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Kenya: Ignore Divisive Politicians, Religious Leaders Tell Kajiado Residents
Community and religious leaders in Kajiado have asked people living in the county not to agree to be divided along tribal lines by politicians. They urged politicians to conduct their campaigns in peace and refrain from making inciting remarks. The leaders, drawn from various parts of the expansive county converged at a Kitengela hotel, where they called for all stakeholders to maintain peace during the campaign period.
Best friends, M-Pesa transfer and a murder that left relatives in shock
Two days before she disappeared, 25-year-old Teresia Wachuka, who was working in Rongai, called her mother in Gilgil, Nakuru County to say she would be visiting home and wanted to know what gifts the mother wanted bought for her. She was in high spirits and was also keen on officially introducing her fiancée to her folks.
Moran Publishers appoints new MD, chairman
Companies Moran Publishers appoints new managing director, chairman Thursday, April 4, 2019 21:06 By JOSEPH NGUNJIRIBy ANNIE NJANJA Ms Mary Maina. FILE PHOTO | NMG Moran Publishers has appointed Mary Maina as it new managing director, taking over from David Muita. Mr Muita took up a new role as chairman of the company’s board, replacing former Vice President Moody Awori, who has now retired.
'I forgive my enemies' - Daystar University VC confesses
SUMMARY Prof Timothy Wachira (inset), the outgoing vice-chancellor of Daystar University claims that he has been a victim of ‘malicious forces’ that wanted him out of the university. He, however, says he has forgiven those who said bad, untrue and malicious things about him. Two weeks ago, the management of Daystar University announced, through the media, that Prof Wachira had been sacked, effectively replacing him with his deputy, Prof James Kombo, in an acting capacity.
App comes to the rescue of pastoralists as pasture dwindles
The desperate farmers sold their weak cows for as low as Sh500 as others crossed to Tanzania in search of pasture and water. But the move turned costly as some 1,500 Maasai cows were impounded and auctioned by Tanzanian authorities. Herders are not out of the woods yet as the drought persists. But going forward, the herders would not need to wander in search of pasture and water as technology has come to their rescue.
Miguna: My five-day ordeal in police cells
Mr Miguna spent the weekend at Lari Police Station in Kiambu after police refused to free him despite a court order. He asked Mr Malochi not to let police officers accompany him to the cells as he awaited the court’s ruling.
Man denies robbing Kajiado bank
The magistrate set the hearing of the case for March 14, 2018. He was charged with stealing Sh1.8 million from Post Bank in Kajiado Town together with others not before the court. Mr Mwaniki said that he picked the phone on the ground. A 23-year-old man denied violently robbing a bank in Kajiado but admitted being in possession of a phone stolen during the robbery.
Man denies robbing Kajiado bank
The magistrate set the hearing of the case for March 14, 2018. He was charged with stealing Sh1.8 million from Post Bank in Kajiado Town together with others not before the court. Mr Mwaniki said that he picked the phone on the ground. A 23-year-old man denied violently robbing a bank in Kajiado but admitted being in possession of a phone stolen during the robbery.
Kenya: Boy, 11, Kills Himself in Rongai
BOY, 11, kills himself by hanging in Ongata Rongai; there is no known motive in the suicide, officials say.
Boy, 11, commits suicide in Rongai
An 11-year-old boy in Ongata Rongai has committed suicide in unclear circumstances. The boy who lives with his mother and younger sister was found dangling on a rope on Wednesday evening, police said. The younger sister came home from school only to find the door to their house locked from inside. The girl, 6, tried to get the door opened in vain as no one was answering. Her efforts, to get the door opened, attracted the attention of neighbours, including the landlord, who came to her assistance.
Kenya: Maasai Elders Thank Uhuru for Picking Tobiko to Join Cabinet
By Joseph NgunjiriThe Maasai Council of Elders has urged the National Assembly to approve the name of former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Keriako Tobiko, who was recently appointed to the Cabinet by President Uhuru Kenyatta. The elders said that Mr Tobiko is qualified to serve in Cabinet going by his record as DPP. Speaking in Kajiado Town, the elders asked President Kenyatta to consider appointing more members of the Maasai community into influential positions in government.
Maasai elders urge MPs to approve Tobiko
They also dismissed talk that Mr Tobiko’s shift from ODPP to a Cabinet secretary’s position as a demotion. They asked opposition Nasa leaders to desist from issuing ultimatums to the President. The elders expressed their gratitude to President Kenyatta for appointing Mr Tobiko into his Cabinet.
Maasai elders urge MPs to approve Tobiko
They also dismissed talk that Mr Tobiko’s shift from ODPP to a Cabinet secretary’s position as a demotion. They asked opposition Nasa leaders to desist from issuing ultimatums to the President. The elders expressed their gratitude to President Kenyatta for appointing Mr Tobiko into his Cabinet.
