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On August 8, Ndiritu Muriithi drove into Nyahururu’s town square in a convoy of several vehicles and announced to a 3,000-plus cheering, placard-waving crowd his bid for Laikipia governor’s seat on the little-known Kenya Reform Party (KRP) ticket. …
Will Nderitu Muriithi manage to swim against the dominant DCP wave in LaikipiaCapital News
… The Former Deputy President claimed that KRA Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi who intends to vie for the governors seat in Laikipia was on a personal vendetta. …
‘KRA, unless you arrest me, I have nothing,’ Gachagua saysCapital News
… Speaking during a consultative meeting with Laikipia County Democratic for Citizens Party (DCP) aspirants’ forum at his Wamunyoro residence, Gachagua said Kenyans would resist any attempt to use violence, gangs or political instability as a pretext to delay the election, declarin …
Gachagua to Ruto: ‘Kenya is not Uganda or Tanzania’ as he warns against election disruptionCitizen Digital
… We know there is another wheelbarrow that is coming from Laikipia and Nakuru as you try to divide this mountain. …
DCP leaders claim Ruto is using Ndindi Nyoro's party to divide Mt. KenyaCitizen Digital
… Methu also criticised emerging political movements from Murang’a, Laikipia and Nakuru, accusing them of attempting to divide Mt Kenya.
Gachagua warns of anarchy, alleges plot to delay 2027 pollsThe Standard
… sultative meeting to review implementation plans for the projects, which are being undertaken in line with a Presidential directive."The proposed hospitals will be established in Kilifi, Mandera, Marsabit, Embu, Migori, Nyamira, Turkana, Baringo, Nakuru, Bomet, Narok and Laikipia …
Sh29bn set aside for 13 new Level 5 referral hospitalsThe Standard
… More than 2,000 wheat farmers from Narok, Nakuru, Meru, Laikipia, Nyandarua and Uasin Gishu are expected to benefit from the new price. …
Government increases wheat prices to Sh 5,100 per 90 kg bagThe Standard
… One of the most affected areas is Oldonyiro in Isiolo County, where the rapid expansion of the trading centre has narrowed a vital migration route linking the Samburu and Laikipia ecosystems. …
Encroachment, climate change threaten Samburu's iconic wildlifeCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 8 – Kenya Revenue Authority Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi has formally declared his bid to reclaim the Laikipia governorship, setting the stage for a competitive battle for the county’s top seat in the 2027 General Election. …
KRA Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi declares bid to reclaim Laikipia governor seatThe Standard
… Soko Fresh currently manages dozens of cold storage units across 17 counties, stretching from Marsabit, Kwale, Laikipia, Kiambu, Murang’a, Kajiado and Kisii, among others, serving thousands of smallholders. …
How solar tech-savvy women are securing the global herb marketA 20km unpaved stretch on the Nanyuki-Rumuruti route, which the Kenya National Highways Authority reportedly plans to pave, continues to present serious travel hazards; a recent journey saw the author's vehicle stuck for 1.5 hours dealing with mud and black cotton soil buildup.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 20km unpaved stretch on the Nanyuki-Rumuruti route, which the Kenya National Highways Authority reportedly plans to pave, continues to present serious travel hazards; a recent journey saw the author's vehicle stuck for 1.5 hours dealing with mud and black cotton soil buildup.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Bandits ambushed a police search team at Gotu grazing field in Isiolo County on Wednesday, killing five people: two police officers (a senior officer and a constable driver), a livestock farmer, and two National Police Reservists. The team had been searching for a missing elderly man when they were attacked near the Lososia-Merti and Gotu-Merti road junction.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu has urged residents to avoid political-related violence and maintain peaceful coexistence as election campaigns intensify, warning that political chaos would undermine development and result in destruction of property and loss of lives.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Wildlife Service and Lewa Wildlife Conservancy completed an eight-day rhino notching exercise at the Lewa-Borana landscape with a multidisciplinary team to enhance monitoring, security and conservation. Lewa Conservancy hosts about 299 rhinos (145 black and 154 white), representing more than 10 per cent of Kenya's estimated 2,282 rhinos.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
In Isiolo, pastoralists who lost livestock to a 2010 drought are building resilience by joining savings cooperatives like Nasole Cooperative, which enable them to access loans and diversify livelihoods beyond herding.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
Members of Parliament allied to the Democracy for Citizens Party have accused President William Ruto of using regulatory concerns as a pretext to push Tata Chemicals out of Lake Magadi, alleging the government is targeting lithium and oil deposits in the area. The MPs demanded immediate reversal of Tata Chemicals Magadi's suspension, warning it threatens jobs and local livelihoods.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Democracy for the Citizens Party has accused the government of economic sabotage following the Ministry of Mining's order for Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited to halt operations, saying the closure will plunge thousands of families into desperation and cut off local communities from jobs and services. DCP alleged President Ruto is pursuing the country's natural resources for personal gain, citing his involvement in Turkana Oil and gold exploration in multiple areas.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Barcelona Rising Starlets will compete for their fourth regional title this weekend against Sportiff Queens of Kirinyaga in the girls' semi-final of the Chapa Dimba Central Regional Finals. Safaricom is also hosting coaches' and players' clinics covering GPS vest technology, financial literacy, mental health, and data privacy.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has energized the 132kV Nanyuki-Isiolo Transmission Line, a 72km project comprising overhead and underground cable infrastructure designed to enhance electricity supply reliability in Isiolo, Meru, Laikipia and the wider Upper Eastern region.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Laikipia MPs have called for revision of Kenya's 2021 Defence Cooperation Agreement with the United Kingdom, citing concerns over jurisdiction and accountability for alleged abuses by British troops. The plea follows a parliamentary petition from victims' representatives in August, calling for a halt to ratification until outstanding cases involving alleged sexual violence and other abuses are resolved.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
