Kajiado bishops petition state over killings, abductions

A section of religious leaders in Kajiado county are calling for sobriety as Kenyans prepare for the coming general election.

By Peterson Githaiga 1 month ago

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Rights activists face crackdown ahead of anniversary events

Several activists have reportedly been targeted by law enforcement over their role in the planned June 25th demos.

By Peterson Githaiga 1 month ago

Bob Njagi arrested over alleged incitement ahead of Gen Z commemoration

Activist Bob Njagi has been arrested in Kitengela over allegations of incitement linked to planned Gen Z commemoration protests, with police saying he will be charged in court.

By Peterson Githaiga 1 month ago

Morans put goons on notice ahead of planned June 25 protests in Kajiado

A section of Maasai morans from Kajiado County has vowed to protect businesses during the planned June 25th Gen Z commemoration protests.

By Peterson Githaiga 1 month ago

Government urged to find lasting solution to school unrest

Kajiado County Knut Secretary Erick Kolingo says the wave of school unrest has raised concerns over the safety of learning institutions and the well-being of learners.

By Peterson Githaiga 1 month ago

Kitengela Human Rights Defenders Oppose Planned June 25 Demonstrations

A section of human rights defenders in Kajiado county has announced that they will not participate in the demonstrations planned for June 25

By Peterson Githaiga 1 month ago

Tension in Kitengela as goons take control during fuel protests

Property worth millions of shillings was destroyed in Kitengela, Kajiado County, during the fuel hike protests.

By Peterson Githaiga 2 months ago

Government urged to address shortage of midwives on Global Day

Kenya is facing a severe shortage of midwives, with health experts urging urgent government action to address staffing gaps that are driving burnout and maternal health risks.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

EPZA assures workers of negotiations over terminal dues

The government has raised concerns over the delayed payment of more than 3,000 suspended workers at the Export Processing Zone in Athi River.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

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Gachagua cautions motorists over low-quality fuel

Gachagua claimed that excessive sulphur content in imported fuel could have devastating mechanical effects, warning of "national crisis" in the near future.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Kajiado county boosts maternal care with expansion of newborn unit

Ngong Sub-County Hospital in Kajiado has been upgraded with a new newborn unit, boosting capacity and improving maternal and child healthcare.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Student gives hope to victims of retrogressive cultural practices

Early marriage remains a major challenge in Kajiado County, driven by deeply entrenched cultural practices, high poverty levels, and the impact of climate change.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Truckers on fuel hike

Truckers in Kenya have raised transport charges by 30 per cent following a fuel price hike, amid concerns over possible supply manipulation.

By Peterson Githaiga 4 months ago

Government steps up efforts to revive coffee sector

Coffee remains one of the most important crops in the country, but production has declined over the years.

By Peterson Githaiga 4 months ago

State to spend Sh70 million on fencing Oloolua Forest

The government plans to spend more than Sh70 million on fencing Oloolua Forest in Kajiado County, following the ongoing grabbing and encroachment.

By Peterson Githaiga 4 months ago

Opposition warns country risks sliding into anarchy over political violence

The United Opposition leaders on Sunday warned that the country could slide into anarchy if the government fails to contain political violence.

By Peterson Githaiga 4 months ago

Magadi women drop the donkeys as dormant water pipeline flows again after 15 years

Hundreds in Magadi, Kajiado West, celebrate the restoration of a water pipeline broken for 15 years, ending decades of hardship that forced women to walk up to 20 km for water.

By Peterson Githaiga 4 months ago

New technology to map groundwater formations launched in Kajiado

As fresh water demand continues to grow rapidly in parts of the country, a new technology to map groundwater formations without drilling a single hole has been launched.

By Peterson Githaiga 5 months ago

Family appeals for help to recover body of kin swept away by Kitengela floods

A family in Kitengela, Kajiado county is yet to recover the body of their kin who was swept away by floods on March 6, 2026.

By Peterson Githaiga 5 months ago

Ongata Rongai police accused of aiding land cartels

Police in Ongata Rongai are under scrutiny for allegedly colluding with suspected land cartels to grab and evict landowners from their plots.

By Peterson Githaiga 5 months ago

Three alleged abductors of Tanzanian to remain in custody for 10 days

Three men suspected to have abducted a Tanzanian and later dumped him along the Nairobi-Mombasa road will remain in custody to allow the police to complete investigations.

