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Corruption scandal in health sector pits MPs against cartels
Lawmakers defended Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale against growing calls for his resignation over an alleged multi-billion-shilling scandal within the Social Health Authority.
By 25 days ago
Corruption scandal in health sector pits MPs against cartels
Lessons from indigenous knowledge in climate and policy conference
Josphat Lowoi, Head of the Minorities and Marginalized Affairs Unit in the Office of the President, reaffirmed the Kenyan government’s growing commitment to cultural inclusion.
By 28 days ago
Lessons from indigenous knowledge in climate and policy conference
'No excuse': Cheruiyot tells Maasai to rally behind Ruto in 2027
Cheruiyot said the government had delivered on long-standing pledges to the Maa people.
By 1 month ago
'No excuse': Cheruiyot tells Maasai to rally behind Ruto in 2027
Hot Air Balloon Safaris lift Maasai Mara as tourism soars again
Hot air balloon safaris have been attracting honeymooners, adventurers, and luxury travellers eager for a bird’s-eye view of Africa’s most celebrated wilderness.
By 1 month ago
Hot Air Balloon Safaris lift Maasai Mara as tourism soars again
Ntimama's Legacy: Family Sues Co-Author over Unauthorized Biography
The plaintiffs argue that Naikumi’s actions amount to copyright infringement, breach of trust, and misappropriation of proprietary information.
By 1 month ago
Ntimama's Legacy: Family Sues Co-Author over Unauthorized Biography
Outrage after tourists and guides filmed blocking wildebeest crossing
In the footage, tourists are seen standing on the riverbank as a herd of wildebeest gathered on the opposite side for their perilous crossing.
By 1 month ago
Outrage after tourists and guides filmed blocking wildebeest crossing
Conservationist files petition to halt operations of new Mara camp
An environmental conservationist has filed a case at the Environment and Land Court in Narok seeking to halt the operations of a new safari camp within the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
By 1 month ago
Conservationist files petition to halt operations of new Mara camp
Rights groups concerned over few FGM cases reaching
Despite Kenya's strict laws against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), international human rights organizations are expressing concerns over the low number of cases reaching court.
By 1 month ago
Rights groups concerned over few FGM cases reaching
County contests claims that new safari camp is obstructing wildlife
County Secretary says all developments in the reserve are strictly regulated. But a petitioner claims the new camp was not subjected to all requirements.
By 1 month ago
County contests claims that new safari camp is obstructing wildlife
Marriott faces backlash over its luxurious safari camp in Mara
Marriott International has been given 14 days to release all legal, environmental, and community-related documents concerning its upcoming Ritz-Carlton Maasai Mara Safari Camp.
By 1 month ago
Marriott faces backlash over its luxurious safari camp in Mara
MCAs protest Olkiombo land take over, urge President to intervene
The MCAs said they respect the courts but disagreed with ruling in the matter.They accused Livingston Ntutu of orchestrating a land grab disguised as development.
By 1 month ago
MCAs protest Olkiombo land take over, urge President to intervene
lawyers protest intimidation witness compromise in Maasai-Mara land case
The appeal of the controversial Olkiombo land dispute in Narok has collapsed following the withdrawal of nine key appellants.
By 2 months ago
lawyers protest intimidation witness compromise in Maasai-Mara land case
Maasai Mara earns new global honor from UK firm
This milestone marks a major achievement for Kenya’s conservation and tourism sectors.
By 2 months ago
Maasai Mara earns new global honor from UK firm
Tragic night crash claims four lives on NarokMaai Mahiu Road
The police reports indicate that a trailer heading towards Mai Mahiu from Narok hit a motorcycle travelling in the same direction.
By 2 months ago
Tragic night crash claims four lives on NarokMaai Mahiu Road
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Over 350,000 tourists expected as annual Wildebeest migration starts
An estimated 20,000 international tourists have already arrived in the Mara from countries around the world, ahead of the peak migration season.
By 2 months ago
Over 350,000 tourists expected as annual Wildebeest migration starts
Race for Maa vote heats up ahead of 2027 polls
With the 2027 General Election on the horizon, the battle for the 1.4 million Maa vote has begun in earnest.
By 2 months ago
Race for Maa vote heats up ahead of 2027 polls
Health workers in Narok issue 14-day strike notice
Health workers in Narok County have issued a 14-day strike notice to the county government over what they term as persistent neglect of their welfare, and violation of rights.
By 2 months ago
Health workers in Narok issue 14-day strike notice
Three Killed, Seven Injured in Ongoing Land Dispute in Lolgorian
Three people have been confirmed dead and seven others seriously injured following a violent confrontation between police officers and residents in Kimintet Ward.
By 3 months ago
Three Killed, Seven Injured in Ongoing Land Dispute in Lolgorian
Doubts over Ruto's Narok projects as groundwork stalls
The airport is to be built at the former Oloisiusiu Airstrip in Ewuaso Ng’iro and is considered a strategic project to unlock the county’s economic potential.
By 3 months ago
Doubts over Ruto's Narok projects as groundwork stalls
The struggle to protect Kenya's last indigenous woodland
A quiet devastation is unfolding in Loita Forest — one of Kenya’s last indigenous woodlands and a cradle of Maasai heritage.
