Sh100m Kajiado bridge collapses just a week after commissioning
A new bridge that cost Kajiado County Government Sh100 million has collapsed just days after governor Joseph ole Lenku commissioned it. Paai bridge, w
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Sh100m Kajiado bridge collapses just a week after commissioning
Video: Sh100m bridge launched last week by Ole Lenku collapses
The bridge was meant to link central, eastern and southern Kajiado.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Video: Sh100m bridge launched last week by Ole Lenku collapses
Ruto and his allies renew calls for free and fair elections
Deputy President William Ruto returned to Kajiadio County yesterday where he called for free and fair elections on August 9.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Ruto and his allies renew calls for free and fair elections
Raila headache as Kajiado allies pull apart
Bitter rivalry among Raila Odinga’s allies in Kajiado is giving the ODM leader sleepless nights...
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Raila headache as Kajiado allies pull apart
Speaker Muturi: Corrupt leaders should face the firing squad
National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, says corrupt politicians should face the firing squad.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Speaker Muturi: Corrupt leaders should face the firing squad
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Raila in tight spot as governor hopefuls ‘not ready for primaries’
Former Governor David Nkedianye and his ally Kajiado Central MP Memusi Kanchory said they were not ready to be subjected to party primaries.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Raila in tight spot as governor hopefuls ‘not ready for primaries’
Makueni Remand Women prison inmates get beauty skills
There was joy at the Makueni Remand Women prison on Monday during the launch of a programme meant to equip the inmates with skills.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Makueni Remand Women prison inmates get beauty skills
Ruto allies tell State not to impose Raila on Kenyan voters
Kenya Kwanza Alliance leaders have told the government to let Kenyans elect a president of their choice during the August 9 General Election.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Ruto allies tell State not to impose Raila on Kenyan voters
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Raila promises to streamline police service and kick out graft
ODM leader Raila Odinga yesterday promised to streamline the police service if elected president.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Raila promises to streamline police service and kick out graft
Thousands ravaged by hunger in Kajiado County
The most affected areas are Mailwa, Lenkisim, Poka, Imbirrikani, Purko, Maparasha, Kitengela West and settlements surrounding Isinya.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Thousands ravaged by hunger in Kajiado County
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Battle lines drawn as clan politics heat up in Kajiado race
Former Kajiado East MP Moses Ole Sakuda has asked maa community to shun retrogressive clanisim and voting pattern.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Battle lines drawn as clan politics heat up in Kajiado race
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Raila and Ruto rivalry plays out as Kajiado MCAs debate key Bill
Ward reps allied to presidential frontrunners trade barbs on the floor of assembly as Ruto allies say the Bill will be used to rig the 2022 election.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Raila and Ruto rivalry plays out as Kajiado MCAs debate key Bill
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Kitengela boda boda riders turn weekly savings into Sh3.3m kitty
The group of 25 boda boda riders save a minimum of Sh300 each every week.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Kitengela boda boda riders turn weekly savings into Sh3.3m kitty
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Why Maasai men shun caregiving role to children aged below three
Maasai men are kept away from home by pastoralism and duty of protecting the tribe.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Why Maasai men shun caregiving role to children aged below three
Group eyes limestone mining in Taita Taveta
Residents of a remote village in Voi are set to benefit from huge deposits of limestone and marble.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Group eyes limestone mining in Taita Taveta
Koome says every county should have a High Court, calls for resources
Chief Justice Martha Koome has asked the Executive to provide resources for construction of more courts to enable Kenyans get access to justice.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Koome says every county should have a High Court, calls for resources
Deal opens door for girls to join automotive engineering field
Hyundai Motor Company to provide trainees with extensive internship programme to improve their employability skills.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Deal opens door for girls to join automotive engineering field
Ruto tells aspirants UDA primaries to be free, fair
Ruto challenged his competitors to come up with their plans for Kenyans instead of wasting time on boardroom meetings.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Ruto tells aspirants UDA primaries to be free, fair
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Ruto, Matiang'i factor shaping Kajiado governship contest
Tobiko, a long-time ally of President Uhuru Kenyatta, has declared that she will run for the Kajiado governorship seat on a UDA ticket.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Ruto, Matiang'i factor shaping Kajiado governship contest
Two workers suffocate to death while cleaning septic tank in Kitengela
