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Mutua says hotels to lose coveted status after revaluation

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has warned that some hotels currently enjoying Five Star status could be downgraded for failing to meet the standards.

Mutua says hotels to lose coveted status after revaluation

State House comptroller Ole Metito urges Maa community to shun regressive culture

State House comptroller Ole Metito urges Maa community to shun regressive culture

CS Mutua commissions Game Rangers as Amboseli takeover gains momentum

CS Mutua commissions Game Rangers as Amboseli takeover gains momentum

Kenyans urged to uphold peace during Easter

Kenyans urged to uphold peace during Easter

State preparing new regulations to tackle waste disposal

The government is preparing new regulations to streamline the disposal of wastes, including hazardous industrial materials.

State preparing new regulations to tackle waste disposal

Education stakeholders rally against child labour, moranism in Maasai land

Early marriages and teen pregnancies among girls, moranism and child labour among boys have been cited as retrogressive practices that are still rampant in Maasai land.

Education stakeholders rally against child labour, moranism in Maasai land

One killed, scores injured as goons attack Kitengela residents

Panic gripped Embakasi village after about 25 youths who were allegedly hired by a private developer arrived on motorbikes and unleashed terror on the residents.

One killed, scores injured as goons attack Kitengela residents

Floods render Magadi-Kiserian road impassible

Movement has been hampered after a section of the tarmac road was washed away at Kamukuru, near the General Service Unit training college.

Floods render Magadi-Kiserian road impassible

Curses, myths hinder Maa community from seeking medication for hearing challenges

misinformation, myths and traditional barriers among other beliefs were cited as some of the factors hindering members of the community from seeking medical attention.

Curses, myths hinder Maa community from seeking medication for hearing challenges

Sacco members wins Sh3.2m house in savings promo

The winner received the house situated at Kisaju area in Kajiado County after topping up his share capital to Sh500,000.

Sacco members wins Sh3.2m house in savings promo

Kajiado county seeks to curb mother, infant deaths

Kajiado county Health Department has put in place a raft of measures to prevent mother and infant mortality.

By 2 months ago

Kajiado county seeks to curb mother, infant deaths

EPZA on an ambitious expansion plan for more revenue

The first Sh1.3 billion phase of the lucrative initiative targets EPZ Athi River in Machakos, Nairobi's Sameer Park and Majorel Kenya Solution in Mombasa.

By 2 months ago

EPZA on an ambitious expansion plan for more revenue

Motorist, 20 boda boda riders arrested in a hit and run in Kitengela

Police in Kitengela, Kajiado arrest 20 boda boda operators over assault on a motorist on the Nairobi-Namanga road, and impound 26 motorcycles, OCS David Shani confirms.

By 2 months ago

Motorist, 20 boda boda riders arrested in a hit and run in Kitengela

Kitengela comes to standstill as pastor Ezekiel arrives for crusade

The man of God is expected to hold the crusade at the 51-acre piece of land that he purchased recently.

By 3 months ago

Kitengela comes to standstill as pastor Ezekiel arrives for crusade

Buyers asked to be cautious over land disputes

Land buyers in Athi River have been cautioned to do due diligence before making any payments.

By 3 months ago

Buyers asked to be cautious over land disputes

Residents cry foul as land grabbers invade Athi River

Land conflicts continue escalating in Athi-river, Mavoko Machakos County amid an outcry by residents who claim that rogue land grabbers are taking a toll on them.

By 3 months ago

Residents cry foul as land grabbers invade Athi River

Kajiado scholarship scheme releases first cohort of 500 students

Kajiado County's full Scholarship scheme has churned out its first cohort of 500 graduates sponsored four years ago across the 25 wards.

By 3 months ago

Kajiado scholarship scheme releases first cohort of 500 students

Kajiado's scholarship scheme bears fruits as 500 students complete studies

Some 300 of the beneficiaries have completed secondary school and are awaiting KCSE results after their fees were paid for four years.

By 3 months ago

Kajiado's scholarship scheme bears fruits as 500 students complete studies

Plans to involve technology to curb insecurity in Kajiado

“We have received reports from locals in this county about poor communication which have somehow rendered mobile phones irrelevant we will upgrade connectivity in this area,” said Kiraithe.

By 3 months ago

Plans to involve technology to curb insecurity in Kajiado

Land dispute erupts over Ngong-Riruta railway line

Two Maasai clans are at loggerheads over the ownership of the land where the Ngong-Riruta railway line is being constructed.

By 3 months ago

Land dispute erupts over Ngong-Riruta railway line

Kajiado Health volunteers to push UHC beneficiaries to 50,000

He said the health volunteers are focused on preventive care to reduce the families’ curative care which has weighed down many.

By 4 months ago

Kajiado Health volunteers to push UHC beneficiaries to 50,000

Over 50 families face eviction in land dispute with private developer

The two groups were later summoned to the Mavoko SNP police station and directed to produce their documents.

By 4 months ago

Over 50 families face eviction in land dispute with private developer

Epza management ally fears of closure companies in Mombasa

This follows a recent announcement by Mombasa Apparel Epz Limited and Ashton Apparel Epz Limited that they are closing shop.

