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Police officer among two killed in daylight bandit ambush in Samburu East

By Michael Saitoti   2026-01-17 00:00:00

Two others were injured, including a National Police Reservist (NPR), and were rushed to a local health facility, though their condition remains unclear.

Manyatta home schooling: Samburu's transformative leadership program changing lives

By Michael Saitoti   2026-02-02 12:16:58

The initiative seeks to enhance the capacities of young women and girls by equipping them with essential literacy skills, progressing from writing their names to post-literacy levels.

NCIC raises fear over online hate speech ahead of 2027 elections

By Michael Saitoti   2026-02-03 09:19:26

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has raised concerns about the potential impact of political rhetoric.

Forceful evictions at Mutura ADC farm leaves pastoral communities devastated

By Michael Saitoti   2026-02-19 13:32:30

Pastoral communities in Laikipia County were left devastated after security forces carried out forceful evictions at the Mutura ADC farm, disrupting their access to vital pasture and water.

Samburu elephant, bee attack leaves three dead and several injured

By Michael Saitoti   2026-02-26 14:51:20

A swarm of bees killed an 80-year-old woman and injured several villagers, including children, in Lokas Village, Samburu County.

Rogue elephants kill three people, destroy crops in Samburu

By Michael Saitoti   2026-03-03 15:14:30

Three people have been killed over the past three days by marauding elephants in Samburu County.

Artists uses music to woo Gen Z voters in Samburu

By Michael Saitoti   2026-04-13 12:00:57

Musicians from Samburu County have turned to music and dance as an innovative strategy to attract Generation Z voters.

Bandits kill one person, steal livestock in Samburu

By Michael Saitoti   2026-04-14 17:23:34

Tension is high in Lorian, Samburu County, after bandits killed one person and stole livestock.

Murkomen urges Samburu residents to acquire ID cards

By Michael Saitoti   2026-05-12 14:55:43

The majority of the people aged 18 and above in Samburu County have not acquired the national identification card.

One person dead, three injured in suspected Pokot bandit attack in Samburu

By Michael Saitoti   2026-06-23 17:12:00

One individual has been shot dead, and three others are nursing gunshot wounds following a suspected Pokot bandit attack at Loiborok in Samburu County.

Six Catholic priests suspended over disciplinary cases

By Michael Saitoti   2026-07-15 09:39:01

Six Catholic priests in the Maralal Diocese have been suspended over alleged misconduct, mismanagement and abuse of priestly authority as the bishop unveiled stricter disciplinary measures.

How dignity kits keep Samburu girls in class, help boost their confidence

By Michael Saitoti   2026-07-17 00:00:00

In Samburu, many girls face challenges that prevent them from attending school or participating regularly in child-friendly spaces due to stigma encountered during their menstrual cycle.

Six Maralal priests suspended over alleged misconduct, mismanagement

By Michael Saitoti   2026-07-17 16:30:00

Six Catholic priests in the Diocese of Maralal have been suspended over alleged misconduct, abuse of authority and mismanagement as the Church moves to tighten discipline and accountability.