Two people have died while cleaning a septic tank at an estate in Kitengela, Kajiado County.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Two workers suffocate to death while cleaning septic tank in Kitengela
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Raila or Ruto? Which way for the Maa community ahead of 2022
ODM and UDA eye the over one million votes at stake in the region with professionals from the community appealing to their leaders to unite.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Raila or Ruto? Which way for the Maa community ahead of 2022
Over 50 families left homeless after Mlolongo fire
The area is popular with commercial sex workers who ply their illicit trade day and night.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Over 50 families left homeless after Mlolongo fire
Shock as mother, three children and house help killed in night inferno
The remains of the victims were moved to Kilome Nursing Home Mortuary in Makueni.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Shock as mother, three children and house help killed in night inferno
23-year-old househelp stranded in Abu Dhabi finally returns home
Rimanto worked for two months as a house help for an Arab family in Alshamka, Abu Dhabi, before her stay became untenable due to mistreatment.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
23-year-old househelp stranded in Abu Dhabi finally returns home
Suspect in the murder of four in Kitengela to detained for 10 days, court says
The main suspect behind last week's murder of four men in Kitengela, Kajiado county will remain in police custody for ten more days
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Suspect in the murder of four in Kitengela to detained for 10 days, court says
How four relatives met their death in Kajiado
Relatives of the four young men killed by villagers in Isinya, Kajiado on suspicion of being livestock thieves are seeking justice.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
How four relatives met their death in Kajiado
'Iron lady of Kajiado' now eyes governorship
Among the rivals she beat was the ODM candidate Kakuta Maimai. Maimai lodged a petition in court to challenge her victory but lost.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
'Iron lady of Kajiado' now eyes governorship
Police yet to arrest suspect who killed woman, hid her body
Njeri went missing on Friday after a night quarrel with her husband.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Police yet to arrest suspect who killed woman, hid her body
Four matatu passengers die in Athi River crash
Police said the commercial truck had stalled on the Mombasa-Nairobi highway, and the driver did not place any sign to warn other motorists.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Four matatu passengers die in Athi River crash
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Oloitokitok: From wild bushes to food basket and back to the ruins
A host of problems, including expensive inputs, invasion by wild animals and brokers have conspired to drive residents out of the farm.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Oloitokitok: From wild bushes to food basket and back to the ruins
Police ordered to shoot and kill livestock thieves
Police in Kajiado county have been directed to shoot and kill those who steal livestock.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Police ordered to shoot and kill livestock thieves
Outrage over boda boda rider’s death in Kajiado
Protesting riders engaged the police in running battles paralysing the busy Nairobi- Namanga highway.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Outrage over boda boda rider’s death in Kajiado
Military chopper crashes in Kajiado, goes up in flames
Kajiado West Deputy County Commissioner Morang'a Morekwa told The Standard the crash occurred at 8am.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Military chopper crashes in Kajiado, goes up in flames
Missing 11-year-old girl, Priscilla Naserian, found dead
Kajiado Central Sub-County Police Commander Daudi Loronyokwe said investigations into Naserian’s death have commenced.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Missing 11-year-old girl, Priscilla Naserian, found dead
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Kiunjuri warns against plot to delay 2022 elections
Kiunjuri said the law provides that the next General Election should be held on August 8, 2022.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Kiunjuri warns against plot to delay 2022 elections
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Maasai have beef with KDF over meat firm land
The Maasai community is claiming land where KDF has already started building cow sheds for holding livestock before slaughtering.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Maasai have beef with KDF over meat firm land
Police arrest woman, main suspect in murder of 8-year-old in Kitengela
A woman believed to be the main suspect behind recent killing of an eight-year-old girl in Kitegela, Kajiado County has been arrested.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Police arrest woman, main suspect in murder of 8-year-old in Kitengela
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Kitengela, the new gangsters' paradise
What ails this windswept hamlet? Noonkopir, which is tucked on the fringes of Kitengela town in Kajiado County, is known for all the wrong reasons.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Kitengela, the new gangsters' paradise
Suspect in kidnapping and killing of Kitengela girl Shantel arrested
Shantel went missing on Sunday after leaving her home in Ashut, Kitengela.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Suspect in kidnapping and killing of Kitengela girl Shantel arrested
Body of a girl found dumped in a thicket in Kitengela
The mother received strange calls from different people demanding Sh300,000 in order to give back the daughter.
By Peterson Githaiga 2 years ago
Body of a girl found dumped in a thicket in Kitengela
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