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Pyrethrum sector in Narok still in the red, farmers say

Pyrethrum farmers have expressed disappointment over the slow progress in the revival of the sector.

By Patrick Kibet and Kipchumba Kemei 9 years ago

Pyrethrum sector in Narok still in the red, farmers say

Raila to grace burial of Narok chaos victim

Raila to grace burial of Narok chaos victim

By KIPCHUMBA KEMEI 9 years ago

Leaders threaten to leave Jubilee over 'humiliation'

Leaders threaten to leave Jubilee over 'humiliation'

By Kipchumba Kemei 9 years ago

Five Narok MPs risk murder charges, chaos erupts again

Five Narok MPs risk murder charges, chaos erupts again

By Vincent Mabatuk and Kipchumba Kemei 9 years ago

Tourists stranded as rowdy youths wreak havoc

Hundreds of tourists destined for the Masai Mara Game Reserve yesterday missed their scheduled activities after rampaging youths protesting the arrest of five Narok County leaders opposed to Governor Samuel Tunai blocked the Narok-Mara road.

By KIPCHUMBA KEMEI AND VINCENT MABATUK 9 years ago

Tourists stranded as rowdy youths wreak havoc

Go slow on Narok violence prosecution, LSK tells State

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Narok branch has said the Government should not rush to prosecute a section of local leaders linked to Monday's violence.

By KIPCHUMBA KEMEI 9 years ago

Go slow on Narok violence prosecution, LSK tells State

Go slow on Narok prosecution, LSK warns

Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Narok branch has advised the Government not to rush and prosecute a section of local leaders in connection with last Monday's violence in which at least two people were killed and scores injured.

By KIPCHUMBA KEMEI 9 years ago

Go slow on Narok prosecution, LSK warns

Arrest Narok demo organisers, governor Ruto tells Tobiko

The Council of Governors has condemned Monday's demonstration in Narok that left two people dead and property worth millions of shillings destroyed.

By KIPCHUMBA KEMEI and GILBERT KIMUTAI 9 years ago

Arrest Narok demo organisers, governor Ruto tells Tobiko

Water authority to spend Sh500m on dams, pans in Narok

Ewaso Nyiro South River Basin Development Authority plans to spend Sh500 million in the construction of 118 water pans and dams in Narok County.

By Kipchumba Kemei 9 years ago

Water authority to spend Sh500m on dams, pans in Narok

Two killed, several hurt in Narok demonstration

At least two people were killed, two police officers and six protestors seriously injured Monday when Narok residents defied a Government ban on demonstrations against their Governor Samuel Tunai.

By Kipchumba Kemei and Charles Ngeno 9 years ago

Two killed, several hurt in Narok demonstration

Hotels in Maasai Mara close due to lack of business

Some tented camps in Maasai Mara Game Reserve have closed while other hotels have sent their workers on unpaid leave due to lack of business.

By Kipchumba Kemei 9 years ago

Hotels in Maasai Mara close due to lack of business

Laikipia teachers against devolution of education

Teachers have criticised a proposal by National Assembly Leader of Majority Adan Duale to devolve primary and secondary school education to the counties.

By Kipchumba Kemei and James Munyeki 9 years ago

Laikipia teachers against devolution of education

Two arrested for marrying off 10-year-old

Two people have been arrested for marrying off a 10-year-old girl from Olkinyei area in Narok South sub county, who was rescued by the police. The would-be husband and girl's father were yesterday nabbed at Ololulung'a police after being tipped.

By Kipchumba Kemei 9 years ago

Two arrested for marrying off 10-year-old

Two people arrested in Narok for marrying off a ten-year-old girl

A ten year old girl from Olkinyei area in Narok South Sub County has been rescued by the local provincial administration from early marriage.

By Kipchumba Kemei 9 years ago

Two people arrested in Narok for marrying off a ten-year-old girl

Passengers stranded over crackdown amid hospitality boom

Travellers were forced to spend the night in the cold after PSV vehicles were nabbed by traffic officers and National Transport and Safety Authority officials in Naivasha.

By Antony Gitonga and Kipchumba Kemei 9 years ago

Passengers stranded over crackdown amid hospitality boom

Oldest black rhino dies in Masai Mara at 43

A 43-year-old rhino, probably the oldest in Africa has died in Masai Mara National Reserve.

By Kipchumba Kemei 9 years ago

Oldest black rhino dies in Masai Mara at 43

Visitors to Masai Mara advised to notify police

Local and foreign tourists visiting Masai Mara Game Reserve during the Christmas and New Year holidays have been advised to notify Narok police.

By Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Visitors to Masai Mara advised to notify police

Lift advisories, visiting tourists tell the West

A group of American tourists visiting Masai Mara Game Reserve have asked western countries to lift travel advisories issued against the country on allegations of heightened insecurity.

By Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Lift advisories, visiting tourists tell the West

Tunai lauds automated revenue collection

Narok County Governor Samuel Tunai has said revenue collection from Masai Mara Game Reserve has tripled since his county government automated it.

By Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Tunai lauds automated revenue collection

Senator Kindiki tells leaders to support Governor Tunai

Senate Majority Leader Kithure Kindiki has asked local leaders to work with Governor Samuel Tunai instead of opposing the county government for their own selfish gain.

By Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Senator Kindiki tells leaders to support Governor Tunai

Athlete charged with cattle theft set free

A Narok court acquitted a marathoner who had been charged with stock theft.

By Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Athlete charged with cattle theft set free

Court fines woman for abusing another

A 32-year-old woman was fined Sh30,000 by a Narok court after being convicted for abusing another woman.

By KIPCHUMBA KEMEI 10 years ago

Court fines woman for abusing another

Widow of Mau Mau veteran Kisio wants Government to create welfare kitty

Mukami Kisio, the widow of the late Mau Mau hero General Kurito Kisio is not only a disappointed woman, but also a bitter one.

By Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Widow of Mau Mau veteran Kisio wants Government to create welfare kitty

Hoteliers welcome UK's lifting of travel advisory

Hoteliers in the Maasai Mara have welcomed the softening of a travel advisory by the UK, saying it will boost arrivals as the peak season at the game reserve enters its homestretch.

By Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Hoteliers welcome UK's lifting of travel advisory

Narok AP officers' mission to keep girls in school bearing fruit

Four Administration Police (AP) officers in the Mara region of Narok County have rescued 273 pupils this year from forced marriages and moranism, an undertaking that is winning them accolades.

By Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Narok AP officers' mission to keep girls in school bearing fruit

Kilgoris father sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling two year old daughter

Thomas Ogega 25, who the prosecution claimed committed the act to his two year old infant on March 30 this year at Magena area in Kenyenya Sub County of Kisii, was convicted Tuesday by the Kilgoris Resident Magistrate Monica Munyendo.

By KIPCHUMBA KEMEI 10 years ago

Kilgoris father sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling two year old daughter

Man charged for vile Facebook post

A man was charged in court Monday for posting an offensive message against a public administrator on social media.

By Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Man charged for vile Facebook post

Kilgoris man fined Sh500 for mutilating Sh50 note

A man was Monday charged in a Kilgoris court for destroying a Sh50 currency note that was in his possession.

By KIPCHUMBA KEMEI 10 years ago

Kilgoris man fined Sh500 for mutilating Sh50 note

The work I did as prosecutor was impressive, says Ocampo

Former International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo says lack of proper investigations has undermined the prosecution’s ability to secure convictions for suspects facing crimes against humanity charges.

By Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

The work I did as prosecutor was impressive, says Ocampo

Former ICC Chief Prosecutor talks of his legacy

Former International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Moreno Ocampo says lack of proper investigations have undermined the court ability to secure convictions for suspects on human rights abuses.

By KIPCHUMBA KEMEI 10 years ago

Former ICC Chief Prosecutor talks of his legacy

12-year-old boy commits suicide in Trans Mara over class repetiton

A 12 year-old boy has committed suicide at his parents Nkararo home in Trans Mara. The boy reportedly took his life Tuesday evening after he differed with his parents who had insisted that he goes back to school against his wish.

By Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

12-year-old boy commits suicide in Trans Mara over class repetiton

Duale, Ruto brawl mars ceremony

National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale clashed with Council of Governors Chairman Isaac Ruto over the referendum push in the presence of Deputy President William Ruto.

By Charles Ngeno and Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Duale, Ruto brawl mars ceremony

Duale, Ruto exchange bitter words before DP Ruto over referendum

Chaos erupted during the celebration of Mara Day in Narok town Monday when National Assembly Leader of Majority Aden Duale exchanged bitter words with Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto over Pesa Mashinani referendum clamour.

By Charles Ngeno and Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Duale, Ruto exchange bitter words before DP Ruto over referendum

CS Wakhungu: Efforts to save Mau Forest complicated

Politics is standing in the way of reclaiming Mau forest, Environment Cabinet Secretary (CS) Judi Wakhungu has said.

By KIPCHUMBA KEMEI 10 years ago

CS Wakhungu: Efforts to save Mau Forest complicated

CORD out to take us back, Ruto warns Kenyans

Deputy President William Ruto has dismissed calls for a referendum, saying those advocating it plan to derail development.

By Kipchumba Kemei and Charles Ngeno 10 years ago

CORD out to take us back, Ruto warns Kenyans

Nema asks county to build sewer plant in Narok town

National Environment Management Authority (Nema) has asked the Narok County government to build a modern sewer treatment plant in Narok town.

By Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Nema asks county to build sewer plant in Narok town

Police officer attached to Ruto’s security team found dead in hotel room

A police officer attached to the Deputy President William Ruto security detail was Friday morning found dead in a lodging in Narok town.

By Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Police officer attached to Ruto’s security team found dead in hotel room

Man jailed for a year over Sh3m elephant tusks

A middle aged man who was found guilty of possessing 15 kg elephant tusks worth Sh3 million has been jailed for a year by a Kilgoris court.

By Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Man jailed for a year over Sh3m elephant tusks

Brisk business at the Mara as wildebeest tour begins

Hotels in Masai Mara are recording brisk business as tourists from all over the world troop to watch the ongoing wildebeest migration.

By Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Brisk business at the Mara as wildebeest tour begins

Women charged with child cruelty

A woman who attempted to sell her two children for Sh400,000 in Narok yesterday appeared in court charged with infringing on children rights, cruelty and neglect of them.

By Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Women charged with child cruelty

Plans to move lions to Rwanda opposed

Two wildlife conservation groups in Maasai Mara Game Reserve are opposed to plans by the Government to export lions to Rwanda.

By Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Plans to move lions to Rwanda opposed

Another key forest on the brink of depletion by loggers, charcoal burners

As focus remains on the ongoing destruction and reclamation of the Mau Forest, one of the biggest water towers in East Africa, destruction of equal measure is taking place in another indigenous forest 200 km away.

By KIPCHUMBA KEMEI 10 years ago

Another key forest on the brink of depletion by loggers, charcoal burners

Receding water levels threatening tourism

Conservationists have expressed concern over the receding water levels of the Mara River, the lifeline of tourism activities in Kenya's Masai Mara Game Reserve and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.

By Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Receding water levels threatening tourism

Kethi in CORD team to push for referendum

Controversial lawyer Kethi Kilonzo will be part of CORD’s team of experts to spearhead the push for a referendum.

By Karanja Njoroge and Kipchumba Kemei 10 years ago

Kethi in CORD team to push for referendum

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