George Sayagie

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | George Sayagie

Kenya’s tourism industry is set for a significant boost as Narok County prepares to break ground next week on the much-anticipated upgrade of the Narok Airstrip to full airport status. This development is expected to enhance tourism in the region, particularly by offering better access to the world-renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The upgraded airport will also improve connectivity for the local horticulture, agriculture, and livestock sectors, further supporting the region’s economic growth.

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | George Sayagie

At the core of Kenya’s iconic Maasai Mara, a legal dispute has raged for more than 20 years over a coveted 4,700-acre tract of land known as Olkiombo. Nestled near Talek, within the expansive Maasai Mara ecosystem in Narok County, this parcel of land has become a focal point of conflict, drawing in the local Maasai community, the Narok County Government, and a powerful member of the influential Ntutu political family.

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | George Sayagie |Julius Chepkwony

The roaring of lions in the Maasai Mara could be a thing of the past if the continued killings of the lions is not stopped. The reserves continue to suffer the loss of iconic lions raising concern on the effectiveness of the government conservation plans put in place a year ago. Despite promises of stronger protection and management, the death of the lions underscores a deepening crisis in the reserve.

Jan 21, 2025 | standardmedia.co.ke | George Sayagie

Two people killed during the recent confrontation between police officers and Duka Moja Trading Centre residents in Narok county died of fatal abdominal and head injuries. Government pathologist Dr John Biket who conducted a postmortem on the bodies on Monday evening, said a 20-year-old man died of penetrating abdominal injury that shattered the blood vessels leading to massive hemorrhage while the second person died of perforating injuries in the head and suffered from traumatic injury.

Jan 17, 2025 | standardmedia.co.ke | George Sayagie

Two people have been killed and scores injured in a violent confrontation between police and residents of Duka Moja trading centre in Narok County. The two were among hundreds who had turned to protest following a Thursday night accident that left 36 sheep dead. Some shepherds were crossing the road with the sheep when the speeding vehicle hit and killed the 36 sheep, then fled the scene.