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Order a long-term news report on Kajiado County
Every mention in the Kenyan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Standard
… The creation of the three municipalities would bring the number of municipalities in Kajiado County to six. …
Kajiado set to add three new municipalitiesThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Police in Kitengela, Kajiado County, have arrested a man they suspect of distributing illicit brew linked to the deaths of three people in the area. …
Police arrest alleged illicit brew distributor after three deaths in KitengelaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePolice in Kitengela, Kajiado County, have denied allegations that a man who died while in police custody was mistreated or subjected to excessive force before his death. …
Police deny mistreating suspect who died in Kitengela cellsCitizen Digital
… Photo: Handout Audio By Vocalize Kajiado County, in partnership with education stakeholders, has unveiled the Foundational Literacy reading clubs program for all schools in Kajiado. …
Governor Lenku launches school reading clubs initiative for KajiadoCapital News
… The commitment was reached during the second Proximity Commanders Security Meeting, held in Kajiado County on September 24, and brought together senior commanders from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF). …
KDF, Tanzania army move to tighten Kenya-Tanzania border against cross-border crimeThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeA sombre mood has engulfed Noonkpoir Estate in Kitengela, Kajiado County, following the deaths of at least three people in the past four days. …
Killer brew claims three lives in KitengelaCitizen Digital
Court suspends enforcement of Kajiado County land rates, rent charges By Dzuya Walter September 24, 2026 03:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a judge's gavel. …
Court suspends enforcement of Kajiado County land rates, rent chargesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeIrrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho cuts the ribbon to commission the rehabilitated borehole at Olekasasi Primary School in Kajiado County on September 24, 2026. …
Borehole ends water vendor reliance for 1,900 Kajiado learnersThe Standard
… On September 4, 2026 while on a political tour of Kajiado County, an angry Dr Ruto read the Riot Act to Tata Chemicals. …
Mambo ni matatu: Tata's woes following a familiar scriptThe Standard
… nch of EACC Mashinani Initiative at the Maasai Technical on September 21, 2026. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard] The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a five-day grassroots campaign targeting public institutions, communities and young people in Kajiado County …
EACC launches grassroots campaign to boost accountability, integrityEnvironmentalists and farmers in Taita Taveta County have raised concerns over large-scale destruction of government forests, with endangered indigenous species like Mndomoko and Ndashi facing extinction due to illegal cutting by forest poachers, charcoal burning, and other human pressures including encroachment and overgrazing.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
Environmentalists and farmers in Taita Taveta County have raised concerns over large-scale destruction of government forests, with endangered indigenous species like Mndomoko and Ndashi facing extinction due to illegal cutting by forest poachers, charcoal burning, and other human pressures including encroachment and overgrazing.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders at a youth workshop in Nairobi warned that politicians exploit unemployed youth during campaigns then abandon them, and called for greater youth participation in elective politics, peaceful campaigns, and decision-making rather than involvement in political violence.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has directed the entry of four to five new companies into Magadi's soda ash industry to end Tata Chemicals' dominance and promote local manufacturing of glass and chemicals instead of exporting raw soda ash. He tasked Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho with implementing the directive.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fire broke out at a five-storey apartment building in Mbagathi Greens Estate in Ongata Rongai on Tuesday morning, with residents expressing frustration over the time taken to mobilise firefighting services. No deaths or injuries were reported, though the cause and extent of damage remained unknown; residents have raised broader concerns about emergency preparedness in the rapidly urbanising area.
27 October 2026 · Capital News →
Fire engulfed the fifth floor of Edmoss Garden Apartment in Rongai, Kajiado County, on Tuesday morning. The fire brigade and members of the public extinguished the blaze; property of unknown value was destroyed, and investigations into the cause and damage are underway.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders, including PPK's Ndindi Nyoro and Jubilee's Fred Matiang'i, have condemned a proposed Elections Amendment Bill that would remove livestreaming of election results at polling stations, arguing it would undermine transparency and voters' democratic right to monitor counting and announcement of results ahead of the 2027 General Election.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
Farmers from Nguruman Irrigation Scheme in Kajiado County are attending a three-day exchange at Perkerra Irrigation Scheme in Baringo County to learn how collective marketing, produce aggregation, and value addition can help them access better markets and improve earnings. The State Department for Irrigation also covers governance, water users association registration, equitable water distribution, crop management, and dispute resolution.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Farmers from Nguruman Irrigation Scheme in Kajiado County are visiting Perkerra Irrigation Scheme in Baringo County for a three-day learning exchange facilitated by the State Department for Irrigation, where they are exploring ways to improve crop production, water management and access to markets through lessons on irrigation governance, water distribution, agronomic practices, cooperative marketing and dispute resolution.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has warned that delayed completion of the Amboseli National Park handover process and an unresolved dispute surrounding Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited must be addressed to safeguard Maasai community interests. Lenku, speaking during Mashujaa Day celebrations, called on President William Ruto's administration to honour its commitments on Amboseli and resolve outstanding transfer and revenue-sharing arrangements without further delays.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