Lobby opposes Lenku varsity plan
The Kajiado Young Professionals (KYP) termed the formation of a taskforce to look into the possibility of establishment of a university as a "publicity stunt meant to excite the public." Through its chairman, Kasaine ole Meikoki, KYP alleged that the formation of such a taskforce is a waste of public resources especially at a time when universities are closing down due to lack of students.
Lenku sucked into bus park dispute
Njagi now accuses the governor of maligning his reputation by portraying him as a criminal. Last week, Mr Lenku visited the park and accused Mr Njagi of hiring youths to vandalise county property. Mr Njagi's company, Southern Connection, is tussling over branding rights at the park with Leacom Ltd.
Kenya: Kajiado Leaders Welcome Uhuru Choice of Keriako Tobiko
By Joseph NgunjiriPresident Uhuru Kenyatta's decision to include Keriako Tobiko in his new Cabinet has won praise from leaders in Kajiado. Mr Tobiko, who resigned from his position as Director of Public Prosecutions, hails from Kajiado East. Led by Governor Joseph ole Lenku, the leaders noted that the President's choice of people to include in his Cabinet will help deliver his vision of taking the country forward.
Kikuyu elders differ over cabinet slots
A Kikuyu cultural group has distanced itself from sentiments attributed a rival group that called on President Uhuru Kenyatta to “generously reward” the community with positions in his yet-to-be named cabinet. Kiama Kia Ma, through its secretary general Patrick Muiru, said that Kikuyus should not expect any special favours from the Jubilee administration simply because of proximity to President Kenyatta.
Thugs steal Sh1.8m in Kajiado bank
Police in Kajiado are investigating the robbery of Post Bank in which Sh1.8 million was stolen. Kajiado Central DCIO Daniel Msangi told the media that three men armed with pistols struck at around 1.30pm on Saturday, and forced the guards to take them to the manager's office. The thugs then forced them to take them to the strong room, where they stole the money. The thugs also carted away the bank's CCTV server.
Kajiado set to have first public varsity
The governor said the county would offer locals a priority to bridge the wide inequality gap in education. The taskforce is chaired by Prof Solomon Mpoke. Mr Lenku said the new university will train Kenyans on technical subjects. The dream of Kajiado County’s first public university took shape Friday day after a taskforce was unveiled to oversee its launch.
Kenya: Youth Halt Work at Kitengela Bus Park Demanding 'Protection Fees'
By Joseph NgunjiriTrouble is brewing at the Kitengela Bus Park after hired youth blocked the beautification of the park when they allegedly failed to get protection fees. The county government project that was meant to revamp the bus park was indefinitely stopped on December 22, by the group of young allegedly demanding an unspecified amount of money before workers of Leacom Ltd, an outdoor advertising company could continue roofing the nine sheds at the bus park.
Youth halt work at bus park demanding 'protection fees'
Trouble is brewing at the Kitengela Bus Park after hired youth blocked the beautification of the park when they allegedly failed to get protection fees. The county government project that was meant to revamp the bus park was indefinitely stopped on December 22, by the group of young allegedly demanding an unspecified amount of money before workers of Leacom Ltd, an outdoor advertising company could continue roofing the nine sheds at the bus park.
Housing material factory to open March in Mavoko
Housing material factory to open March in Mavoko Thursday, December 21, 2017 18:14 By JOSEPH NGUNJIRI Industrialisation secretary Adan Mohamed (left) with Li Xuhang, the Chinese deputy chief of mission, at the China Wu Yi Construction Company complex site in Athi River on Dec 21, 2017.
Cheap building materials maker gears for production
A Mavoko-based modern building technology material factory and supermarket is set to start production in March as the government pushes to cut the cost of housing by 40 per cent. Trade, Industry and Cooperative secretary Adan Mohamed, Thursday visited the China Wuyi Construction Company complex in Athi River, Machakos where the Sh10 billion housing materials supermarket is under construction. The complex will occupy 23,850 metres square.
Maraga ruling cited in governor poll case
Contents of the Supreme Court decision that nullified the August 8 presidential election came into play when an election petition court finished hearing submissions in a case challenging the election of Joseph ole Lenku as Governor of Kajiado.
Judge cites Supreme Court ruling in Lenku poll petition
Judge cites Supreme Court ruling in Lenku poll petition Wednesday, December 20, 2017 20:45 By JOSEPH NGUNJIRI Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku FILE PHOTO | NMG Contents of the Supreme Court decision that nullified the August 8 presidential election came into play when a poll petition court finished hearing submissions in a case against Kajiado governor Joseph ole Lenku.Ochieng Oginga, lawyer for the petitioners, former Olkejuado county council chairman Taraiya ole Kores and Benjamin Tipatet,...
