Kes 12m for Bus Park renovation

 

MACHAKOS Bus Park is closed for renovations. It is undergoing renovation for the first time since it was constructed by under the defunct Municipal Council of Machakos in the  90s.

The park is a nerve centre of  human transportation in the region and an engine of revenue for the County Government of Machakos and handles hundreds of Matatus daily.

The clossure was announced by Machakos Roads Minister Mr Nathaniel Nganga as he launched the works on the utility that covers roughly two acres of land at the heart of Machakos. It will take Kes 12 million to recarpet the park.

12 Kitui Chiefs quizzed

12 Chiefs spend hours
Under DCI questioning 

By Anchor Reporter 

A dozen Provincial Administrators from Kitui South were detained yesterday for hours by DCI officers for interrogation.

They are alleged to have been politicking during last year’s General elections.

Those questioned are six locational Chiefs. They are Mr. Pius Kilunda, the Chief of Kibwea location, Kyatune Chief  Sly King’ondu, the Chief of Ikanga Mr. Onesmus Mutaula , Said Philip from Ilusya location and immediate former Mutomo Chief Robert Kusinga. He retired in September 2022.

The Anchor could not establish the names of the Assistant Chiefs or their administrative areas.

A chosen team of detectives from DCI headquarters travelled to Kitui and lay in wait outside the County Commissioner's office and pounced on the administrators once they arrived there on Thursday morning.

They were then escorted to the nearby Kitui police station where the questioning took place. They were let go at 6pm.

Kitui County Commissioner Mr.Erastus Mbui said the DCI called the  chiefs individually to explain complaints  against their conduct during the campaigns last year. 

Mr Mbui said he was unable to offer more details on the nature and extent of the probe, referring journalists DCI headquarters.

He said  the administrators who may have abused their offices will carry their cross, a signal to them that they will face some unspecified music.

County DCIO Mr Samuel Bett said investigations against the chiefs began in January 2023.

 The Chiefs are alleged to have distributed relief food only at Jubilee leaning rallies held by a Kitui South MP Rachel  Nyamai. It remains unknown who the complainant is or if the probe is a ploy to use the Criminal Procedure Code to wrest the seat from the MP

Observers are wondering why DCI is only probing inappropriate actions by administration officers in Kitui South and not in other parts of the country. 

Day Kalonzo cooked his own goose

How Kalonzo Musyoka sealed
his own fate on the Presidency

By Martin Masai 
Editor/ Publisher

There can never be a better way to explain the age old idiom  ' Frying your own goose' than to hear the story of Kalonzo Musyoka's quest to become the President of Kenya as told by Adan Duale in his book " For the Record"

Mr Kalonzo Musyoka

 "To fry your own goose is to do something which gets you into trouble or spoils your chances of success." This could explain why Kalonzo is not about to be President of Kenya.

DISCLAIMER

For the avoidance of doubt, the story is not originated by any of our writers. The Anchor is only focusing on it because of Kalonzo's standing in Kamba politics. Readers in the  counties of Machakos, Kitui and Makueni are the newspaper's principal audience and a large number of them hold him in high regard.

But many more are oblivious of the intrigues that take place at the national level where politicians cut deals on how to share power, manage the country and in other situations, loot the public coffers.

In the foregoing, the Anchor will only publish an excerpt of  the book written by Defense CS Adan Duale, which was launched today.. Duale writes:

" Kalonzo, it had been decided was going to be the President.

So Ruto drove Uhuru to Kalonzo's Karen home.

In the deal, Uhuru was going to be Deputy President and Ruto Majority Leader.

Then Kalonzo messed it up.

" You guys leave the Presidency to me. I have looked at the charges you are facing and as a senior lawyer, my advice to you is, just go to the ICC. You will be jailed a maximum of ten years. When you come back , I will leave the seat to you. I will hand it over to you."

Uhuru walked out of the Gazebo to smoke.

Ruto asked Kalonzo, "is that so?

Kalonzo was dead serious.

Ruto followed Uhuru outside. They chatted and agreed to ignore Kalonzo.

They walked back and Uhuru told Kalonzo they had changed their mind and their final offer was for him to take Majority Leader.

