Damning Findings of substandard construction of roads across Kajiado North.
The Kajiado County Assembly’s Committee on Roads and Transport have raised significant concerns on a…
No hansard reports for Kajiado residents
Following community uproar especially in Kajiado North over some clauses in the finance bill 2023, Elveza Media team visited Kajiado county assembly to request for the Hansard reports related to the finance bill 2024 through the office of the clerk. Our formal request was accepted but requested to wait for the approval of the assembly…
How rural Kenyan farms are using solar to grow food, harvest water and generate clean energy
By Amy Moyi When Agrovoltaics (AV)—a method of growing crops under solar panels—was first introduced in Kenya in 2022 at Latia Agribusiness Solutions in Kajiado County, it began as a trial, with scientists and farmers hoping the project would improve agricultural production in the country’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs). Three years later, the technology…
Police investigating a possible stupefying incident in Ngong
Police are investigating a possible stupefying incident that happened this week in Ngong. Workers at a local petrol station noticed a young woman had fallen asleep while seated in the station cafe area for quite sometime. They attempted to wake her up but she failed to respond. The station manager contacted the local police who…
Projected increase in Kenya’s million dollar annual losses through trade misinvoicing
By Amy Moyi Fraudulent trade misinvoicing in Kenya, East Africa’s biggest economy, increased during the COVID-19 pandemic while customs workers were in lockdown or laid off, a closely-watched report by a research group that exposes financial corruption is likely to reveal, according to its chief executive. Tom Cardamone, who heads the Washington-based Global Financial Integrity…
Finally Secured-relief for Kenya’s Intersex Community
By Amy Moyi For the first time, Nancy Mugure is comfortable during her menstruation. For Mugure, the launch of the Inclusifit menstrual underwear in June 2024 has transformed not only her life but the lives of intersex persons who menstruate like herself. Mugure, who has used the menstrual boxer for over six months, notes that…
Kenya National Chess league held at Cooperative College
By Amy Moyi Chess players from teams across Kenya have participated in the Kenya National Chess league at the Cooperative College in Ongata Rongai town. The chess league was organized by Chess Kenya Federation with the support of the Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB). Speaking at the league, Kenya National Chess League secretary Antony Kiunga has…
Lobby group calls for fairness in revenue collection
By Amy Moyi Women in Nairobi county who cannot afford the hefty sum of 1500 Kenya shillings for mammograms and pelvic ultrasounds are being forced to miss out on the life-saving routine check-ups. These critical routine check ups that are used in the early detection of breast, ovarian and cervical cancers, have become inaccessible to…
IPF calls on counties to implement gender responsive budgeting to address gender inequalities
By Amy Moyi Institute of Public Finance (IPF) has called on all counties in Kenya to implement gender responsive budgeting to ensure equitable economic, social, political and cultural development for both men and women. Legal officer at IPF Daniel Murakaru has said that out of five counties IPF visited during the implementation of the gender…
Pastrolists in Ewuaso Kedong adopt farming using solar powered irrigation to mitigate drought
By Amy Moyi Pastrolists in Ewuaso Kedong area in Kajiado county have began adopting crop farming through the use of a solar powered borehole to cushion them against the effects of the prevailing drought. Through solar powered irrigation, the pastrolist community have converted over two hectares of the arid communal land into a lush green…
Illegal toll station closed in Olkeri
A resident of Olkeri last week raised concerns over an illegal toll station after a delivery person found the road blocked with stones at the SGR bridge along Olkeri to Gataka road which passes through Oloolua forest. According to the complainant, the delivery person had to part with 50 shillings via mpesa before being allowed…
Kiserian woman decries harassment after rescuing sister from domestic violence
By Amy Moyi A woman from Kiserian town in Kajiado West sub-county has alleged facing threats and intimidation from her relatives after she rescued her sister and children from domestic violence. According to Felistar Nduku, she decided to intervene and rescue her sister after learning that her sister had been enduring verbal and physical abuse…
