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Residents protest plans to allegedly convert resettlement land into conservancy

By Michael Saitoti   2025-10-21 15:24:11

Residents of Kirimon in Laikipia County are protesting against plans to allegedly convert 10,000 acres of land designated for their resettlement into a conservancy.

Faith leaders lead Samburu peace drive ahead of elections

By Michael Saitoti   2025-11-29 14:09:49

Bishops and pastors in Samburu County have intensified peace campaigns ahead of the next election, aiming to ensure stability in the region.

Samburu village gets piped water first time since independence

By Michael Saitoti   2025-12-04 13:58:44

Residents in Kilepoi village in Samburu County received piped water for the first time in 2025, more than 60 years after Kenya's independence.

Samburu county launches livestock vaccination drive to combat diseases

By Michael Saitoti   2025-12-14 16:26:59

The Samburu County Government targets to vaccinate one million sheep and goats and 300,000 cattle against Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Peste des Petits Ruminants.

Police officer among two killed in daylight bandit ambush in Samburu East

By Michael Saitoti   2026-01-17 00:00:00

Two others were injured, including a National Police Reservist (NPR), and were rushed to a local health facility, though their condition remains unclear.

Manyatta home schooling: Samburu's transformative leadership program changing lives

By Michael Saitoti   2026-02-02 12:16:58

The initiative seeks to enhance the capacities of young women and girls by equipping them with essential literacy skills, progressing from writing their names to post-literacy levels.

NCIC raises fear over online hate speech ahead of 2027 elections

By Michael Saitoti   2026-02-03 09:19:26

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has raised concerns about the potential impact of political rhetoric.

Forceful evictions at Mutura ADC farm leaves pastoral communities devastated

By Michael Saitoti   2026-02-19 13:32:30

Pastoral communities in Laikipia County were left devastated after security forces carried out forceful evictions at the Mutura ADC farm, disrupting their access to vital pasture and water.

Samburu elephant, bee attack leaves three dead and several injured

By Michael Saitoti   2026-02-26 14:51:20

A swarm of bees killed an 80-year-old woman and injured several villagers, including children, in Lokas Village, Samburu County.

Rogue elephants kill three people, destroy crops in Samburu

By Michael Saitoti   2026-03-03 15:14:30

Three people have been killed over the past three days by marauding elephants in Samburu County.

Artists uses music to woo Gen Z voters in Samburu

By Michael Saitoti   2026-04-13 12:00:57

Musicians from Samburu County have turned to music and dance as an innovative strategy to attract Generation Z voters.

Bandits kill one person, steal livestock in Samburu

By Michael Saitoti   2026-04-14 17:23:34

Tension is high in Lorian, Samburu County, after bandits killed one person and stole livestock.