Kalonzo rejected the offer.

"William you are driving me bwana, let us go, said Uhuru, signaling the end of the 

meeting.

Page 125 -126 of the book."

No rebuttal or clarification has been offered by Mr Musyoka. The Anchor will publish it at the earliest opportunity. 

Bold step for Mango fruit

Kenya hosts first mango conference in Makueni

By Daniel Kituku 

The first ever Mango Conference and exhibition is to be hosted in Makueni from 16- 18 May 2023.

Different stakeholders including farmers, exporters , processors among others will have an opportunity to learn best practices to improve Mango production and ensure quality. 

The Conference themed " Winning Markets for Kenyan Mangoes " , is a key event not only for Kenya but all Mango producing countries in the World.

Speaking to the press, Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr said the Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) of Agriculture and Food Authority in will collaborate to put up Cold Rooms to help in Mango preservation. 

Mutula said this will ensure a continuous supply of raw materials to the Mango Fruit Plant in Kalamba .

" Makueni County is leading in Mango production, both in acreage and value and therefore was chosen to host the conference ", Said Mutula.

The conference will also provide a platform to discuss possible formation of Mango cooperatives within the Mango producing Counties .

Mutula added that counties will discuss mechanisms to brake the Chain of Blockers inthe Mango Marketing .

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Malombe basks in glory of better nutrition

Kitui tops list counties
with improved nutrition 

 By Agencies

KITUI Governor Dr Julius Malombe today basked in the glory of being leader of a county with most improved nutritional status of its population.

CS Wafula and Dr. Malombe

Governor Malombe received accolades from the Ministry of Health and development partners for the county’s performance in the project that he initiated a year before he left office in 2016. Malombe employed Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) then, now referred to as Community Health Promoters (CHPs) who are the main contributors of the improvement.

Stakeholders were impressed by Kitui’s reduction in stunting from 45.8% to 25.1% presently making the county top in Kenya. Though no attribution was made during the event, it cannot be rebutted that his successor- Mrs. Charity Ngilu carried on the vision, resulting in the current improvement.

The county has made significant strides in improving the nutritional status of its population, according to the latest Kenya Health Demographics report by the Ministry of Health. Observers see this as an indicator in the management of county governments and could be listed among the successes of devolution as it enters its 11th year.

This was announced during the Nutrition Improvement Through Cash and Health Education (NICHE) meeting held in Mombasa today and graced by Health CS Dr. Nakhumicha Wafula, Labour and Social Protection CS Florence Bore and Governors of 5 selected counties (Kitui, Kilifi, Turkana, West Pokot and Marsabit),

The project aims at ensuring most vulnerable children in the intervention areas show improved wellbeing in areas of nutrition, socio protection and child protection.

The rationale for selecting the 5 counties was the prevailing high rates of chronic (stunting) and acute malnutrition affecting children aged below 5 years.

Other Governors in attendance included CoG Vice Chairperson and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi, Marsabit’s Mohamud Ali, West Pokot’s Simon Kachapin among others.

Ex KNUT boss to head Machakos Public Service

Mutisya to chair the CPSB

By Anchor Reporter

 The Machakos County Assembly today approved the 10 appointees of Governor Wavinya Ndeti to fill various vacant positions in  her government.

Speaker Kiusya as she read names of  nominees

When appointed, Machakos will have a total of 34 Chief Officers, becoming the only county to have such a large number of COs. The current number stands at 26.

A communique from the assembly issued today said Members of the County Assembly approved the appointment of the Chairperson to the County Public Service Board, a member to the Board and Chief officers to the different County Departments as follows:

1. Albanus Paul Mutisya - Chairperson, County Public Service Board.

2. Marleen Misco Mwanika - Member.

3. Kasinga Julius muindi - Health department, Health Facilities and infrastructure development docket.

4.Winnie Musyoki -Lands, physical planning, housing, urban development & Energy department ;Sewerage, Sanitation and waste Management docket.

5.Machogu Ian Obare - Finance, Economic Planning, Revenue Management and ICT department; Information, Communication& Technology Infrastructure.

6.Sheikh Ifrah Abdi - Trade, innovation tourism, culture and industrial development department; digital economy docket.

7. Bernadette Wavinya Mutiso - Devolution department; Public participation, citizen engagement and customer service.

8. Mutunga Zipporah Kavata - Trade, Tourism Culture and Industrial Development department; Small and medium enterprise development docket.

9. Mule Daniel Lemba - Devolution department; Public Communication and E-Government docket.

10. Mulwa Albert Katumo - Agriculture, food security, co-operative development and marketing department; livestock and fisheries development docket.

The above Officers were vetted by the County Assembly Sectoral Committees on 27th April 2022.

Kavata replaces Peter Mutwiwa who was discovered to have used fake University of Nairobi papers to secure his job.

When naming Kavata for the post, Wavinya remained quiet over the fate of Mr Mutwiwa and The Anchor has not been able to verify what is his status in the government.

County leaders sojourn in Coast

Trip comes as county
decries lack of money

By The Anchor Reporter 

The entire top leadership of Machakos County is visiting Mombasa since Wednesday this week for a conference.

Governor Wavinya Ndeti together with her entire cabinet and 26 Chief Officers, advisors, top officials in the rank of Directors, the entire County Public Service Board, County Assembly leadership complete with close to 60 MCAs are on board.

No official communication has been issued about the purpose of the trip and attendant costs, but The Anchor established that the leaders would be returning home this weekend.

But today, Governor Ndeti posted an update on her Facebook handle detailing her remarks at the meeting but did not disclose that the team was in Mombasa. 

The Assembly's Facebook page was also updated with a similar post but did not disclose that the leaders were on a retreat in the Coastal resort.

The visit comes days after the Council of Governors issued an ultimatum to the National Treasury to release cash to the devolved units or face closure for the 47 units.

The visit also comes after the county government announced levies to be paid by patients seeking treatment in all county hospitals, due to dwindling resources. 

Governor Wavinya called on her ministers to work hand in hand with the respective County Assembly Committees to guarantee efficient service delivery to the residents of the county. 

Describing the meeting as a 'sensitization Workshop' she said the leaders were taken through the procedures for developing and executing the CIDP/ADP as well as the budget making process.

She announced that the County had sealed all corruption loopholes, "leading to steady increase of our revenue collection".

"I called upon all respective County staff to be accountable for every coin spent from the County coffers", she posted.

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How NARIGP project evaded Assembly oversight

Furious MCA condemn county 
officials over Kes 1 b project 

By Daniel Kituku

Makueni Mcas Denied  Value of Money in 574 Projects Under National Agricultural and Rural Growth Inclusive project (NARIGP)

Makueni  County  government  Minister for Agriculture Joyce Mutua appeared before the   Committee of the whole  house Makueni  Assembly  for grilling over  Kes. 1.196  Billion allocated for Agricultural projects in 21 wards of Makueni County .

Miss Mutua who is barely  6  months in office as   minister  was at pains to explain the value of money in  projects undertaken by the NARIGP programme in a period of  5 years 

Makueni MCAs termed the project as a cartel driven to steal public money. The Mcas decried being left out of this project. 

Deputy Speaker Makueni Assembly Francis Mulwa confessed that the Mcas were not allowed to participate in the NARIGP programme accusing the Minister for being ellusive. 

" Personally I went to a meeting,  when NARIGP was starting and it was very clear   from those who were organising it, in this  programme  we don't want politicians, " Said Mulwa the Mca  for Mtito Andei .

"  I was told in the face and I had to walk out, It was systematically planned to exclude us and that's why  there  are so many problems, " added Mulwa. 

Mca Kikumbulyu North Jackson  Mbalu  said the masters of corruption in the department of Agriculture in Makueni must account for their evil  deeds claiming their was a powerful commettee for the project .

" That was a cartel,  let's face it so that we can move on, we  cannot  deny,   that was a game coordinated to chew  alot of money being questioned" Said Mbalu.

Chairman Budget Makueni Assembly and Mca Kako/  Waia,  Dennis  Musyoka accused the NARIGP commettee of not providing bill of quantities (BQ) for various projects in his ward.