On August 8, Nderitu Muriithi announced his candidacy for Laikipia governor's seat on the Kenya Reform Party ticket at a rally in Nyahururu that drew over 3,000 people.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, now leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, has accused the Kenya Revenue Authority of using tax demands against political opponents and says KRA has stripped him of assets. He also stated he will not allow KRA Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi to join his party and contest the Laikipia governorship.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto that Kenya's 2027 General Election must be held as constitutionally scheduled, saying Kenyans will resist any attempt to use violence, gangs or political instability as a pretext to delay the polls. Gachagua accused the administration of creating conditions that could justify postponing the election and called on the IEBC to demonstrate preparedness and engage opposition parties.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has stated that DCP is the only political outfit to beat in the Mt. Kenya region, warning other parties seeking ground there that DCP is there to stay. He made the remarks during meet-the-people tours in Nyeri County alongside a Wiper Patriotic Front delegation, consolidating support ahead of next year's General Election.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto's government of orchestrating violence in Homa Bay and claimed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and the IEBC are part of a plan to create conditions for postponing the 2027 elections by two years and declaring a state of emergency.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has set aside Sh29 billion for the construction of 13 new Level 5 comprehensive county referral hospitals with 300 beds each, aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure and bringing specialised care closer to communities. The hospitals will be established in Kilifi, Mandera, Marsabit, Embu, Migori, Nyamira, Turkana, Baringo, Nakuru, Bomet, Narok and Laikipia, though the location of the 13th facility has yet to be clarified.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Government increased the producer price of locally produced wheat to Sh5,100 per 90-kilogramme bag, an increase of Sh350 from the previous year's Sh4,750. The price increase came after cereal farmers in Narok County issued a 72-hour ultimatum demanding better prices, though the new price falls short of the Sh5,378 per bag that farmers had demanded based on a government-commissioned cost-of-production study.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wildlife species populations at Samburu National Reserve, including elands, lesser kudus, African wild dogs, Grevy's zebras and elephants, have declined significantly over the past decade as human encroachment and climate change reshape the region. Conservationists say expanding settlements and agriculture are blocking traditional migration corridors and disrupting animal movement.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Revenue Authority Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi, who served as Laikipia governor from 2017 to 2022 before losing to Joshua Irungu in 2022, has announced his candidacy for the county's top seat in the 2027 General Election on a Reform Party of Kenya ticket.
8 August 2026 · Capital News →
Women farmers at Citadel Farm in Kajiado County use modern greenhouses and cold-storage facilities to grow and export high-value herbs like basil, rosemary, and thyme to European and Middle Eastern markets. One farmer, Yvonne Mumia Anyonyi, transitioned from a pilot career to establish the venture on leased land, initially investing between Sh15 million to Sh20 million in infrastructure.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
An 83-year-old man is undertaking a 530km charity walk across Tharaka Nithi, Meru and Laikipia counties to raise funds for poor and bright students at Tharaka University. The university is planning to establish a Sh500 million endowment fund to support vulnerable students.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Discussion of the Kenya–United Kingdom Defence Cooperation Agreement has sparked debate over BATUK's presence in Laikipia, with arguments for its departure citing historical atrocities and concerns about colonialism, while Nanyuki residents worry that the departure of British troops would devastate the local economy that depends on the annual arrival of thousands of soldiers.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's military agreement with Britain, which the National Assembly approved on March 21, 2023, raises concerns about Kenyan sovereignty and legal protections, particularly Article 6(5)(9) which indemnifies British soldiers from murder charges.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago has cautioned the opposition against spreading tribal and divisive politics ahead of planned Nakuru campaigns, specifically warning Rigathi Gachagua's DCP party against inciting people during visits to the Rift Valley region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
Two people were killed and nearly 700 goats and sheep stolen in a bandit raid on Garse Dabata village in Isiolo County on Friday evening. By Saturday, 180 of the stolen animals had been recovered, and the County Police Commander said security forces were pursuing the attackers across the Ewaso Nyiro River.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
Arkadios Motorsport driver Timothy Kinoti aims for a competitive showing in this weekend's Kenya National Rally Championship opening round in Athi River, where he and co-driver Qui Mungai will compete in an upgraded Toyota RunX. Kinoti said the team has completed extensive upgrades and is ready, though preparations were complicated by supply chain delays linked to the Iran conflict.
1 August 2026 · The Standard →
Water service providers nationwide are intensifying preparations for anticipated heavy El Niño rains, with the Water Services Providers Association calling on utilities to activate early warning systems, strengthen disaster preparedness plans and undertake infrastructure assessments. Measures include clearing blocked waterways, mapping flood-prone areas, reinforcing water infrastructure and protecting treatment facilities to reduce risks of flooding, water system damage and waterborne diseases.
1 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and the United Kingdom have announced the resumption of joint military training between the Kenya Defence Forces and the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) in Nanyuki, after uncertainty over its cancellation. Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the resolution demonstrates the two countries' ability to resolve challenges through dialogue while maintaining their strategic partnership.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Laikipia leaders have called for the pending Kenya-United Kingdom Defence Cooperation Agreement to be signed unconditionally, insisting that British soldiers accused of crimes in Kenya must face trial in Kenyan courts.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and the UK failed to reach a deal on joint military training after the UK announced the 2026 exercise with the Kenyan Defence Forces will be held outside Kenya due to unsuccessful attempts to secure licenses. Parliament's Defence Committee chair Nelson Koech attributed the move to concerns over legal jurisdiction and immunity for British personnel, as well as grievances linked to the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru, which has been connected to British soldiers attached to BATUK.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →