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Erastus Mulwa

History as the first-ever postgraduate only university opens in Konza City

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-05-15 13:57:31

Kenya AIST is the first-ever institution to offer post-graduate studies and advanced research programmes in the country.

Too little, too late? Kindiki finally speaks on fuel crisis

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-05-21 11:22:00

After a week-long national crisis occasioned by the sharp increase of fuel prices, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has finally emerged to address the matter, albeit too late.

Linda Mwananchi leaders court Kalonzo in Machakos tour

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-05-31 18:06:42

The Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM party on Sunday sent the clearest signal of the possibility of a strategic alliance with the United Opposition team ahead of next year’s General Election.

Four suspects remanded over killing of three young men in Machakos

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-06-10 15:37:00

Four suspects were on Wednesday arraigned before a Machakos court in connection with the recent killing of three young men who died in a suspected mob justice incident within the town.

Slovakia reaffirms economic ties with Kenya

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-06-15 15:19:20

The Slovak government has reaffirmed economic ties with Kenya and its commitment to expanding cooperation in various sectors.

Too little too late, say parents of youth killed in 2024 protests

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-06-25 06:00:00

According to Rex’s mother, the government had demonstrated contempt for human life by failing to engage the affected families through an open and structured manner.

Impeachment: Machakos Finance executive seeks more time to respond to charges

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-07-03 14:01:44

Machakos Finance Executive Committee Member, Catherine Mutanu seeks more time to prepare a response.

Police in pursuit of key suspect in murder of mother, two daughters

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-07-06 11:24:41

Residents of Kaseveni village in Machakos county, are yet to recover from the shock that befell them mid-last month after three bodies of their neighbours were discovered in a nearby thicket.

Wavinya wants police to arrest arsonists who burnt Machakos market

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-07-06 17:02:42

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has urged security agencies to move swiftly and arrest suspects who set Machakos market on fire on Friday night.

Six dead in bus accident on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-07-07 21:51:00

Six people were killed and 41 others sustained injuries following a tragic accident that involved a Mombasa bound passenger bus and two trucks at Kapiti plains along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway.

Court reinstates sacked Machakos Finance minister

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-07-14 10:17:12

The High Court has reinstated Machakos Finance, Economic Planning and Revenue Management CEC Catherine Mutanu, who was dismissed seven days ago by Governor Wavinya Ndeti.

Grief as woman, her three children buried in Kathiani

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-07-25 18:21:52

It was a funeral like no other. No speeches, no food or water no flowers or other traditions popular in ordinary burials.

Kalonzo: Ignore the rumors that I'm in talks with Ruto

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-08-02 17:19:00

Wiper Patriotic Front party leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, has dismissed as desperate propaganda claims that he was warming up to joining the broad-based government.

Dr Mutiso was our valued inspiration, family says during burial

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-08-07 17:19:29

DCI boss Mohammed Amin said detectives were probing a possible link between the murder of Dr Mutiso and lawyer Kyalo Mbobu on September 9th 2025.

Wavinya calls for dialogue with MCAs over budget stalemate

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-08-12 12:35:00

Governor Wavinya Ndeti has declared that she is now ready to engage Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) to unlock the current stalemate over the county’s 2026/27 budget.

EACC raids Kitui sand trader's home amid revenue, environmental concerns

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-08-13 14:55:54

EACC detectives yesterday raided the home of prominent Kitui sand trader Peter Kalungu at Kwa Mutonga in Kitui West and seized bundles of documents believed to be crucial to investigations

Police gun down suspected gangster in Matungulu, recover stolen rifle

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-08-15 07:16:21

Several mobile phones and other crude weapons were also recovered from the scene.

Kalonzo calls out Ruto over escalating political violence

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-08-16 19:08:40

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Governor Wavinya Ndeti and Matungulu MP Stephen Mule have called out President William Ruto over the escalating political violence targeting the opposition.

Battle for Matungulu: Mule's Four-term bid under threat as five aspirants declare interest

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-08-27 12:07:16

Matungulu MP Stephen Mule faces a tougher 2027 re-election battle as five aspirants mount early campaigns, challenging his decade-long hold on the constituency.

Wavinya rejects Sh17.7bn Machakos budget, escalating clash with MCAs

By Erastus Mulwa   2026-09-01 15:35:31

The push and pull between the assembly and the executive is far from over after Governor Wavinya Ndeti declined to assent to the Machakos County Budget Appropriations Bill, 2026.