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06 Jul

Machakos County to name a street after Rex Kanyike, a Youth Killed in Nairobi

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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has announced plans to lobby the Machakos County Assembly to approve the naming of a street after Rex Kanyike Masai, a Generation Z youth who tragically lost his life during the finance bill protests in Nairobi. Speaking during Rex’s burial in Kyamuthanga village, Muvuti location in Machakos on Friday, Governor Wavinya Ndeti honored Rex as a hero who should be remembered for his bravery and dedication to fighting for the rights of Kenyans. Rex was fatally shot during demonstrations against the 2024 Finance Bill, which sparked widespread protests across the country. "Rex was a hero. He…

Hired thugs infiltrated Tuesday demos, Governor Wavinya says

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Machakos Governor, Wavinya Ndeti now says a swarm of hired goons last week infiltrated anti-Finance Bill demonstrators and engaged in wanton looting and destruction of property. Speaking in Mavoko after witnessing the swearing in of three chief officers into her Government, the county boss urged the police to hunt down the criminals and ensure they are brought to book. “The criminals who infiltrated the demos by our young people who were protesting peacefully and destroyed property must be dealt with. The damage caused will attract another expenditure towards repairs at the cost of new development programs,” the Governor lamented. In…

121 Officers Removed from Machakos County Payroll Over Fake Certificates

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Machakos County Government has removed 121 officers from its payroll after an investigation revealed they used fake KCSE certificates to secure employment. County Secretary and Head of Public Service, Muya Ndambuki, announced yesterday that an inquiry by the County Public Service Board into the credentials of 5,018 county government employees uncovered the fraud. Dr. Muya stated that the county is also undertaking a thorough verification process for diplomas and degree certificates. Additionally, 14 officers from Mwala Sub-County have been suspended for allegedly colluding to sabotage revenue collection. These officers are accused of collecting revenue in cash, issuing fake licenses, and…