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Kuresoi North

Also known as: Kuresoi North Sub-County · Kuresoi North Constituency

2026-06-042026-10-28

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October 2026
27 OctCapital News
… Kagwe further highlighted the KALRO Marindas Potato Sub-Centre in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County, which was commissioned three months ago. …
CS Kagwe Opens World Potato Congress, Courts Investors to Replace Imports
7 OctThe Standard
… He is to be presented before court for plea taking on October 27, 2026,’” ordered Ms Mugo.Kipkoech was arrested Monday evening at his hideout in Lagwenda village, Kuresoi North, where he allegedly escaped after committing the crime. …
Suspect in the murder of student in Molo detained for 21 days
6 OctCapital News
… The suspect, Walter Kipkoech, was arrested after detectives traced him to a hideout in Lagwenda village, Kuresoi North, following a sustained manhunt launched after the killing. …
Suspect arrested over brutal murder of Molo Form Four student
6 OctCitizen Digital
… Photo:DCI Audio By Vocalize Walter Kipkoech, the suspect behind the killing of 18-year-old Joy Wangui in Kiambaa area in Molo, has been arrested at a hideout in Lagwenda village, Kuresoi North, Nakuru County. …
Suspect behind killing of Form Four student in Molo arrested
6 OctThe Standard
… The suspect was arrested at a hideout in Lagwenda village, Kuresoi North, by detectives from Molo and officers from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) at the Regional Criminal Investigations Headquarters, Rift Valley. …
23-year-old suspect arrested over Molo student's murder
4 OctCitizen Digital
… Meanwhile, a boda boda rider died in Kuresoi North on Saturday night after his motorcycle collided with an oncoming vehicle. …
Alarm as 20 accident deaths recorded in 24 hours
September 2026
28 SeptCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize More than 1,000 households in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County, are set to benefit from the rehabilitation and expansion of Mengit Dam, as the government moves to put about 600 acres of farmland under irrigation. …
Over 1000 households to benefit as gov't targets 600 acres of irrigation in Nakuru
28 SeptThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeChief of Staff Felix Koskei and Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho with other officials during the Mengit Dam inspection tour in Kuresoi North on Monday, September 28. …
How Mengit Dam expansion aims to water 600 acres in Kuresoi North
25 SeptCapital News
… Njoro, Kuresoi North and Kuresoi South were identified during the event as areas requiring increased community dialogue and monitoring ahead of the 2027 elections. …
NCIC urges Kenyans to reject ethnic politics and violence ahead of 2027
18 SeptThe Standard
… They have also identified lakeside and riparian corridors, including Kihoto Estate in Naivasha along the swelling shorelines of Lake Naivasha.The team also mapped areas in Mbaruk and Gilgil, as well as landslide-prone terrains in Kuresoi North, Kuresoi South, Subukia, and Bahati. …
Nakuru, Bomet identify high-risk areas ahead of the El Nino rains

Agriculture & Land

CS Kagwe opens 13th World Potato Congress in Kenya

The News

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has opened the 13th World Potato Congress, the first held in Sub-Saharan Africa, attracting 1,000 delegates from 67 countries (Oct 26–30). Kagwe called on investors to expand potato processing, replace imported potato products with local alternatives, and unlock idle public land for commercial farming, noting that local supply meets about 40 per cent of Kenya's market while imports account for 60 per cent.

22 hours ago · Capital News →

Yesterday

CS Kagwe opens 13th World Potato Congress in Kenya
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has opened the 13th World Potato Congress, the first held in Sub-Saharan Africa, attracting 1,000 delegates from 67 countries (Oct 26–30). Kagwe called on investors to expand potato processing, replace imported potato products with local alternatives, and unlock idle public land for commercial farming, noting that local supply meets about 40 per cent of Kenya's market while imports account for 60 per cent.
22 hours ago · Capital News →

Wednesday 7 October

Suspect in Molo student murder detained for 21 days
Walter Kipkoech, 23, accused of killing 18-year-old Joy Wangui in Molo on Sunday, has been ordered held for 21 days at Molo Police Station to allow police to conduct DNA tests, a post-mortem, and a mental health assessment. Kipkoech was arrested Monday at a hideout in Lagwenda village while wearing the victim's school T-shirt.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 6 October