By 4 months ago

Epza management ally fears of closure companies in Mombasa

Private schools outshine public in Kajiado

Teachers and candidates attributed the success to hard work and determination.

By 4 months ago

Private schools outshine public in Kajiado

American pedophile in court again on new defilement charges

An American pedophile was arraigned in Mavoko Law Courts on Tuesday facing new charges of defilement months after he was released from prison under unclear circumstances.

By 4 months ago

American pedophile in court again on new defilement charges

Munyeti Farm residents fear eviction after Portland demolitions

Reports of land invasion by intruders,and issues of land grabbing is the order of the day at the Athi River police station.

By 5 months ago

Munyeti Farm residents fear eviction after Portland demolitions

Interior Ministry together with the Church seek to plant more than 200,000 fruit trees

The group intends to plant more than 200,000 fruit trees in six counties.

By 5 months ago

Interior Ministry together with the Church seek to plant more than 200,000 fruit trees

Court suspends issuance of title deeds for Kajiado plots

Kajiado residents will have to wait longer for title deeds after the court suspended the titling of more than 22,000 plots.

By 5 months ago

Court suspends issuance of title deeds for Kajiado plots

Court suspends issuance of title deeds for 22,000 plots in Kajiado

A judge ordered that the process be halted, pending submission of the plan to the Kajiado County Assembly for public participation.

By 5 months ago

Court suspends issuance of title deeds for 22,000 plots in Kajiado

Desperate land victims beg DCI to assist them get their money

Officers from the DCI headquarters Nairobi set a help desk where victims present their complains on how they bought the disputed pieces of land.

By 5 months ago

Desperate land victims beg DCI to assist them get their money

Raila, Kalonzo raise queries on rushed evictions as probe begins

Opposition leaders toured the disputed parcel of land to assess demolitions. This created tension in the area where police were on standby with riot gear.

By 6 months ago

Raila, Kalonzo raise queries on rushed evictions as probe begins

Athi River homeowners did not know land was disputed

It is puzzling how the developers and homeowners were caught flatfooted after a court struck out a case filed by the society that sold the land to hundreds of people.

By 6 months ago

Athi River homeowners did not know land was disputed

State to revoke title deeds for EPZ land undeveloped for over 10 years

Squatters lost the land ownership case earlier in the week after a 10-year battle in court. Ministry ordered to revoke titles of land that remain undeveloped for over 10 years.

By 6 months ago

State to revoke title deeds for EPZ land undeveloped for over 10 years

Portland wins court battle against squatters

Justice Nyukuri noted that the society failed to physically serve the amended pleadings to all the Defendants within 21 days as ordered by the Court on May 17, 2023.

By 6 months ago

Portland wins court battle against squatters

Body to support wildlife movement in Kajiado launched

It is an advocacy vehicle for a region that has had minimal conservation investment, while communities continue suffering from Human Wildlife Conflict.

By 6 months ago

Body to support wildlife movement in Kajiado launched

Two women attacked by swarm of bees for stealing Sh100, 000 in Kitengela

There was drama at Kitengela, on Wednesday, after two middle-aged women were attacked by a swarm of bees for allegedly stealing another woman’s cash.

By 6 months ago

Two women attacked by swarm of bees for stealing Sh100, 000 in Kitengela

Metito dares Lenku to form new party, announces 2027 ambition

A political showdown is looming in as State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito has challenged Governor Joseph Ole Lenku to form his own party.

By 6 months ago

Metito dares Lenku to form new party, announces 2027 ambition

Concern as teenage pregnancies, early marriages increase in Kajiado

“There is a huge problem with flourosis and in addition to being a medical condition, it also affects their self-esteem,” he said.

By 6 months ago

Concern as teenage pregnancies, early marriages increase in Kajiado

PCEA leadership appeals to worshipers as Kitengela church faces demolition

Presbyterian Foundation has urged worshipers at the Kitengela church to remain calm as it seeks to challenge a court ruling that ordered the demolition of their church.

By 6 months ago

PCEA leadership appeals to worshipers as Kitengela church faces demolition

High Court orders for the demolition of Presbyterian Church of East Africa, Kajiado

The church has vowed to move to the Court of Appeal to try and overturn the ruling.

By 6 months ago

High Court orders for the demolition of Presbyterian Church of East Africa, Kajiado

Church loses land after nine-year fight with EPZ

Kajiado High Court Judge Maxwell Gicheru on Thursday ruled that the two-acre piece of land where the multi-million shilling complex stands was acquired illegally.

By 6 months ago

Church loses land after nine-year fight with EPZ

Lenku deploys special unit to apprehend waste offenders

The multi-sectoral Unit is made of officers from the Departments of Environment, Inspectorate Services and Public Health.

By 7 months ago

Lenku deploys special unit to apprehend waste offenders

Maasai leaders vow to defend Amboseli park take over

Maasai leaders have cautioned against disrupting transfer of Amboseli Park control to Kajiado County per President Ruto William Ruto's order.

By 7 months ago

Maasai leaders vow to defend Amboseli park take over

Kitengela residents terrorized by huge snake

He said the snake has big eyes similar to a spotlight but red in colour, it's almost 30 feet long.

By 7 months ago

Kitengela residents terrorized by huge snake

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