He also added that he was excluded from implementation  and planning meetings for the projects. 

Member for Kikumini / Muvau ward Elizabeth Kawembe confirmed they were  excluded from the NARIGP programmes and had serious issues .

She claimed the NARIGP commettees were so powerfull citing some government officials in the department of Agriculture Makueni who were contractors.

Responding to the allegations Agriculture minister  Makueni confirmed there was no proper oversight from the Assembly. 

She accepted lack of inclusion of Mcas in the programme as required as there was no county steering commettee .

" since we came in office,  we constituted that commettee, and we can share minutes of that committee,Said Joyce Mutua minister Agriculture.

Makueni  Assembly Speaker Douglas Mbilu who chaired the Committee of the whole House wondered why funds not accounted to Makueni County Assembly had part of it approved by the Assembly. 

Mbilu  said the good management of the NARIGP funds go to the good funding name in the national government while the mismanagement of the funds goes to the Members of county assembly and the governor. 

He said this is a policy issue that the committee on Agriculture and the county treasury and governorship must  discuss and find a   way  to complete that  channel. 

" Don't even request for the County  allocation in respect of NARIGP unless we are very sure we are going to get  a report ," commanded Speaker Mbilu.

Makueni Minister for Agriculture Joyce Mutua committed to provide all reports and close all gaps in the NARIGP programme going forward. 

Kitui's fake Ipsos rating

Governor Malombe is in focuss come over the publishing of fake survey findings allegedly conducted by Ipsos synovate.

The Anchor has authoritatively established that the said document was doctored, possibly by the governor's supporters who feel there exists an image deficit for the county chief that requires patch up by whatever means.

The fake rating was shared to loyalist bloggers for publishing before the posts were pulled down under a barrage of questions.

Speaking to The Anchor, a senior management member of the research company indicated that the company had not yet sunctioned any research of that nature not even through any of its partner companies.

Further, the company revealed it was considering legal action against the county government and the blog that published the fictitious findings.

"It's not only wrong, but unlawful for anyone to use our logo and name in matters we have not been involved in, it puts us in bad light. We will address this through our legal department." She said.

Identifying Governor Malombe as the best performing governor countrywide, the false findings had been doctored by placing the Ipsos logo to hoodwink readers of the findings' authenticity.

This blatant falsification comes in the wake of cancellation of the Community Level Infrustructure Development Program, CLIDP, by the public procurement regulatory authority over lack of clarity of tenders awarded in various wards.

An observer Susan Kalumu posed; "How would a government that cannot successfully organise its CLIDIP plan ever be rated top in any contest?"

In addition, the ethics and anti corruption sleuths have set camp in Kitui investigating county government officers over allegations of graft, falsification of documents and setting up of illegal toll stations targeting sand and charcoal merchants.

Farmers get over Sh 200m

Donors fund 322 groups to

Boost farming in Machakos

By The Anchor Reporter 

322 farmer groups in Machakos County have been funded with Kes. 248,404,146 to boost agricultural production.

This comes as three Farmers' Co-operative Societies also received funding to start processing their farm produce. The funding has seen five dams excavated through the Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture project (KCSAP), who are part of the donor organisations.

Some of the key partners in the agricultural sector include the World Bank, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, African Development Bank as well as International Fund for Agriculture Development.

Yesterday, Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti issued cheques to beneficiaries at an event at Machakos Peoples Park and claimed the event signified the launch of her campaign mantra 'Chakula Mezani,Pesa mfukoni."I am pleased to join you today during this launch of my government's “Chakula Mezani, Pesa Mfukoni” Initiatives" she said in her opening remarks. 

She said her government has initiated several interventions, among them the issuance of free pasture and crop seeds, seedlings, pesticides and fertilizer, free chicks, goats, incubators, pond liners, chicken transport cages, fruit fly traps, fish fingerlings and feeds, livestock vaccination and free tractor service among others.

She announced that her government will construct 2 grain bulking silos; one to serve Yatta and Masinga sub-counties while the other will cater for Mwala and the neighboring sub counties.

