Raw sewage flows openly in all the towns within Kajiado North and parts of Kajiado West. Almost all the rivers within Kajiado North constituency are heavily polluted. Some property owners are pumping raw sewage openly without fear, exhauster trucks are dumping raw sewage daily, directly into rivers everyday in Ngong Town. Elveza Media will be holding a Town Hall meeting in Sungura Plaza, Ngong Town on Saturday 23rd March 2019 ( 2pm-4pm)
Last year a young passed away in Gichagi, Ngong which is nowadays known as Uplands. He left behind his only family member, his brother. They were both orphans and not financially well off. Several women mobilized other women from the community who all decided, to assist with the wake and funeral expenses. The young man was buried and shortly afterward, a new community women group was born. The group which is known as Gichagi Mwaki Women Group was specifically formed to assist members in-case of emergencies such as death. Each member contributes Ksh120 and a piece of wood. The cash is used to cover funeral expenses and the firewood is used during the wake to cook food and tea. The firewood also is used to make fire, to warm those who stay late, with the deceased family for companionship. The group recently managed to purchase 145 chairs and are planning to purchase a tent. This is a good investment according to the area residents since the residents now have chairs to sit on during community public meetings. Each member had contributed 150 shillings towards the purchase of the chairs. Mr Kimotho who is a resident of the area requested the men to support the women wholeheartedly. He said the women are showing leadership never seen in the community before.
Ngong Ass. Chief George Kimemia yesterday gave a stern warning to criminals operating within his area of jurisdiction. The chief requested mothers to talk to their sons who are engaging in criminal activities to stop immediately. He said he has done everything possible to influence change to those engaging in crime, but some have refused to change. The Chief concluded the security message by declaring that he has washed his hands, and from now onwards, he should not be blamed for whatever happens to those engaging in crime. Residents of Ngong have been complaining about a rise of insecurity cases in the last two months. The Ass. chief also advised the residents to subscribe to NHIF to cover themselves, in case of medical emergencies. He also requested a united development dialogue of all residents within Gichagi and especially those living next to the roads. The dialogue is meant to find a solution to the narrow roads within the area. The Ass. Chief said the area can also benefit from tarmac roads like other areas, but the area roads must meet the minimum roads standard. Ass. Chief Kimemia was speaking yesterday during a meeting organized by Gichagi Mwaki Women Group.