Nigerian man, Kenyan girlfriend charged with murder
By JOSEPH NGUNJIRI More by this Author A Nigerian man and his Kenyan girlfriend were on Tuesday charged with the murder of a 61-year-old man.Sunday Jeremiah, 28, and Mary Wangui, 24, appeared at the High Court in Kajiado, before Justice Reuben Nyakundi, charged with the murder of Joseph Ng'ang'a Mwangi.They both pleaded not guilty to killing Mr Mwangi in the wee hours of August 9 at Dawat Apartments in Ongata Rongai.Justice Nyakundi set a pre-trial conference for January 24.
Land dealers up in arms over Lenku’s directive
A group of land buying companies, their agents and clients are threatening to take legal action against the Kajiado County government over its move to freeze land transactions in certain demarcated zones. Through Microtel Investments, the traders say Governor Joseph ole Lenku did not consult the affected persons before issuing the directive, which they now claim has triggered widespread panic among investors in the county.
Nakuru County and KAA in airport talks
Nakuru County and KAA in airport talks Tuesday, December 19, 2017 16:18 By ERIC MATARA Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui on August 28, 2017.
PrideInn feted with County hospitality award
PrideInn feted with County hospitality award Tuesday, December 19, 2017 12:47 By MATHIAS RINGA PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort Convention Centre and Spa in Shanzu, Mombasa.
NGO Board suffers setback in row with AfriCOG
NGO Board suffers setback in row with AfriCOG Monday, December 18, 2017 19:47 By MAUREEN KAKAH Justice George Odunga.
Wife from hell gets 25 years for murder
Karathe had his skull smashed and his legs broken, besides ingesting the chemical. Ms Wanjiru had been charged with murdering Simon Karathe at Oloosurutia in Kiserian, Kajiado County, on December 6, 2015, jointly with others not before the court. A woman who colluded with her boyfriend to murder her estranged husband two years ago has been handed a 25-year-jail sentence by a Kajiado court.
Wife from hell gets 25 years for murder
Karathe had his skull smashed and his legs broken, besides ingesting the chemical. Ms Wanjiru had been charged with murdering Simon Karathe at Oloosurutia in Kiserian, Kajiado County, on December 6, 2015, jointly with others not before the court. She will, however, serve 23 years in jail as the judge took into consideration the two years she has already spent in custody. “She also has a son, a niece and a mother who has arthritis and hypertension, who depend on her.
Kenya: Governor Lenku's Water Reforms a Blow to Ukambani
By Joseph NgunjiriWater from Kajiado that flows to taps in Makueni and Machakos counties could be cut off after Governor Joseph ole Lenku announced new water reforms. The Kajiado governor declared that the county would no longer suffer from acute water shortages while its resources from Oloitokitok were being enjoyed by its neighbours.
Lenku’s water reforms a blow to Ukambani
The governor said he had toured the Noolturesh water pipeline from Sultan Hamud and was shocked to see how water has been diverted to the disadvantage of locals. Water from Kajiado that flows to taps in Makueni and Machakos counties could be cut off after Governor Joseph ole Lenku announced new water reforms. The Kajiado governor declared that the county would no longer suffer from acute water shortages while its resources from Oloitokitok were being enjoyed by its neighbours.
NTSA sets up hotline for reporting sexual assault on matatus
NTSA sets up hotline for reporting assault on matatus Wednesday, December 6, 2017 16:03 By AGEWA MAGUT A Woman boards a matatu along Kiambu Road.
Auditor queries legality of Sh3.5bn police insurance
Auditor-General Edward Ouko 'unable to confirm' legality of Sh3.5bn police insurance Wednesday, December 6, 2017 16:25 By DAVID MWERE Auditor-General Edward Ouko. FILE PHOTO | NMG The Auditor-General's office now says that it cannot ascertain whether the payment of Sh3.5 billion for police insurance was lawful.The amount was paid to a private company to provide comprehensive group life insurance cover for police officers under contract NPS/002/2014/2015.
Lenku: Kajiado land order meant to enforce proper use
Lenku: Order meant to enforce proper land use in Kajiado Wednesday, December 6, 2017 15:18 By JOSEPH NGUNJIRI Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku has said his earlier directive is meant to ensure proper usage of land in the county .
Govt to build a million affordable homes in Uhuru's last term
Govt to build a million affordable homes in Uhuru's last term Wednesday, December 6, 2017 17:24 By ABIUD OCHIENG Construction of the Kisumu Civil Servants housing scheme project comprising of 250 units.
MWANYASI: Are big caps distorting market performance?
