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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.

Soil erosion puts Kajiado's food security at risk

Athi River residents, police clash over closure of quarries

Athi River residents, police clash over closure of quarries

Surge of private ranches in Kajiado posing threat to Maasai giraffes

Surge of private ranches in Kajiado posing threat to Maasai giraffes

Kajiado County defends land rating Act

Kajiado County defends land rating Act

Azimio leaders call off Kitengela, Mololongo rallies over security

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the presence of police officers in the area meant that the officers were ready to disrupt the rally and course chaos.

Azimio leaders call off Kitengela, Mololongo rallies over security

Police pursuing Kitengela man who stabbed woman to death

Police in Kitengela, Kajiado County are investigating an incident where a middle-aged man stabbed his wife to death

Police pursuing Kitengela man who stabbed woman to death

Kajiado Governor joins race to replace Waiguru at CoG

The race to succeed Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru as the chairperson of the Council of Governors ( COG) has kicked off with three candidates declaring interest in the seat.

Kajiado Governor joins race to replace Waiguru at CoG

Governor Ole Lenku leads race to succeed Waiguru as CoG chairperson

Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has become the latest entrant in the race for Waiguru successors, bringing to three the number of candidates seeking to occupy the hot seat.

Governor Ole Lenku leads race to succeed Waiguru as CoG chairperson

Bubble burst for Kajiado bar owners as court delays ruling on license

The business people had filed a petition seeking the court’s intervention in stopping the county government law enforcers from harassing them until the license payment mode is streamlined.

By 2 months ago

Bubble burst for Kajiado bar owners as court delays ruling on license

Produce them dead or alive, families of Kitengela trio demand

Kenya's immediate Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has been sentenced for six months for defying court summons to explain their whereabouts.

By 2 months ago

Produce them dead or alive, families of Kitengela trio demand

Produce them dead or alive, kin of Kitengela trio plead with state

Today marks exactly one month since the disappearance of the Kitengela trio, allegedly in the hands of the police.

By 2 months ago

Produce them dead or alive, kin of Kitengela trio plead with state

Kajiado property owners given 30 days to pay rent arrears

Finance and Economic Planning CEC Member Alais Kisota said those who fail to comply in the 30 days will face numerous restrictions to be implemented by the county starting this November.

By 2 months ago

Kajiado property owners given 30 days to pay rent arrears

Athi River families left homeless in latest demolitions

According to the locals, land-grabbing cartels are working in cahoots with rogue police officers to harass and intimidate them to surrender their land.

By 2 months ago

Athi River families left homeless in latest demolitions

Scores injured as rivals groups clash over quarry business

Several people were injured after two groups clashed over multi-million quarry business in Ngelani, Athi River Sub-county, Machakos county.

By 2 months ago

Scores injured as rivals groups clash over quarry business

Maasai community urged to embrace adult education

According to the Maa culture, men and women are not allowed to mix and interact freely in public.

By 2 months ago

Maasai community urged to embrace adult education

How public sensitization forums are solving Magadi's maternal mortality

Magadi Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Raymond Birya said this can be attributed to the fact that more expectant mothers are embracing hospital births

By 2 months ago

How public sensitization forums are solving Magadi's maternal mortality

New Isinya substation to end power outages in Nairobi and Mombasa

Electricity consumers in Nairobi and Mombasa can now enjoy relief from frequent power disruptions following the handing over of the KETRACO Isinya Substation in Kajiado.

By 3 months ago

New Isinya substation to end power outages in Nairobi and Mombasa

Reprieve as 500 cows seized by Tanzania authorities are returned

It is a reprieve as more than 500 cows that were seized by the Tanzania government are returned following negotiation with the Kenya Government

By 3 months ago

Reprieve as 500 cows seized by Tanzania authorities are returned

Bars in Kitengela to close at 11pm ahead of Nane Nane protests

Kajiado County Security Committee has ordered all bars and entertainment outlets to close at 11pm Wednesday ahead of the planned Nane Nane protests.

By 3 months ago

Bars in Kitengela to close at 11pm ahead of Nane Nane protests

MCAs make U-turn, back Lenku's Cabinet changes

Some MCAs at the Kajiado County Assembly have distanced themselves from an attempt to force Governor Joseph Ole Lenku to revoke recent changes in his Cabinet.

By 3 months ago

MCAs make U-turn, back Lenku's Cabinet changes

Kajiado MCAs make U-turn, back Lenku's Cabinet changes

Some MCAs at the Kajiado County Assembly have distanced themselves from an attempt to force Governor Joseph Ole Lenku to revoke recent changes in his Cabinet.

By 3 months ago

Kajiado MCAs make U-turn, back Lenku's Cabinet changes

Kajiado MCAs table motion to nullify Finance chief officer's appointment

A section of members wants the governor to nullify the appointment of Sankaire Tima as Finance and Economic Planning Chief Officer over concerns regarding his suitability.

By 3 months ago

Kajiado MCAs table motion to nullify Finance chief officer's appointment

New initiative aims to boost food security in Kajiado

A new initiative seeking to address food insecurity in Kajiado County has been launched following a severe drought that devastated the region.