By Peterson Githaiga 5 months ago

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Kitengela rally death: Family cries for justice after young father shot

Sadness engulfed the family of Vincent Ayomo Otieno, 28, who was shot dead by police while walking home from work in Kitengela during the chaos that rocked Linda Mwananchi rally.

By Peterson Githaiga 5 months ago

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Police condemned for teargassing Sifuna-led ODM rally in Kitengela

Police are on the spot once again for hurling teargas canisters during a peaceful Linda Mwananchi rally addressed by a team led by embattled ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna in Kitengela.

By Peterson Githaiga 5 months ago

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We lost our lives: Mavoko demolition victims languish in poverty two years later

For two years now, Francisca Mbithe and her family have been fighting for space in a one-room mabati house in Mlolongo after her dream home was flattened.

By Peterson Githaiga 6 months ago

Government dispatches 1 million bags of fertiliser ahead of long rains

The Government on Wednesday flagged off one million bags of fertiliser ahead of long rains in the country.

By Peterson Githaiga 6 months ago

Poor feeder roads hurting Athi River factories, PS Mukhwana warns

PS Juma Mukhwana says gov't to partner with Machakos County to repair feeder roads serving Athi River factories after admitting poor infrastructure is hurting investors.

By Peterson Githaiga 6 months ago

Portland Cement land idle two years after Athi River evictions

Gov't leaves controversial East Africa Portland Cement Company land undeveloped two years after forcefully evicting thousands of residents.

By Peterson Githaiga 6 months ago

Kitengela residents receive long-awaited land titles after decades of disputes

Residents of Kitengela town received their lease title deeds over the weekend, ending decades of uncertainty caused by double allocations from the defunct Olkejuado County Council.

By Peterson Githaiga 6 months ago

Kala-azar cases rise in Kajiado West, children most affected

According to the area MOH officer, Dr Eliud Pariken, the disease presents with symptoms including prolonged high fever, drastic weight loss, and severe anaemia, and can be fatal if untreated.

By Peterson Githaiga 6 months ago

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Kitengela shooting: Family vows not to bury son until DCI officer is arrested

Through their lawyer, Dr Daniel Kanchori, the family says they will only bury their son if justice is done by arresting those who killed him.

By Peterson Githaiga 6 months ago

EU connects 363 public primary schools to internet to boost digital learning

The EU has given a major boost to Kenya's digital education agenda after connecting hundreds of public primary schools to the internet under the Last Mile Connectivity of Schools project.

By Peterson Githaiga 6 months ago

DCI officer surrenders gun after shooting incident at Kitengela bar

Police in Kitengela, Kajiado County, have launched investigations into an incident where a senior DCI officer allegedly shot two people following a bar drama on Saturday.

By Peterson Githaiga 6 months ago

Kajiado leaders decry low Grade 10 transition rate, urge gov't intervention

Leaders in Kajiado County have raised alarm over a low Grade 10 transition rate as the reporting deadline set by the Ministry of Education lapses today.

By Peterson Githaiga 6 months ago

Leaders accuse Governor Lenku, Woman Rep of fueling chaos in land row

A day after Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku and Women Representative Leah Sankaire were teargassed by police and blocked from accessing the Kibiko Community Land.

By Peterson Githaiga 7 months ago

Tourism week ends with calls to revise park fees

As the Kenya Tourism Board Week come to a close, it has been revealed that the sector that had earlier been affected by a number of crises in recent years has improved tremendously.

By Peterson Githaiga 8 months ago

Four people injured in confrontation between homeowners, security guards

The four were among a group of people who had gone to the Great-Wall Gardens to demand their houses that they had been paying for since December 2022.

By Peterson Githaiga 8 months ago

Four decades wait ends as Kajiado residents receive title deeds

It's a reprieve for Kajiado county town residents who have been waiting for more than four decades to have their land documents processed.

By Peterson Githaiga 8 months ago

US-based firm opens local production line as it plans to invest Sh4.3b over three years

Mars Wrigley Kenya on Tuesday,unveiled a sugar-free gum production line at its Athi River facility.

By Peterson Githaiga 8 months ago

Over 2,000 EPZ workers return to work after union dispute

There has been push and pull between the new management and the Tailors and Textile Workers Union over the fate of the workers.

By Peterson Githaiga 8 months ago

Kenyans urged to undergo regular diabetes screening

Dr Faith Masenge said diabetes is an increasing problem throughout the world and is a major contributor to the growing burden of chronic disease, especially in developing countries.

By Peterson Githaiga 9 months ago