Schools plant trees in environment protection drive
Efforts to negate effects of climate change locally got a boost after n re-afforestation programme was launched in Makueni and Machakos.
By Stephen Nzioka 2 years ago
Schools plant trees in environment protection drive
You are to blame for Jubilee’s failures, DP tells orange party
Deputy President William Ruto yesterday dismissed the Sagana meeting held by his boss, President Uhuru Kenyatta,
By Stephen Nzioka 2 years ago
You are to blame for Jubilee’s failures, DP tells orange party
Ukambani governors on campaign to popularise Raila’s bid
Three Ukambani governors yesterday started campaigns to popularise Raila Odinga’s Azimio la Umoja Movement and his presidential bid in lower Eastern.
By Stephen Nzioka 2 years ago
Ukambani governors on campaign to popularise Raila’s bid
NTSA starts campaign to boost road safety among learners in five counties
NTSA is targeting 90 schools in Makueni County with a new campaign to enhance safety for road users, especially learners.
By Stephen Nzioka 2 years ago
NTSA starts campaign to boost road safety among learners in five counties
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Sorry, I can’t work with you, Kalonzo now tells DP Ruto
Kalonzo is negotiating with other parties, but UDA is not one of them, accuses the DP of handout politics that has left Kenyans divided.
By Stephen Nzioka 2 years ago
Sorry, I can’t work with you, Kalonzo now tells DP Ruto
Governor Kibwana: I disown my deputy for joining DP Ruto’s camp
Adelina Mwau was on Tuesday morning, January 25 received by Ruto at his Karen residence in Nairobi.
By Stephen Nzioka 2 years ago
Governor Kibwana: I disown my deputy for joining DP Ruto’s camp
Ruto raids Kalonzo turf, urges him to join the hustler nation
DP urges clergy to pray for peaceful elections on August 9, says all leaders should be allowed to sell their agenda across the country.
By Stephen Nzioka 2 years ago
Ruto raids Kalonzo turf, urges him to join the hustler nation
Ruto forced to wait for 30 minutes after arriving for church function
Around noon, Ruto commissioned the bus after students from the neighbouring Kathonzweni Secondary School were allowed in to witness the event.
By Stephen Nzioka 2 years ago
Ruto forced to wait for 30 minutes after arriving for church function
VIDEO: Snake disrupts Kalonzo Musyoka’s Yatta meeting
"The snake was big in size," eyewitnesses said.
By Stephen Nzioka 2 years ago
VIDEO: Snake disrupts Kalonzo Musyoka’s Yatta meeting
Thwake Dam engineers divert Athi River into mega tunnels
The tunnels will now provide a substitute waterway for Athi River before its waters are channelled to rejoin the original course to the Indian Ocean.
By Stephen Nzioka 2 years ago
Thwake Dam engineers divert Athi River into mega tunnels
Makueni County hires team to curb gender abuse
The team was unveiled at a summit on Friday that declared its resolved to help in the fight.
By Stephen Nzioka 2 years ago
Makueni County hires team to curb gender abuse
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Raila has confused Kalonzo- Ruto
While blaming ODM leader Raila Odinga for continued political confusion, DP Ruto says his government will improve common man’s living standards.
By Stephen Nzioka 2 years ago
Raila has confused Kalonzo- Ruto
Governors in Kalonzo Musyoka's turf resolve to embrace Raila Odinga
Raila says he will work with all like-minded leaders from the region for a robust economic revolution.
By Stephen Nzioka 2 years ago
Governors in Kalonzo Musyoka's turf resolve to embrace Raila Odinga
All is set for seventh 2021 Devolution Conference, says COG
The 2021 Devolution conference will finally be held between November 23 and 26 in Makueni, after being postponed twice.
By Stephen Nzioka 2 years ago
All is set for seventh 2021 Devolution Conference, says COG
DCI officers in hunt for nurse suspected of sexual harassment
Detectives in Kilungu sub-County in Makueni are looking for a nurse who is accused of sexually molesting female patients under his care.
