A senior police officer has died following a fatal road accident involving her vehicle and a lorry along the Machakos–Kitui road in Mwala Sub-County, Machakos County. The crash occurred at around 11 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, in the King’atwani area. The deceased has been identified as Inspector Felistus Kateve …
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Kitui County has emerged as the county with the highest number of unauthorized commercial bank accounts, according to the latest report by the Controller of Budget. The March 2026 report reveals that Kitui is operating 493 illegal commercial bank accounts, the highest among all county governments. Nakuru follows with 311 …
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Police have launched investigations after a human skeleton, believed to have been scavenged by hyenas, was discovered in Kamulu, deepening concerns over a series of unexplained deaths reported in parts of Machakos County. The remains were found on Monday at around 4:27 p.m. in Athi View village, Kamulu, within Athi …
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Detectives in Athi River East Sub-County, Machakos County, are investigating a tragic incident in which a 14-year-old Grade 9 student died after falling from a school building. According to police reports, the pupil allegedly fell from the third floor of a classroom block through a stair grill. Officers who responded …
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By Mercy Sila, MKU In the dry plains of Machakos County, where harsh sunshine and unpredictable rainfall often make farming difficult, a quiet agricultural transformation is unfolding in Kibauni village, Ikalaasa Location. Farmers in the area are now finding hope and improved livelihoods through the cultivation of yellow beans, locally …
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A 37-year-old man has died after reportedly falling into a septic tank while conducting drainage work in Matungulu, Machakos County. Police said the incident occurred on Wednesday, May 13, at Afya Phase One Estate in the Malaa area after the case was reported to authorities. Officers who visited the scene …
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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has clarified that Sammy Kioko is not a registered supplier for the county government, addressing concerns over pending payments following an incident in Machakos Town on March 31, 2026. In a statement released Wednesday, Ndeti confirmed that Movata Designs was the company contracted to supply inspectorate …
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On Tuesday, Wiper Women Democrats hosted a lively birthday celebration for Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who turns 71 on Christmas Eve. The event took place at Kalonzo’s Yatta ranch in Machakos County and was organized by the Wiper Women Democrats. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel It …
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