Why governor opposes proposed CRA revenue sharing formula
Governor Lati Lelelit has rejected the proposed formula for revenue allocation by the Commission on Revenue Allocation.
By Michael Saitoti 30 days ago
Why governor opposes proposed CRA revenue sharing formula
Fireworks, prayers, and merry-making as Kenyans usher in 2025
Residents of South Rift counties ushered in the New Year with fireworks, prayers and merry-making.
By Daniel Chege, Ben Ahenda and Michael Saitoti 1 month ago
Fireworks, prayers, and merry-making as Kenyans usher in 2025
Why MCAs want bursary team disbanded
Ward representatives in Samburu County have recommended disbandment of the bursary committee over alleged mismanagement of the kitty.
By Michael Saitoti 2 months ago
Why MCAs want bursary team disbanded
We are ready to impeach Gachagua, Women Reps say
A section of Women Representatives has said they are ready for the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
By Michael Saitoti 4 months ago
We are ready to impeach Gachagua, Women Reps say
Sigh of relief for Samburu community as county rehabilitates water project
For years, the Muran community in Samburu North faced significant challenges in accessing water, relying solely on shallow wells that frequently dried up.
By Michael Saitoti 4 months ago
Sigh of relief for Samburu community as county rehabilitates water project
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 4 months ago
Baragoi town rises from ashes of banditry, deadly ethnic conflicts
Samburu village reduces malnutrition through vegetable farming
The USAID Nawiri programme has introduced vegetable farming among the Ngilai community in Samburu East in efforts to combat hunger and malnutrition in the county.
By Michael Saitoti 4 months ago
Samburu village reduces malnutrition through vegetable farming
Samburu county rolls out solar project to cut power bills
Samburu county is banking on solar energy project to reduce the cost of electricity by Sh4 million annually.
By Michael Saitoti 4 months ago
Samburu county rolls out solar project to cut power bills
Junet backs Ruto's broad-based government
Junet said ODM has good intentions and the party leader Raila Odinga is a true statesman.
By Michael Saitoti 6 months ago
Junet backs Ruto's broad-based government
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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 6 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 7 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 8 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years ago
How girl rescued from marriage after FGM topped national exam
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