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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … "We know the government has a deliberate plan of G to G ,let us not politicise it, athari za mafuta kama mwenyekiti wa kamati za fedha najua," he said as echoed by Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi This comes amid a fresh controversy on the deal after President Museveni revealed that a Keny …

    Kenya Kwanza leaders defend G-to-G fuel deal, accuse opposition of incitement
  3. The Standard

    … Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi- He has faced long-standing accusations by anti-corruption agencies and in court petitions regarding the authenticity of his primary and secondary school certificates used for clearance. …

    Leaders who have faced accusations of questionable credentials in recent past
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizePolice in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County, are searching for a woman linked to drugging and robbing three-time 1500m world champion Asbel Kiprop of an unknown amount of money at a club over the weekend. …

    Former 1500m world champion Asbel Kiprop drugged, robbed in Eldoret
  5. The Standard

    … nt inspection of the Kipkaren Dam Water project.The Kipkaren Dam Water Supply project is funded by the National Government in conjunction with the African Development Bank (ADB) and is expected to transform the lives of Eldoret residents.The project, to be constructed in Kapseret …

    Sh1.3bn Kipkaren dam project set to boost water supply in Eldoret
  6. The Standard

    … Wainaina is under investigation for comments made while addressing residents of Ngeria in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu, on August 29. …

    Geneva-based rights group urges UN to monitor Kenya ahead of 2027 election
  7. August 2026
  8. The Standard

    … Speaking at Kapsamoo in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County, during an interdenominational church service and a fundraising drive to support infrastructure development for 22 churches.The CS challenged Opposition leaders, particularly young politicians seeking to challenge President Wil …

    Murkomen tells Opposition to leave IEBC alone and sell policies ahead of 2027
  9. Citizen Digital

    … Bay, insisting that the county's political direction would be determined by its residents. ‎Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko echoed Mbadi's sentiments, saying political leaders should not visit communities to provoke chaos and still expect a warm reception from residents. ‎Kapseret …

    Mbadi to Babu Owino: You are a juvenile politician, don’t overrate yourself
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Audio By Vocalize Kapseret Member of Parliament and staunch Ruto ally Oscar Sudi has issued a strong message of peace and restraint to the residents of Emurua-Dikirr, urging them to extend a peaceful welcome to former Deputy President and Democracy for The Citizens Party (DCP) le …

    Oscar Sudi appeals for calm, peace ahead of Gachagua's Emurua Dikirr tour
  11. Capital News

    … In July, the former Machakos senator sharply criticised Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi over remarks urging Kalonzo to join President William Ruto’s government to “rescue” the Lower Eastern region from poverty, describing the comments as “demeaning and insulting” to the people of Ukambani …

    Kalonzo meeting fuels speculation over Muthama’s political future
  12. July 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    … Nancy has since left her matrimonial home and relocated back to her parents’ home in the Kapseret area after her former husband flew to the US, where he secured a nursing job without informing her. …

    Eldoret court directs JKIA police to arrest US-based nurse in child support case

Sunday 20 September

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders defend government fuel importation deal

    Kenya Kwanza leaders have defended a Government-to-Government fuel importation deal, days after Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni raised concerns over it. The leaders accused the opposition of attempting to discredit the government and launched attacks against Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

    20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Leaders accused of fake or unverified university credentials

    Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja, former Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi, and former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu have all faced accusations and investigations regarding the authenticity of their educational credentials from universities and anti-corruption agencies.

    19 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Former 1500m world champion Kiprop drugged, robbed in Eldoret

    Police in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County, are searching for a woman who drugged and robbed Asbel Kiprop, a three-time 1500m world champion and Chief Inspector, of an unknown amount of money at a club over the weekend. The incident occurred after the suspect joined him while he was watching football matches on Friday afternoon.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 7 September

  1. Sh1.3bn Kipkaren Dam project to supply water to Eldoret

    Uasin Gishu and Nandi counties have partnered to complete the Kipkaren Dam Water Supply Project, funded by the National Government and African Development Bank, which is expected to inject 23,000 cubic metres of water daily and benefit about 50,000 residents in Eldoret and its environs.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Geneva rights group calls for UN election monitoring in Kenya

    The Institute for Human Rights (IFHR) has urged the UN Secretary-General to monitor Kenya ahead of the 2027 election, citing worsening political violence, alleged collaboration between armed groups and police, and concerns over hate speech and incitement by political figures.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Murkomen urges opposition to focus on policies, respect IEBC independence

    Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called on Opposition leaders to stop interfering with the IEBC and instead focus on presenting policies and manifestos to voters ahead of the 2027 General Election. Murkomen argued that political actors should respect the electoral body's independence and that the current opposition lacks clear ideas and policies.

    30 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 24 August

  1. Mbadi dismisses Babu Owino as juvenile politician ahead of 2027 election

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has criticized Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, calling him a juvenile politician who overrates himself, after Babu vowed to prevent Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma's re-election in 2027. Mbadi pledged to mobilize support for Kaluma's re-election and for President Ruto in the area.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 21 August

  1. Sudi urges Emurua-Dikirr peace ahead of Gachagua tour

    Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has called on residents of Emurua-Dikirr to welcome former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua peacefully during his tour of the region, urging locals to avoid violence and political chaos.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Kalonzo meeting with Muthama's daughter sparks political realignment talk

    A photograph of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka meeting Alice Muthama, daughter of former UDA Chairman Johnson Muthama, has fueled speculation about former Senator Muthama's political future, weeks after he publicly disagreed with Kenya Kwanza figures. Alice Muthama, who is seeking the Matungulu parliamentary seat, described the meeting as an opportunity to seek guidance from a veteran politician.

    4 August 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Eldoret court issues arrest warrant for US-based nurse

    An Eldoret Court has issued a warrant for the arrest and extradition of a nurse working in the United States to face contempt of court charges after his ex-wife accused him of disregarding orders to support his three-year-old daughter. The court had directed the accused to pay 20,000 Kenyan shillings per month for the child's needs.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 16 July

  1. UDA candidate concedes Ol Kalou by-election to DCP rival

    United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah conceded defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, congratulating Democratic Congress Party rival Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau before the IEBC announced official results. The concession signalled the ruling party's loss in what was described as one of its most significant electoral battles in the Mt. Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    16 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Deputy PM congratulates DCP candidate before IEBC result announcement

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki publicly congratulated DCP candidate Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau on his apparent victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election before the IEBC announced official results, with provisional tallies from 132 of 144 polling stations showing Waweru leading by 32,433 votes over UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah.

    16 July 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Drought devastates maize crop across Kenya's key farming counties

    A severe two-month drought has struck maize-producing counties including Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, Nakuru, and Bungoma, with agricultural officials reporting 60 percent crop failure in Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia. Farmers and experts warn of an acute maize shortage and scarce ugali beginning later this year, describing it as the worst season in the history of maize farming.

    14 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Gachagua accuses Ruto, Murkomen, Sudi of plot to acquire New KCC

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, and Kapseret lawmaker Oscar Sudi of jointly plotting to acquire the government-owned New KCC. Murkomen responded by accusing Gachagua of profiling the Mt Kenya region and causing fear, warning he will face the full force of the law.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Court halts Sudi's bid for 40-acre Mara land on fraud grounds

    The High Court has frozen dealings on a 40.5-acre Maasai Mara property after finding that businessmen Neel Ashwin Gudka and Akash Kirit Gudka established a prima facie case challenging a title issued in favour of Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi and Mara Golf and Wild Resort Limited, despite an earlier court judgment declaring the brothers the lawful owners.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard →

  2. High Court blocks Oscar Sudi's attempt to grab Mara land

    The Environment and Land Court has frozen all dealings on a 40.5-acre parcel in the Maasai Mara after finding that businessmen Neel Ashwin Gudka and Akash Kirit Gudka established a prima facie case challenging a title issued to Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi and Mara Golf and Wild Resort Limited, despite an earlier court judgment declaring the brothers the lawful owners.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Giant python in Kapseret village sought for relocation

    A five-metre python living on a farm in Randich village, Uasin Gishu County, has frightened residents and eaten livestock for over 20 years. Kenya Wildlife Service rangers searched for the snake to relocate it after the farmer reported it entering his compound and eating neighbours' chickens, prompted by recent drought conditions.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 19 June

  1. Police search for Kuresoi North MP after constituency shooting

    Police are searching for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai after chaos at a constituency empowerment meeting left three people with gunshot injuries. The incident occurred when Mutai was allegedly denied entry to a meeting hosted by Nakuru governor Susan Kihika; his supporters clashed with those from the governor's side, and a bus was set ablaze.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard →

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