Legendary granny who died at 135 years buried in her Kajiado home
Mosoni Lemoto Torome, the late granny who died aged 135 years was, on Saturday, July 16, 2022, laid to rest at her Isinya home in Kajiado county. The granny who was married in 1920 and enjoyed seeing her 7th generation was buried at Nkiito village in a colourful ceremony characterized by lengthy eulogies, photo sessions, […]
Kajiado: Muslims, Christians call for national cohesion during Eid ul-Adha celebrations
Muslims and Christians in Kajiado County converged in a unique ceremony to mark the Eid ul-Adha at Manaar primary school. Men and women from the two religions primarily emphasized national unity and cohesion during this electioneering period. They said the peaceful coexistence of Kenyans at large is mainly dependent on the personal responsibilities of individuals […]
IPOA launches probe after police allegedly kill 4 in Masimba protests
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into the death of four people allegedly killed by police during a protest in Masimba, Kajiado County, on Thursday, June 2, 2022. The police allegedly opened fire on the members of the public who were protesting the increase in human-wildlife conflict in the area, claiming the […]
‘Depressed’ nurse goes missing in Kitengela
A family in Nyamira is distressed after its member went missing in September 2021. Delphine Monyangi Achoki, a nurse by profession, was last seen outside her office in Kitengela, Kajiado County. Speaking to K24 Digital, her sister Paula Achoki said that Delphine had in the past been diagnosed with depression. “My sister has been going […]
Ole Lenku’s Ksh100M bridge collapses one week after its launch
The much-hyped Ksh100million Paai bridge constructed by the county government of Kajiado has collapsed exactly one week after its launch. The bridge connected three sub-counties of Kajiado East, Kajiado South and Kajiado Central. Residents woke up on Thursday morning to find the bridge curved in the middle following flash floods in the area. During t […]
Six robbery with violence suspects arrested in Kitengela
Security apparatus drawn from Isinya, Kajiado County have nabbed six notorious criminals who have been terrorizing residents of Kitengela and its environs. The six suspects including Burundi and Tanzanian nationals are believed to have been masterminds and ring leaders of the spate of robbery with violence that has been on the rise in the last […]
EPZ workers protest over alleged unlawful dismissals
Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA) workers’ unrest over alleged unlawful dismissals entered day two. More than 4,000 workers in one of the garment-making companies ( Hela intimate) staged protests over an alleged scheme they say is aimed at denying them service payment fee. In dramatic scenes, on Tuesday, protesting workers were locked inside the company […]