A well in Mashuru Sub-County, Kajiado County provides free water to locals and livestock in arid and semi-arid areas, addressing water scarcity that affects households and livelihoods.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Women in Kajiado County are participating in a financial empowerment programme run by Global Give Back Circle and Equity that targets 100 participants with training in money management, business development, marketing, and enterprise planning to grow their incomes and livelihoods.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Denis Mutunga drowned at Nkasiri Adventure Park during a corporate team-building event on Saturday; police are investigating while his family alleges safety negligence, including a non-functional surveillance camera at the pool and questions about lifeguard presence.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders of the Democracy for the Citizens Party, led by Secretary-General John Methu, have condemned a growing culture of political insults and disrespect, accusing the Ruto government of fuelling divisive rhetoric ahead of next year's general election. They claimed the government had resorted to personal attacks and insults instead of issue-based politics, and faulted the President over misplaced priorities and a deteriorating economy.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is developing a national oil and gas communication strategy to address trust deficits between project developers and communities over compensation, revenue sharing, employment, water security and livelihoods. The strategy recommends localized communication, clear grievance channels, plain-language information, responsible WhatsApp management and audience-tailored messaging to improve transparency and public participation.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro and Democracy for Citizens Party Secretary General John Methu have engaged in a public spat, with Nyoro dismissing Methu's claims that he is a mole within the opposition and instead accusing Methu of having close links with President William Ruto. Nyoro also denied allegations that he had been recruited with a Ksh.30 million payment to acquire a political vehicle aimed at splitting the Mt. Kenya vote ahead of the 2027 election.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tata Chemicals Magadi has challenged a Ministry of Mining order halting its operations, saying the government relied on an alleged community complaint that was never disclosed to the company and questioning the government's claim that its mining licence remains intact and operations are only temporarily suspended pending compliance.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tata Chemicals Magadi has challenged the Ministry of Mining's order halting its operations, accusing the ministry of relying on an undisclosed community complaint to justify the suspension while claiming the company's mining licence remains intact.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Magadi in Kajiado County face severe water scarcity due to prolonged drought, with families forced to travel up to 45 kilometres to access water and a 20-litre jerrycan now costing Sh150. The crisis worsened after the closure of Tata Chemicals Magadi, which had supplied free water, leaving the region's single solar-powered borehole unable to meet demand.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tata Chemicals has warned that a prolonged suspension of its mining operations could force it to declare about 500 direct employees redundant and derail a Sh3.62 billion expansion plan. The company is in a legal dispute with Kajiado County government over the shutdown and says the suspension threatens over 1,100 livelihoods including contractors.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A total of 400 indigenous and fruit trees were planted at IlBisil Girls Senior School in Kajiado County on October 10, 2026, as part of Mazingira Day celebrations, bringing together government officials, conservation agencies, private sector representatives and community leaders.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chief Justice Martha Koome has called on parents across the country to abandon harmful cultural practices including female genital mutilation and early marriages that undermine girls' right to education and a brighter future. She spoke at Kimana in Kajiado County during International Day of the Girl Child celebrations, emphasising that child protection is a shared responsibility requiring collective effort from families, communities, government institutions and other stakeholders.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has urged parents and guardians to bring forward children living with disabilities to access support and services from the county government, emphasizing that affected children deserve equal opportunities, care, and dignity, and calling on families to seek assistance rather than hide their children due to stigma or discrimination.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
A 62-year-old man was arrested in Kajiado County after detectives found him with four children in a bedsitter in Isinya, prompting investigations into suspected child trafficking and defilement. A search of a house associated with the suspect recovered children's clothing and baby items of various sizes.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya could experience increased Ebola infection rates at catastrophic levels as contact tracing fails and suspected persons do not report to quarantine centres.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard's editorial cautions that rogue elements in government and business may exploit the Ebola outbreak for personal gain, citing the precedent of corruption during the Covid-19 pandemic when millions of shillings meant for disease control were diverted. The government has allocated Sh70 billion for Ebola response and the US has pledged Sh1.2 billion in support.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya faces the risk of increased Ebola infection rates as contact tracing falters and suspected persons fail to report to quarantine centres.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →
Alcohol manufacturers and bar operators in Kajiado County have formed an alliance with law enforcement following three deaths in Kitengela from lethal brews, pledging joint inspections of retail outlets to ensure safety standards and identify illegal operators.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's 2024 Energy Transition and Investment Plan aims for Net Zero by 2050 and a renewable-powered grid, but requires a financing architecture that attracts private investment and reaches communities. The country should use instruments like the National Infrastructure Fund and public-private partnerships to mobilise private capital for clean energy and emerging opportunities such as green hydrogen.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflects on how broadcaster Fred Obachi Machoka, a former GSU officer, won a Sanyo radio talent competition in 1975 and was subsequently invited to work at Voice of Kenya (VOK), now KBC, after a producer was impressed by his baritone voice.
3 October 2026 · The Standard →
Bar owners in Kitengela, Kajiado County, have accused police officers of secretly owning and operating liquor outlets, claiming this creates a conflict of interest in law enforcement. According to the Kitengela Bar Owners Association, outlets allegedly linked to officers operate beyond permitted hours while other businesses face strict closure orders at 11 p.m.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →