Truckers on fuel hike

Truckers in Kenya have raised transport charges by 30 per cent following a fuel price hike, amid concerns over possible supply manipulation.

By Peterson Githaiga 20 days ago

Government steps up efforts to revive coffee sector

Coffee remains one of the most important crops in the country, but production has declined over the years.

By Peterson Githaiga 20 days ago

Opposition warns country risks sliding into anarchy over political violence

The United Opposition leaders on Sunday warned that the country could slide into anarchy if the government fails to contain political violence.

By Peterson Githaiga 22 days ago

State to spend Sh70 million on fencing Oloolua Forest

The government plans to spend more than Sh70 million on fencing Oloolua Forest in Kajiado County, following the ongoing grabbing and encroachment.

By Peterson Githaiga 22 days ago

Magadi women drop the donkeys as dormant water pipeline flows again after 15 years

Hundreds in Magadi, Kajiado West, celebrate the restoration of a water pipeline broken for 15 years, ending decades of hardship that forced women to walk up to 20 km for water.

By Peterson Githaiga 1 month ago

New technology to map groundwater formations launched in Kajiado

As fresh water demand continues to grow rapidly in parts of the country, a new technology to map groundwater formations without drilling a single hole has been launched.

By Peterson Githaiga 1 month ago

Family appeals for help to recover body of kin swept away by Kitengela floods

A family in Kitengela, Kajiado county is yet to recover the body of their kin who was swept away by floods on March 6, 2026.

By Peterson Githaiga 1 month ago

Ongata Rongai police accused of aiding land cartels

Police in Ongata Rongai are under scrutiny for allegedly colluding with suspected land cartels to grab and evict landowners from their plots.

By Peterson Githaiga 2 months ago

Three alleged abductors of Tanzanian to remain in custody for 10 days

Three men suspected to have abducted a Tanzanian and later dumped him along the Nairobi-Mombasa road will remain in custody to allow the police to complete investigations.

By Peterson Githaiga 2 months ago

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We lost our lives: Mavoko demolition victims languish in poverty two years later

For two years now, Francisca Mbithe and her family have been fighting for space in a one-room mabati house in Mlolongo after her dream home was flattened.

By Peterson Githaiga 2 months ago

Government dispatches 1 million bags of fertiliser ahead of long rains

The Government on Wednesday flagged off one million bags of fertiliser ahead of long rains in the country.

By Peterson Githaiga 2 months ago

Poor feeder roads hurting Athi River factories, PS Mukhwana warns

PS Juma Mukhwana says gov't to partner with Machakos County to repair feeder roads serving Athi River factories after admitting poor infrastructure is hurting investors.

By Peterson Githaiga 2 months ago

Portland Cement land idle two years after Athi River evictions

Gov't leaves controversial East Africa Portland Cement Company land undeveloped two years after forcefully evicting thousands of residents.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Kitengela residents receive long-awaited land titles after decades of disputes

Residents of Kitengela town received their lease title deeds over the weekend, ending decades of uncertainty caused by double allocations from the defunct Olkejuado County Council.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

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Kitengela shooting: Family vows not to bury son until DCI officer is arrested

Through their lawyer, Dr Daniel Kanchori, the family says they will only bury their son if justice is done by arresting those who killed him.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Kala-azar cases rise in Kajiado West, children most affected

According to the area MOH officer, Dr Eliud Pariken, the disease presents with symptoms including prolonged high fever, drastic weight loss, and severe anaemia, and can be fatal if untreated.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

EU connects 363 public primary schools to internet to boost digital learning

The EU has given a major boost to Kenya’s digital education agenda after connecting hundreds of public primary schools to the internet under the Last Mile Connectivity of Schools project.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

DCI officer surrenders gun after shooting incident at Kitengela bar

Police in Kitengela, Kajiado County, have launched investigations into an incident where a senior DCI officer allegedly shot two people following a bar drama on Saturday.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Kajiado leaders decry low Grade 10 transition rate, urge gov't intervention

Leaders in Kajiado County have raised alarm over a low Grade 10 transition rate as the reporting deadline set by the Ministry of Education lapses today.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Truckers on fuel hike

Truckers in Kenya have raised transport charges by 30 per cent following a fuel price hike, amid concerns over possible supply manipulation.