Are big caps distorting market performance? Tuesday, December 5, 2017 17:52 By RUFUS MWANYASI (From left) NSE vice chairman Bob Karina, Kenya Airways CEO Sebastian Mikosz and NSE CEO Geoffrey Odundo during KQ’s share listing at the bourse in Nairobi on November 29. Dominance by a small number of companies at the bourse distorts market as its performance rides on these few wings.
IMF appoints Kenyan to head its internal audit unit
IMF names Nancy Onyango as head of key audit unit Monday, December 4, 2017 18:33 By GERALD ANDAE Ms Nancy Onyango.
Why some Kajiado landowners may end up with worthless title
News Kajiado governor Lenku bans subdivision of rural land into 'uneconomic' units Monday, December 4, 2017 13:50 By JOSEPH NGUNJIRI Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku says county will not approve subdivision of rural land into “uneconomic units”. FILE PHOTO | NMG Hundreds of people may find themselves with worthless titles to pieces of land in Kajiado over the advertisement of "fake" plots for sale in the county, Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has warned.
Mara lodges hit by end of wildebeest migration
Mara lodges hit by end of wildebeest migration Monday, December 4, 2017 11:45 By MATHIAS RINGA It is the world’s largest migration, involving more than two million animals in search of greener pastures in the Mara.
UK pushing to include Bitcoin under money-laundering rules
UK pushing to include Bitcoin under money-laundering rules Monday, December 4, 2017 14:26 By REUTERS The demand for Bitcoin is surging.
Kenya: How 'Wife From Hell' Plotted and Killed Her Lover
By Joseph NgunjiriFor Simon Karathe, it was a fatal attraction. He met Ms Emma Wanjiru in May 2015 and on Boxing Day of that year, he was dead. Wanjiru now awaits sentencing at the Ngong Law Courts after Justice Reuben Nyakundi found her guilty of murdering Karathe, who would have been 62 today. Witnesses in the trial painted the picture of a troubled union and a chilling murder. By the time Karathe met Wanjiru, he had been separated from his wife of 26 years.
LETTER: Tackle climate change threat to ecosystem
Tackle climate change threat to ecosystem Monday, December 4, 2017 22:00 By http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/corporate/industry/Insurance-up-13pc-fraud-dents-business/4003110-4070440-bst7l4/index.html | A section of Mau Forest that has been encroached on. FILE PHOTO | NMG Kenya is hosting the 3rd session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA3), the global decision-making body on matters environment.
How wife from hell plotted, killed man
For Simon Karathe, it was a fatal attraction. He met Ms Emma Wanjiru in May 2015 and on Boxing Day of that year, he was dead. Wanjiru now awaits sentencing at the Ngong Law Courts after Justice Reuben Nyakundi found her guilty for the murder of Karathe, who would have been 62 today.
The Congolese feel at home in Kitengela
Kenya’s relative political and economic stability has served as a powerful magnet for people from neighbouring countries for years. In Kitengela, for example, there are close to 3,000 Congolese. Some are even married to Kenyans. They work as French teachers in private schools, waiters, barbers and even boda bodas. Mr Justin Musabwa, the chairman of the Congolese in Kitengela, is happy, following President Uhuru Kenyatta’s directive to ease movement and settlement of other Africans in Kenya.
Cattle auction puts tribal truce to the test
“We belong to the same sub- clan with our brothers from Tanzania and constantly interact with each other; even when we have cultural ceremonies like circumcision or weddings we invite them and they too extend an invitation,” said Mr Nang’oro. On October 10, six days before the auction, the Mwanga District Commissioner Aaron Mbogho had issued an order directing Mr Metui to pay a fine of Tsh17,075,000, ($7,600) for the offence of taking his cows to Tanzania without a permit.
Kenvic School tops in KCPE in Kajiado
David Nzambuli, the best student in Kajiado County in the 2017 KCPE exams says he surpassed his expectations. “I had set my sights on 430 marks but I surprised [my dream] by getting 445 marks,” says the boy who sat his exams at Kenvic School in Ngong. Nzambuli, who hopes to become an engineer, told Nation that he worked smart and listened to his teachers. Kenvic School had over 40 candidates scoring 400 marks and above. The school had a mean score of 390 with 98 pupils having sat the KCPE exams.
TZ isn't a grazing land for Kenyan cows: Magufuli
The border dispute between Kenya and Tanzania, over pasture land, is threatening to become a full blown diplomatic crisis, with Tanzanian President John Magufuli declaring that his country is not grazing land for Kenyan cows. Mr Magufuli was reacting controversy generated by the decision of a Tanzanian court to auction 1,300 cows belonging to Kenyan Maasais that had been confiscated for grazing across the border.
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