Machakos County

• MachakosEconomyOct 10

  Machakos Launches Countywide Economic Empowerment Program for 680 Groups

  Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti launched a countywide economic empowerment program for 680 groups at Kenyatta Stadium. The initiative focuses on providing households with tools to earn daily income, building on previous support. Investments are also boosting agriculture and supporting small traders.

• MachakosPoliticsOct 10

  Machakos politician faces backlash over sweet distribution during campaign activities

  Machakos CECM Rita Ndunge faced public criticism after distributing sweets to residents while political activities gathered momentum. The incident sparked online debate regarding the appropriateness of such gestures for aspiring politicians engaging voters ahead of the 2027 elections.

• MachakosPoliticsOct 10

  Machakos Woman Rep aspirant faces backlash after roadside sweet giveaway

  Rita Ndunge faced backlash in Machakos after being filmed distributing sweets at a roadside campaign stop. Young people present rejected the tactic, stating they could not be bought with such gifts. The incident highlights broader resident frustration with superficial political gestures.

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