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PHOTOS: Athi River homes face demolition as KCB lists plots for sale

Hundreds of residents residing in Kenya Commercial Bank piece of land in Athi River fear being evicted in case they fail to pay promptly for plots they occupy.

PHOTOS: Athi River homes face demolition as KCB lists plots for sale

Kajiado residents urged to take their children to school

Kajiado residents urged to take their children to school

Hope for victims as wildlife conflict compensation campaign begins

Hope for victims as wildlife conflict compensation campaign begins

Deadbeat father loses court case to bury daughter killed by lioness

Deadbeat father loses court case to bury daughter killed by lioness

Kajiado residents want lawmakers to retain NG-CDF

A section of Kajiado residents want Members of Parliament to control the NG-CDF, saying it has been instrumental in development projects across the country.

Kajiado residents want lawmakers to retain NG-CDF

Burial plans for girl mauled by lion in Kajiado marred by controversy

Burial arrangements for a 13-year-old girl mauled by a lioness 10 days ago in Kajiado have been marred by a controversy.

Burial plans for girl mauled by lion in Kajiado marred by controversy

Military officer held for 14 days after fleeing scene of girlfriend's death in Kitengela

The Military officer arrested following the death of a girlfriend in Kitengela Kajiado County will remain in custody for another two weeks.

Military officer held for 14 days after fleeing scene of girlfriend's death in Kitengela

KDF officer arrested after girlfriend's sudden death in Kitengela

Police in Kitengela, Kajiado County, have arrested a military officer following the alleged death of his girlfriend.

KDF officer arrested after girlfriend's sudden death in Kitengela

Kajiado county denies receiving Sh2.2 billion

The Kajiado County Finance Executive Alais Kisota said the amount was budged for in the 2023/2024 but was not received hence the budget deficit.

Kajiado county denies receiving Sh2.2 billion

Pain of Kajiado family over son killed in Dubai fire

A family from Kitengela, Kajiado County, is pleading with the government for details on the death of their son, Benjamin Kioko, who died in a house fire in Dubai last week.

Pain of Kajiado family over son killed in Dubai fire

Leaders in Kajiado clash over protocol at Janet Teyiaa's burial

There was tension on Friday, during the burial of the late Janet Teyiaa, a former Kajiado women representative, as political differences emerged between Ruto Gachagua allies.

Leaders in Kajiado clash over protocol at Janet Teyiaa's burial

Portland Cement MD appointee now in court on forgery charge

Businessman Bruno Oguda Obodha, who had previously been appointed by President William Ruto to be managing director of East Africa Portland Cement Company, has now been charged with fraud.

Portland Cement MD appointee now in court on forgery charge

Leaders in Kajiado mourn ex-legislator Teyiaa as selfless

Kajiado leaders have mourned former Woman Representative Janet Teyiaa, describing her as a selfless individual who worked tirelessly despite living with a disability.

Leaders in Kajiado mourn ex-legislator Teyiaa as selfless

Husband allegedly stabs wife to death in Isinya, escapes with three children

Area Assistant Chief Hoah Leshantin told The Standard that the family had recently relocated to the area and were not well known by the residents.

Husband allegedly stabs wife to death in Isinya, escapes with three children

Hundreds of sick sheep die in Kajiado, residents demand action

A section of Koromboi residents in Kajiado County are up in arms with a foreign business man who has kept thousands of condemned sheep in their residential area, coursing a health hazard.

Hundreds of sick sheep die in Kajiado, residents demand action

Ole Kina urges Maa unity as rival groups clash at Kajiado rally

The event, which was designed as a women and youth’s empowerment programme, saw the donation of at least 180 high breed goats and nine Sahiwal bulls to the locals.

Ole Kina urges Maa unity as rival groups clash at Kajiado rally

Shock as missing boy found murdered, body placed in sack

The body of Brighton Olala, a grade one pupil, was found stuffed in a sack and placed on the roof of a mabati house with multiple injuries.

Shock as missing boy found murdered, body placed in sack

Kajiado steps up efforts to eliminate dangerous weed

Local farmers and community leaders have welcomed the initiative, recognising it as a much-needed intervention against a weed that has long choked fields and drained resources.

Kajiado steps up efforts to eliminate dangerous weed

Senator Ole Kina's planned bull distribution in limbo as elders oppose event

Several youths and the Maa Council of Elders leaders and residents are opposing the event, saying it will be a provocative mission that is meant to advance the ‘selfish political ends’

Senator Ole Kina's planned bull distribution in limbo as elders oppose event

Ipomea: Kajiado steps up efforts to eliminate dangerous weed

Kajiado County is taking a bold step in reclaiming its vast grazing lands from the invasive Ipomea weed, a menace that has ravaged thousands of acres of pasture

Ipomea: Kajiado steps up efforts to eliminate dangerous weed

Kajiado traders call for fair allocation of market stalls

Trouble is brewing in Kitengela town, Kajiado County, ahead of local traders’ relocation to the newly constructed ultra modern market.

Kajiado traders call for fair allocation of market stalls

Kalonzo, Wamalwa raise alarm over Haiti mission, warn of risks

Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa have raised concerns over the Haiti mission, saying it is under-funded and exposes the Kenyan police contingent to great danger.

By 2 months ago

Kalonzo, Wamalwa raise alarm over Haiti mission, warn of risks

Body of police officer killed in Haiti flown back to Kenya

Body of slain police officer Samuel Kaetuai, killed in Haiti, flown back to the country, moved to Chiromo Mortuary as burial preparations underway.

