen case for man allegedly killed by uncle over Sh9 million insurance payout

Machakos High Court reopen case for man allegedly killed by uncle over Sh9 million insurance payout

No thank you, former MP tells Ruto over appointment

Former Machakos Town MP Victor Munyaka has declined President William Ruto’s appointment as the chairperson of the Kenya Animal Genetic Resource Centre.

By 2 months ago

No thank you, former MP tells Ruto over appointment

Standoff as parents in Machakos protest against 'illegal' levies

This is after learning at Mumbuni Boys and Mumbuni Girls, was interrupted for the past few days following a stand-off between parents and the Boards of Management (BOM).

By 2 months ago

Standoff as parents in Machakos protest against 'illegal' levies

Assemblies decry delayed funds disbursement to counties

The delay in the disbursement of equitable share to counties has grounded operations and service delivery in devolved units, County Assemblies Forum deputy chairperson, Ann Kiusya has said.

By 3 months ago

Assemblies decry delayed funds disbursement to counties

Wavinya jets back, vows to crush cartels tarnishing her name

Wavinya and her son Charles Oduwale landed at JKIA arousing a welcome by several MCAs, senior county executive staff and a host of local residents.

By 3 months ago

Wavinya jets back, vows to crush cartels tarnishing her name

Machakos County waives penalties on land rate

Machakos County government has announced a 100 per cent waiver on penalties and unpaid taxes on land parcels and other developments.

By 7 months ago

Machakos County waives penalties on land rate

Ukambani governors want water scarcity factored in revenue share

The three leaders declared that the ongoing debate on revenue allocation for counties will not yield fruit unless unique challenges facing the region are taken into account.

By 7 months ago

Ukambani governors want water scarcity factored in revenue share

Families stranded as floods wreak havoc in Syokimau

The county boss advised families affected by floods to relocate to safer places.

By 8 months ago

Families stranded as floods wreak havoc in Syokimau

No thank you, former MP tells Ruto over appointment

Former Machakos Town MP Victor Munyaka has declined President William Ruto’s appointment as the chairperson of the Kenya Animal Genetic Resource Centre.

By 2 months ago

No thank you, former MP tells Ruto over appointment

Standoff as parents in Machakos protest against 'illegal' levies

This is after learning at Mumbuni Boys and Mumbuni Girls, was interrupted for the past few days following a stand-off between parents and the Boards of Management (BOM).

By 2 months ago

Standoff as parents in Machakos protest against 'illegal' levies

Assemblies decry delayed funds disbursement to counties

The delay in the disbursement of equitable share to counties has grounded operations and service delivery in devolved units, County Assemblies Forum deputy chairperson, Ann Kiusya has said.

By 3 months ago

Assemblies decry delayed funds disbursement to counties

Wavinya jets back, vows to crush cartels tarnishing her name

Wavinya and her son Charles Oduwale landed at JKIA arousing a welcome by several MCAs, senior county executive staff and a host of local residents.

By 3 months ago

Wavinya jets back, vows to crush cartels tarnishing her name

Machakos County waives penalties on land rate

Machakos County government has announced a 100 per cent waiver on penalties and unpaid taxes on land parcels and other developments.

By 7 months ago

Machakos County waives penalties on land rate

Ukambani governors want water scarcity factored in revenue share

The three leaders declared that the ongoing debate on revenue allocation for counties will not yield fruit unless unique challenges facing the region are taken into account.

By 7 months ago

Ukambani governors want water scarcity factored in revenue share

Families stranded as floods wreak havoc in Syokimau

The county boss advised families affected by floods to relocate to safer places.

By 8 months ago

Families stranded as floods wreak havoc in Syokimau

No thank you, former MP tells Ruto over appointment

Former Machakos Town MP Victor Munyaka has declined President William Ruto’s appointment as the chairperson of the Kenya Animal Genetic Resource Centre.

By 2 months ago

No thank you, former MP tells Ruto over appointment

Standoff as parents in Machakos protest against 'illegal' levies

This is after learning at Mumbuni Boys and Mumbuni Girls, was interrupted for the past few days following a stand-off between parents and the Boards of Management (BOM).

By 2 months ago

Standoff as parents in Machakos protest against 'illegal' levies

Assemblies decry delayed funds disbursement to counties

The delay in the disbursement of equitable share to counties has grounded operations and service delivery in devolved units, County Assemblies Forum deputy chairperson, Ann Kiusya has said.

By 3 months ago

Assemblies decry delayed funds disbursement to counties

Wavinya jets back, vows to crush cartels tarnishing her name

Wavinya and her son Charles Oduwale landed at JKIA arousing a welcome by several MCAs, senior county executive staff and a host of local residents.

By 3 months ago

Wavinya jets back, vows to crush cartels tarnishing her name

Machakos County waives penalties on land rate

Machakos County government has announced a 100 per cent waiver on penalties and unpaid taxes on land parcels and other developments.

By 7 months ago

Machakos County waives penalties on land rate

Ukambani governors want water scarcity factored in revenue share

The three leaders declared that the ongoing debate on revenue allocation for counties will not yield fruit unless unique challenges facing the region are taken into account.

