Also known as: Eldoret Arboretum
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… Audio By Vocalize By Abol Kings Walk into a supermarket on a weekend, scroll through an online shopping platform, or pass by a bustling market in Nairobi, Kisumu, Eldoret or Mombasa, and one pattern quickly emerges. …
Wananchi Opinion: Impulse buying driven by emotions will leave you brokeCapital News
… Swaika said three consular camps had already been held in Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret over the past nine months, with another planned for the Mt Kenya region in October. …
India seeks deeper Kenya trade, investment ties as it marks 80th Independence DayCitizen Digital
… ng to remove him from office in next year's General Election. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); “Kasongo amekwama, ameenda Eldoret …
'Leave Uhuru alone', Gachagua hits back at Ruto over 'opposition sponsor' remarksCitizen Digital
… s By PCS August 13, 2026 07:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto presides over the passing-out parade of the first recruits cohort of 2025 at the KDF Recruits Training School in Eldoret …
President Ruto dismisses Opposition, tells Kenyans to reject tribal politicsCitizen Digital
… Speaking to residents in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, on Thursday, Ruto claimed that Uhuru had failed to address issues such as affordable housing and universal health coverage during his presidency and had now resorted to supporting efforts to remove him from office. …
Ruto takes on Uhuru, calls him 'opposition sponsor'Capital News
ELDORET, Kenya, Aug 13 — President William Ruto has commended the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) for playing a growing role in the country’s development agenda, saying the military’s contribution is aligned with Kenya’s long-term goals beyond Vision 2030. …
Ruto Hails KDF for Supporting Development Projects Across Kenya Beyond Vision 2030Citizen Digital
… Speaking during the 46th KDF pass-out parade at the Defence Forces Recruit Training School in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, the Head of State said the country’s progress depends on its people, and there is a need to strengthen the education sector. …
Gov't committed to investing in education for youth, Ruto saysCapital News
ELDORET, Kenya, Aug 13 — President William Ruto on Thursday presided over the 46th Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruits pass-out parade in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, marking the completion of basic military training for a new cohort of recruits. …
President Ruto Presides Over 46th KDF Recruits Pass-Out Parade in EldoretThe Standard
… government services. “Let it be said plainly: a government that has been in power for a full term cannot keep campaigning against a man who left office in 2022,” Ole Kenta said.The statement came after Ruto renewed his attacks on Kenyatta during a political engagement in Eldoret …
'Let Uhuru be!' Jubilee fires back at RutoCitizen Digital
… Stephen's Chepkoilel in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, attended by President Ruto, Murkomen dismissed Gachagua’s claims that NIS and DCI officers had tipped him off about the Head of State’s planned Vision 2060 announcement. …
From DCI to NIS: Gachagua’s high-level intel on President Ruto Gov't raises eyebrowsPresident William Ruto announced that the government will invest Ksh.4 billion in a new smart city in Malaba, Busia County, featuring 2,000 affordable housing units and other amenities designed to create jobs and attract investors. The government has also allocated Ksh.18 billion to Busia County for construction of affordable houses, modern markets, and student hostels.
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President William Ruto announced that the government will invest Ksh.4 billion in a new smart city in Malaba, Busia County, featuring 2,000 affordable housing units and other amenities designed to create jobs and attract investors. The government has also allocated Ksh.18 billion to Busia County for construction of affordable houses, modern markets, and student hostels.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto mocked criticism of his Affordable Housing Programme, dismissing arguments that high-rise buildings are unsuitable for communities with livestock. He questioned why chickens could not be transported using lifts and noted that 1.1 million young people are employed in the scheme.
8 hours ago · Capital News →
Unbeaten Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team faces Equity Hawks and Stanbic Aces this weekend in the National Women's Basketball Premier League, with head coach Samuel Ocholla targeting two victories to finish the regular season strongly ahead of next month's playoffs.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Confederation of African Football inspection team arrived in Nairobi to assess facilities for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Raila Odinga International Stadium at the Talanta Sports Complex is at 94% completion as of August 2026.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 16-year-old boy in Kasore, Baringo County, has been apprehended after allegedly sodomizing and stabbing a 4-year-old boy, who is hospitalized at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret. Residents say the suspect had previously assaulted a 5-year-old, and parents now escort children to school due to security fears in the area.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Confederation of African Football inspection delegation led by Head of Competitions Khaled Nassar completed a second assessment of Kenya's preparations to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, evaluating stadiums, training facilities, and supporting infrastructure in Nairobi.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three suspects—Betty Emathe Asimit, Moses Long'ole Apua, and Chosi Nick Nakucho—over allegations of money laundering involving more than Ksh.92 million linked to the Turkana County government. EACC investigations established that county officials and their business associates allegedly traded with the county government through companies in which they had interests.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has warned individuals involved in political violence that the government will take action, urging residents of Emurua Dikirr in Narok County to maintain peace and unity. He said development projects could only be sustained in an environment where communities rejected violence and worked together.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three Turkana County officials and associates over alleged irregular dealings involving Sh92 million paid by the county to companies linked to the officials and their partners. The suspects face investigations for conflict of interest, unlawful acquisition of public property, money laundering and dealing with proceeds of crime.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
An Eldoret court heard testimony from three siblings, aged 7, 9 and 11, against their father Daniel Odunga, a former KAG Church pastor, who faces three counts of defilement and indecent act with a child for alleged offences in June 2026. The accused denied the charges and is being held at Eldoret GK Remand Prison.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced that maize seed prices will fall from Ksh.300 to Ksh.150 per bag starting September 2026, and that fertiliser will be subsidised by Ksh.500 per bag to help farmers recover from last season's crop failure.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto challenged his critics to demonstrate what they have done for Kenyans and to present their own plans and projects instead of engaging in political rhetoric. Ruto accused the opposition of being financed and arranged to oppose his government, and of fighting development initiatives like the Social Health Authority and housing programme without offering alternatives.
