Ruto allies hit out at opposition over Dangote refinery

President William Ruto's political allies have continued their attacks on the opposition leaders over the proposed Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery.

By George Sayagie 1 month ago

ODPP, UNODC enhance justice system response to crimes against children in Narok

ODPP and UNODC have trained justice-sector officials in Narok to strengthen the prevention, investigation and prosecution of crimes against children, including FGM, SGBV and trafficking.

By George Sayagie 1 month ago

Narok town on high alert as El Nino rains raise flood fears

Narok Town and surrounding areas are on high alert as county authorities step up El Niño preparedness to avert flooding, displacement, and property destruction.

By George Sayagie 1 month ago

DCP warns against ethnic mobilisation in Narok

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leaders have warned politicians against mobilising communities along ethnic lines, as political temperatures rise in Narok ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By George Sayagie 1 month ago

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Ruto's Sh2.6 billion token causes a storm in the Mau Forest

President William Ruto’s decision to allocate Sh2.6 billion for compensation to victims of the 2019 Mau Forest eviction has ignited new political controversy.

By George Sayagie 1 month ago

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The Mara Reserve: Man on a mission to save it from illegal developments

The battle over who gets to decide the future of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve has moved from the sprawling savannah into the courtroom.

By George Sayagie 1 month ago

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Ole Ntimama's memorial blured by land fight, Maasai unity and Ruto re-election

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi calling for a peaceful, petition-free re-election of President William Ruto and overnor Joseph Ole Lenku urged the Maa community to back the President.

By George Sayagie 1 month ago

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This man Ntimama: The warrior who never bowed

Ten years after his death, William Ole Ntimama remains one of Kenya’s most consequential and colourful political figures.

By George Sayagie 2 months ago

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Narok lessons from past floods inform readiness for rainy season

Narok County has stepped up preparations for the anticipated El Niño rains, with disaster management officials focusing on vulnerable communities, flood and landslide hotspots.

By George Sayagie 2 months ago

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Ruto's Sh2.6b Mau payout raises legal questions

President Ruto’s decision to release Sh2.6 billion payout comes against the backdrop of a 2022 judgment by the court that expressly rejected compensation claims by Mau Forest evictees.

By George Sayagie 2 months ago

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Teacher sets world record after publishing 20 books in 2026

A secondary school teacher from Narok County has earned international recognition after publishing 20 original books in 2026.

By George Sayagie 2 months ago

Ruto set to begin two-day development tour of Narok

President William Ruto is expected in Narok County on Tuesday for a two-day development tour that will see him launch major road projects, commission Economic Stimulus Programme markets.

By George Sayagie 2 months ago

Gachagua woos Kipsigis community, warns them against Ruto

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua intensified his campaign against President William Ruto in Narok, urging the Kipsigis community to back the opposition.

By George Sayagie 2 months ago

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From wealth to land and power: Why Purko Trust is at crossroads

The Purko Development Trust traces its roots to 1956, when it was established as the Purko Sheep Ranch, principally for livestock breeding and sales to the community

By George Sayagie 2 months ago

Narok North Turns into a Political Battlefield as 2027 Race Takes Shape

Narok North Constituency is fast emerging as one of the most closely watched political battlegrounds in the Rift Valley, with a growing field of aspirants positioning themselves

By George Sayagie 2 months ago

Ogiek have little to celebrate as evictions, broken court promises persist

Ogiek community’s struggle for ancestral land rights, recognition and implementation of landmark court judgments, highlighted during the 7th Ogiek Cultural Festival in Nkareta, Narok.

By George Sayagie 2 months ago

Gachagua rallies Maasai voters against Ruto in Narok

Gachagua urged the Maasai and Mount Kenya communities living in Narok to unite and vote out President William Ruto and his allies in next year’s General Election.

By George Sayagie 2 months ago

Government increases wheat prices to Sh 5,100 per 90 kg bag

The new price, announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, is an increase of Sh350 from last year's Sh4,750.

By George Sayagie 3 months ago

Charlene Ruto's Koito lights up Kilgoris

Kilgoris was transformed into a spectacular theatre of love, culture, wealth and political power.

By George Sayagie 3 months ago

Full in try for the new Narok County Public Service Board

The board will also oversee the promotion of county employees serving in acting capacities and the recruitment of more than 200 teachers to boost service delivery in the education sector.

