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Kajiado County Government

2026-04-252026-09-13

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    mittee will tackle five key issues: mineral beneficiation and in-country value addition, outstanding community benefits and royalty obligations, unresolved land matters, opening up the area for multiple mineral extraction and outstanding matters with the Kajiado County Government

    Govt, Tata Chemicals strike deal to unlock Magadi mining standoff
  3. Citizen Digital

    ues the committee will examine are mineral beneficiation and in-country value addition, outstanding community benefits and royalty obligations, unresolved land matters, opening up the area for multiple mineral extraction and pending matters involving the Kajiado County Government

    CS Joho forms technical committee to address Tata Chemicals standoff
  4. Capital News

    e will examine five key areas: mineral beneficiation and in-country value addition, outstanding community benefits and royalty obligations, unresolved land matters, opening up the area for multiple mineral extraction, and outstanding issues involving the Kajiado County Government

    Govt softens stance on Tata Chemicals as joint committee reviews Magadi dispute
  5. August 2026
  6. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) is seeking answers over the reported arrest and transfer of a clinical officer serving under the Kajiado County Government.

    Where is she? KUCO demands answers over clinical officer's arrest, transfer
  7. July 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    app Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Maa Council of Elders has threatened to withdraw its support for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid unless the dispute over the transfer of Amboseli National Park's management to the Kajiado County Government

    Maa elders threaten to withdraw support for Ruto over Amboseli Park dispute
  9. Citizen Digital

    app Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Maa Council of Elders has threatened to withdraw its support for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid unless the dispute over the transfer of Amboseli National Park's management to the Kajiado County Government

    Maa elders threaten to withdraw support for Ruto over Amboseli Park dispute
  10. Capital News

    ernor Joseph Ole Lenku faces a possible six-month jail term after the High Court summoned him to appear on July 24 to answer contempt proceedings over allegations that he defied conservatory orders suspending the transfer of Amboseli National Park to the Kajiado County Government

    High Court summons Lenku In Amboseli Park Contempt Case
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe High Court has for the second time barred the Kajiado County Government, Governor Joseph Ole Lenku and all persons acting on the county's behalf from taking over, managing or interfering with the operations of Amboseli National Park pending the hearing of a c

    Lenku to appear for contempt hearing as court bars county from taking over Amboseli National Park
  12. April 2026
  13. The Standard

    Ralph Warner and the Kajiado County Government, the facility has acquired a new Newborn Unit an essential requirement for a Level 4 hospital.

    Kajiado county boosts maternal care with expansion of newborn unit
Mining & Energy

Government, Tata Chemicals agree to resolve Magadi mining dispute

The News

The Government and Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited have agreed to establish a joint technical committee to resolve compliance issues after the Ministry of Mining suspended the company's mining and export operations on July 28, citing gaps in mineral beneficiation, royalty reconciliation, community development agreements, local employment and environmental compliance.

9 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Government, Tata Chemicals agree to resolve Magadi mining dispute

    The Government and Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited have agreed to establish a joint technical committee to resolve compliance issues after the Ministry of Mining suspended the company's mining and export operations on July 28, citing gaps in mineral beneficiation, royalty reconciliation, community development agreements, local employment and environmental compliance.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 8 September

  1. CS Joho establishes committee to resolve Tata Chemicals dispute

    Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has formed a high-level technical committee to resolve outstanding compliance issues surrounding the suspended operations of Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited, following a meeting with company executives. The committee, led by Mining Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai for the government and Tata Chemicals Magadi CEO Swaminathan Nagarajan for the company, will review issues including mineral beneficiation and in-country value addition.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Government establishes committee to review Tata Chemicals Magadi dispute

    Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has authorised a joint technical committee with Tata Chemicals Magadi to review outstanding compliance issues, marking a shift from President Ruto's earlier directive for the company to leave. The committee, led by the Principal Secretary for Mining and Tata Chemicals' CEO, will examine unresolved matters and report findings to Joho's office.

    8 September 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 27 August

  1. KUCO seeks answers over clinical officer's arrest and transfer

    The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers is demanding clarification after clinical officer Christin Wanjiru, who works for Kajiado County Government, was reportedly arrested at her home in Kitengela on Wednesday night and transferred to Kasarani Police Station. KUCO has raised constitutional concerns about the lack of a warrant, the absence of proper station booking, and the irregular transfer method, and is seeking accountability from authorities.

    27 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. Maa Council of Elders threatens to withdraw Ruto 2027 support

    The Maa Council of Elders, drawn from 10 counties, has threatened to withdraw support for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid over delays in transferring Amboseli National Park's management to Kajiado County Government, despite Ruto's public announcement of the handover during last year's Maa Cultural Festival.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Maa elders threaten to withdraw Ruto support over Amboseli Park

    The Maa Council of Elders has threatened to withdraw support for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid over delays in transferring Amboseli National Park's management to Kajiado County Government. Elders from 10 counties convened in Kajiado to criticize the stalled handover, which Ruto had publicly announced during last year's Maa Cultural Festival.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. High Court summons Kajiado Governor Lenku for Amboseli Park contempt

    Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has been summoned to appear in the High Court on July 24 to answer contempt proceedings over allegations that he defied conservatory orders suspending the transfer of Amboseli National Park to the county government; he faces a possible six-month jail term. The court barred the county government and governor from entering, taking over, or implementing the Deed of Transfer dated 14th October 2025, pending the hearing.

    13 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Court bars Kajiado County from taking over Amboseli National Park

    The High Court has for the second time barred Kajiado County Governor Joseph Ole Lenku and county officials from taking over, managing or interfering with Amboseli National Park pending a contempt hearing scheduled for July 24.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 April

  1. Kajiado County expands Ngong hospital's newborn and maternal care capacity

    Ngong Sub-County Level 4 Hospital has commissioned a new Newborn Unit, a seven-bed Kangaroo Mother Care unit, and expanded its postnatal ward through a partnership between a foreign investor and the Kajiado County Government, resulting in a 44 per cent increase in bed capacity. Governor Joseph Ole Lenku said the expansion will reduce referrals and strengthen the county's health system capacity to care for newborns and mothers.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard

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