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Court admits 24 videos, audios in former VC's case

The court ruled in an application by Prosecutor Terry Kahoro who said the recordings detailed several times Prof Walingo misappropriated the university funds.

By Daniel Chege 15 days ago

Court admits 24 videos, audios in former VC's case

Former finance officer links ex-VC to funds loss in Sh177m graft case

Former finance officer links ex-VC to funds loss in Sh177m graft case

By Daniel Chege 17 days ago

Where girls' dreams 'go with the wind' due to old-age culture

Where girls' dreams 'go with the wind' due to old-age culture

By Peterson Githaiga 1 month ago

It's holiday for Uhuru after 20 years in murky world of politics

It's holiday for Uhuru after 20 years in murky world of politics

By Imende Benjamin and Steve Mkawale 1 month ago

Court dismisses Maasai eviction case against Tanzania

The East African Court of Justice dismissed a case by Maasai herders who tried to stop the Tanzania government from evicting them from the Ngorongoro district.

By Associated Press 2 months ago

Court dismisses Maasai eviction case against Tanzania

Misery of broken families as evicted Maasai take cover

The community was protesting forceful eviction from a 1,500 square kilometre tract of land in Loliondo allegedly being eyed by private investors for game hunting.

By Jacinta Mutura 2 months ago

Misery of broken families as evicted Maasai take cover

PSC order reinstatement of Maasai Mara University Vice-Chancellor

Walingo in her appeal said Maasai Mara University Council lacked the capacity to terminate her employment.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

PSC order reinstatement of Maasai Mara University Vice-Chancellor

Marsh Pride: A struggle to survive for famous Masai Mara lions

Today there are just 20,000 lions remaining in Africa whose 1.2 billion human population is due to double by 2050. Kenya has fewer than 3,000 lions and 300-400 in Maasai Mara.

By Peter Muiruri 3 months ago

Marsh Pride: A struggle to survive for famous Masai Mara lions

Maasai community endorse Raila in another 'Suswa declaration'

Elders from Samburu, Laikipia, Narok, Kajiado, Marsabit, Nairobi and Nakuru counties were present. Raila promised to protect the Mau Forest, Amboseli National Park and Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

By Associated Press 4 months ago

Maasai community endorse Raila in another 'Suswa declaration'

Moving the Maasai: Tanzania is repeating Kenya's colonial past

Maasai have long been on a collision course with both colonial and post-colonial governments. This is largely because they live in areas wanted by the administration for other uses.

By Hudson Unguku and Paul Ogemba 4 months ago

Moving the Maasai: Tanzania is repeating Kenya's colonial past

Study entailing painting eyes on cows' backsides rolled out in the Mara

The artificial eye spots are expected to deter predators in a move to stem cases of human-wildlife conflicts.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

Study entailing painting eyes on cows' backsides rolled out in the Mara

When a bribe threatened to tear the Maasai apart

Maasailand was a no-go zone, not only for Europeans but other communities as well.

By Peter Muiruri 4 months ago

When a bribe threatened to tear the Maasai apart

Why Maasais eat lots of red meat, but hardly suffer gout

Most Maasais hardly suffer gout and other conditions other communities face after developing keen appetite for red meat.

By Ayoki Onyango 5 months ago

Why Maasais eat lots of red meat, but hardly suffer gout

How Maasai lost their ancestral land to British in 1904

The cries of an estimated 70,000 herders from this pastoral community echo around East Africa as they are hounded out of their homes in Ngorongoro.

By Amos Kareithi 5 months ago

How Maasai lost their ancestral land to British in 1904

Maasai want people in wildlife corridor evicted

The Ilkaputei Council of Elders says the corridor has been the main cause of deadly human-wildlife conflict.

By Peterson Githaiga 5 months ago

Maasai want people in wildlife corridor evicted

Lawmaker protests planned Maasai eviction in Tanzania

The Maa community leaders in Narok want the alleged eviction stopped or they will sue the Tanzanian government.

By Godfrey Oundoh 5 months ago

Lawmaker protests planned Maasai eviction in Tanzania

How Maasai warriors, lion tales scared Jewish settlers

In 1902, Chamberlain had visited East Africa and, viewing the fertility of the land, offered 5,000 square miles of land in Uasin Gishu to the Zionists.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

How Maasai warriors, lion tales scared Jewish settlers

Kalonzo rallies the Maa behind Raila, endorses Lenku

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has asked members of the Maasai community to vote for Raila Odinga as president.

By Peterson Githaiga 7 months ago

Kalonzo rallies the Maa behind Raila, endorses Lenku

Pollution of River Mara raises safety concerns about Lake Victoria waters

Environmentalists say decomposed invasive weeds and animal faeces risk of collapsing a multibillion fish industry, destroying marine biodiversity.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 8 months ago

Pollution of River Mara raises safety concerns about Lake Victoria waters

Diaspora Life: My fairytale marriage that ended in turmoil Ep#18

Claire Mudeitsi Elleno was thrown out of an eight-bedroom mansion and left with nothing, not even her own children.

By Standard Reporter 8 months ago

Diaspora Life: My fairytale marriage that ended in turmoil Ep#18

Legendary lioness 'Queen of the Mara' found dead

The lioness was among the most photographed in the reserve, mainly due to her affinity with the extra stunts.

By Peter Muiruri 8 months ago

Legendary lioness 'Queen of the Mara' found dead

Cheetah death: A second member of 'Tano Bora' group killed

Barely a fortnight since the famous cheetah coalition mauled its leader, they have lost yet another member.

By Robert Kiplagat 9 months ago

Cheetah death: A second member of 'Tano Bora' group killed

Bill Gates recognises Kenya’s Kakenya Ntaiya for her role in empowering Maasai girls

The trailblazer has previously been named among the top 10 CNN persons of the year and Obama Foundation Africa Leader!

By Nancy Nzau 10 months ago

Bill Gates recognises Kenya’s Kakenya Ntaiya for her role in empowering Maasai girls

Maasai Mara’s fastest coup: ‘Tano Bora’ maul their coalition leader

Jungle law as Maasai Mara’s famous team of five cheetahs kill one member.

By Robert Kiplagat 10 months ago

Maasai Mara’s fastest coup: ‘Tano Bora’ maul their coalition leader

We are safe in Raila’s hands, Maa elders say

Elders also endorsed Narok North MP Moitale ole Kenta to run for Narok County governor seat under Azimio la Umoja

By Mireri Junior 10 months ago

We are safe in Raila’s hands, Maa elders say

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 10 months ago

Change of guard at Maasai Mara University as Prof Chacha takes over

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