23 August 2026 · The Standard →
East Africa's leading low-cost carrier Jambojet will resume daily flights on the Nairobi-Entebbe route starting October 1, 2026, with fares from KES 22,950, marking a return to the regional market after a pandemic-driven pause. The airline's CEO said the move signals renewed confidence in East African air travel and supports business, tourism and trade between Kenya and Uganda.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Fokker 70 presidential aircraft has finished an extensive overhaul in the Netherlands, with upgrades including new satellite communications and system improvements. The aircraft, known as "Harambee One," was fitted with the latest FDX Satcom system for enhanced in-flight connectivity.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Institution of Engineering Technologists and Technicians has urged the government to expedite appointment and operationalisation of the Engineering Technology Board, saying its absence is hampering effective regulation of the profession and that full implementation of the Act is essential for professional standards, quality assurance, and public safety.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Pamoja AFCON 2027 Joint Local Organising Committee Chairman Nicholas Musonye said hosting the tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania will leave Kenya with improved sporting facilities, tourism opportunities, and trade benefits across the region.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that 3,000 of 5,000 army recruits who graduated from the Defence Forces Recruits Training School on August 13, 2026 are from President William Ruto's community. The allegation echoes historical concerns about ethnic imbalance in Kenyan public service recruitment.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
An inter-agency committee chaired by Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo has directed state agencies to urgently resolve outstanding issues for the Mau Summit–Eldoret–Malaba road project, which aims to upgrade a Northern Corridor link to improve movement of people and goods from Mombasa through western Kenya to Uganda and the wider East African region.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
A biological father in Eldoret is facing an incest charge after allegedly defiling his 16-year-old daughter on several occasions following his wife's death. The girl testified in court that her father made inappropriate advances and conditioned school supplies on sexual acts; she reported the abuse to a teacher after his threats.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Moi University workers retrenched in 2001 have given the institution one month to pay termination dues awarded by the Employment and Labour Relations Court in October 2025, threatening legal action if unpaid. The court ordered each of 62 claimants to receive four months' basic pay and house allowance, but the workers rejected a university offer claiming it violated the ruling.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Impulse buying—making unplanned purchases driven by emotions rather than careful thinking—is a common feature of consumer behaviour in Kenya, often encouraged by retailers who design shopping experiences to encourage spending beyond planned amounts.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
India's High Commissioner to Kenya said the mission would prioritize expanding the two countries' economic and development partnership, including trade, investment, educational and cultural bonds, while broadening engagement to new stakeholders beyond traditional partners.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto against blaming former President Uhuru Kenyatta for his political woes, saying the challenges facing his administration are of his own making. Gachagua vowed to remove Ruto from office in next year's General Election.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto dismissed ethnic-based political groupings and told Kenyans voters are interested in leaders' development records, not tribal affiliations. He called on the country to reject tribal politics and embrace national unity, saying Kenya's progress depends on leaders and citizens prioritizing national interest above ethnic and political considerations.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of financing the Opposition to undermine his administration, claiming Uhuru failed to address issues like affordable housing and universal health coverage during his presidency and is now supporting efforts to remove him from office. Ruto said his government should be judged by its record rather than opposition slogans.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has praised the Kenya Defence Forces for supporting national development projects across the country beyond Vision 2030, saying the military's technical expertise and organisational capacity enable it to participate in infrastructure development and other national priorities alongside traditional security responsibilities.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto said the government is investing heavily in the education sector to secure a better future for young people, citing human capital as the nation's most critical asset. He noted the country is hiring more teachers, expanding learning spaces, and developing a new university education model.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto attended the 46th Kenya Defence Forces recruits pass-out parade at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School in Eldoret, marking the completion of basic military training for a new cohort and their transition into service as trained KDF members.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
Jubilee party has accused President William Ruto of using retired President Uhuru Kenyatta as a political scapegoat instead of focusing on governance issues such as cost of living, taxation, and employment. The statement came after Ruto renewed attacks on Kenyatta during a political rally in Eldoret, accusing the former president of sponsoring opposition activities and questioning his record on programmes including affordable housing, universal healthcare and education.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua is asserting that leaks within state security and State House give him unprecedented insight into President Ruto's government, repeatedly anticipating executive moves and releasing sensitive operational details at rallies and press conferences.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →