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DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua addresses rally in Kinangop, Nyandarua
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Democratic Change Party leader Rigathi Gachagua held a rally in Kinangop, Nyandarua County.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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Wednesday, 5 August 2026
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- July 2026
The Standard
… Speaking during the Housing Innovation Forum and Expo in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, Habitat for Humanity Kenya Director Dr Eileen Mokaya said Kenya will struggle to meet its housing needs unless governments, the private sector, financial institutions and communities embrace innova …
Alternative building technologies touted as answer to Kenya's housing shortageCitizen Digital
… Intelligence teams tracked his movements through Laikipia County before laying a night ambush in Timau along the Nanyuki-Isiolo road, where he was intercepted while on transit toward neighboring Uganda. …
DCI recovers missing head of slain Nyeri businesswoman Joy KaniniThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe British High Commissioner to Kenya, Matt Baugh, on Tuesday made his first visit to Laikipia County. …
British High Commissioner visits Laikipia CountyCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize For decades, the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) has maintained a significant presence in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, with official figures showing the unit spends an estimated Ksh.8.6 billion annually and employs hundreds of Kenyans. …
Nanyuki traders accuse BATUK of economic exclusion as tensions growCitizen Digital
… Intelligence teams tracked his movements through Laikipia County before laying a successful ambush in Timau under the cover of darkness. …
Suspect in murder of Nyeri businesswoman Kanini to be detained for 21 daysCapital News
LAIKIPIA, Kenya Jul 12 – The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has launched a major school infrastructure programme in insecurity-prone parts of Laikipia County, including the construction of classrooms and rehabilitation of existing facilities in a bid to promote education and support …
KDF Begins Construction of Classrooms in Laikipia Schools to Support Peace EffortsCapital News
… Joy, the daughter of a pastor from Lamuria in Laikipia County, was last seen after meeting her parents in Nyeri before informing them she would not travel home because of work commitments. …
DCI Arrests Prime Suspect in Joy Kanini MurderCitizen Digital
… lectricity costs By Erick Owenga July 06, 2026 01:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi speaking during the launch of electricity projects in Laikipia West Constituency (Laikipia County …
Wandayi urges Kenyans to embrace renewable energy in scheme to lower electricity costsThe Standard
… In the year 2024/2025, the production declined to 8,441 kilos, registering earnings of Sh5.7 million generated from five auctions.Laikipia County Finance and Planning Chief Officer Daniel Ngumi said the growth has been occasioned by its consistent campaign to promote coffee farmi …
Coffee farming taking shape in Laikipia- June 2026
The Standard
On the night of May 21, 2026, Moi, a 30-year-old elephant bull, crossed Oldonyiro town in Isiolo County en route to Naibunga Conservancy in Laikipia County. …
Great elephant exodus: Racing Drought Across Northern Kenya
Sunday 2 August
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua addresses rally in Kinangop, Nyandarua
Democratic Change Party leader Rigathi Gachagua held a rally in Kinangop, Nyandarua County.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 1 August
Gachagua vows to expose alleged secret government deals
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua vowed to continue exposing what he describes as secret government dealings during a political tour of Laikipia County, claiming his intervention prevented the relocation of British Army training operations from Kenya and urging support for his bid ahead of the 2027 General Election.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Gachagua rallies Mt. Kenya supporters for change campaign
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua held a rally in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, where he described his party's campaign as aimed at rectifying injustices facing Kenya and as the beginning of a new political phase for the country.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 28 July
Gachagua defends 'snake and eggs' remarks as figurative language
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, has challenged the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to summon him over remarks he characterized as figurative language directed at President William Ruto and his allies, saying "killing the snake" means removing Ruto through voting and "killing the eggs" means removing his supporters through voting.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya resumes BATUK military drills with UK after licensing dispute
Kenya has welcomed the resumption of joint military exercises at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) following a licensing dispute that threatened to force the UK to relocate its annual September drills. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the decision reflects the strength of the Kenya-UK defence partnership despite recent challenges.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Monday 27 July
Kenya halts British Army operations, moves unit to Tanzania