By 2 months ago

Body of police officer killed in Haiti flown back to Kenya

Kitengela residents oppose stadium land excision for affordable housing project

A section of residents in Kitengela town Kajiado county are up in arms over the government's plan to excise stadium land for constructing affordable houses.

By 2 months ago

Kitengela residents oppose stadium land excision for affordable housing project

Kitengela man on the run after stabbing wife, pushing her from third floor

Police in Kitengela, Kajiado, are searching for a man accused of stabbing his wife and throwing her from the third floor of their house on Tuesday morning.

By 3 months ago

Kitengela man on the run after stabbing wife, pushing her from third floor

Kajiado withholds approved development applications

The county government of Kajiado has withheld all un-dispatched development applications in a move aimed at controlling unplanned developments within its urban and rural areas.

By 3 months ago

Kajiado withholds approved development applications

58 Ethiopian nationals en route to South Africa arrested in Kitengela

The foreigners were brought to the four-bedroom house about 3 days ago in the wee hours of the night waiting to travel to South Africa.

By 3 months ago

58 Ethiopian nationals en route to South Africa arrested in Kitengela

Reprieve as Ngong Hospital gets life-saving lab

The laboratory aims to address years of strained healthcare services, highlighting the need for sustainable investments in public health infrastructure.

By 3 months ago

Reprieve as Ngong Hospital gets life-saving lab

Ruto-Gachagua feud intensifies in battle for Kajiado

Ruto's camp seems alarmed by a wave of defections towards Gachagua who is fighting hard to wrestle to his side more than 460,000 voters in the cosmopolitan county.

By 3 months ago

Ruto-Gachagua feud intensifies in battle for Kajiado

Give us time to deliver, Kindiki pleads

The Deputy President says his boss is a transformative leader and has “an exam in 2027” arguing for the last two years, the administration has focused more on economic recovery.

By 4 months ago

Give us time to deliver, Kindiki pleads

Court suspends appointment of new Portland CEO

High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye suspends appointment of Bruno Oguda as director of East Africa Portland Cement Company, following a petition citing conflict of interest.

By 4 months ago

Court suspends appointment of new Portland CEO

East African Portland Cement Board raises reservations over appointment of new MD

The EAPCC board has refused to ratify the appointment of Bruno Oguda Obodha by President William Ruto as the new Managing Director.

By 4 months ago

East African Portland Cement Board raises reservations over appointment of new MD

Standoff at East Africa Portland Cement as employees protest against new management

The protesting workers barricaded the company’s main Athi River plant paralysing operations as they termed the recruitment of the new manager as skewed.

By 5 months ago

Standoff at East Africa Portland Cement as employees protest against new management

Kajiado resident associations to consent to building approvals

Lands and Physical Planning CEC Hamilton Parseina on Sunday said the residents' associations are critical in identifying rogue developers who put up structures in the wrong places.

By 5 months ago

Kajiado resident associations to consent to building approvals

Magadi miner Tata Chemicals feted for exemplary CSR

Magadi miner Tata Chemicals (TCML) based in Kajiado County has been feted for Exemplary Corporate Social Responsibility initiative within the mining industry in Kenya.

By 5 months ago

Magadi miner Tata Chemicals feted for exemplary CSR

Soil erosion puts Kajiado's food security at risk

The expansion of agriculture within Kajiado has come at an environmental cost, with soil erosion increasingly threatening farm productivity.

By 6 months ago

Soil erosion puts Kajiado's food security at risk

Athi River residents, police clash over closure of quarries

Chaos erupted at Ngelani area, in Athi River, Machakos Count, after locals and police clashed on Saturday over closure of quarries.

By 6 months ago

Athi River residents, police clash over closure of quarries

Kajiado residents want lawmakers to retain NG-CDF

A section of Kajiado residents want Members of Parliament to control the NG-CDF, saying it has been instrumental in development projects across the country.

Kajiado residents want lawmakers to retain NG-CDF

Burial plans for girl mauled by lion in Kajiado marred by controversy

Burial arrangements for a 13-year-old girl mauled by a lioness 10 days ago in Kajiado have been marred by a controversy.

Burial plans for girl mauled by lion in Kajiado marred by controversy

Military officer held for 14 days after fleeing scene of girlfriend's death in Kitengela

The Military officer arrested following the death of a girlfriend in Kitengela Kajiado County will remain in custody for another two weeks.

Military officer held for 14 days after fleeing scene of girlfriend's death in Kitengela

KDF officer arrested after girlfriend's sudden death in Kitengela

Police in Kitengela, Kajiado County, have arrested a military officer following the alleged death of his girlfriend.

KDF officer arrested after girlfriend's sudden death in Kitengela

Kajiado county denies receiving Sh2.2 billion

The Kajiado County Finance Executive Alais Kisota said the amount was budged for in the 2023/2024 but was not received hence the budget deficit.

Kajiado county denies receiving Sh2.2 billion

Pain of Kajiado family over son killed in Dubai fire

A family from Kitengela, Kajiado County, is pleading with the government for details on the death of their son, Benjamin Kioko, who died in a house fire in Dubai last week.

Pain of Kajiado family over son killed in Dubai fire

Leaders in Kajiado clash over protocol at Janet Teyiaa's burial

There was tension on Friday, during the burial of the late Janet Teyiaa, a former Kajiado women representative, as political differences emerged between Ruto Gachagua allies.

Leaders in Kajiado clash over protocol at Janet Teyiaa's burial

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