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Battle of titans looms in Narok governor contest
DP William Ruto is facing a rough time as three of his allies are not ready for consensus.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Battle of titans looms in Narok governor contest
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Mau politics dominates Raila rally in Narok
Raila took credit for the 2019 evictions that ended the debacle. He wants Narok governor aspirants to agree and back one of them.
By Kennedy Gachuhi and Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Mau politics dominates Raila rally in Narok
Change of guard at Maasai Mara University as Prof Chacha takes over
Prof Joseph Chacha takes over from Prof Kitche Magak whose two-year term as acting VC ended.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Change of guard at Maasai Mara University as Prof Chacha takes over
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It’s clan affair in Narok as Purko top guns battle for governor seat
With elections just months away, the race for Narok governor is turning out to be a battle of strategies between the populous Purko and minorities...
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
It’s clan affair in Narok as Purko top guns battle for governor seat
Mau issue to renew rivalry as Raila, Ruto seek votes in South Rift
2019 evictions saw the Government reclaim over 22,000 hectares.
By Robert Kiplagat and Julius Chepkwony 2 years ago
Mau issue to renew rivalry as Raila, Ruto seek votes in South Rift
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Boy who confronted Natembeya in 2019 roots for peace, in school
In 2019, a boy armed with bows and arrows caused a stir when he confronted the then Narok County commissioner George Natembeya.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Boy who confronted Natembeya in 2019 roots for peace, in school
State orders closure of IDP camp near Mau forest over insecurity
The government has issued a 40-day notice to families evicted from the Maasai Mau forest to move out of a camp they had set up in Saptet area.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
State orders closure of IDP camp near Mau forest over insecurity
Tunai lists gains, challenges in last address to county assembly
The governor said his administration opened up over 3,000 kilometres of feeder roads across the county.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Tunai lists gains, challenges in last address to county assembly
Ruto and his allies dismiss Raila declaration to run for president
ODM leader Raila Odinga yesterday launched his Azimio la Umoja Movement. Ruto dismissed the outfit, saying he is confident he will beat Raila.
By Robert Kiplagat and Bakari Ang’ela 2 years ago
Ruto and his allies dismiss Raila declaration to run for president
Body of teacher found inside a borehole in Transmara
The police boss said the residents found the body floating in a borehole at Kona Shopping Centre on Wednesday.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Body of teacher found inside a borehole in Transmara
Battle for voting blocs splits elders down the middle
The scramble for ethnic voting blocs in the Narok governorship race has split the Maasai Council of Elders into different camps.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Battle for voting blocs splits elders down the middle
‘Elephant man’ in long walk to save elephants
Jim Nyamu has kicked off a campaign to sensitise residents in 11 counties on wildlife protection and environmental conservation.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
‘Elephant man’ in long walk to save elephants
Ruto defends Mau evictions, tells off rivals using exercise to discredit him
Deputy President William Ruto has said the 2019 Mau Forest evictions were done according to law and should not be used for political gain.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Ruto defends Mau evictions, tells off rivals using exercise to discredit him
Mau faces fresh setback as animals enter forest to graze
The donkeys, which have been loose in the forest, are destroying the newly-planted seedlings.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Mau faces fresh setback as animals enter forest to graze
Four burnt to death, three injured in Narok accident
Two drivers and two passengers died on the spot.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Four burnt to death, three injured in Narok accident
Four killed, 12 injured in Narok accident
The 12 injured passengers who were onboard the matatu were rushed to Narok County Referral Hospital
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Four killed, 12 injured in Narok accident
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Battle of siblings as Narok’s ‘Big Four’ families jostle for power
The Ntimamas, Ntutus, Sunkulis and Konchellahs are preparing to square it out.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Battle of siblings as Narok’s ‘Big Four’ families jostle for power
CJ Martha Koome appoints judges to hear land case after seven-year wait
Bench appointed by former CJ Willy Mutunga did not proceed with matter. There has been bloodshed over the disputed land.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
CJ Martha Koome appoints judges to hear land case after seven-year wait
Maasai pastoralists in Narok diversify from traditional livelihood activities
With the shrinking land sizes due to the growing population, some community members have ventured into fattening steers for better income.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Maasai pastoralists in Narok diversify from traditional livelihood activities
Manyattas get lights and fences to deter big cats
The anti-predator measures were installed in three villages. State paid Sh146m for wildlife injuries and deaths.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Manyattas get lights and fences to deter big cats
Trans-Mara couple detained as daughter, 8, is killed in domestic dispute
Police in Trans-Mara West are investigating an incident where an eight-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her father while he fought with mom.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Trans-Mara couple detained as daughter, 8, is killed in domestic dispute
State bars millers from importing wheat, prices up to Sh3,700 per bag
According to the AFA Director-General Kello Harsama, the decision is aimed at protecting farmers.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
State bars millers from importing wheat, prices up to Sh3,700 per bag
High production costs, climate crisis throw off wheat farmers
Statistics indicate a drastic drop in production acreage and yields since 2011.
By Titus Too and Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
High production costs, climate crisis throw off wheat farmers
Women invade pub, destroy property to protest death of man after drinking
A group of women invaded a pub and destroyed property to protest the sale of illicit brew following the death of a 20-year-old man.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Women invade pub, destroy property to protest death of man after drinking
Teen mums are between ‘Narok and a hard place’
Narok leads in the country in teenage pregnancies at 40 per cent, according to the 2014 Demographic Health Survey.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Teen mums are between ‘Narok and a hard place’
Four arrested for destroying Mau forest fence
The administrator warned the residents near the forest against jeopardizing the government's efforts to restore the vital water tower.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Four arrested for destroying Mau forest fence
Boys burn dorm after being barred from church service
More than 200 Form One students were forced to spend the night in the cold after their dormitory was razed.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Boys burn dorm after being barred from church service
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Beyond the beauty of Maasai bead colours lies cultural significance
Did you know in the Maasai community beads have different meanings based on colour?
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Beyond the beauty of Maasai bead colours lies cultural significance
Don't celebrate yet, DP allies told over appeal court verdict
Narok North MP Moitalel ole Kenta warned Tangatanga leaders against celebrating about the court verdict
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Don't celebrate yet, DP allies told over appeal court verdict
Tourists to jet directly to Maasai Mara once airstrip is expanded
International tourists visiting the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve will soon be jetting directly to the park.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Tourists to jet directly to Maasai Mara once airstrip is expanded
Governor Tunai declares he will run for senate seat in 2022
Tunai will be competing against incumbent Senator Ledama Kina (ODM).
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Governor Tunai declares he will run for senate seat in 2022
Tourists behaving badly: Visitors risking their lives at Maasai Mara
Some tourists visiting the Maasai Mara Game Reserve flout laws on how one should behave in the protected zone.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Tourists behaving badly: Visitors risking their lives at Maasai Mara
County stadium finally renamed after Ntimama
On July 26, Narok County government workers supervised the rebranding of the facility.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
County stadium finally renamed after Ntimama
Missing student found dead at university grounds
A 23-year-old Egerton University student was among three people found dead yesterday in unclear circumstances.
By Kennedy Gachuhi, Robert Kiplagat and James Omoro 2 years ago
Missing student found dead at university grounds
Maasai Mara roars back to life ahead of wildebeest migration
Most hotels in the park are currently fully booked as tourists jet in to witness the annual spectacle.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Maasai Mara roars back to life ahead of wildebeest migration
Maasai chief wins international award for preserving culture
A 67-year-old Maasai elder has been recognised by a US-based organisation for his undying passion to protect the community’s culture.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Maasai chief wins international award for preserving culture
Maasai leaders in unity talks ahead of next year elections
Top political leaders of the Maa community have kicked off talks that will see them work together ahead of the 2022 General Election.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Maasai leaders in unity talks ahead of next year elections
Raila tells the Maasai to be wary of leaders who are not genuine
Without mentioning him by name, Raila refers to the DP as “a wolf in a sheep’s skin” and told leaders to be wary of him.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Raila tells the Maasai to be wary of leaders who are not genuine
Leaders mourn widow of ex-minister William ole Ntimama
The matriarch died on Friday night at Agha Khan Hospital in Nairobi where she was receiving treatment.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Leaders mourn widow of ex-minister William ole Ntimama
Maasai clan goes to court to stop Uhuru directive on disputed land
It is a situation likely to affect 7,000 members of warring Maasai clans in their bid to get a share of the Ntulele adjudication section.
By Robert Kiplagat 2 years ago
Maasai clan goes to court to stop Uhuru directive on disputed land
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