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Alphonse Mbithi

Alphonse Mbithi

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Three police officers, civilian killed as patrol vehicle rolls along Matuu–Mwingi Road
February 15, 2026 07:37 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Three police officers, civilian killed as patrol vehicle rolls along Matuu–Mwingi Road

The vehicle was carrying four police officers and a civilian at the time of the accident.

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Machakos-Embu residents raise alarm over suspected sewage pollution in River Tana
January 30, 2026 02:41 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Machakos-Embu residents raise alarm over suspected sewage pollution in River Tana

The residents allege that companies operating near the river may be responsible for contaminating the water, which they say has recently changed colour and now emits a strong, foul smell.

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80-year-old man killed in a road accident in Machakos
January 12, 2026 08:56 (EAT) • 1 month ago

80-year-old man killed in a road accident in Machakos

The accident happened near Kaewa Catholic Church along Kanyonyoo-Embu road.

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Investigations after lorry driver found murdered in Mbooni
December 24, 2025 03:56 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Investigations after lorry driver found murdered in Mbooni

The driver was transporting a lorry registration number KDR 422F, loaded with 259 bags of cement, from Simba Cement Factory in Athi River. According to police, the vehicle was tracked moving along the Athi River–MKS–Masii–Mwala–Matuu route before it was diverted at Masii towards the Tawa area....

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Three children survive house fire in Machakos
December 24, 2025 08:27 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Three children survive house fire in Machakos

Their mother, Victoria Mbithe, had gone to a nearby homestead when she received a distress call.

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Farmers protest Machakos county’s new charge on poultry movement
September 29, 2025 07:00 (EAT) • 4 months ago

Farmers protest Machakos county’s new charge on poultry movement

The new charge, introduced under the county’s recent finance bill, requires poultry farmers to pay 20 Kenyan shillings for every chicken brought into Machakos.

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Kitui: One dead after mob attack along Matuu-Mwingi highway
September 09, 2025 07:21 (EAT) • 5 months ago

Kitui: One dead after mob attack along Matuu-Mwingi highway

The deceased was part of a three-man gang targeting businessmen in the area.

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Tragedy as man killed in hippo attack in Yatta
August 23, 2025 02:53 (EAT) • 6 months ago

Tragedy as man killed in hippo attack in Yatta

The victim was rushed towards Kitui Hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries on the way. His body was later transferred to Machakos Hospital mortuary.

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Machakos County gov't welcomes talks with nurses to end ongoing strike
August 18, 2025 09:11 (EAT) • 6 months ago

Machakos County gov't welcomes talks with nurses to end ongoing strike

Nurses in Machakos abandoned their work stations last week as the dispute between them and the county escalated into industrial action.

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One killed after house wall collapses in Machakos
June 28, 2025 08:32 (EAT) • 7 months ago

One killed after house wall collapses in Machakos

According to area Assistant Chief Timothy Kivati, the two victims were working alongside a third man when the weakened wall gave way and collapsed, trapping them beneath the debris. One of the men died on the spot, while the second was seriously injured.

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