By George Sayagie 3 months ago

Prisoner escapes during police transfer in Suswa after suspected armed rescue

Police have launched investigations after a suspect escaped from custody during a transfer from Bomet County to Nairobi.

By George Sayagie 3 months ago

Hyenas impose night lockdown in Mara villages

As the sun sinks behind the Maasai Mara, families living along the edges of the world-famous wildlife ecosystem know their day is over—not because of government orders, but hyenas.

By George Sayagie 3 months ago

Tunai gains early political boost as seven Maasai clans endorse 2027 senate bid

Former Narok Governor Samuel Kuntai Ole Tunai has secured a backing of elders representing seven Maasai clans in run for the Narok Senatorial seat.

By George Sayagie 3 months ago

Five killed as gold mine tunnel collapses in Narok

Five artisanal miners died after a gold mining tunnel collapsed at the Kilima Pesa mining site in Narok County, with fears that more people may still be trapped underground.

By George Sayagie 3 months ago

Defence CS Tuya condemns tribal politics

Defence CS Soipan Tuya has defended President William Ruto’s reforms while criticising tribal politics and warning against divisive rhetoric amid her growing political clash with Rigathi Gachagua.

By George Sayagie 3 months ago

Court reviews bond terms for suspect in Duka Moja police attack

A Narok court has reviewed bond terms for a man accused of assaulting a police officer and allegedly severing his hand during violent protests at Duka Moja Trading Centre in January last year.

By George Sayagie 3 months ago

St Joseph Girls, Tenwek crowned Rift Valley football champions

School Principal Dr Rosebella Munzala praised the players' resilience and commitment, saying the victory reflected months of discipline, teamwork, and hard work.

By George Sayagie 4 months ago

Referees pay dispute paralyses Rift Valley school games

‎The officials unanimously stopped working, demanding better allowances before returning to duty.

By George Sayagie 4 months ago

Pomp and colour as Rift Valley School Games kick-off in Narok

Traditional dances and the cheers of thousands of young sportsmen and women echoed across William Ole Ntimama Stadium during the opening of the 2026 RVSSSA Term Two Games.

By George Sayagie 4 months ago

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Inside Kenya's 70-year unending law row in Ang'ata Barrikoi

A decades-old land dispute in Ang’ata Barikoi, rooted in contested historical ownership, overlapping land titles and colonial-era policies, continues to fuel deadly violence.

By George Sayagie 4 months ago

Wildebeest migration begins at Maasai Mara

The first herds of wildebeest crossed the Sand River from Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, marking the start of one of the world's most spectacular wildlife events.

By George Sayagie 4 months ago

Governor Ntutu warns outsiders about June 25 protest

Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu has warned that demonstrators from outside the county will not be allowed into Narok Town during the planned June 25 protests, citing security and economic concerns.

By George Sayagie 4 months ago

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Ruto allies, opposition turn Lempaka burial into political battlefield

Lempaka’s burial in Narok turned into a heated 2027 political showdown as opposition and Kenya Kwanza leaders clashed over Ruto’s future and regional power battles.

By George Sayagie 4 months ago

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From buried secrets to bitter feuds: Ntimama carries controversy in death

What began as a seemingly straightforward effort to document the life of one of Kenya’s most influential Maasai political figures has now escalated into a full-scale dispute.

By George Sayagie 4 months ago

Narok residents approve new water tariff amid demand and supply challenges

Narok Town residents have approved a proposal by NARWASSCO to increase water tariffs for the next five years following a public participation forum held at the Narok Youth Centre.

By George Sayagie 4 months ago

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CS defends fuel levy, says diesel prices cut by Sh10

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has defended government fuel price interventions and launched rural electrification projects in Narok East.

By George Sayagie 4 months ago

Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Kochellah to be buried on June 20

Former Kilgoris MP and Cabinet minister Gideon Konchellah will be laid to rest on June 20, 2026, at his Olalui residence in Kilgoris, Narok County.

By George Sayagie 4 months ago

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The life and legacy of the late Gideon Konchellah

The veteran lawmaker passed away following a sudden cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Nairobi.

By George Sayagie 4 months ago

Utumishi fire tragedy victims laid to rest

Families buried victims of the Utumishi Girls fire tragedy as grief, tributes and renewed calls for school safety reforms marked emotional ceremonies.

By George Sayagie 4 months ago

KeNHA to upgrade 536km of road in Rift Valley counties

Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced plans to upgrade some 536 kilometres of rural roads and corridors traversing several counties in the Rift Valley region.

By George Sayagie 4 months ago