Drama as union officials storm EPZ branch over workers' welfare

The officials demanded to know how Top New Knitwear Manufacturing company changed its ownership without first considering to pay the workers of their dues.

By Peterson Githaiga 1 month ago

Two people mauled by hyena in Kajiado

Two people were mauled by a hyena in Oloserian village, Ildamat, Kajiado county, on Monday night.

By Peterson Githaiga 1 month ago

Senior cop kills junior after fight over woman

There was tension in Kitengela, Kajiado County, on Friday after a senior police officer allegedly killed a junior officer in a fight over a woman.

By Peterson Githaiga 1 month ago

Millions lost as fire razes property in Kitengela

Properties worth millions of shillings were reduced to ashes on after a fierce fire broke out in Kitengela town, sending panic and anguish through the local community.

By Peterson Githaiga 2 months ago

Panic in Athi-River as residents decry police harassment over land row

Panic has gripped residents of Athi-River, Mavoko in Machakos County over alleged police harassment, intimidation, and looming forceful evictions amid an ongoing land regularization exercise.

By Chebet Birir, Peterson Githaiga 2 months ago

Chemicals Magadi unveils first-ever electric calcining plant in carbon neutrality drive

This innovation is geared towards enhancing the company's operational efficiency and product output.

By Peterson Githaiga 2 months ago

Changing lifestyles, new food tech drive demand for ready meals in Kenya

The new processing facility, supplied by Switzerland-based Buhler Group, is part of the company's efforts to modernise its operations and expand its product range.

By Peterson Githaiga 2 months ago

Poor roads hinder healthcare access in Kajiado, say residents

Poor road infrastructure in Kajiado County has been cited as a major barrier to accessing healthcare, especially in rural areas during the rainy season.

By Peterson Githaiga 2 months ago

Kitengela family takes slain son's body home to protect it from police

A Kitengela family on Tuesday narrated how they spent the night with the body of their son, who was shot dead by the police during the Saba Saba commemoration on Monday.

By Peterson Githaiga 2 months ago

Goons storm Kitengela hospital theatre, disrupt C-Section and dictate patients care

Chaos erupted at Kitengela Sub-County Hospital after armed goons stormed the facility and gained entry into an operating theatre.

By Mercy Kahenda and Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Saba Saba Anxiety Grips Athi River Amid Land Disputes and Protest Fears

As anxiety rocks the country over a possible bloody Saba Saba commemoration slated for Monday, July 7th, tension is palpable among Athi-river residents.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Kajiado sets UHC milestone with SHA registrations

More than 400,000 residents in Kajiado County have enrolled under SHA, Health Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale has revealed.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Tata chemicals Magadi shifts to green energy with 10MW solar project

With climate change becoming intense and a major global challenge,Tata Chemicals Magadi Company in Kajiado County has embarked on an ambitious project transiting into green energy.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Nuclear agency hosts MPs amid facility upgrade plans

Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority officials told Parliament that they are seeking funds to operationalise the Central Radioactive Waste Processing Facility in Oloolua, Kajiado County.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Wandayi: Sh800 million allocated to boost power access in Kajiado

The government is committed and will continuing to expand electricity access across the country in-order to provide sustainable energy solutions for all Kenyans.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Tata Chemicals champions climate action

Tata Chemicals has embarked on an ambitious project transitioning into green energy from fossil fuels in order to cut production costs and enhance sustainability.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Kenya faces surge in illegal donkey slaughter amid skin trade boom

At the same time, the illegal slaughter of donkeys has negatively affected communities that traditionally rely on them as a source of livelihood.

By Peterson Githaiga 4 months ago

PHOTOS: Athi River homes face demolition as KCB lists plots for sale

Hundreds of residents residing in Kenya Commercial Bank piece of land in Athi River fear being evicted in case they fail to pay promptly for plots they occupy.

By Peterson Githaiga 4 months ago

Kajiado residents urged to take their children to school

Kajiado East MP Kakuta Maimai said that gone are the days when parents married off their daughters instead of allowing them to pursue education.

By Peterson Githaiga 4 months ago

Hope for victims as wildlife conflict compensation campaign begins

Kajiado East Member of Parliament Kakute MaiMai who hosted the delegation noted that Conflicts between people and wildlife rank amongst the main threats to conservation in Kenya.

By Peterson Githaiga 4 months ago

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Deadbeat father loses court case to bury daughter killed by lioness

A 13-year-old girl mauled by a lioness two weeks ago in Kajiado will be buried by her mother, the court has ruled.

By Peterson Githaiga 4 months ago

Kajiado residents want lawmakers to retain NG-CDF

A section of Kajiado residents want Members of Parliament to control the NG-CDF, saying it has been instrumental in development projects across the country.

By Peterson Githaiga 5 months ago

Burial plans for girl mauled by lion in Kajiado marred by controversy

Burial arrangements for a 13-year-old girl mauled by a lioness 10 days ago in Kajiado have been marred by a controversy.

By Peterson Githaiga 5 months ago

Military officer held for 14 days after fleeing scene of girlfriend's death in Kitengela

The Military officer arrested following the death of a girlfriend in Kitengela Kajiado County will remain in custody for another two weeks.

By Peterson Githaiga 5 months ago

KDF officer arrested after girlfriend's sudden death in Kitengela

Police in Kitengela, Kajiado County, have arrested a military officer following the alleged death of his girlfriend.

By Peterson Githaiga 5 months ago

Kajiado county denies receiving Sh2.2 billion

The Kajiado County Finance Executive Alais Kisota said the amount was budged for in the 2023/2024 but was not received hence the budget deficit.

By Peterson Githaiga 5 months ago

Pain of Kajiado family over son killed in Dubai fire

A family from Kitengela, Kajiado County, is pleading with the government for details on the death of their son, Benjamin Kioko, who died in a house fire in Dubai last week.

By Peterson Githaiga 5 months ago

Leaders in Kajiado clash over protocol at Janet Teyiaa's burial

There was tension on Friday, during the burial of the late Janet Teyiaa, a former Kajiado women representative, as political differences emerged between Ruto Gachagua allies.

By Peterson Githaiga 5 months ago

Portland Cement MD appointee now in court on forgery charge

Businessman Bruno Oguda Obodha, who had previously been appointed by President William Ruto to be managing director of East Africa Portland Cement Company, has now been charged with fraud.

By Peterson Githaiga 5 months ago

Hundreds of sick sheep die in Kajiado, residents demand action

A section of Koromboi residents in Kajiado County are up in arms with a foreign business man who has kept thousands of condemned sheep in their residential area, coursing a health hazard.

By Peterson Githaiga 5 months ago

Husband allegedly stabs wife to death in Isinya, escapes with three children

Area Assistant Chief Hoah Leshantin told The Standard that the family had recently relocated to the area and were not well known by the residents.

By Peterson Githaiga 5 months ago

Leaders in Kajiado mourn ex-legislator Teyiaa as selfless

Kajiado leaders have mourned former Woman Representative Janet Teyiaa, describing her as a selfless individual who worked tirelessly despite living with a disability.

By Peterson Githaiga 5 months ago

Ole Kina urges Maa unity as rival groups clash at Kajiado rally

The event, which was designed as a women and youth's empowerment programme, saw the donation of at least 180 high breed goats and nine Sahiwal bulls to the locals.

By Peterson Githaiga 6 months ago

Shock as missing boy found murdered, body placed in sack

The body of Brighton Olala, a grade one pupil, was found stuffed in a sack and placed on the roof of a mabati house with multiple injuries.

By Peterson Githaiga 6 months ago

Kajiado steps up efforts to eliminate dangerous weed

Local farmers and community leaders have welcomed the initiative, recognising it as a much-needed intervention against a weed that has long choked fields and drained resources.

By Peterson Githaiga 6 months ago

Ipomea: Kajiado steps up efforts to eliminate dangerous weed

Kajiado County is taking a bold step in reclaiming its vast grazing lands from the invasive Ipomea weed, a menace that has ravaged thousands of acres of pasture

By Peterson Githaiga 6 months ago

Senator Ole Kina's planned bull distribution in limbo as elders oppose event

Several youths and the Maa Council of Elders leaders and residents are opposing the event, saying it will be a provocative mission that is meant to advance the 'selfish political ends'

By Peterson Githaiga 6 months ago

Kajiado traders call for fair allocation of market stalls

Trouble is brewing in Kitengela town, Kajiado County, ahead of local traders' relocation to the newly constructed ultra modern market.

By Peterson Githaiga 6 months ago

Kalonzo, Wamalwa raise alarm over Haiti mission, warn of risks

Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa have raised concerns over the Haiti mission, saying it is under-funded and exposes the Kenyan police contingent to great danger.

By Peterson Githaiga 6 months ago

Samuel Kaetuai, officer killed in Haiti died from single head shot

Kaetuai was killed by armed gangs while on the Kenya-led peacekeeping mission on February 23.

By Peterson Githaiga and Okumu Modachi 6 months ago