The United Kingdom has moved a major military training exercise to Tanzania after Kenya refused to approve the necessary licenses, effectively halting British Army Training Unit (BATUK) operations in Laikipia County.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya halts BATUK operations by refusing military training licenses
The United Kingdom has moved a major military training exercise to Tanzania after Kenya refused to approve necessary licenses, effectively halting British Army Training Unit (BATUK) operations in Laikipia County.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Saturday 25 July
Improved veterinary regulation strengthens livestock farming in Kenya
Kenya's veterinary regulatory system, managed by the Kenya Veterinary Board, has improved farmer access to licensed veterinarians and proper medicines, helping livestock farmers protect their herds and maintain production. A Laikipia County farmer's account shows how the board's compliance efforts reduced livestock disease losses and enabled safe milk exports to regional markets.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 24 July
Kenya denies UK defence partnership has ended over BATUK row
Kenya's Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary dismissed reports that the UK-Kenya defence partnership had ended, saying the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) arrangement remains active despite a dispute over a planned military exercise and delayed operational licences during the parliamentary renewal of the Defence Cooperation Agreement.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 23 July
UK relocates military drills from Kenya after licence denial
The United Kingdom has moved its planned Haraka Storm military exercise out of Kenya after the Kenyan government failed to issue the necessary licences to conduct training in Laikipia between September and November. The UK stressed that the decision affects only this exercise and does not signal an end to the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) or the wider UK-Kenya defence partnership.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Thursday 16 July
Alternative building technologies offer lower-cost housing solutions
Experts are advocating for wider adoption of alternative building technologies, including Compressed Stabilised Soil Blocks and Interlocking Stabilised Soil Blocks, which use locally available materials and can reduce construction costs by up to 25 per cent compared to conventional methods. Kenya faces an annual housing shortage of about 260,000 units, with a deficit estimated at more than two million units, particularly in urban areas where rising costs and limited financing restrict homeownership.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 14 July
DCI detectives recover missing head of slain Nyeri businesswoman
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations' homicide unit have recovered the missing head of 25-year-old Nyeri businesswoman Joy Kanini after weeks of intensive search, leading the prime suspect back to the scene. The suspect, John Ndiritu Muriithi, alias Tizo, has been remanded in police custody for 21 days at Kiganjo Police Station to allow for scene reconstructions and a mandatory mental assessment.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
British High Commissioner visits Laikipia, opens school building
The British High Commissioner to Kenya, Matt Baugh, visited Laikipia County to discuss UK partnerships including the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK). The delegation opened a new dining room and assembly hall at Temmakis Primary School, built by BATUK.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nanyuki traders blame BATUK purchasing restrictions for economic decline
Traders in Nanyuki accuse the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) of economic exclusion through directives that prevent British soldiers from purchasing goods and services from local businesses. A curio shop owner reports daily sales have dropped by almost 80 per cent, with the impact extending to clothing stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, butchers, and vegetable vendors.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Monday 13 July
Suspect in Nyeri businesswoman murder remanded for 21 days
John Ndiritu Muriithi, the prime suspect in the murder of Nyeri businesswoman Joy Kanini, has been ordered to remain in police custody for 21 days to allow detectives to complete investigations and conduct a mental assessment. Muriithi was arrested last week during an operation at Timau along the Nanyuki-Isiolo road.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sunday 12 July
KDF launches classroom construction in insecurity-affected Laikipia schools
The Kenya Defence Forces has begun construction of classrooms and rehabilitation of facilities in ten primary schools in insecurity-prone parts of Laikipia County, particularly communities bordering Mukogodo Forest. The initiative, directed by President William Ruto, aims to increase school enrolment and retention while supporting long-term peace efforts in areas plagued by banditry and cattle rustling.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
DCI arrests suspect in Joy Kanini murder investigation
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested John Nderitu Mureithi on July 10 as the prime suspect in the murder of 25-year-old Joy Kanini Gathu, whose dismembered body was found in Nyeri County. Investigators say the suspect and victim were involved in a fatal confrontation on June 9 at his house in Ngangarithi Estate, after which he allegedly dismembered and disposed of the body.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
Monday 6 July
Energy CS urges renewable energy adoption to lower electricity costs
Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has urged institutions to embrace renewable energy as part of efforts to reduce electricity costs, citing reliability and cost-effectiveness alongside environmental benefits. He made the remarks after commissioning a solar-powered hybrid system at Nairobi Remand and Allocation Maximum Security Prison, a project supported by the European Union and UNODC.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 4 July
Laikipia coffee farmers earn Sh10.24 million in six months
Coffee farmers in Laikipia have earned Sh10.24 million from the sale of 11,452 kilogrammes through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange over the last six months, with 42 per cent of their production achieving grade AA. County officials credit consistent promotion of coffee farming with encouraging hundreds of youth to shift from criminal activities and banditry toward coffee production.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
Monday 29 June
Elephant tracked crossing Isiolo town amid drought in northern Kenya
On May 21, 2026, a 30-year-old elephant bull named Moi crossed Oldonyiro town in Isiolo County while moving at high speed to avoid human contact, as monitored by Save The Elephants research camp in Samburu National Reserve.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
Saturday 27 June
Gachagua threatens tax boycott over NTSA vehicle inspection plan
Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua threatened to rally Kenyans to boycott paying taxes if the government proceeds with the National Transport and Safety Authority's plan to introduce annual inspections for private motor vehicles beginning July, saying the proposed regulations would burden Kenyans already struggling with the high cost of living.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
106 Laikipia residents receive Ksh.24.9 million wildlife compensation
A total of 106 out of 167 residents in Laikipia County are receiving Ksh.24.9 million under the government's wildlife compensation programme, part of a nationwide initiative by the State Department for Wildlife rolled out since 2023 to compensate victims of human-wildlife conflict.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opinion: Duale's Ebola apology breaks political convention
A Standard opinion piece profiles Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale's political career and argues that his apology over Ebola remarks represents a rare departure from his typically unfiltered communication style.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 26 June
Gachagua says he avoided Gen Z protests to prevent violence
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua explained his absence from the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests, stating he had gathered intelligence indicating a plot to trigger violence, loot businesses, and blame the Mt Kenya region. Gachagua made the decision during a 45-day political hiatus, citing that his appearance would have created an opportunity for goons and rogue security officers to cause mayhem.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wednesday 24 June
Gen Z-led June 2024 protests reshaped Kenya's political landscape
As Kenya prepared for the second commemoration of victims from the June 25, 2024 protests, survivors planned nationwide candlelighting ceremonies to honour the fallen. President Ruto cautioned against chaos and destruction of property during the anniversary, stating that Kenya believes in order and the rule of law.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Second anniversary of June 25 protests planned as commemorations loom
Kenyans plan to hold a second commemoration of June 25, 2024 protest victims with nationwide candlelighting ceremonies on Thursday. President Ruto has cautioned against chaos, property destruction, or disruption of services during the anniversary.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 23 June
Court pardons Health Cabinet Secretary Duale for contempt
The High Court has pardoned Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale after he appeared in person to answer contempt of court proceedings over the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County. Duale had been summoned to explain his failure to comply with court orders relating to the facility, but argued that the ministry's decisions were informed by scientific evidence and public health interventions.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Court pardons Health CS Duale for Ebola facility contempt
The High Court has pardoned Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale after he appeared in person to answer contempt proceedings over the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County. Duale argued that decisions regarding the facility were informed by scientific evidence and public health measures.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
U.S.-funded Laikipia Ebola facility sparks protest resistance
Public opposition is building ahead of planned June 25 demonstrations against a proposed U.S.-funded 50-bed Ebola treatment and research centre at Laikipia Air Base, with residents, activists and civil society groups raising concerns over transparency, sovereignty and foreign influence. Earlier protests in Nanyuki on June 1 and June 9 resulted in deaths.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
U.S.-funded Laikipia Ebola facility faces mounting public opposition
Public opposition is mounting ahead of planned June 25 demonstrations against a proposed U.S.-funded Ebola treatment and research centre in Laikipia County, with residents, activists and civil society groups questioning the project's purpose, transparency, sovereignty and foreign influence. Earlier protests erupted in Nanyuki on June 1 and June 9, with deaths reported during the unrest.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →