Govt announces new polio vaccination drive amid reports of deaths, severe side effects
The government has announced a new polio vaccination drive despite several reports of severe side effects related to the vaccine. On Friday, November 8, 2024, the Ministry of Health confirmed two fatalities following its investigation into the adverse events reported after the October 2024 polio vaccination campaign. The new drive will be conducted from November 9 […]
Police recover bhang worth Ksh6.9M in Machakos
One person in Machakos was arrested after he was caught with bhang worth Ksh6.9 million. Confirming the arrest, Machakos County Commissioner Josephine Ouko noted that the suspect was caught as he was driving within Machakos Township at midnight. Police who were on routine patrol, intercepted his vehicle as it was headed to Kitui County from […]
Wavinya Ndeti rubbishes claims of smuggling millions, dismisses reports of being detained in UK
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has swatted away allegations that she was detained in the United Kingdom for attempting to smuggle large sums of money into the country. In a statement on Monday, September 9, 2024, Wavinya rubbished the reports as a smear campaign orchestrated by her political opponents. “My attention has been drawn to an […]
Governor Ndeti accepts resignation of Machakos Health CEC
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has officially accepted the resignation of Health County Executive Committee member Daniel Yumbya. In a statement on Thursday, August 1, 2024, Governor Ndeti noted that she had received Yumbya’s resignation and was grateful for his service to the people of Machakos County. “I hereby acknowledge receipt of Dr. Daniel Yumbya’s resignation […]
Senior police officer drowns in Machakos river
A senior police officer on Wednesday tragically lost his life in Kware River in Machakos county. According to a police report seen by K24 Digital, Cyprian Walunya Kasili, a chief inspector based at a Ruai Police Station, drowned when his vehicle was swept away by the water. Police who noted that the incident was reported […]
3 dead, one missing after being swept away by floods in Machakos
Three people have lost their lives after the car they were travelling in was swept away by floods in Machakos county. While confirming the incident, Machakos County police commander Patrick Lobolia noted that one person was still missing and a search was underway. Lobolia stated the incident occurred when the businessman who was driving the […]
9 killed, scores injured in Machakos road accident
At least 9 people died and 30 others were injured after a matatu they were travelling in was involved in a road accident near Katangi Market on the Kitui-Machakos road on Monday afternoon. Confirming the accident, Machakos County Police Commander Patrick Lobolia said the matatu was travelling from Zombe market in Kitui East to Nairobi […]