She also announced that the Machakos Agricultural Training Centre would transformed to a modern facility for on-field research, seed propagation, training and farming demonstrations. 

She added "I am glad to inform you that the Machakos ATC is now an accredited Agricultural Technical Vocational Education and Training Centre (ATVET). 

Governor Wavinya issued cheques  for procurement of different agricultural materials and inputs.

Beneficiaries include Kambusu Coffee Cooperative Society - Ksh 26,997,570,

Mukuyuni Coffee Cooperative Society - Ksh 28,315,000,

Kakuyuni Coffee Cooperative Society - Ksh 16,335,000,

Kola CDDC - Ksh 8,293,150,

Kalama CDDC - Ksh 7,756,027,

Masii CDDC - Ksh 8,059,510,

Muthetheni CDDC - Ksh 7,987,580, 

Katangi CDDC - Ksh 8,347,000 and Ikombe CDDC - Ksh 7,290,000.

Others to benefit are Matungulu North CDDC - Ksh 4,750,000,

Masinga Central CDDC - Ksh 4,250,000,Mbiuni CDDC -  Ksh 4,000,000,

Kivaa CDDC - Ksh 4,000,000,

Masinga Mixed Farmers - Ksh 500,000,

Kayatta Irrigation SACCO - Ksh 500,000, Kalau CBO - Ksh 500,000 and Mwangaza CBO - Ksh 500,000.

Assembly 'vets' Wavinya appointees

MCAs complete ritual
to approve nominees

By Anchor Reporter 

Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) have today conducted a vetting exercise for various nominees for the position of The Chairperson, County Public Service Board (CPSB), a Member of the County Public Service Board (CPSB) and Chief Officers of various Departments

Mr Mutisya

It is hoped that due diligence was carried out by the various committees that carried out the vetting.

There are valid fears that the assembly teams are merely rubber stamping appointees from the executive are without scrutinising their documents.

During today's vetting, the assembly Committee for trade and investment vetted Ms Zipporah Kavata Mutunga to replace the current Chief Officer for the docket who was found to have used a fake University of Nairobi degree to secure the job. 

Neither the committee nor the assembly have offered any explanation why this anomaly escaped their attention. Another committee also approved another Chief Officer- Mr Isika- who has an active corruption case with his father.

The Anchor was unable to listen through the vetting process to understand what entails the vetting process.

Those vetted today are:

1. Albanus Paul Mutisya - Chairperson, County Public Service Board (CPSB)

2. Marleen Misco Mwanika - Member, County Public Service Board (CPSB)

3. Bernadette Wavinya Mutiso - Chief Officer, Department of Citizen Management and Customer Service.

4.Kasanga Julius Muindi - Chief Officer, Department of Health Facilities and Infrastructure Development.

5. Winnie Ndunge Musyoki - Chief Officer, Department of Sewerage, Sanitation and Waste Management.

6. Mutunga Zipporah Kavata - Chief Officer, Department of Trade, Economic Planning and Industrialization.

7. Machogu Ian Obare - Chief Officer, Department of Information, Communication and Technology Infrastructure.

8. Mule Daniel Lemba - Chief Officer, Department of Public Communication and E-Government.

9. Sheikh Ifrah Abdi - Chief Officer, Department of Digital Technology.

10. Mulwa Albert Katumo - Chief Officer, Department of Livestock and Fisheries Development.

Hotel ordered to shut down music

The County Government of Machakos has moved to clump down noise pollution coming from  Semara hotel in Machakos Municipality.

The order came amid complaints of noise pollution by residents of Milimani area who share a neighbourhood with the hotel.

The county ministry of Water, Irrigation, Environment and Climate Change, in a notice dated April 24,2023, has ordered the hotel to switch off the sound system with immediate effect and not to operate during the night hours. 

The notice requires the hotel  to come up with a noise management plan and take a copy of the same to the county office.  

Semara is also required to submit a copy of Environmental Impact Assessment license and environment audit which was submitted to NEMA.

 The locals are also up in arms against the local ATG church for noise pollution. It remains unclear why the residents omitted Garden Hotel that has a Live Band performance from the list of pollutants.

