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Peterson Githaiga

Kajiado leaders decry low Grade 10 transition rate, urge gov't intervention

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-01-21 10:32:05

Leaders in Kajiado County have raised alarm over a low Grade 10 transition rate as the reporting deadline set by the Ministry of Education lapses today.

DCI officer surrenders gun after shooting incident at Kitengela bar

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-01-27 09:48:05

Police in Kitengela, Kajiado County, have launched investigations into an incident where a senior DCI officer allegedly shot two people following a bar drama on Saturday.

EU connects 363 public primary schools to internet to boost digital learning

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-01-28 09:55:18

The EU has given a major boost to Kenya’s digital education agenda after connecting hundreds of public primary schools to the internet under the Last Mile Connectivity of Schools project.

Kitengela shooting: Family vows not to bury son until DCI officer is arrested

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-01-31 17:00:56

Through their lawyer, Dr Daniel Kanchori, the family says they will only bury their son if justice is done by arresting those who killed him.

Kala-azar cases rise in Kajiado West, children most affected

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-01-31 17:30:43

According to the area MOH officer, Dr Eliud Pariken, the disease presents with symptoms including prolonged high fever, drastic weight loss, and severe anaemia, and can be fatal if untreated.

Kitengela residents receive long-awaited land titles after decades of disputes

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-02-01 18:40:42

Residents of Kitengela town received their lease title deeds over the weekend, ending decades of uncertainty caused by double allocations from the defunct Olkejuado County Council.

Portland Cement land idle two years after Athi River evictions

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-02-05 19:14:41

Gov't leaves controversial East Africa Portland Cement Company land undeveloped two years after forcefully evicting thousands of residents.

Poor feeder roads hurting Athi River factories, PS Mukhwana warns

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-02-08 09:12:00

PS Juma Mukhwana says gov't to partner with Machakos County to repair feeder roads serving Athi River factories after admitting poor infrastructure is hurting investors.

Government dispatches 1 million bags of fertiliser ahead of long rains

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-02-12 14:16:45

The Government on Wednesday flagged off one million bags of fertiliser ahead of long rains in the country.

We lost our lives: Mavoko demolition victims languish in poverty two years later

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-02-13 06:00:00

For two years now, Francisca Mbithe and her family have been fighting for space in a one-room mabati house in Mlolongo after her dream home was flattened.

Three alleged abductors of Tanzanian to remain in custody for 10 days

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-02-23 21:25:03

Three men suspected to have abducted a Tanzanian and later dumped him along the Nairobi-Mombasa road will remain in custody to allow the police to complete investigations.

Ongata Rongai police accused of aiding land cartels

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-03-03 12:20:30

Police in Ongata Rongai are under scrutiny for allegedly colluding with suspected land cartels to grab and evict landowners from their plots.

Family appeals for help to recover body of kin swept away by Kitengela floods

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-03-10 15:58:23

A family in Kitengela, Kajiado county is yet to recover the body of their kin who was swept away by floods on March 6, 2026.

Utumishi gizani: Police station where officers use candles

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-03-12 13:30:00

The police post was constructed in 2015 using National Government Constituency Development Fund in collaboration with residents.

New technology to map groundwater formations launched in Kajiado

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-03-13 14:56:04

As fresh water demand continues to grow rapidly in parts of the country, a new technology to map groundwater formations without drilling a single hole has been launched.

Magadi women drop the donkeys as dormant water pipeline flows again after 15 years

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-03-23 12:40:00

Hundreds in Magadi, Kajiado West, celebrate the restoration of a water pipeline broken for 15 years, ending decades of hardship that forced women to walk up to 20 km for water.

Opposition warns country risks sliding into anarchy over political violence

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-04-13 10:50:38

The United Opposition leaders on Sunday warned that the country could slide into anarchy if the government fails to contain political violence.

State to spend Sh70 million on fencing Oloolua Forest

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-04-13 12:29:54

The government plans to spend more than Sh70 million on fencing Oloolua Forest in Kajiado County, following the ongoing grabbing and encroachment.

Government steps up efforts to revive coffee sector

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-04-15 14:43:04

Coffee remains one of the most important crops in the country, but production has declined over the years.

Truckers on fuel hike

By Peterson Githaiga   2026-04-15 17:22:01

Truckers in Kenya have raised transport charges by 30 per cent following a fuel price hike, amid concerns over possible supply manipulation.