Stephen Nzioka

Juliana Cherera and Irene Masit fled for dear life, Raila claims

By Stephen Nzioka   2023-08-16 19:51:06

The two, alongside commissioners Justus Nyang’aya and Francis Wanderi had opposed former Chairman Wafula Chebukati’s declaration of William Ruto as the fifth president.

Makueni: Governor commits to streamline coffee sector

By Stephen Nzioka   2023-09-12 19:33:29

Mutula said the County and the national government were keen on boosting the sector across 7 coffee factories.

Three KWS rangers who killed student cleared

By Stephen Nzioka   2023-10-12 20:08:25

By the time of his death in 2019, Kyule was a KCSE exam candidate at Kiuani Secondary, Kibwezi East, Makueni County.

Five killed in dawn road accident in Makueni

By Stephen Nzioka   2023-10-18 13:48:19

Area police boss Peter Maina said the bus rammed into the rear side of a tractor with the impact throwing it onto the other lane before it collided head-on with a trailer.

Makueni leaders unhappy over President Ruto's proposal on Tsavo revenue

By Stephen Nzioka   2023-10-30 16:00:36

President William Ruto's directive that Taita Taveta residents will get at least 50 per cent of the revenue collected from Tsavo National park has not been received well by Makueni leaders.

Government to gazette water catchment areas

By Stephen Nzioka   2023-11-14 09:43:09

President William Ruto on Monday declared that all wetland areas and water towers across the country will be secured and gazetted.

Calls for improved child health, survival

By Stephen Nzioka   2023-11-17 23:18:02

The World Prematurity Day was nationally marked on Friday at Makueni’s mother and child unit, with the annual celebration used to give voice towards care for preterm babies.

Eight feared dead after they are swept by flooded river in Makueni

By Stephen Nzioka   2023-11-24 14:50:34

8 people are feared dead in Makueni after a vehicle they were traveling in was swept by flooded River Muuoni last night, area chief Norman Musyoki confirms.

Floods claim two more lives in Makueni county

By Stephen Nzioka   2023-11-26 10:09:53

Two people have died after their car was swept away by the flooded river Ivoesyo in Nzaui sub-county, Makueni county, on Saturday night.

Profits for divers taking locals across killer river

By Stephen Nzioka   2023-12-01 19:15:08

Muuoni River in Makueni County has been attracting rescuers and visitors, especially at the spot where eight people drowned while attempting to cross the swollen river last Thursday.

Matatu crash kills 10, injures 10 others in Makueni County

By Stephen Nzioka   2023-12-16 22:03:50

Ten people have died, while 10 others have been rushed to Mbooni Sub-County Hospital following a road accident at Kwa Mbisu along the Kikima-Kali-Machakos road in Mbooni, Makueni County.

Family's agony as Form One student dies under unclear circumstances

By Stephen Nzioka   2024-01-28 19:08:31

A family in Kitengela is seeking justice following the death of their son Emmanuel Kirimi, a Form One student at Kilungu Boys in Makueni county.

Linturi puts on notice agrovets selling counterfeit seeds, substandard farm inputs

By Stephen Nzioka   2024-02-08 17:45:07

He asked Kephis to move in speed to ensure investigations on various shops that are reaping big from local farmers unaware of what they were purchasing.

Shock of Kibwezi school where girls are sexually abused for fees

By Stephen Nzioka   2024-02-18 19:26:03

Police say they are looking for a 62-year-old man accused of impregnating a girl he was supporting and procured an abortion for her.

Kalonzo to Ruto: Prepare for new wave to sweep you out of power

By Stephen Nzioka   2024-03-29 19:59:01

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned to President William Ruto of a brewing political wave that will sweep him out of power.

Most victims of the Mlima Kiu accident were members of the same family

By Stephen Nzioka   2024-04-03 09:26:59

Among those who died on the spot was the driver of the hired Spanish matatu from Nakuru. NTSA boss says the stretch where accident happened lacked crucial road signs.

Makueni disaster teams undergo emergency response training

By Stephen Nzioka   2024-04-09 19:25:14

The team that underwent joint life-saving training on board a responder rescue boat were also trained on how to operate the boat.

Legalise our traditional brews, elder tells court

By Stephen Nzioka   2024-04-12 16:31:15

Augustus Muli, the patron of the Anzauni Ndene clan, observes that Kaluvu and Mawa brews were widely used in Akamba socio-cultural ceremonies.

Meru MCAs alter Mwangaza's fiscal plan

By Stephen Nzioka   2024-04-14 00:31:31

The Meru County Assembly has altered Governor Kawira Mwangaza's ambitious development budget for the financial year starting July 1, 2024.

Court orders warring parties at Makindu hospital to agree

By Stephen Nzioka   2024-04-16 18:21:13

Justice Teresia Matheka asked the warring the parties to seek Alternative Dispute Resolution over the matter as the health facility render services uninterrupted.