By 3 months ago

New initiative aims to boost food security in Kajiado

Government to train more rangers to address wildlife-human conflicts

The government should train more community rangers to reduce wildlife-human conflict within the parks.

By 3 months ago

Government to train more rangers to address wildlife-human conflicts

Athi River residents block police demolition attempt over land dispute

Drama unfolded in Athi River yesterday when residents confronted armed police officers attempting to demolish their homes.

By 3 months ago

Athi River residents block police demolition attempt over land dispute

New road safety training for boda boda riders launched in Kajiado

A programme targeting boda boda riders with road safety training has been unveiled in Kajiado.

By 3 months ago

New road safety training for boda boda riders launched in Kajiado

Police arrest 64 aliens suspected of human trafficking in Kajiado

Police arrested 64 people of Ethiopian origin in Kitengela on Tuesday, July 24, suspected of being en route to South Africa.

By 3 months ago

Police arrest 64 aliens suspected of human trafficking in Kajiado

Ethiopian nationals arrested from house in Kitengela

Police in Kitengela have arrested more than thirty Ethiopian nationals suspected to be in transit to South Africa.

By 4 months ago

Ethiopian nationals arrested from house in Kitengela

One killed, scores injured after train derails in Kajiado

Passenger train derailed in Kajiado leaving one dead, scores injured. The train was ferrying more than 100 passengers from Magadi to Kajiado town when the accident occurred.

By 4 months ago

One killed, scores injured after train derails in Kajiado

State eyes more market for EPZ products through Agoa extension

The government is pushing for the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) beyond 2025 to increase access to the US market for the products processed at EPZ.

By 4 months ago

State eyes more market for EPZ products through Agoa extension

New feeding programme saves schools in Kajiado amid government funding uncertainty

As the government wavers in its commitment to support feeding programmes in primary schools, it's a reprieve to parents of a Kajiado school following the recent introduction of a feeding programme.

By 5 months ago

New feeding programme saves schools in Kajiado amid government funding uncertainty

Three police officers arrested with elephant tusks worth Sh2.5 million

Three police officers arrested with elephant tusks worth Sh2.5 million

By 5 months ago

Three police officers arrested with elephant tusks worth Sh2.5 million

Reprieve for Kajiado land owners who are set to own title deeds

Some land owners in Kajiado County town who have been waiting for two decades for their lands documents processed can now breathe easy.

By 5 months ago

Reprieve for Kajiado land owners who are set to own title deeds

Reprieve for Kajiado land owners as court allows land titling to go on

The Kajiado Environment and Land Court has ordered three consultant companies hired by the county government to continue with survey and title deed processing for more than 10,000 plots.

By 5 months ago

Reprieve for Kajiado land owners as court allows land titling to go on

Bishop demands Sh50 million for alleged defamation by car dealer

Bishop Tinga Ole Turere of Global Worship Center wants CarMax East Africa Ltd to admit liability for defamation and pay him the amount.

By 5 months ago

Bishop demands Sh50 million for alleged defamation by car dealer

Police crackdown on illegal liquor outlets near schools in Kitengela

Police in Kitengela, Kajiado County, have detained five individuals suspected of operating illegal liquor businesses near educational institutions.

By 5 months ago

Police crackdown on illegal liquor outlets near schools in Kitengela

Ministry of Health receives 8 million doses of child vaccine

The Ministry of Health has received a consignment of eight million doses of child vaccines Worth Sh1.2 billion.

By 5 months ago

Ministry of Health receives 8 million doses of child vaccine

Ipomea plant now threatens livestock survival in Kajiado

The county government of Kajiado has declared the Ipomea plant a dangerous invasive weed that is threatening vegetation and livestock production.

By 5 months ago

Ipomea plant now threatens livestock survival in Kajiado

Implement President order on Amboseli takeover, says Lenku

Governor Joseph Ole Lenku warned those opposing President Ruto's directive to stop.

By 5 months ago

Implement President order on Amboseli takeover, says Lenku

Project to turn waste into fertiliser

The project will use new technology to separate human urine and faecal waste.

By 5 months ago

Project to turn waste into fertiliser

Sanitary project set to turn human waste into fertilizer

The Japanese government has pledged to spend more than Sh96 million to complete the ongoing sanitation project in Kajiado County.

By 5 months ago

Sanitary project set to turn human waste into fertilizer

Government seeks to streamline beekeeping

Regulations on beekeeping will also be anchored in the National Livestock Bill.

By 6 months ago

Government seeks to streamline beekeeping

Flood victims who lost IDs, personal documents to report at Nyayo House

Emergency desk set up at Nyayo House, Nairobi to aid flood victims in replacing and reporting lost personal documents including IDs and passports.

By 6 months ago

Flood victims who lost IDs, personal documents to report at Nyayo House

Man kills step daughter, dies by suicide in Kitengela

The officers found two bodies lying in a pool of blood inside the bedroom in the two-roomed rented house.

By 6 months ago

Man kills step daughter, dies by suicide in Kitengela

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