Residents complain that the noise is higher at night and during weekends, making their habitats unbearable.

Pollution activities are said to take place at night when people are resting from strenuous work of the day , depriving them sleep . 

The notice says the hotel is violating Article 42 Of the Constitution and the Noise and Excessive Vibration pollution Control Regulation 2009 .

MP's Birth Certificates drive

Bring registration of births to villages- Basil

By Magdalene Kyalo

Yatta MP Robert Basil today edged towards actualization of his pledge to deliver seamless issuance of birth certificates.

 

Addressing  residents at Katangi Chief's Office during the issuance of Birth  Certificates , Basil said this was part of his manifesto  to bring government services to his electorate.

This exercise will save  parents  time , cost and bearucratic  processeses to  acquire this crucial document. 

A birth certificates is a crucial credential that Kenya citizens require as a primary document to prove citizenship and opens doors to joining schools and acquisition of other documents such as National Identity Card and passports.

Basil, a first term legislator,  said he will transform Yatta sub county and bring more fundamental instruments to the area as he promised during his campaigns .

He added that he will push to ensure that the service is available to all wards .

Other  services that  Basil is partnering with national  government to bring closer to mwanachi is acquisition  of National Identity cards and voting cards .

Safaricom, Makueni county lauch App

Telco,County lauch digital services tool

By Daniel Kituku 

Safaricom in partnership with Makueni County government today launched the first MyMakueni App to digitise all county services. 

This platform shall enable citizens access services from a single  platform by push of a button.

The platform will help  the county manage services such as revenue management systems, agriculture, health, utility bills and SME programs. 

Governor  Makueni  Mutula Kilonzo  Jnr  said  the App is a tool for leadership, inspiring citizens to be bold and visionary to embrace change for betterment of counties for themselves and future generations. 

Mutula added that the App will ease access and payment of county services to the public  saving them time  visiting county  offices .

Speaking at the Launch in Wote  municipality , CEO Safaricom Peter Ndegwa said the App should be accessible to every Kenyan-right from the farmer to everyone seeking the service. 

" We are delighted to partner with Makueni County as they become the first devolved unit in the country to provide all services on myCounty App . myCounty provides provides individuals and organisations with a single, convenient  point where they can access, manage , and pay for all county services ," said Ndegwa . 

 The service will be available for all 47 counties  as a smartphone App , Web portal and Short Code and will intergrate both current and upcoming services irrespective of the county's provider of choice, and lastly provide a management portal, " added  Ndegwa .

In addition to County services the MyMakueni App shall have a " Sema Na Governor " feature that will enable residents to engage their Governor directly  to report on issues  affecting them and performance of county staff.

The App will also enable residents ask for emergency services as ambulance, fire, police  and other services. 

Safaricom company will host the service as part of the safaricom cloud , provide Big Data and Analytics solutions for the App users and digital recipients complete with electronic notifications. Other objectives of MyMakueni App are to bring the world to Wote, and take Wote to the world, ease land payments and building payments, process revenue collection, add visibility and reconciliation of payments, Support application forms in digitization and automation, enable citizen engagement with the governor and help one to explore Makueni in the tourism sector.

Gideon Mutiso- 1932-2023

 

Yatta's coup linked MP dies at 91

By Gastone Valusi
 and Agencies

Former MP for Yatta Constituency in Machakos Gideon Mutiso has died at the age of 91 . He was born in 1932 and was the longest-serving Yatta MP, having been elected four times.

Mutiso’s death was announced by his family who said he died while undergoing treatment at the MP Shah Hospital, Nairobi on Wednesday.

“We, the Mutiso family wish to confirm the passing on of our patriarch on April 26, 2023, while undergoing treatment at the MP Shah Hospital," the family statement reads in part.

The family said they  request prayers, support and privacy during this trying period saying that the updates on the funeral arrangements will be announced as soon as possible.

Mutiso was first elected to Parliament in 1963 on the African Peoples Party(APP) ticket. He was re–elected to office in 1969, 1988 and 1992 on a Kanu ticket, where he served until 1997. He also served as an Assistant Minister in the ministries of Home Affairs, Education, Health, Agriculture, Lands and Housing.

Mutiso was jailed in 1971 after he was arrested, tried and convicted over a coup plot to topple Kenya's First President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. He served 9 years and six months in jail before he returned to the political fold to reclaim his seat in 1988.  On September 25,1971, through Kenya Gazette Notice number 2126, the Supervisor of Elections announced a by-election to replace Mr Mutiso. " If 'the Parliamentary election is contested the poll will take place on the 25th day of September,1971. Dated this 5th day'of August,1971- N.J. MONTGOMERY-SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS"

It appears there was no contest in the election. On September 21, 1971, Mr Montgomery published another Gazette Notice " PURSUANT to regulation 54 (2) (c) of the Parliamentary and Presidential Elections Regulations, 1969,the Supervisor of Election hereby notifies that the person named below has been elected as a Member of the National Assembly for the Constituency shown...Constituency- Yatta. Name: Simeon Kitheka Kiilu. Dated this21st day of September,1971 N. J. MONTGOMERY ,Supervisor of Elections"

Mutiso was initially in  the Army but quit in protest to brutalities inflicted on locals by uniformed people. This marked his nature in politics- he was a n ardent believer in the rights of those he considered down-trodden, leading to his joining the trade union movement when he formed the Cables and Wireless African Workers Union that he affiliated to the Kenya Federation of Labour headed by Joseph Thomas Mboya as Secretary General.

Mutiso was one of the most independent MPs in Ukambani and was a strong ally of Independence Hero Paul Ngei through out his political life. Mutiso, former Mbooni MP Konzollo Munyao, the late Justice Kasanga Mulwa( when he was Makueni MP), the late Iveti South MP Jonesmus Kikuyu, veteran politician Francis Kalinzoya and Kibauni politician Musembi Katuku were high ranking players in this alliance against Ngei's initial opponent in Kamba politics Mbolu Malu.

He suffered a disturbed marital life, marying at leat two times before settling with Pauline Mutiso

Yatta is one of the eight constituencies in Machakos county. 

Meet author of Shaka horror

 

Introducing Paul Nthenge
Makenzi of Shaka Horror

 

By Anchor Reporter

 

So who is this man Paul Makenzi- the cult leader of Shakahola?

As we went to press this afternoon, police had retrieved not 89 people. Today, 16 people were exhumed as Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki toured the village now aptly becoming Shaka Horror. Red Cross account is that over 212 people are missing and relatives are worried that they may be among those being exhumed.

Paul Nthenge Makenzi- Courtesy Daily Nation

Pay up for treatment- Yumbya

Minister gives rates to be
paid in County hospitals

By Nguma Kitone 

Machakos County Health Minister Dr Daniel Yumbya today told residents to pay up for treatment. 

He told patients visiting hospitals in the county to prepare to cough specific fees to supplement the county government efforts to offer efficient medical services to the residents.

He said the County Health Management team passed a requirement in 2021 that patients visiting Machakos Level 5 to pay a consultation fee of Kes.150.00, Levels 4 and 3 hospitals -Kes.100.00 and Kes.50.00respectively.

Dr Yumbya added that the fees should be paid through Mpesa paybill and not cash.

He cautioned against politicising the supplementary fees as the proceeds would be used to equip the health facilities with equipments such as CT scans for the benefit of the residents.

Dr Yumbya stressed that Governor Wavinya is committed to ensuring residents  get the best medical care at all the health facilities.

On provision of medicine, Yumbya explained that the County Government is spending between Kes.30- 40 million monthly on drugs for local hospitals and other health facilities.

He encouraged residents to register with the National Hospital Insurance Fund to underwrite a big chunk of their hospital bills when they fall sick.

"When you register with the health scheme,they will reimburse us when you seek treatment in our hospitals.The county government will in turn use the funds to buy drugs and other equipments", said Dr Yumbya.

The minister regretted that Governor Ndeti inherited a debt of more than Kes 200m for drugs owed by KEMSA during the last administration.

"When Governor Wavinya took over office,she found a debt of more than Kes. 200m incurred by the previous administration which she cleared.She is now spending up to almost Kes.40m on drugs for our health facilities every month", said the health boss.

