Machakos County — Kenyan county hosting diverse activities including an autocross rally, anti-doping workshop, wildlife response operations, and staff training programs.
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… Audio By Vocalize It was a family affair during the second round of the Shell AutoX Rally Championship that took place at Stoni Athi in Machakos County on Sunday 17, May. …
Gantra, Hinga & Singh highlight 2nd Round of Shell Autocross Rally ChampionshipCitizen Digital
… Peninah Wahome (5th from left, front row, poses with officials after presiding over a stakeholders workshop in Machakos County, aimed at strengthening anti-doping adjudication. …
ADAK, SDT meet over anti-doping adjudication & legal alignmentThe Standard
… Another farmer, Dorothy Mwikali Musyoki from Machakos County, said she has used the seed for two years and has seen improved returns. …
Farmers risk losing half their harvest, agency warnsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeA hyena hunting at Amboseli National Park. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) says it has intensified surveillance operations following reports of a hyena spotted along Mwananchi Road off Eastport Drive in Syokimau, Machakos County. …
Search intensified after hyena sighting in SyokimauCapital News
… The proposal was unveiled during an ongoing stakeholder retreat in Machakos County, where the Ministry of Roads and Transport presented a competing formula recommending that counties receive only 15 per cent of the fund. …
Senate committee pushes for 49pc Fuel Levy share to counties in proposed Roads BillThe Standard
… Kanyambu regretted that majority of the youth, particularly in Machakos County, who had no means of survival, could find their way through the Sacco which could help shape their lives. …
Youth urged to join Saccos to boost their livelihoodCitizen Digital
… In addition, Waita criticized the recently launched Machakos County valuation roll, describing it as vague and lacking public participation. …
Nzioka Waita accuses Kalonzo of discrimination as he joins UDAThe Standard
… Machakos County Co-operative Director Ann Masai urged farmers to make full use of LECOM to reduce costs associated with transporting coffee to distant millers.She said the county government, under Governor Wavinya Ndeti, was committed to improving the welfare of farmers through v …
Farmers urged to cash in as coffee hits Sh120 per kiloCapital News
… s close this gap,” he said. “It enables us to be better prepared for climate change and to make better policy decisions based on real and accurate science.” The mobile laboratory, which has been operating in Kenya for the past two months, is currently stationed in Machakos County …
Israel deploys first mobile climate lab in Kenya to close Africa’s data gapCitizen Digital
… in Samani April 27, 2026 04:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Shabana FC coach Peter Okidi follow action against Kenya Police FC during their FKF Premier League match at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos County …
Peter Okidi tipped to take over as Mombasa United coachThe second round of the Shell AutoX Rally Championship took place at Stoni Athi in Machakos County on May 17, 2026, with drivers competing in four heats across multiple classes. Winners included Allan Bengi in Beta Junior Buggy, Eann Bengi in Cadet Junior Buggy, Aman Ganatra in 4WD with 35mm restrictors, and Michuki Hinga in the 2WD non-turbo class.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The second round of the Shell AutoX Rally Championship took place at Stoni Athi in Machakos County on May 17, 2026, with drivers competing in four heats across multiple classes. Winners included Allan Bengi in Beta Junior Buggy, Eann Bengi in Cadet Junior Buggy, Aman Ganatra in 4WD with 35mm restrictors, and Michuki Hinga in the 2WD non-turbo class.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya held a three-day workshop in Machakos County with the Sports Disputes Tribunal and legal stakeholders to strengthen anti-doping adjudication, institutional alignment, and consistency in handling doping-related cases as Kenya positions itself as a regional leader in clean sport governance.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KEPHIS warns that counterfeit and uncertified seed poses a growing threat to food security, with farmers potentially losing up to half their harvest. KEPHIS and seed companies are promoting scratch-code verification systems to help farmers authenticate seeds before planting and conducting enforcement operations against fake dealers.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Wildlife Service has stepped up surveillance operations following reports of a hyena sighting along Mwananchi Road in Syokimau, Machakos County, with footprints confirming the animal recently moved through bushy land behind JKIA towards Katani. Residents have been advised to remain alert, avoid approaching the animal, and supervise children closely as response teams are deployed to safeguard human life and wildlife.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing has proposed that county governments receive 49 per cent of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund under a proposed Roads Act amendment bill, while the Ministry of Roads and Transport recommends only 15 per cent. The Committee argues that since road maintenance functions have shifted to county governments, resources should follow those functions.
10 May 2026 · Capital News →
Moko Sacco leadership has encouraged youth, particularly in Machakos County, to join Saccos as a means of addressing joblessness and economic empowerment. The Sacco is working to digitize services and pursue SASRA licensing for FOSA operations while focusing on rebuilding member deposits and liquidity.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita has accused Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka of denying him a chance to vie for Machakos governor on a Wiper ticket in 2027, claiming the party reserved the position for another candidate. Waita has subsequently joined the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), arguing that the perception of Ukambani as a Wiper stronghold has impoverished the region.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Coffee farmers in Lower Eastern Region are being urged to increase production and return to farming as prices have risen to over Sh120 per kilogramme from the previous Sh60. The Machakos Co-operative Union chairman called for farmers to deliver their produce to the union-owned Lower Eastern Coffee Mill to reduce costs.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Israel's Ambassador to Kenya says a newly deployed mobile climate laboratory will help close Africa's persistent climate data gap and strengthen evidence-based policymaking. The facility, stationed in Machakos County and operating for the past two months, is the first of its kind in Africa.
3 May 2026 · Capital News →
Former Shabana FC coach Peter Okidi is poised to replace Gilbert Selebwa as head coach of Mombasa United, which currently sits second in the National Super League standings as it pushes for promotion to the Kenyan Premier League.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Machakos County has completed a second cohort of staff training to improve public service delivery and address gaps in governance and financial management. The programme has trained over 4,000 employees since 2024, with the county aiming to train all staff within the next year.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →