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Order a long-term news report on Laikipia County
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Citizen Digital
… This nail-biting has been seen in previous contentious national matters, among them the monthly fuel price reviews and the establishment of an Ebola facility in Nanyuki, Laikipia County. …
June 25 anniversary: How the Gen Z-led 2024 protests changed the political landscapeCitizen Digital
… Photo: Handout Audio By Vocalize 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. …
Court pardons Duale for contempt in Ebola quarantine facility caseCitizen Digital
… Photo: Handout Audio By Vocalize 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. …
Court pardons Duale for contempt in Ebola quarantine facility caseCitizen Digital
… sapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A demonstrator gestures as they erect a barricade during a protest against a U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine plan for a 50-bed facility at a Kenyan air force base intended to host Americans exposed to Ebola, in Nanyuki town, in Laikipia County …
U.S-funded Laikipia Ebola facility draws resistance as protest date nearsCitizen Digital
… sapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A demonstrator gestures as they erect a barricade during a protest against a U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine plan for a 50-bed facility at a Kenyan air force base intended to host Americans exposed to Ebola, in Nanyuki town, in Laikipia County …
U.S-funded Laikipia Ebola facility draws resistance as protest date nearsCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has received a fresh wave of defectors from the Jubilee Party in Laikipia County as the outfit moves to consolidate grassroots support ahead of the 2027 Gen …
Gachagua's DCP gains ground in Laikipia as Jubilee members defectCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 20 – The government has barred political aspirants in Laikipia County from using schools as campaign platforms amid rising student unrest. …
Politicians Warned Against Using Schools for CampaignsThe Standard
… The reported facility in Laikipia County, linked to international cooperation and defended by senior national government officials as an emergency public health measure, sits at the centre of the controversy. …
Ebola and politics of trust in healthcare systemCapital News
… In a statement issued Friday, Maraga said the recent killings of protesters in Laikipia County and the shooting of students at Multimedia University represented serious violations of constitutional rights and raised urgent questions about police accountability. …
Maraga Demands Probe Into Hooded Officers, Warns Against Normalising Police BrutalityCapital News
… Local leaders have also questioned the facility’s proximity to schools, businesses and residential areas, warning of possible economic and public health implications for Laikipia County. …
UK demands response over British Army uniform in Nanyuki protest crackdownA Habitat for Humanity International survey reveals that nearly nine out of 10 Kenyans are reducing essential spending to meet housing costs, with four in 10 cutting back on food expenditure.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
A Habitat for Humanity International survey reveals that nearly nine out of 10 Kenyans are reducing essential spending to meet housing costs, with four in 10 cutting back on food expenditure.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has handed over keys to 2,157 homeowners at the Pioneer Affordable Housing Project in Eldoret City, a Sh5.3 billion development featuring residential units, commercial spaces, and recreational facilities including a swimming pool, gym, basketball courts and football pitch.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
Police in Laikipia County arrested four suspects on Saturday after recovering 38.6 kilogrammes of game meat in an intelligence-led operation targeting illegal wildlife activities. The suspects face court arraignment as authorities continue efforts to combat poaching and illegal wildlife trade.
18 October 2026 · Capital News →
The British Army Training Unit in Kenya, Kenya Defence Forces, and government officials planted 200,000 trees in Laikipia County as part of President Ruto's Green Challenge, part of a nationwide initiative to plant 5.1 million trees across 31 counties during Mazingira Week celebrations.
10 October 2026 · Capital News →
Motor Maze, the Rotary Club of Nanyuki's annual off-road adventure and fundraising event, has become a distinctive fixture on the town's social calendar, bringing together 4x4 enthusiasts and thrill-seekers. Now in its sixth edition, the event has raised more than KSh3.5 million for education projects, scholarships, ICT laboratories and Early Childhood Development Education support.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's National Olympic Committee president Shadrack Maluki announced plans to construct the country's first high-performance training centre in Nyahururu, Laikipia County, on a 42-acre site. The assembly also approved updated membership criteria and welcomed three new governing federations: American Football, Skiing, and Lacrosse.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya confirmed its first-ever Ebola case on October 6, 2026, in a Kenyan citizen who travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo and flew to Nairobi; the patient died after treatment at Nairobi Hospital. Health officials have screened at least 28 contacts and arranged quarantine for those at risk.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Feedlot farming—an intensive livestock-finishing system where confined cattle are fed balanced diets—enables faster weight gain, better animal health control, and improved meat quality and market value. Maria Mbeneka and Stella Kaparo, founders of Ranch Experts, began their feedlot operation in 2018 through a maternal health programme that introduced livestock to women in Laikipia County as a sustainable income source.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Civil unrest and poaching have reduced the northern white rhino to two ageing females, Najin and her daughter Fatu, living under round-the-clock protection at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia County. Once found across Central Africa, the subspecies is now considered extinct in the wild, after breeding attempts at zoos in the Czech Republic and US failed and the animals were relocated to Kenya in 2009.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
After President William Ruto directed a crackdown on foreign nationals operating illegally in Kenya, the government issued a 90-day compliance notice and faced criticism from Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana, who condemned anti-Burundi sentiments and called for swift action against harassment of fellow Africans.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
More than 600 junior swimmers from over 50 schools and clubs across Kenya competed in the Kenya Aquatics National Junior Swimming Championships at St. Christopher's School in Nanyuki on August 22 and 23. The event brought together swimmers across different age groups competing for medals and improved times.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has called on the IEBC to confirm it will conduct the 2027 General Election as constitutionally provided, amid opposition claims that the government is creating political instability that could be used to justify postponing the August 2027 polls.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President Ruto's administration of using state agencies to intimidate Kenyans and mismanaging the Social Health Authority, claiming the KRA targets businesses with tax demands and that delegations visiting Kenya complained about SHA's performance.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for a comprehensive public inquiry into the deaths of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla, and Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno, characterizing them as an unresolved pattern of high-profile deaths during President William Ruto's four-year tenure.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States has announced an additional $242 million to support Ebola response, preparedness and humanitarian efforts in countries affected by or at risk from the outbreak in East and Central Africa, including Kenya, following the outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Democratic Change Party leader Rigathi Gachagua held a rally in Kinangop, Nyandarua County.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →