Kajiado County Faces Surge in Teenage Pregnancies Amid Poverty and Child Protection Concerns
By Christine Wangoi Musa, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Key Highlights
At least 2,000 cases of teen pregnancies have been reported within the first three months of 2026 in Kajiado alone
Many of the reported cases of teenage pregnancies in Kajiado is linked to poverty
The County government of Kajiado is collaborating with schools to enhance Counseling...
How Dorper Sheep is Improving Maasai Pastoralism
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter Kajiado County.
Key Highlights
Dorper sheep growth rate is faster compared to indigenous species
Dorper require less grazing space than cattle
Women and youth are finding new opportunities in the Dorper sheep value chain.
Shrinking land and persistent drought is pushing farmers to Dorper farming.
Limited access to veterinary services remains...
Kajiado Farmers Adopt Dorper Sheep to Mitigate Drought
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado
Climate change, prolonged droughts, shrinking grazing areas due to land subdivision and competing land uses, are forcing pastoralists to reconsider how they keep livestock.
Across Kajiado County, a quiet transformation is taking place in Maasai pastoralism. Herders are now adopting Dorper sheep as opposed to the indigenous Red Maasai Sheep. Pastoralists...
Elderly in Ngong’s Mathare Suffering from Poverty and Neglect
By Amy Moyi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Key Highlights
The number of neglected elderly individuals in the Mathare area of Ngong town is on the rise, particularly among those whose children have migrated to urban areas and abroad.
These elderly residents often live alone and lack essential resources such as food and healthcare, severely affecting their...
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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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...
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...
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...
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