By Stephen Nzioka 2 years ago
DCI officers in hunt for nurse suspected of sexual harassment
Ruto takes pride in mini-poll results, declares he will win Ukambani
The DP said he believed the region, perceived to be the stronghold of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, will rally behind him in the elections.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Ruto takes pride in mini-poll results, declares he will win Ukambani
DP says youths need practical solutions to problems not stipend
Ruto noted that Sh50 billion will go towards boosting SMEs through saccos while another Sh50 billion will go to agriculture.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
DP says youths need practical solutions to problems not stipend
Accusations galore ahead Masumba-Nguu ward by-election
Ahead of tomorrow’s Nguu-Masumba ward by-election in Kibwezi West Constituency, Makueni County, opponents of the Wiper candidate are accusing Wiper le
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Accusations galore ahead Masumba-Nguu ward by-election
Former OCS freed after paying Sh200,000 fine for abuse of office
Henry Mutunga, who had been out on a cash bail of Sh150,000, would have served four years in prison had he failed to pay the money.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Former OCS freed after paying Sh200,000 fine for abuse of office
Apologise for derailing Big 4 agenda, DP tells BBI advocates
Deputy President William Ruto has challenged proponents of the failed Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) to apologise to Kenyans.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Apologise for derailing Big 4 agenda, DP tells BBI advocates
When a few beers later, truck driver forgot about his human cargo
Witnesses said Ndunda had a good time at the bar at the centre- popular with truck drivers. Drinks are fairly priced, and food is also plenty.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
When a few beers later, truck driver forgot about his human cargo
Kivutha Kibwana ditches Wiper to vie for presidency on Muungano Party
Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana's fall-out with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has seen him rejoin his former political outfit Muungano Party.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Kivutha Kibwana ditches Wiper to vie for presidency on Muungano Party
Kalonzo's Wiper, Ruto man battle in ward by-election
IEBC has cleared only two candidates for the forthcoming Nguu/Masumba ward by-election.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Kalonzo's Wiper, Ruto man battle in ward by-election
Caterers lose Sh30 million as devolution conference is cancelled
The investors, some of whom had already set up tents at the venue want, the national government to compensate them.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Caterers lose Sh30 million as devolution conference is cancelled
Hoteliers eye more business as devolution conference nears
The Seventh Devolution Conference, which will take place from August 23-26, has spurred activity in Wote.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Hoteliers eye more business as devolution conference nears
Shame as 39 bars flouting Covid-19 protocols, some owned by senior government officials
Makueni County is currently one among the nine counties that are recording the highest number of COVID-19 cases.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Shame as 39 bars flouting Covid-19 protocols, some owned by senior government officials
Kibwana dares Kalonzo to eject him from Wiper over subscription fee
Wiper Party differences between Kalonzo Musyoka and Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana have escalated.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Kibwana dares Kalonzo to eject him from Wiper over subscription fee
Man kills estranged wife before hanging self
One of the deceased's neighbours said the couple had family issues and were living in separate houses.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Man kills estranged wife before hanging self
Kibwana gets elders' nod and a clash with Kalonzo
Elders, representing community's 22 clans, gave the governor goats, prayed for his quick recovery and discussed political succession.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Kibwana gets elders' nod and a clash with Kalonzo
Three killed in morning crash on Mombasa-Nairobi highway
Bodies of the private vehicle occupants, two men and a woman, were moved to Kilungu Sub-County Hospital morgue.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Three killed in morning crash on Mombasa-Nairobi highway
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Three held over blogger's killing five months ago
DCI announced that they had made a breakthrough in the case where the blogger was stabbed outside a club.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Three held over blogger's killing five months ago
Makueni family cries for justice after class seven pupil gang raped
A family in Makueni county is crying for justice after their class seven daughter was allegedly gang-raped by six men.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Makueni family cries for justice after class seven pupil gang raped
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'My daughter wasn't late MCA's side-lover'
Ngui died at the scene while his co-occupant, Mutheu, was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Machakos Level 5 Hospital.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
'My daughter wasn't late MCA's side-lover'
Makueni MCA dies in a road accident
Makueni Member of the County Assembly has died after he was involved in a road accident.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Makueni MCA dies in a road accident
Search for body of class six pupil ends in vain
According to villagers, Sila, 14, and class six pupil had gone to the river to fetch water on their two donkeys, but he never returned.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Search for body of class six pupil ends in vain
Villagers, squatters mourn Kalembe Ndile in final send-off
Mourning the 57-year-old politician, residents described Ndile as an extraordinary servant leader who uplifted the stature of his people.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Villagers, squatters mourn Kalembe Ndile in final send-off
Supremacy battle intensifies ahead of Kalembe Ndile burial
Kalembe’s elder sister, Mary Jacob, said that all people should be allowed to attend the burial but under strict Covid-19 containment guidelines.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Supremacy battle intensifies ahead of Kalembe Ndile burial
Trucker claiming to be Kalembe Ndile’s son vows to attend burial
Stephen Kalembe, 32, a resident of Suswa in Narok County, says he will be among 200 mourners at Ndile’s home.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Trucker claiming to be Kalembe Ndile’s son vows to attend burial
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Makueni mourns selfless doctor who perished in plane accident
A senior medical officer in Makueni county, who died in a plane crash in Taita Taveta on Monday, has been described as a man of the people.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Makueni mourns selfless doctor who perished in plane accident
Former Kibwezi MP Kalembe Ndile dies at 57
The family said Ndile died at the Nairobi Hospital where he was admitted following a liver complication.
By Stephen Nzioka 3 years ago
Former Kibwezi MP Kalembe Ndile dies at 57
KRA goes after nil tax filers and visitors in fresh crackdown
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