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Michael Saitoti

Baragoi widow who made Pope Francis beaded mitre, mourns his death

The Baragoi widow who made Pope Francis a beaded mitre mourns his death.

By Michael Saitoti 14 days ago

Baragoi widow who made Pope Francis beaded mitre, mourns his death

Baragoi widow who beaded Pope's mitre mourns his death

Baragoi widow who beaded Pope's mitre mourns his death

By Michael Saitoti 14 days ago

Sports for peace tournament launched in Samburu

Sports for peace tournament launched in Samburu

By Michael Saitoti 21 days ago

Drought forces herders into farming as county ups food security

Drought forces herders into farming as county ups food security

By Michael Saitoti 1 month ago

Win for Ng'aari group ranch in 5,000 acres land dispute

The High Court in Nyahururu has declared all title deeds issued for the 5,000 acres of Ng'aari Group Ranch in Samburu County fraudulent.

By Michael Saitoti 1 month ago

Win for Ng'aari group ranch in 5,000 acres land dispute

Samburu Herders Affected by Climate Crisis Turn to Farming

Herders in Samburu have begun growing crops with assistance from the County Government of Samburu.

By Michael Saitoti 1 month ago

Samburu Herders Affected by Climate Crisis Turn to Farming

Six killed, five others injured in botched cattle raid

Tension has escalated in the area due to a series of attacks that have claimed 15 lives since the beginning of the year.

By Michael Saitoti 1 month ago

Six killed, five others injured in botched cattle raid

Samburu's bold shift from cattle to camels in face of climate change

Samburu County Government has introduced the animals to the community to mitigate the effects of climate change

By Michael Saitoti 1 month ago

Samburu's bold shift from cattle to camels in face of climate change

Gunmen kill trader, injure his two sons as Samburu residents decry insecurity

Gunmen suspected to be bandits killed a businessman and seriously injured his two sons in Wamba town, Samburu on Sunday night.

By Michael Saitoti 1 month ago

Gunmen kill trader, injure his two sons as Samburu residents decry insecurity

How school meals have revamped learning in arid Samburu County

Each ECDE centre is equipped with basic educational facilities, such as classrooms connected to water sources, and play materials.

By Michael Saitoti 2 months ago

How school meals have revamped learning in arid Samburu County

Marsabit residents demand action as cases of Kala-azar disease surge

Several people have died from the disease caused by sand flies in the past four months. Residents urge county government to distribute treated mosquito nets.

By Michael Saitoti 2 months ago

Marsabit residents demand action as cases of Kala-azar disease surge

Officer killed, eight remandees missing in ambush by suspected bandits

One police officer was killed and eight remandees are missing after suspected bandits laid an ambush in the Charda area, along the Maralal -Baragoi -South Horr road.

By Michael Saitoti 2 months ago

Officer killed, eight remandees missing in ambush by suspected bandits

Uproar in Samburu over State's controversial acquisition of land

Losesia Conservancy questions conflicting land sizes for government acquisition. Government wants 4,000 hectares instead of 2,000 initially asked for security installation.

By Michael Saitoti 3 months ago

Uproar in Samburu over State's controversial acquisition of land

Controversy mars Northern Kenya Rangelands carbon credit project

Critics claim the conservancies have illegally armed rangers who terrorise pastoralists.Conservancy official said no single murder or rape case had been reported to the police.

By Michael Saitoti 3 months ago

Controversy mars Northern Kenya Rangelands carbon credit project

Samburu pastoralists turn to 'cattle cake' as drought bites

Severe drought in Samburu county has forced pastoralists to embrace a cattle feed supplement dubbed "cattle cake" to boost milk production and meet nutritional needs of the animals.

By Michael Saitoti 3 months ago

Samburu pastoralists turn to 'cattle cake' as drought bites

Kenya-Finland programme boosts FGM war in Samburu

A three-year bilateral programme between the government and Finland has boosted efforts to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation in Samburu county.

By Michael Saitoti 3 months ago

Kenya-Finland programme boosts FGM war in Samburu

Samburu county school feeding programme targets 40,000 ECDE pupils

At least 40,000 pupils are expected to benefit from the revamped Samburu county government school feeding programme by the end of 2025.

By Michael Saitoti 3 months ago

Samburu county school feeding programme targets 40,000 ECDE pupils

Gunfire returns to Samburu as bandits reclaim roads, kill eight

After a year-long lull in gunfire following a sustained security operation in Samburu County, bandits have returned, killing at least eight people in the past three weeks.

By Michael Saitoti 3 months ago

Gunfire returns to Samburu as bandits reclaim roads, kill eight

Why governor opposes proposed CRA revenue sharing formula

Governor Lati Lelelit has rejected the proposed formula for revenue allocation by the Commission on Revenue Allocation.

By Michael Saitoti 3 months ago

Why governor opposes proposed CRA revenue sharing formula

Fireworks, prayers, and merry-making as Kenyans usher in 2025

Residents of South Rift counties ushered in the New Year with fireworks, prayers and merry-making.

By Daniel Chege, Ben Ahenda and Michael Saitoti 4 months ago

Fireworks, prayers, and merry-making as Kenyans usher in 2025

Why MCAs want bursary team disbanded

Ward representatives in Samburu County have recommended disbandment of the bursary committee over alleged mismanagement of the kitty.

By Michael Saitoti 5 months ago

Why MCAs want bursary team disbanded

We are ready to impeach Gachagua, Women Reps say

A section of Women Representatives has said they are ready for the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

By Michael Saitoti 7 months ago

We are ready to impeach Gachagua, Women Reps say

Sigh of relief for Samburu community as county rehabilitates water project

For years, the Muran community in Samburu North faced significant challenges in accessing water, relying solely on shallow wells that frequently dried up.

By Michael Saitoti 7 months ago

Sigh of relief for Samburu community as county rehabilitates water project

Baragoi town rises from ashes of banditry, deadly ethnic conflicts

In the past three years, guns have gone silent. And Baragoi town, like a phoenix, is rising from the ashes.

By Michael Saitoti 7 months ago

Baragoi town rises from ashes of banditry, deadly ethnic conflicts

Samburu village reduces malnutrition through vegetable farming

The USAID Nawiri programme has introduced vegetable farming among the Ngilai community in Samburu East in efforts to combat hunger and malnutrition in the county.

By Michael Saitoti 7 months ago

Samburu village reduces malnutrition through vegetable farming

Samburu county rolls out solar project to cut power bills

Samburu county is banking on solar energy project to reduce the cost of electricity by Sh4 million annually.

By Michael Saitoti 7 months ago

Samburu county rolls out solar project to cut power bills

Junet backs Ruto's broad-based government

Junet said ODM has good intentions and the party leader Raila Odinga is a true statesman.

By Michael Saitoti 9 months ago

Junet backs Ruto's broad-based government

From Jobless to Elephant 'Baby-Sitter'

Dorothy Lowakutuk unexpectedly becomes an elephant keeper at Reteti Elephant Community Sanctuary after finding herself unemployed, dedicating her days to caring for orphaned baby elephants.

By Michael Saitoti 9 months ago

From Jobless to Elephant 'Baby-Sitter'

It's back to the wild for orphaned elephants in Samburu sanctuary

In a remote corner of northern Kenya lies Reteti Elephant Sanctuary which has been home to 13 orphaned or abandoned elephants for the past seven years.

By Michael Saitoti 10 months ago

It's back to the wild for orphaned elephants in Samburu sanctuary

Menstrual hygiene fete brings hope to Samburu

The stigma and shame associated with menstruation has prevented girls from accessing education, but now the tide is turning.

By Michael Saitoti 11 months ago

Menstrual hygiene fete brings hope to Samburu

Samburu county receives Sh59 million fire engine

Governor Lati Lelelit said residents have for long suffered because they lacked fire fighting services.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Samburu county receives Sh59 million fire engine

950 families benefit from camel restocking project

At least 950 households in Samburu have benefited from camel restocking programme initiated by the county government.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

950 families benefit from camel restocking project

Sweet potatoes to combat malnutrition in Samburu

The project is one of the ways to address malnutrition in the region which stands at 20 per cent.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Sweet potatoes to combat malnutrition in Samburu

Families flee homes as banditry attacks escalate in Samburu

Many families have fled Morijo, Soit Pus, Angata Nanyoke, and Pura villages in Samburu County, following fresh attacks by bandits.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Families flee homes as banditry attacks escalate in Samburu

Samburu leaders call for buffer zone to tame bandit attacks

The leaders want the buffer zone created in Longewan and Pura in Suguta Marmar to stop the bandits from attacking the Samburu community.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Samburu leaders call for buffer zone to tame bandit attacks

Samburu bandits kill one person as MCA laid to rest

Bandits raided the Lolmolog area and killed one person a few kilometers from where burial of the late MCA Paul Leshimpiro was taking place.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Samburu bandits kill one person as MCA laid to rest

Samburu herders earn Sh10 million from carbon credits

Herders in the drought-prone Samburu county earned Sh10 million from the large-scale grasslands soil carbon removal project in 2023.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Samburu herders earn Sh10 million from carbon credits

Samburu killing fields as 72 people dead in four months

In Samburu County, attacks have left 200 people dead in less than a year, families displaced and hundreds of livestock stolen.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Samburu killing fields as 72 people dead in four months

Kindiki outlines new security measures for troubled Samburu

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced new security measures to stem the rising wave of crime in Samburu County days after the killing of Angata Nanyokie MCA Paul Leshimpiro.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Kindiki outlines new security measures for troubled Samburu

Herders get 1,000 camels in county restocking bid

Life in Samburu revolves around livestock. Other than providing them with food, the animals have cultural significance.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Herders get 1,000 camels in county restocking bid

44,000 ECDE children to benefit from school feeding programme

Governor Lati Lelelit said 583 public ECDE centres spread across 15 wards in the county will benefit from the programme.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

44,000 ECDE children to benefit from school feeding programme

Samburu village celebrates as first girl to earn varsity degree graduates

From beading to business education, Nancy's journey inspires a new chapter for Samburu girls. Her graduation marks a turning point in the fight against illiteracy and oppression.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Samburu village celebrates as first girl to earn varsity degree graduates

Bhang worth Sh5.9 million seized in Samburu

Police intercept and arrest three suspects at Archers Post in Samburu trafficking bhang valued at over Sh5.9m, County Police Commander David Wambua says.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Bhang worth Sh5.9 million seized in Samburu

Seven killed, officer injured after bandits ambush village

The group of about 30 armed bandits raided Bendera village on Friday afternoon as locals said they could not protect themselves after surrendering their firearms to the government.

By Michael Saitoti 1 year ago

Seven killed, officer injured after bandits ambush village

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