By 7 months ago

Ukambani governors want water scarcity factored in revenue share

Families stranded as floods wreak havoc in Syokimau

The county boss advised families affected by floods to relocate to safer places.

By 8 months ago

Families stranded as floods wreak havoc in Syokimau

Families stranded as floods wreak havoc in Syokimau

The county boss advised families affected by floods to relocate to safer places.

By Erastus Mulwa 8 months ago

Families stranded as floods wreak havoc in Syokimau

Disunity risks my 2027 presidential bid, says Kalonzo

Wiper leaders urged to focus on building a strong party ahead of the next elections. Some party-elected leaders have been openly criticising each other.

By Erastus Mulwa 9 months ago

Disunity risks my 2027 presidential bid, says Kalonzo

Kenya, Uganda step up war against tuberculosis

The project was a crucial step forward in the collective efforts by Kenya and Uganda to fight tuberculosis among the cross-border populations.

By Erastus Mulwa 9 months ago

Kenya, Uganda step up war against tuberculosis

Students embark on clean up of Machakos town

The campaign, dubbed, "my waste, my responsibility" targets to restore the county's lost glory that the students believe has contributed to declining economic fortunes.

By Erastus Mulwa 9 months ago

Students embark on clean up of Machakos town

Wild fruits ingested by pupils sent to Kemri for analysis

51 pupils were taken ill on Tuesday afternoon immediately after eating wild fruits picked from a tree within the school compound. They exhibited vomiting and acute abdominal pains.

By Erastus Mulwa 10 months ago

Wild fruits ingested by pupils sent to Kemri for analysis

10 Machakos County askaris in court for assaulting MCA

At least 10 officers attached to Machakos County inspectorate on Thursday appeared before Machakos Law Courts following the attack on a Member of County Assembly (MCA).

By Erastus Mulwa 10 months ago

10 Machakos County askaris in court for assaulting MCA

Coffee farmers set to earn Sh80 per kilo

The new policy with echoes of Guaranteed Minimum Returns (GMR) that was pledged by the Kenya Kwanza government will be implemented in the 37 coffee-growing counties.

By Erastus Mulwa 11 months ago

Coffee farmers set to earn Sh80 per kilo

Student 'killed in boyfriend's house'

Detectives in Machakos are working to unravel the circumstances under which a female student at Machakos University was murdered inside her alleged boyfriend's house.

By Erastus Mulwa 11 months ago

Student 'killed in boyfriend's house'

Makueni Boys beat academic giants in lower Eastern region

Makueni Boys High School stunned traditional academic giants in the lower Eastern region after posting a performance index of 8.9 in last year's KCSE examination.

By Erastus Mulwa 11 months ago

Makueni Boys beat academic giants in lower Eastern region

Faithful paid with hard labour for Mavoko plots, pastor recalls

Dozens of people who acquired plots from Aimi Ma Lukenya society had to donate their labour for up to six months way back in 2012, to qualify for a 50x100 plot.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Faithful paid with hard labour for Mavoko plots, pastor recalls

Stop the demolitions now, Ukambani top clergy urge Ruto

"We feel that our mutual understanding, respect, confidence and consultative spirit have been breached which we promised him when he last visited Machakos."

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Stop the demolitions now, Ukambani top clergy urge Ruto

Governor Wavinya unveils plan to deal with El-Nio rains

The governor says county emergency teams have adequately been trained and equipped to offer rescue and evacuation services to residents who may be affected.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Governor Wavinya unveils plan to deal with El-Nio rains

Machakos governor sacks education minister over poor performance

Machakos Governor, Wavinya Ndeti has sacked the County Executive Committee Member for Education Philip Mutua Kilonzo.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Machakos governor sacks education minister over poor performance

Machakos Governor reshuffles Cabinet to boost service delivery

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has announced major changes in her cabinet, affecting several County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) and chief officers.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Machakos Governor reshuffles Cabinet to boost service delivery

High cost of fuel hurting Kenyans, Wavinya tells President Ruto

In the latest review of prices by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, the costs of petroleum products crossed the Sh200 mark for the first time in Kenya's history.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

High cost of fuel hurting Kenyans, Wavinya tells President Ruto

Wavinya faults Gachagua over remarks on bipartisan talks

In the latest engagement with President Ruto, the DP said that Raila has again left Kalonzo out and is only pursuing his own interests.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Wavinya faults Gachagua over remarks on bipartisan talks

Mumbuni North MCA Gideon Kavuu dies

Residents of Mumbuni North Ward in Machakos Town Constituency are mourning the death of their MCA Gideon Kavuu, who died on Saturday evening.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Mumbuni North MCA Gideon Kavuu dies

Machakos medics call off go-slow after talks with Wavinya

Health workers have called off a strike set for today after Governor Wavinya Ndeti worked out a last-minute intervention to avert a crisis.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Machakos medics call off go-slow after talks with Wavinya

Machakos budget: Health, Agriculture and Infrastructure top Machakos spending

Machakos County will spend huge resources to finance Health, Agriculture and Infrastructure programs in the 2023/24 financial year.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 year ago

Machakos budget: Health, Agriculture and Infrastructure top Machakos spending

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