George Owiti

Kenya, Nairobi

Correspondent at The Star (Kenya)

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Articles

Locals lose property worth millions in Mavoko land demolitions

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | George Owiti

The aftermath of demolitions in Athi River, Machakos county on Saturday, April 12 /GEORGE OWITISeveral families have been rendered homeless after their houses were demolished in Athi River, Machakos County. The tens of victims, residents of Munyeti farm in Katani location, are counting losses following the incident that occurred at about 1 am on Friday. The homeowners were forced to spend Saturday night in the cold.
Three MCAs injured as fists fly in Machakos County Assembly

2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | George Owiti

One of the injured MCAs speaks to the press at the county assembly in Machakos on April 8, 2025Three MCAs have sustained injuries after a fight broke out at the Machakos County Assembly. The trio were injured after two sides—those opposed to Speaker Ann Kiusya's impeachment and those pushing for the same—clashed on Tuesday.
8 traders arrested for possessing banned plastic bags in Machakos

3 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | George Owiti

Eight people have been arrested for being in possession of banned plastic bags in Machakos County. The eight were nabbed during a joint operation by the National Environmental Management Authority's enforcement team from the headquarters, Machakos County Government officials, and police officers at Kyumbi Town in Athi River subcounty on Thursday.
Building torched, property looted as Korogocho slum dwellers oppose housing project

3 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | George Owiti

A building that was torched during demonstrations in Korogocho slums, Nairobi, April 1, 2025. /GEORGE OWITIA building within the chief's camp bore the brunt of demonstrating Korogocho slum dwellers on Tuesday as they protested against government's proposed housing project in the area. The building is located next to the chief's office and Korogocho police post. They first hauled stones at the building, commonly known as RC building.
Two dead in Machakos road accident

3 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | George Owiti

Two people have died in a grisly road accident in Matungulu, Machakos County. The duo died after the motorbike they were riding on got involved in an accident with vehicle along the Nairobi-Kangundo Road in the Savanna area, Matungulu subcounty, on Monday evening. Police said the two, the rider and his pillion passenger, died on the spot after the accident occurred.
Missing Machakos MCA resurfaces, says he is safe

4 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | George Owiti

In SummaryMuthwani ward’s county legislator Dominic Maitha re-appeared on Wednesday evening, close to 24 hours after he was reported missingMaitha, on Thursday, told the Star that he was safe and sound. He denied claims that he had been abducted. The Machakos MCA who had earlier been reported missing has resurfaced alive and sound.
Fears mount as Machakos MCA goes missing

4 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | George Owiti

Muthwani MCA Domnic Maitha has reportedly gone missing. Maitha, according to his close relatives, reported to work at the Machakos County Assembly on Monday, March 24, but never returned home. His wife Juliet Ngare accompanied by his father John Maitha, are among the close relatives who reported his missing at the Machakos police station on Tuesday. The Star established that the missing person report was made under OB NO: 49/25/3/25 at 3.04 pm on Tuesday.
Machakos: Pro-Kiusya MCAs vow to defeat ouster motion against speaker

4 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | George Owiti

A section of Machakos MCAs opposed to Speaker Anne Kiusya's impeachment motion address the press at the assembly on March 26, 2025. A section of Machakos MCAs have vowed to shoot down any impeachment motion against Speaker Ann Kiusya. The 22 county legislators claimed that some forces were out to frustrate Kiusya by sponsoring a motion to oust her for her hard stance and commitment to the House’s oversight role.
[PHOTOS] Nova Pioneer school bus overturns on Mombasa road

1 month ago | the-star.co.ke | George Owiti

A bus belonging to Nova Pioneer school has overturned along Mombasa road in the Sabaki area within Athi River, Machakos County. The bus had schoolchildren on board when it got involved in the accident. Athi River South subcounty police commander Philis Muthoni says all the children are safe. "The children were rushed to various hospitals within Athi River. There were no fatalities," Muthoni told the Star on the phone. Muthoni said it was a self-involved road accident incident.
Two injured after tanker and trailer collide on Mombasa Road

1 month ago | the-star.co.ke | George Owiti

The scene of the accident where drivers were injured after their motor vehicles burst into flames along Mombasa Road in Kanga area, Makueni county on March 20, 2025. Two people have sustained injuries following a road accident along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway in Mtito Andei, Makueni County. The incident, which occurred on Thursday morning, involved the drivers of a tanker and a trailer that collided head-on before both vehicles burst into flames.