John Tiapukel

State evicts Maasai Mau forest encroachers as it resettles others

By John Tiapukel   2023-10-24 00:02:24

Settlers in Narok North Constituency were rendered homeless following the second week of evictions. 35,000 evictees from Eastern Mau forest land have been compensated against a court decision.

Children evictees in Mau forest to miss exam

By John Tiapukel   2023-10-30 00:24:34

Government has been carrying out evictions of families believed to have encroached on the forest boundary. Parents are concerned about the psychological impact of the evictions on their children.

Maa leadership forms a united front to tackle issues affecting the people

By John Tiapukel   2023-11-04 16:34:27

The resolution was reached during a quarterly meeting for the Maa leadership at Sawela Lodge in Naivasha before signing of cooperation agreement to form a ‘Maa Economic bloc’.

Governors urge Senate to raise threshold for impeachment

By John Tiapukel   2023-11-09 17:26:24

Council of Governors chairperson Ann Waiguru noted that the impeachment threshold was too low and gave room for political mechanization.

Ushering in Christmas cheer with cake-mixing

By John Tiapukel   2023-11-12 21:56:20

Ageing Christmas cakes is an age-old ritual that is important to many communities. The 100kg cake will marinate for a whole month before it is baked.

Governors discuss climate impact, response to El Nino

By John Tiapukel   2023-11-13 02:07:44

Retreat discussed matters of common interest to county governments and facilitating capacity building for governors.

Widow wrests control of Narok land after fight of two decades

By John Tiapukel   2023-12-02 20:01:45

The land worth about Sh60 million was grabbed by a Narok businessman. The businessman grabbed the land soon after the death of the woman’s husband in 2005.

Stakeholders say exorbitant park entry fees to drive away tourists

By John Tiapukel   2024-01-02 18:55:42

Tour operators, guides, hotel owners and marketing companies warned that the country risks losing tourists to competing safari destinations.

Governor Ntutu clashes with Ole Kina over use of county funds

By John Tiapukel   2024-02-06 16:42:10

Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu and Senator Ledama ole Kina have differed over use of funds and management of county affairs.

Investors in Mara ecosystem sign lease agreements with county

By John Tiapukel   2024-02-19 15:14:44

The signing of the agreement that was witnessed by Governor Patrick Ntutu last Saturday, was in line with the Maasai Mara Management plan. 

Maasai Mara University closed indefinitely

By John Tiapukel   2024-02-23 13:13:43

Maasai Mara University closes indefinitely following students' unrest, Senate instructs them to vacate the premises immediately.

Murkomen banks on tech, strict rules to tame road carnage

By John Tiapukel   2024-04-08 17:36:41

Murkomen said that the Ministry of Transport is working closely with traffic police officers and NTSA to ensure road safety.

Six killed in Narok road accident

By John Tiapukel   2024-04-22 10:16:10

Those injured were taken to the different hospitals in Narok town.

Six people die, seven injured in Narok accident

By John Tiapukel   2024-04-22 12:32:03

A Toyota Sienta and a Subaru Forester were involved in a head-on collision about four kilometres from Narok town.