President Ruto Focuses on Affordable Housing and Modern Markets During Kajiado Tour
Kenyan President William Ruto visited Kajiado County to launch development initiatives centered on affordable housing projects and upgraded public markets.
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Kenyan President William Ruto visited Kajiado County to launch development initiatives centered on affordable housing projects and upgraded public markets.
Pastoralists in Kenya's Kajiado County are grappling with a severe climate cycle that has destroyed pastures and triggered flooding, raising fears of another major livestock crisis. The shifting weather patterns leave herders vulnerable to both starvation and displacement.
The cross-border sunflower trade is transforming Kajiado's economy, with local farmers generating millions by exporting tonnes of sunflower seeds directly to Tanzania.
On the anniversary of the June 25 protests, police in Kitengela, Kenya, arrested 29 youths and activist Bob Njagi. Njagi is expected to appear in a Kajiado court on allegations of incitement.
Leaders in Kajiado are opposing the fencing of Tsavo and Chyulu parks in anticipation of the Amboseli takeover, citing unique ecosystem challenges despite legal requirements for park fencing.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is pursuing Kajiado County officials in connection with a Sh463 million graft scandal. Investigations reveal a corrupt tender network that persisted across different administrative regimes.
A scandal has emerged in Kajiado concerning its women empowerment fund, with allegations of "ghost groups" and missing funds. A group member described the fund as a "cash cow" for some county officials.

Greenland Girls School in Kajiado County, Kenya, offers a unique opportunity for teenage mothers to continue their education, providing a second chance free from stigma.
An article explores survival stories from the plains of Kajiado, Kenya, and discusses the development of new metropolitan areas in the region.
Kenya's livestock and meat export industry is experiencing significant losses, estimated at Sh250 million weekly, due to disruptions caused by the Middle East crisis, leading to high air freight costs and job losses.
Kajiado County is intensifying its fight against drug abuse and teenage pregnancies.

President William Ruto launched a Sh2.7bn power transmission line, an irrigation project, and a road in Kajiado County, while assuring residents that Amboseli National Park will be transferred to the county despite a court challenge.
An initiative in Kajiado County is distributing sanitary pads and providing sex education, while also sharing the gospel. The program aims to address both health and spiritual needs within the community.
The search for seven new members of the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC) has moved a step closer, with the historic transfer of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County government highlighted as a key achievement.
The Kenyan government has announced a Sh500 million project to upgrade the 230km Imaroro–Isara road in Kajiado, which has deteriorated since its completion in phases from 2020.
The Ipomea weed is posing a significant threat to herders in Kajiado, Kenya, by choking essential grazing grass and potentially leading to toxic honey production.
Vera Nkirote, a farmer in Kajiado, Kenya, has transitioned from a milk vendor to a successful mushroom entrepreneur, turning a crisis into cash through value-added fungi.
A rapid increase in road and real estate development in Kenya's Kajiado region has resulted in the proliferation of dangerous quarries, posing risks to residents.
A fuel hoarding crisis in Kajiado, Kenya, has caused petrol prices to soar to Sh450 per litre, with some station owners reportedly filling plastic bottles and using attendants to hawk fuel. The situation highlights severe supply chain disruptions.
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Kajiado, a county in Kenya, is grappling with cultural myths, fears, and high costs associated with death, exacerbated by the absence of a private mortuary.
An article emphasizes the urgent need for long-term solutions to address hunger and famine caused by drought, particularly noting the suffering of malnourished children.
President William Ruto ordered Tata Chemicals to cease operations in Kenya, accusing the Indian-owned company of exploiting local resources and repatriating profits to India, ending over a century of operations at the Magadi soda ash plant.
Kajiado County has publicly disputed the elephant death toll reported by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and has declared Amboseli a "One Health emergency" two weeks after initial alarming reports.
Rights activist Bob Njagi, arrested in Kajiado on June 25, has been ordered detained for seven days by a Kajiado court following protests.
A Kajiado official's future is linked to the county budget, as a lawyer has pledged to ensure this year's budgeting process accounts for money related to a contempt of court case.
A family in Kajiado, Kenya, experienced a shocking revelation when a guest they believed to be a schoolgirl was discovered to be a man.

An investigation has revealed widespread vandalism, mismanagement and underutilisation of the...
A library project in Kajiado, which cost Sh149 million and has been stalled for 11 years, has been vandalized with its roof stripped off. The Education CECM admitted the roof was removed due to leaks.
The family of a missing businessman in Kitengela, Kajiado, has appealed for government assistance to find him. His wife was reportedly extorted after receiving a fake police signal related to his disappearance.
A report indicates that Nairobi and Kajiado are top regions for sextortion by private sector employees, highlighting Kenya's quiet crisis where power gets personal. The articles detail the prevalence and nature of sextortion in the country.
Residents of Ilbisil, Kajiado, Kenya, report being terrorized by monkeys, which are causing significant havoc and disruption in the area, impacting daily life.