News
Activist Muteti recounts ordeal after being found dumped in Machakos
His disappearance had raised concern among his family and human rights defenders, who reported the matter to police and called for urgent efforts to locate him.
Machakos County
Business
State postpones NYOTA rollout event in Athi River
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua confirmed that the event scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the NITA Athi River Centre has been postponed until further notice.
Eastern
Sugar stakeholders raise concerns over proposed changes to sector financing
The stakeholders on Saturday in Machakos County presented their views before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, chaired by Tigania West MP John Mutunga, as lawmakers scrutinise the proposed legislation.
News
Rights groups demand probe into alleged abduction of Journalist Alex Kiprotich
The incident has attracted condemnation from the Standard Group, human rights organisations, political leaders and media stakeholders, with calls for authorities to establish who was behind the operation and whether state officers were involved
News
Kalonzo decries political intolerance after Orengo attack
Kalonzo termed the attack, which involved teargassing and the burning of Orengo’s vehicle, a serious violation of the Constitution and a sign of growing political intolerance.
Health and Wellness
Homes near industries spark safety and health concerns in Senate
Senator Montet said the rapid development was bringing homes and industrial activities too close together, creating conditions that could put residents and the surrounding environment at risk.
Exclusives
Masinga race heats up as Kithyaka declares 2027 bid
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Thursday, Kithyaka said the constituency’s proximity to Nairobi, fertile soils and available workforce could support large-scale agricultural production if farmers receive the necessary infrastructure and access to water
2027 Election
Ruto renews call to end tribal politics, backs Broad-Based Government
The President said leaders should avoid politics that pits communities against one another, warning that tribalism and discrimination should have no place in the country’s political affairs.
Politics
Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi team meets in Machakos as court battle looms
Among the issues expected to come up is the disruption that affected the movement’s rally in Homa Bay on August 16, with leaders expected to discuss how they will respond to what happened and how future public meetings can be handled.
Crime
Stolen police AK-47 recovered after deadly shootout in Machakos
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said officers flagged down a Toyota Harrier believed to have been carrying the gang, but the occupants allegedly refused to stop and opened fire at the detectives.
Eastern
Machakos MCAs approve half of Sh17.8 billion budget amid growing row
At the centre of the dispute are pending bills, development spending and changes made to the proposed allocations. MCAs have raised concern over the amount owed to suppliers and contractors, saying the debt has placed many businesses and families under financial pressure.
Crime
Police seizes 3,450 rolls of cannabis in Embu, arrests drug suspect in Machakos
In a statement on Thursday, the National Police Service (NPS) said the operations were part of sustained intelligence-led efforts to dismantle criminal networks, disrupt drug trafficking and bring offenders to justice.