Also known as: Eldoret Arboretum
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Audio By VocalizeSuspended Athletics Kenya Central Rift chairman Abraham Mutai (centre) and other AK officials address the press in Eldoret on September 28, 2026.[Peter Ochieng, Standard] In almost every athletics show and forum, Abraham Mutai’s head bobs above the huge crowds. …
Abraham Mutai, the controversial AK official speaks on reformsCitizen Digital
… Similar candle-lighting events took place across key regional hubs, including Nairobi, Kisumu, Machakos, Kisii, and Eldoret. …
Abdulswamad orders free healthcare across Mombasa to mark month-long Raila Odinga commemorationsCitizen Digital
… The commemorative events extended to several other parts of the country, with gatherings reported in Mombasa, Machakos, Kisii, Eldoret and Kisumu, among other areas. …
KICC lights up in tribute to Raila Odinga as nationwide commemorations kick offThe Standard
… The president (of AK) and the other elected members should be voted in from the ward level to the national level, not by the delegates.” Retired marathon star Simon Biwott told one of the forums in Eldoret, according to the report, that athlete representatives must be elected by …
Why athletes and coaches want urgent reforms ahead of AK pollsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSitatumikiwa youth during the launch of their peace campaign in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. …
Youths condemn political exploitation, launch national movementCapital News
… The caucus, comprising ward and county youth representatives, student leaders, youth-led organisations and election aspirants, said voter education sessions scheduled in Eldoret, Nakuru, Kisumu and other regions were abruptly cancelled on the final day of voter registration. …
Youth leaders demand NYC polls postponement over voter education, portal failuresThe Standard
… In September, KRA also intercepted smuggled goods worth about Sh46.77 million in Eldoret in an operation targeting suspected smuggling along the Kenya-Uganda route. …
KRA intercepts 40 smartphones worth Sh8.2m at JKIACitizen Digital
… Speaking to the media in Eldoret, Mutai said the leadership dispute should not distract the region from its athletics programmes and preparations for upcoming major events. …
AK Central Rift boss Mutai disputes suspension, says ‘I’m here to stay’Capital News
ELDORET, Kenya, Sep 27 — Kenya is moving to integrate Artificial Intelligence and digital platforms into tourism promotion as the government seeks to make the country’s destinations more visible and accessible to increasingly digital travellers. …
Miano: Kenya to deploy AI and digital platforms to boost tourismCapital News
ELDORET, Kenya, Sep 27 — More than 30 athletics legends led by athletics icon Kipchoge Keino in a symbolic run in Eldoret to promote Kenya’s sports tourism during this year’s Kenya Tourism Week. …
Over 30 athletics legends join Eldoret run to promote sports tourismGovernment Spokesperson Charles Owino dismissed fresh compensation claims for land earmarked for the East Africa Oil Refinery project in Lamu, stating that families previously occupying the land were compensated and relocated. According to Owino, approximately 28,199 hectares of land had been allocated to the Kenya Ports Authority for the development.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government Spokesperson Charles Owino dismissed fresh compensation claims for land earmarked for the East Africa Oil Refinery project in Lamu, stating that families previously occupying the land were compensated and relocated. According to Owino, approximately 28,199 hectares of land had been allocated to the Kenya Ports Authority for the development.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Health announced that 122 contacts of the first confirmed Ebola patient have been identified and verified, with 108 placed in quarantine and monitored. None have developed symptoms so far, and contact tracing continues as part of a coordinated national containment response.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has moved forward the completion deadline for the Rironi-Mau Summit highway from June 2027 to April 2027, with Phase One connecting Rironi to Mau Summit before work begins on the Mau Summit-Malaba extension linking to Uganda. The 233-kilometre project, valued at Sh184 billion to Sh200 billion, will have four to six lanes in different sections.
11 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has identified 122 contacts linked to its first imported Bundibugyo Ebola case confirmed on October 6, with 108 in quarantine under close supervision and no new infections reported since the patient's death. Of 293 samples tested from 289 alerts, only the imported case tested positive, and Kenya has screened 667,675 travellers at 26 points of entry.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
A 22-year-old woman from Kisumu started a 72-hour pillar-hugging challenge on October 9 in tribute to late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying she hopes the gesture will keep alive his legacy of peace, democracy and justice ahead of the first anniversary of his death on October 15.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan comedian DJ Shiti criticised the government's Social Health Authority framework and systemic failures in public hospitals at his father's funeral, reflecting on his family's six-year struggle managing his father's terminal cancer and highlighting how chronic illnesses strain ordinary Kenyan families while those with private insurance access better care.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Cycling Federation will use a trials event in Murang'a this weekend to select riders for the 2026 Confederation of African Cycling Road Championships in Kisumu (October 21–25). The trials will feature elite, Under-23, junior, and youth categories racing over distances ranging from 35km to 85km, with the top 10 riders in each category selected for the national team.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia has rejected a National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) directive to publicly apologise and withdraw remarks made at a rally, saying the matter is already before the courts and he will only apologise after the case is conclusively heard and determined.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UGM co-party leader David Maraga has accused President Ruto's administration of overseeing widespread destruction of Kenya's forests and critical ecosystems. Maraga criticised the government's decision to lift the logging ban and accused the administration of pursuing policies that contradict its international climate commitments.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told Parliament on Wednesday that there will be no compensation for livestock killed during a multi-agency security operation in Samburu County's Waso Ward, disputing regional leaders' claims that over 700 animals died in the incident.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto has promised to establish a library and museum at the mausoleum of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo, Siaya County, saying the facilities will allow future generations to learn about Raila's contribution to Kenya's democratic journey and his legacy.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told parliament that persistent banditry in Samburu, Isiolo and Turkana counties stems from marginalisation and underdevelopment, noting that security operations alone will not end the problem. He cited illegal firearms, competition for pasture, and underdevelopment as fuelling insecurity and said the government must invest in roads, schools and other infrastructure in affected areas.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told Parliament that persistent banditry in Samburu, Isiolo and Turkana counties stems from marginalisation and underdevelopment, citing illegal firearms and competition for pasture as contributing factors. He said security operations alone will not end the problem and called for government investment in roads, schools and infrastructure.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former MP Joseph Lagat refused to answer questions during cross-examination at the Eldoret Lands and Environment Court in a property dispute case.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Interior Cabinet Secretary says the government is fast-tracking the decentralisation of passport issuance, with new offices in Malindi and Nyeri nearing completion to expand the existing network of regional passport centres and improve services for citizens.
6 October 2026 · Capital News →
Doctors Dennis Miskellah and Joseph Kariuki criticized the government's response to Kenya's first confirmed Ebola case, noting that the patient landed on Saturday but the case was only reported on Tuesday. They said the patient was permitted to leave Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for Nairobi Hospital despite arriving while sick, and questioned why he received visitors who subsequently dispersed into the community.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyans with heart conditions face barriers to treatment due to high costs of care, long-term medication, and shortage of specialists, with patients often unable to afford necessary procedures and medication.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
West Pokot County has completed the Chepareria and Kapenguria-Makutano sewerage projects, worth Sh1 billion combined, to improve sanitation and support urban growth. The projects, funded by the Government of Kenya and the African Development Bank, await commissioning by President William Ruto.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Isaac Makokha carded three rounds of 76 to finish on 12-over-par 228 and claim the 2026 NCBA Tea Fields Trophy at Kericho Golf Club, winning by two shots from Daniel Mwangi and Ken Serem.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union has secured interim orders from the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Eldoret in a challenge against Elgeyo Marakwet's County Public Service Board and County Government over the failure to advertise and recruit a Director of Public Health and replace Public Health Officers. The court ordered a hearing for October 14, 2026, and directed that the status quo be maintained in the meantime.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Abraham Mutai, suspended as Athletics Kenya Central Rift chairman on September 25, 2026, says he has not received a formal suspension letter and continues to discharge his duties as both regional chairman and AK head of marketing. His suspension has triggered calls for reforms at the federation, with stakeholders questioning clauses in a reviewed constitution.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has ordered free medical services across all county healthcare facilities throughout October as part of month-long commemorations for the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga organized by the Orange Democratic Movement. The directive includes waiving future medical fees for all patients, immediate discharge of admitted patients without requiring settlement of outstanding bills, and free release of deceased individuals from county mortuaries.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenyatta International Convention Centre was lit with a visual tribute to late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Friday night as the Orange Democratic Movement organized nationwide candle-lighting commemorations and began its October programme, "Mwezi wa Baba," in his honour.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Athletes and coaches are calling for urgent reforms at Athletics Kenya, including a "one athlete, one vote" framework that would allow them to elect officials directly rather than through delegates, according to a public participation report reviewed by The Standard.
3 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan youth have launched a campaign called Sitatumika (I will not be used) to resist politicians deploying them to cause violence and silence dissenting voices in the run-up to next year's elections. The movement, founded by Aaltonen Jumba, will establish teams promoting peaceful campaigns in counties, culminating in a national launch in December.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
Youth leaders across Kenya have demanded the postponement of National Youth Council elections scheduled for October 9, citing cancelled voter education sessions, portal failures, and low registration of only 207,000 young people against an estimated youth population of 15 million.
1 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has intercepted 40 smartphones valued at about Sh8.2 million from a male passenger arriving from Dubai at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, who had not declared the devices to Customs. The passenger's frequent trips between Kenya and Dubai within a short period prompted further questioning.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Abraham Mutai, AK Central Rift chairman, has disputed reports of his suspension, saying he has not received formal communication of the decision. He called for unity within the athletics fraternity, citing upcoming major events including the 2027 World Championships in Beijing, 2028 Olympics, and 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi as requiring regional focus.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano says Kenya is integrating artificial intelligence and digital platforms into tourism promotion to make the country's destinations more visible and accessible to digital travellers. The government is using technology such as Safari Live and Tembea Kenya to expand Kenya's tourism offering and encourage domestic travel.
27 September 2026 · Capital News →
More than 30 athletics legends, led by Kipchoge Keino, participated in a symbolic run in Eldoret during Kenya Tourism Week to promote Kenya as a sports tourism destination. The event, jointly organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Uasin Gishu County Government, and University of Eldoret, also celebrated UN Tourism Day and aimed to connect the region's sporting identity with tourism and visitor experiences.
27 September 2026 · Capital News →