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Michael Saitoti

Baragoi town rises from ashes of banditry, deadly ethnic conflicts

In the past three years, guns have gone silent. And Baragoi town, like a phoenix, is rising from the ashes.

By Michael Saitoti 1 month ago

Baragoi town rises from ashes of banditry, deadly ethnic conflicts

Samburu village reduces malnutrition through vegetable farming

Samburu village reduces malnutrition through vegetable farming

By Michael Saitoti 2 months ago

Samburu county rolls out solar project to cut power bills

Samburu county rolls out solar project to cut power bills

By Michael Saitoti 2 months ago

Junet backs Ruto's broad-based government

Junet backs Ruto's broad-based government

By Michael Saitoti 3 months ago

From Jobless to Elephant 'Baby-Sitter'

Dorothy Lowakutuk unexpectedly becomes an elephant keeper at Reteti Elephant Community Sanctuary after finding herself unemployed, dedicating her days to caring for orphaned baby elephants.

By Michael Saitoti 3 months ago

From Jobless to Elephant 'Baby-Sitter'

It's back to the wild for orphaned elephants in Samburu sanctuary

In a remote corner of northern Kenya lies Reteti Elephant Sanctuary which has been home to 13 orphaned or abandoned elephants for the past seven years.

By Michael Saitoti 4 months ago

It's back to the wild for orphaned elephants in Samburu sanctuary

Menstrual hygiene fete brings hope to Samburu

The stigma and shame associated with menstruation has prevented girls from accessing education, but now the tide is turning.

By Michael Saitoti 5 months ago

Menstrual hygiene fete brings hope to Samburu

Samburu county receives Sh59 million fire engine

Governor Lati Lelelit said residents have for long suffered because they lacked fire fighting services.

By Michael Saitoti 6 months ago

Samburu county receives Sh59 million fire engine

950 families benefit from camel restocking project

At least 950 households in Samburu have benefited from camel restocking programme initiated by the county government.

By Michael Saitoti 6 months ago

950 families benefit from camel restocking project

Sweet potatoes to combat malnutrition in Samburu

The project is one of the ways to address malnutrition in the region which stands at 20 per cent.

By Michael Saitoti 7 months ago

Sweet potatoes to combat malnutrition in Samburu

Families flee homes as banditry attacks escalate in Samburu

Many families have fled Morijo, Soit Pus, Angata Nanyoke, and Pura villages in Samburu County, following fresh attacks by bandits.

By Michael Saitoti 8 months ago

Families flee homes as banditry attacks escalate in Samburu

Samburu leaders call for buffer zone to tame bandit attacks

The leaders want the buffer zone created in Longewan and Pura in Suguta Marmar to stop the bandits from attacking the Samburu community.

By Michael Saitoti 8 months ago

Samburu leaders call for buffer zone to tame bandit attacks

Samburu bandits kill one person as MCA laid to rest

Bandits raided the Lolmolog area and killed one person a few kilometers from where burial of the late MCA Paul Leshimpiro was taking place.

By Michael Saitoti 8 months ago

Samburu bandits kill one person as MCA laid to rest

Samburu herders earn Sh10 million from carbon credits

Herders in the drought-prone Samburu county earned Sh10 million from the large-scale grasslands soil carbon removal project in 2023.

By Michael Saitoti 8 months ago

Samburu herders earn Sh10 million from carbon credits

Samburu killing fields as 72 people dead in four months

In Samburu County, attacks have left 200 people dead in less than a year, families displaced and hundreds of livestock stolen.

By Michael Saitoti 8 months ago

Samburu killing fields as 72 people dead in four months

Kindiki outlines new security measures for troubled Samburu

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced new security measures to stem the rising wave of crime in Samburu County days after the killing of Angata Nanyokie MCA Paul Leshimpiro.

By Michael Saitoti 8 months ago

Kindiki outlines new security measures for troubled Samburu

Herders get 1,000 camels in county restocking bid

Life in Samburu revolves around livestock. Other than providing them with food, the animals have cultural significance.

By Michael Saitoti 9 months ago

Herders get 1,000 camels in county restocking bid

44,000 ECDE children to benefit from school feeding programme

Governor Lati Lelelit said 583 public ECDE centres spread across 15 wards in the county will benefit from the programme.

By Michael Saitoti 9 months ago

44,000 ECDE children to benefit from school feeding programme

Samburu village celebrates as first girl to earn varsity degree graduates

From beading to business education, Nancy's journey inspires a new chapter for Samburu girls. Her graduation marks a turning point in the fight against illiteracy and oppression.

By Michael Saitoti 10 months ago

Samburu village celebrates as first girl to earn varsity degree graduates

Bhang worth Sh5.9 million seized in Samburu

Police intercept and arrest three suspects at Archers Post in Samburu trafficking bhang valued at over Sh5.9m, County Police Commander David Wambua says.

By Michael Saitoti 10 months ago

Bhang worth Sh5.9 million seized in Samburu

Seven killed, officer injured after bandits ambush village

The group of about 30 armed bandits raided Bendera village on Friday afternoon as locals said they could not protect themselves after surrendering their firearms to the government.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Seven killed, officer injured after bandits ambush village

Samburu, Laikipia leaders resolve long-standing pasture conflict

The conflict that has lasted over the years has led to deaths, loss of livestock, and displacement of people in all the two counties including in the neighbouring areas.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Samburu, Laikipia leaders resolve long-standing pasture conflict

How Huduma Mashinani expo is taking services closer to Baragoi

Despite the difficult conditions, Naserian is proud of her village. She doesn't want to move closer to Maralal town where services are more accessible.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

How Huduma Mashinani expo is taking services closer to Baragoi

MP sets up mobile tent to meet and serve locals

Mbunge Mashjinani mobile tents are aimed at ensuring service delivery to the people in the wards of Waso East, Waso West, Wamba West and Wamba East.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

MP sets up mobile tent to meet and serve locals

Sh32 million sandalwood destroyed as suspects await their day in court

Two suspects have been charged with trafficking the endangered tree species.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Sh32 million sandalwood destroyed as suspects await their day in court

Fund gifts vouchers to 1,200 varsity students

Beneficiaries are drawn from Samburu and Marsabit counties that were hit by drought. Each of the learners received a voucher worth Sh2,500 to enable them to shop.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Fund gifts vouchers to 1,200 varsity students

Samburu County Assembly Speaker resigns to take up UN job

Lengees tendered his resignation letter to Governor Lati Lelelit following his appointment as United Nations (UN) Representative to Juba, South Sudan.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Samburu County Assembly Speaker resigns to take up UN job

Samburu Assembly Speaker resigns to take up UN job

Mr Lengees tendered his resignation letter today to Governor Lati Lelelit following his appointment as United Nations (UN) Representative to Juba, South Sudan.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Samburu Assembly Speaker resigns to take up UN job

Plight of families displaced by insecurity in Samburu

A humanitarian crisis looms in a camp hosting 2,000 families who fled banditry-prone areas in Samburu. CS Kindiki launched Phase II of security operation in North Rift areas affected by banditry.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Plight of families displaced by insecurity in Samburu

Banditry: Families heed directive to leave homes

On Sunday Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki said the government has decided to upmarket the security operation against bandits which will "require new measures".

By Yvonne Chepkwony and Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Banditry: Families heed directive to leave homes

Bandits attack village in Samburu, kill four

The attack occurred as tension is rising in the area following a series of attacks that have left 12 people dead and 1500 families displaced despite a heavy presence of security personnel.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Bandits attack village in Samburu, kill four

Bandit attacks continue despite security operation in Samburu

The attacks have continued even after Interior CS Kithure Kindiki stated that the government will ensure the security agencies maintain their presence in the region.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Bandit attacks continue despite security operation in Samburu

One killed, five injured as herders clash over pasture

A conflict over pasture and animal watering point at Lowan Kichu border between Samburu and Isiolo counties had left one person dead and five others injured.

By Michael Saitoti and Yvonne Chepkwony 1 year ago

One killed, five injured as herders clash over pasture

Bandits kill two, steal 30 cattle in Pura, Samburu County

Armed bandits have killed two people and driven away with 30 cattle at Pura village in Samburu County.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Bandits kill two, steal 30 cattle in Pura, Samburu County

How girl rescued from marriage after FGM topped national exam

Lenanyokie was rescued from the streets of Maralal town where she was hawking raw milk. She was one of many girls at the centre who were saved from FGM and early marriages.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

How girl rescued from marriage after FGM topped national exam

More than 140,000 face hunger in Samburu, lose livestock to drought

Latest National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) data shows that 80 per cent of people in the county have lost their livestock, the region's mainstay.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

More than 140,000 face hunger in Samburu, lose livestock to drought

13 Azimio-allied ward reps fail to take oath of office

The Azimio la Umoja allied MCAs claim a scheme was hatched to bar them from accessing the assembly for fear that being the majority, they were to elect a speaker from their side.

By Julius Chepkwony and Michael Saitoti 2 years ago

13 Azimio-allied ward reps fail to take oath of office

The African Cadet and Junior Judo Championships: Judo: Katana, Tumaini bag silver for Kenya

David Katana Baya and Aisha Tumaini each won silver for Kenya at the ongoing African Cadet Judo Championships

By Michael Saitoti 2 years ago

The African Cadet and Junior Judo Championships: Judo: Katana, Tumaini bag silver for Kenya

Raila Odinga is selfless leader and mentor, says Uhuru

President says despite age, Azimio candidate can "hold on the steering wheel correctly". Uhuru cites tarmacked roads, new dam and Sh1.3b water project in Samburu.

By Kennedy Gachuhi, Michael Saitoti 2 years ago

Raila Odinga is selfless leader and mentor, says Uhuru

Residents fault Kenya Power over frequent blackouts

Local traders said they have been experiencing frequent power outages two months and they have suffered huge losses.

By Michael Saitoti 2 years ago

Residents fault Kenya Power over frequent blackouts

Four in race to take over after Lenolkulal term comes to an end

Statistics from the previous elections seem to favour Jubilee and Kanu, key Azimio members. Clan, age set and political affiliation will play key roles in determining the winner.

By Steve Mkawale, Michael Saitoti, Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Four in race to take over after Lenolkulal term comes to an end

Four in race to take over after Lenolkulal term comes to an end

Statistics from the previous elections seem to favour Jubilee and Kanu, key Azimio members. Clan, age set and political affiliation will play key roles in determining the winner.

By Steve Mkawale, Michael Saitoti 2 years ago

Four in race to take over after Lenolkulal term comes to an end

Pastoralists alternative source of livelihood as drought persists

Women engage in bead-work project for extra income. Some residents have given up on pastoralism and moved to urban areas.

By Michael Saitoti 2 years ago

Pastoralists alternative source of livelihood as drought persists

Livestock market re-opens as security improves

The market is key in boosting the economy of Samburu and neighbouring counties as traders from different regions come to buy livestock and sell other goods.

By Michael Saitoti 2 years ago

Livestock market re-opens as security improves

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