Alternative Justice System Restores Land Rights for Widows in Kajiado
By Christine Wangoi Musa, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Key Highlights
The Kajiado Alternative Justice System (AJS) chapter was established in October 2021.
AJS offers an accessible, affordable, and culturally sensitive justice system that combines mediation, reconciliation, and traditional dispute resolution
376 land disputes have so far been successfully resolved reducing case backlogs in formal courts.
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Water Crisis Hits Kitengela
By Christine Wangoi Musa, DevReporter Kajiado County
Key highlights
Acute and persistent water shortage in Kitengela dates back to 2019
Clean water at Kitengela cost up to Kshs70 for a 20litre jerrican
The National Government banned the Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA) from selling clean water in 2019.
The County government utilized Kshs.20Million to put...
How Charcoal Burning is Turning Kajiado’s Dry Lands Into Bare Ground
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Key highlights
Charcoal burning is an illegal activity according to the Kenya Forestry laws
Charcoal trade in satellite towns is a free business while burning and ferrying is an illegal activity.
Charcoal is largely utilized in Nyama choma joints in satellite towns.
Acacia tree is the most preferred species...
Kajiado County Intensifies Fight Against Child Malnutrition Through Community Action
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Malnutrition remains a serious public health concern, affecting children in Kajiado County, with long-term consequences on growth, development and overall well-being.
Malnutrition occurs when a person’s diet does not provide the right amount or balance of nutrients required for healthy living. It can result from eating too little food, too...
Dusty, no toilets: Kitengela stadium limits youth potential and inclusion
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Highlights
Kitengela Stadium sits on approximately five acres.
It is the only public playing field serving the rapidly growing town.
The stadium has no toilets, changing rooms or spectator facilities.
It also hosts community events such as medical camps and children’s immunisation outreaches.
In August 2025, Kenya co-hosted the...
How Organic Farming is Transforming Lives in Kajiado
By Amy Moyi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Key Highlights
Farmers in Kajiado County are shifting from pesticides and synthetic fertilizers to organic farming methods.
Both farmers and consumers are benefiting from organic agriculture.
This transformation is driven by Community Sustainable Agriculture and Healthy Environment Programme (CSHEP) Kenya, which has trained over 4,500 farmers in the area.
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How Farmers in Kajiado Manage Livestock Populations and Combat Climate Change amid Shrinking Pastureland
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
In the arid plains of Kajiado, herders are developing innovative strategies to control the breeding of goats and sheep, addressing the dual challenges of climate change and shrinking pastureland.
Farmers have created a handmade plastic sheath that fits snugly around the belly of a buck or ram, just before the...
Ngong Solar Powered Lighting Project Faces Vandalism Threat
Ngong Solar Powered Lighting Project Faces Vandalism Threat
By Amy Moyi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Key Highlights
Solar powered streetlights installed to enhance security in Ngong town have been vandalised, leading to a rise in insecurity.
The solar streetlights offered a cost-effective alternative to traditional electricity powered streetlights, which were frequently turned off due to the Kajiado...
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