Dr Yumbya spoke at the Machakos Level 5 hospital as he briefed journalists on the current status of local health facilities in terms of drugs supplies.

Flanked by his Chief Officer Health Rashid Mohamed, among others, traced drugs shortages to the end of the national government's Universal Health Care(UHC) pilot program that supported the health system in the county up to the year 2020.

Quit houses, KMTC tells nurses

Threat to paralyze 
running of KMTC 

 By Gastone Valusi

Nurses at Kangundo Level 4 hospital in Machakos County, yesterday have condemned a move by the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Kangundo, to evict some nurses from a rental house at college.

The nurses have threatened to paralyze the supervision of KMTC students attached to various hospitals in the county if the move was not rescinded within 48 hours.

Mary Mueni, a nurse at Kangundo level 4 hospital said she had been given a 14-day notice by the KMTC Deputy Principal to vacate her house but the house was locked before the lapse of the notice when she was away attending to patients at the hospital.

Ms Mueni was employed by the County Government of Machakos in 2021 and was allocated the house by National Housing Corporation.

"The Deputy Principal told us last week to vacate the house because I had kept chicken at the premises and that I was interfering with the study of the KMTC students. They  gave me a 14-day notice to vacate and today they came and told my house girl to move out and they locked the house," Ms Mueni the nurse told The Anchor.

Ms Karimi Kanampiu another nurse said she had been given a notice of few days to vacate her house at the college without been given enough time.

Kalonzo fires warning shot

Musyoka voices fears
over Ruto Government 

By Gastone Valusi 
in Machakos.

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka  today warned leaders from his party who have recognized Dr William Ruto as President to approach their cooperation with caution. 

He charged that Kenya Kwanza leaders want to capture Machakos County and added "They (Kenya Kwanza government)will come back because they want to capture Machakos. Just be polite to them but  remain firm," he said

He added  "We have not recognized them as government. It is you Machakos( people) who have recognized them,"said Mr Musyoka as he clearly targeted Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and other local leaders who are collaborating with President Ruto. 

He was speaking at the  burial of the late Jeremiah Mulatya, a brother of Senator  Agnes Kavindu at  Ngonda village, Matungulu Constituency. He warned his party members to 'be careful' in their cooperation with President William Ruto. He made reference to last week's  prayer rally at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos where President Ruto his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua and other government officials were hosted by Machakos County governor Wavinya Ndeti (Wiper) and his Deputy Francis Mwangangi.

Though Mr Musyoka did not come out openly to condemn the governor, the tenor of the usually expressive Kalonzo did not hide that he was unhappy with the cooperation initiative of not just Wavinya but Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. Those who listened to him saw him as a grumbling party leader who is unable to whip the county chiefs to his political activities.

The three Ukambani governors- including Kitui Governor Dr Julius Malombe have boycotted rallies and demonstrations called by the Azimio la Umoja coalition that brought them to power in their respective counties.

Ms Ndeti and her Deputy have publicly declared their stand to cooperate and work with President Ruto and the national government for the benefit of the people. During the burial, Ms Ndeti, who was present,  attempted to push back Mr Musyoka's stance.

Governor Ndeti  reminded Mr Musyoka that she had consulted him before making her move and that they had agreed on the manner of cooperation with the President. "His  Excellency Mr Musyoka I talked with him and we agreed that I will work in collaboration with the national government. Wavinya Ndeti belongs to Wiper, let's respect each other and work in harmony,"said Ms. Ndeti without showing whom she was targeting with her remarks. Analysts see the remarks as either directed to Mr Musyoka or the Ruto government.

Mr Musyoka said only the opening of the servers showing results from all polling stations will bring closure to the debate on who won the 2022 presidential election, adding that it could reveal a different verdict.

"We want the servers showing results from all polling stations to be opened so that we know whether it is Raila or Ruto who won the election. This is what will bring an end to this matter," said Mr Musyoka.

He said his position was that he  had not recognized the Kenya Kwanza government as legitimate even as leaders from the Wiper Party continue to cooperate with the government.