By 3 months ago
The struggle to protect Kenya's last indigenous woodland
Corruption scandal in health sector pits MPs against cartels
Lawmakers defended Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale against growing calls for his resignation over an alleged multi-billion-shilling scandal within the Social Health Authority.
By 25 days ago
Corruption scandal in health sector pits MPs against cartels
Lessons from indigenous knowledge in climate and policy conference
Josphat Lowoi, Head of the Minorities and Marginalized Affairs Unit in the Office of the President, reaffirmed the Kenyan government’s growing commitment to cultural inclusion.
By 28 days ago
Lessons from indigenous knowledge in climate and policy conference
'No excuse': Cheruiyot tells Maasai to rally behind Ruto in 2027
Cheruiyot said the government had delivered on long-standing pledges to the Maa people.
By 1 month ago
'No excuse': Cheruiyot tells Maasai to rally behind Ruto in 2027
Hot Air Balloon Safaris lift Maasai Mara as tourism soars again
Hot air balloon safaris have been attracting honeymooners, adventurers, and luxury travellers eager for a bird’s-eye view of Africa’s most celebrated wilderness.
By 1 month ago
Hot Air Balloon Safaris lift Maasai Mara as tourism soars again
Ntimama's Legacy: Family Sues Co-Author over Unauthorized Biography
The plaintiffs argue that Naikumi’s actions amount to copyright infringement, breach of trust, and misappropriation of proprietary information.
By 1 month ago
Ntimama's Legacy: Family Sues Co-Author over Unauthorized Biography
Outrage after tourists and guides filmed blocking wildebeest crossing
In the footage, tourists are seen standing on the riverbank as a herd of wildebeest gathered on the opposite side for their perilous crossing.
By 1 month ago
Outrage after tourists and guides filmed blocking wildebeest crossing
Conservationist files petition to halt operations of new Mara camp
An environmental conservationist has filed a case at the Environment and Land Court in Narok seeking to halt the operations of a new safari camp within the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
By 1 month ago
Conservationist files petition to halt operations of new Mara camp
Rights groups concerned over few FGM cases reaching
Despite Kenya's strict laws against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), international human rights organizations are expressing concerns over the low number of cases reaching court.
By 1 month ago
Rights groups concerned over few FGM cases reaching
County contests claims that new safari camp is obstructing wildlife
County Secretary says all developments in the reserve are strictly regulated. But a petitioner claims the new camp was not subjected to all requirements.
By 1 month ago
County contests claims that new safari camp is obstructing wildlife
Marriott faces backlash over its luxurious safari camp in Mara
Marriott International has been given 14 days to release all legal, environmental, and community-related documents concerning its upcoming Ritz-Carlton Maasai Mara Safari Camp.
By 1 month ago
Marriott faces backlash over its luxurious safari camp in Mara
MCAs protest Olkiombo land take over, urge President to intervene
The MCAs said they respect the courts but disagreed with ruling in the matter.They accused Livingston Ntutu of orchestrating a land grab disguised as development.
By 1 month ago
MCAs protest Olkiombo land take over, urge President to intervene
lawyers protest intimidation witness compromise in Maasai-Mara land case
The appeal of the controversial Olkiombo land dispute in Narok has collapsed following the withdrawal of nine key appellants.
By 2 months ago
lawyers protest intimidation witness compromise in Maasai-Mara land case
Maasai Mara earns new global honor from UK firm
This milestone marks a major achievement for Kenya’s conservation and tourism sectors.
By 2 months ago
Maasai Mara earns new global honor from UK firm
Tragic night crash claims four lives on NarokMaai Mahiu Road
The police reports indicate that a trailer heading towards Mai Mahiu from Narok hit a motorcycle travelling in the same direction.
By 2 months ago
Tragic night crash claims four lives on NarokMaai Mahiu Road
Premium
Over 350,000 tourists expected as annual Wildebeest migration starts
An estimated 20,000 international tourists have already arrived in the Mara from countries around the world, ahead of the peak migration season.
By 2 months ago
Over 350,000 tourists expected as annual Wildebeest migration starts
Race for Maa vote heats up ahead of 2027 polls
With the 2027 General Election on the horizon, the battle for the 1.4 million Maa vote has begun in earnest.
By 2 months ago
Race for Maa vote heats up ahead of 2027 polls
Health workers in Narok issue 14-day strike notice
Health workers in Narok County have issued a 14-day strike notice to the county government over what they term as persistent neglect of their welfare, and violation of rights.
By 2 months ago
Health workers in Narok issue 14-day strike notice
Three Killed, Seven Injured in Ongoing Land Dispute in Lolgorian
Three people have been confirmed dead and seven others seriously injured following a violent confrontation between police officers and residents in Kimintet Ward.
By 3 months ago
Three Killed, Seven Injured in Ongoing Land Dispute in Lolgorian
Doubts over Ruto's Narok projects as groundwork stalls
The airport is to be built at the former Oloisiusiu Airstrip in Ewuaso Ng’iro and is considered a strategic project to unlock the county’s economic potential.
By 3 months ago
Doubts over Ruto's Narok projects as groundwork stalls
The struggle to protect Kenya's last indigenous woodland
A quiet devastation is unfolding in Loita Forest — one of Kenya’s last indigenous woodlands and a cradle of Maasai heritage.
By 3 months ago
The struggle to protect Kenya's last indigenous woodland