By Peterson Githaiga 20 days ago

Government steps up efforts to revive coffee sector

Coffee remains one of the most important crops in the country, but production has declined over the years.

By Peterson Githaiga 20 days ago

Opposition warns country risks sliding into anarchy over political violence

The United Opposition leaders on Sunday warned that the country could slide into anarchy if the government fails to contain political violence.

By Peterson Githaiga 22 days ago

State to spend Sh70 million on fencing Oloolua Forest

The government plans to spend more than Sh70 million on fencing Oloolua Forest in Kajiado County, following the ongoing grabbing and encroachment.

By Peterson Githaiga 22 days ago

Magadi women drop the donkeys as dormant water pipeline flows again after 15 years

Hundreds in Magadi, Kajiado West, celebrate the restoration of a water pipeline broken for 15 years, ending decades of hardship that forced women to walk up to 20 km for water.

By Peterson Githaiga 1 month ago

New technology to map groundwater formations launched in Kajiado

As fresh water demand continues to grow rapidly in parts of the country, a new technology to map groundwater formations without drilling a single hole has been launched.

By Peterson Githaiga 1 month ago

Family appeals for help to recover body of kin swept away by Kitengela floods

A family in Kitengela, Kajiado county is yet to recover the body of their kin who was swept away by floods on March 6, 2026.

By Peterson Githaiga 1 month ago

Ongata Rongai police accused of aiding land cartels

Police in Ongata Rongai are under scrutiny for allegedly colluding with suspected land cartels to grab and evict landowners from their plots.

By Peterson Githaiga 2 months ago

Three alleged abductors of Tanzanian to remain in custody for 10 days

Three men suspected to have abducted a Tanzanian and later dumped him along the Nairobi-Mombasa road will remain in custody to allow the police to complete investigations.

By Peterson Githaiga 2 months ago

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We lost our lives: Mavoko demolition victims languish in poverty two years later

For two years now, Francisca Mbithe and her family have been fighting for space in a one-room mabati house in Mlolongo after her dream home was flattened.

By Peterson Githaiga 2 months ago

Government dispatches 1 million bags of fertiliser ahead of long rains

The Government on Wednesday flagged off one million bags of fertiliser ahead of long rains in the country.

By Peterson Githaiga 2 months ago

Poor feeder roads hurting Athi River factories, PS Mukhwana warns

PS Juma Mukhwana says gov't to partner with Machakos County to repair feeder roads serving Athi River factories after admitting poor infrastructure is hurting investors.

By Peterson Githaiga 2 months ago

Portland Cement land idle two years after Athi River evictions

Gov't leaves controversial East Africa Portland Cement Company land undeveloped two years after forcefully evicting thousands of residents.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Kitengela residents receive long-awaited land titles after decades of disputes

Residents of Kitengela town received their lease title deeds over the weekend, ending decades of uncertainty caused by double allocations from the defunct Olkejuado County Council.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Premium

Kitengela shooting: Family vows not to bury son until DCI officer is arrested

Through their lawyer, Dr Daniel Kanchori, the family says they will only bury their son if justice is done by arresting those who killed him.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Kala-azar cases rise in Kajiado West, children most affected

According to the area MOH officer, Dr Eliud Pariken, the disease presents with symptoms including prolonged high fever, drastic weight loss, and severe anaemia, and can be fatal if untreated.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

EU connects 363 public primary schools to internet to boost digital learning

The EU has given a major boost to Kenya’s digital education agenda after connecting hundreds of public primary schools to the internet under the Last Mile Connectivity of Schools project.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

DCI officer surrenders gun after shooting incident at Kitengela bar

Police in Kitengela, Kajiado County, have launched investigations into an incident where a senior DCI officer allegedly shot two people following a bar drama on Saturday.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Kajiado leaders decry low Grade 10 transition rate, urge gov't intervention

Leaders in Kajiado County have raised alarm over a low Grade 10 transition rate as the reporting deadline set by the Ministry of Education lapses today.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Truckers on fuel hike

Truckers in Kenya have raised transport charges by 30 per cent following a fuel price hike, amid concerns over possible supply manipulation.

By Peterson Githaiga 20 days ago

Government steps up efforts to revive coffee sector

Coffee remains one of the most important crops in the country, but production has declined over the years.

By Peterson Githaiga 20 days ago