Suspect arrested in brutal murder of Molo Form Four student
Police arrested 23-year-old Walter Kipkoech in connection with the killing of 18-year-old Joy Wangui, a Form Four student at Molo Secondary School in Nakuru County, after tracing him to a hideout in Kuresoi North following a sustained manhunt.
6 October 2026 · Capital News →
Suspect arrested for killing Form Four student in Molo
Walter Kipkoech, 23, has been arrested for the killing of 18-year-old Joy Wangui, a Form Four student at Molo Secondary School in Nakuru County. Kipkoech was apprehended at a hideout in Lagwenda village, Kuresoi North, after detectives discovered the victim's body in her home in Kiambaa area with an axe, panga, and knives bearing bloodstains nearby.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
23-year-old arrested for Molo Secondary School student murder
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the murder of 18-year-old Form Four student Joy Wangui at Molo Secondary School. Preliminary investigations indicate the suspect and victim were in a relationship, with detectives pursuing a possible relationship dispute as a motive for the killing.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 4 October

Twenty accident deaths recorded within single 24-hour period
Twenty people died in road accidents in 24 hours, including 17 members of St. Mathias Mulumba Catholic Church killed in a crash on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway on Saturday while traveling to a National Prayer Day event in Nakuru, and others in separate incidents in Machakos and Kuresoi North counties.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 28 September

Government targets 600 acres irrigation expansion in Nakuru County
Over 1,000 households in Kuresoi North will benefit from rehabilitation and expansion of Mengit Dam, which will increase storage capacity from 150,000 to approximately 400,000 cubic metres and put 600 acres of farmland under irrigation to help farmers maintain production during dry periods.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mengit Dam expansion to triple capacity, irrigate 600 acres
The Government plans to expand Mengit Dam in Nakuru County's Nyota Ward, increasing its storage capacity from 150,000 to 400,000 cubic metres to irrigate 600 acres and supply about 1,000 households with reliable water during dry periods. A water reticulation system will be installed to distribute water to farms, enabling farmers to grow high-value crops.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 25 September

NCIC calls Kenyans to reject ethnic politics before 2027 election
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has urged Kenyans to protect peace and reject violence, hate speech, ethnic mobilisation and misinformation ahead of the 2027 General Election. The NCIC has developed a "Roadmap to Violence Free Elections" framework and is working with communities, governments, political leaders, civil society and media to promote peaceful elections.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 18 September

Nakuru, Bomet prepare for heavy El Niño rains through 2026
Nakuru and Bomet counties have identified over 70 high-risk areas and evacuation centres in preparation for heavy El Niño rainfall expected from October through December 2026, with authorities allocating funds for emergency response and mitigation efforts.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 15 July

Kuresoi North MP avoids charges in shooting inquiry
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai has escaped charges over links to a June 19, 2026 shooting in the constituency that left three people shot, a bus torched and vehicles vandalised. A magistrate dismissed a police application to extend his investigation period and ordered detectives to charge him or discharge him, and by closing of business yesterday no charges had been preferred.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 6 July

Government plans Kenyatta Dam desilt project to boost irrigation
The government has announced plans to desilt Kenyatta Dam in Kuresoi, Nakuru County, to expand irrigation opportunities and provide alternative economic activities for communities around the Mau Forest Complex, while reducing reliance on forest resources.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 4 July

Six killed in head-on collision on Nakuru-Eldoret highway
A trailer lost control and collided head-on with a Nissan Hiace matatu on the Nakuru–Eldoret highway at Nyanja black spot in Kuresoi North on Thursday night, killing the matatu's driver and five passengers. Two survivors were hospitalized with serious injuries.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 3 July

Six killed in Nakuru-Eldoret Highway matatu-trailer crash
A matatu and trailer collided head-on at Nyanja slope on the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway around 8:30pm, killing six people—five at the scene and one later during treatment—and injuring five others. The trailer swerved to the right while ascending the slope, hitting the matatu heading towards Nakuru from Eldoret.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 26 June

First Lady leads Mau Forest tree-planting restoration drive
First Lady Rachel Ruto and Ida Odinga led a tree-planting exercise in the Mau Forest Complex as part of the Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme, which aims to plant more than 40 million tree seedlings over the next decade to rehabilitate the forest and support the national campaign to grow 15 billion trees by 2032.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
First Lady leads tree-planting drive in Mau Forest Complex
First Lady Rachel Ruto and Kenya's Ambassador to UNEP Ida Odinga led a tree-planting exercise in the Mau Forest Complex as part of a long-term conservation programme targeting the planting of more than 40 million seedlings over the next decade to restore degraded forest landscapes. The First Lady adopted 33 hectares within the forest as part of the restoration campaign.
26 June 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 24 June

MP Mutai released on bail after detention hearing
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai, detained overnight after surrendering to police in connection with shooting chaos and an alleged assault during a June 19 rally, was released on a Sh100,000 bond with surety by Senior Principal Magistrate Vincent Adet. The magistrate dismissed the police request for 21-day detention, ruling there was insufficient evidence and that investigations could proceed without his continued custody.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 23 June

Kuresoi MP Alfred Mutai released on 100,000 shilling bond
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai was released on cash bail after being arraigned over violent clashes that left three people injured. The court rejected a prosecution bid for 21-day detention.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kuresoi MP Alfred Mutai released on Ksh.100K bond
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai has been released on cash bail after being arraigned over violent clashes that left three people injured. The MP is suspected of involvement in violent clashes and a shooting incident during a youth empowerment event in his constituency.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kuresoi North MP arrested after violent clashes injure five
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai was detained and is due in court following violent clashes at a Youth Empowerment Meeting in Kuresoi Sub-County that left five people injured, including three with gunshot wounds, and vehicles destroyed. Police said the violence involved suspected goons allied to Mutai and supporters of Governor Kihika, and 56 suspects were arrested with 44 later released.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
Twelve suspects charged in Kuresoi North arson and assault case
Twelve suspects have been charged with arson, assault and malicious damage to property following chaos in Kuresoi North on June 19. The Nakuru Criminal Court granted them conditional release on bond of Sh50,000 with one surety, or cash bail of Sh20,000, and ordered them to report to DCI offices three times weekly until investigations conclude.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
Twelve suspects in Kuresoi North shooting released on bond
Twelve suspects connected to chaos in Kuresoi North on June 19—where three people were shot, one bus was burned, and two vehicles vandalised during a Kenya Kwanza event—were released on bond of Sh50,000 each by Senior Principal Magistrate Vincent Adet, who ruled the police lacked evidence for a 21-day detention.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 21 June

Former MP accuses governor of intimidating legislators, warns of election chaos
Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri has called on President William Ruto to rein in politicians inciting violence, warning that unchecked political mobilisation could plunge the nation into chaos as it edges closer to the 2027 General Election. He accused Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika of intimidating Members of Parliament and frustrating their efforts to deliver on their mandates.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kuresoi North MP remains missing after shooting incident
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai has not yet been arrested several hours after a shootout that left three people with gunshot wounds. Fifty-six people have been arrested as questions emerge over who mobilized youths in the violence.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kuresoi MP missing after shooting incident; 56 arrested
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai remains unarrested hours after a shootout that left three people with gunshot wounds, as questions emerge over who mobilized youths involved in the violence. Police have arrested 56 people in connection with the incident.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 20 June

Police arrest 56 suspects after Kuresoi North event disruption
Police in Nakuru arrested 56 suspects following violent disturbances that broke out during an empowerment programme organised by Governor Susan Kihika in Kuresoi North on Friday. Three people sustained gunshot wounds during the incident and are receiving treatment at Molo Level 4 Hospital; investigations continue and police are seeking to record a statement from Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrest 56 after clashes at Kuresoi North public event
The National Police Service confirmed the arrest of at least 56 individuals following violent disturbances at a Youth and Women Empowerment Programme in Kuresoi North attended by senior leaders including Governor Susan Kihika. Tensions reportedly flared when Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai arrived at the venue with supporters, sparking confrontations with residents and other attendees; police recovered multiple exhibits believed to have been used in the violence.
20 June 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 19 June

Police hunt Kuresoi North MP after three shot in supporters clash
Police have launched a manhunt for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai following a violent confrontation between his supporters and those of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika at a youth empowerment meeting in Kuresoi Sub-County that left three people with gunshot injuries. The clash also saw a bus set ablaze by unknown persons.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police hunt Kuresoi North MP over Nakuru political violence
Police have launched a manhunt for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai following violent clashes at a Youth Empowerment Meeting in Kuresoi Sub-County, Nakuru County, that left several people with gunshot injuries. According to police, the confrontation involved suspected goons allegedly allied to Mutai and supporters of Governor Susan Kihika.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
Supporters of Kihika and Mutai clash in Kuresoi North
Several people were injured on Friday after supporters of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai clashed during a Youth and Women Empowerment Programme in Nyota Ward. Residents claimed gunshots were fired during the confrontation, though this could not be independently verified; a welfare bus was also set ablaze during the unrest.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →