Also known as: Laikipa
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NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 2 — The High Court has been informed that officials from Katiba Institute were denied access to a site in Laikipia allegedly identified for an Ebola quarantine, exposure, and treatment facility, raising concerns over compliance with existing court orders. …
Katiba Institute Says Denied Access to Laikipia Ebola Site as Court Flags Non-Compliance ConcernsCitizen Digital
… attend court By Dzuya Walter June 02, 2026 09:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The High Court has been told that officials from Katiba Institute were denied access to a site in Laikipia …
Katiba Institute says denied access to proposed Ebola quarantine site as AG fails to attend courtThe Standard
Protesters in Nanyuki demonstrate over proposed Ebola quarantine plans as KDF soldiers monitor the situation. [Courtesy, Standard] Information reaching Kenyans in fragments about plans to establish an Ebola quarantine centre inside Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki has triggered alarm …
Laikipia leaders call for transparency on quarantine plansThe Standard
… t have been taken to the National Public Laboratory for further medical examination and analysis to confirm or rule out Ebola so that further medical decisions can be made." The case comes amid the ongoing battle to stop the construction of the Ebola quarantine centre in Laikipia …
Foreigner with Ebola-like symptoms sparks panic at city hospitalThe Standard
… "We realise there will be an aspect of inconveniences that our patients will experience They can seek services in neighbouring counties of Laikipia, Tharaka Nithi and Isiolo," he said. …
Doctors strike over failure by Meru county to implement return-to-work dealCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 1 — Hundreds of residents in Nanyuki staged a protest on Monday against the proposed establishment of an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase, amid growing national debate over Kenya’s preparedness and role in managing cross-border infec …
KDF cordon off Laikipia Air Base as hundreds protest planned Ebola facilityThe Standard
… on Kenya’s Ebola preparedness at Afya House, saying there are no confirmed cases, May 21, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard] The government has defended its partnership with the United States of America's government to establish an Ebola isolation and treatment facility in Laikipia …
Duale defends US Ebola facility, says it'll serve Kenyans tooCitizen Digital
… Karen on Sunday, the leaders insisted that Kenyans must be consulted through a public participation exercise, which they say should be held in Laikipia. …
United Opposition demands U.S. to comply with Kenya's court order on setting up Ebola facilityCitizen Digital
Duale defends Laikipia Ebola facility, says it will serve both Kenyans and Americans By Brian Kimani May 30, 2026 10:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Health CS Aden Duale speaks during an interview on Cit …
Duale defends Laikipia Ebola facility, says it will serve both Kenyans and AmericansCitizen Digital
Kenya, US to establish Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia – CS Duale By Brian Kimani May 30, 2026 07:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Health CS Aden Duale hosts a delegation from the Kenya Union of Pos …
Kenya, US to establish Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia – CS DualeDiscussion 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 →
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 →
The government has extended the declaration of parts of Marsabit County as security-disturbed for another 30 days to contain banditry and inter-communal violence. The Interior Cabinet Secretary ordered residents in thirteen affected localities to surrender all firearms to police stations and government offices for safekeeping until the declaration is lifted.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Stakeholders at a national agroecology symposium in Nairobi urged the government to support farmer, fisher, and pastoralist participation in policy decisions, citing a shift to traditional farming methods due to climate change. Kenya would require Sh46.6 billion to facilitate an effective transition to agroecology, according to Agriculture Secretary Peter Owoko.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
The UK government announced plans to move a planned military training exercise (Exercise Haraka Storm) from Kenya to Tanzania after Kenya failed to approve the renewal of licenses for the British Army Training Unit (BATUK). The exercise was scheduled to run in Laikipia between September and November.
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 →
The UK Ministry of Defence has cancelled the 2026 "Exercise Haraka Storm" joint training exercise with the Kenya Defence Forces in Laikipia, citing unsuccessful attempts to secure the necessary licences. The six-week combat training program will now be held at an alternative location outside Kenya.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UK has cancelled a planned military training exercise in Laikipia after the Kenyan government failed to issue required licences, amid stalled ratification of a 2021 Defence Cooperation Agreement. A coalition of human rights activists, victims' families, and local leaders have submitted a petition to Parliament and state agencies setting conditions for any renewed deal, citing concerns over legal jurisdiction and historical injustices.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents living along the Maasai Mara Game Reserve face an unwritten dusk-to-dawn curfew as hyenas venture deeper into settlements, attacking livestock and forcing families indoors at night. A Monday attack in Molibany Village killed more than 50 sheep, with residents questioning why predators are increasingly bold despite ongoing conservation efforts.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United Kingdom has moved a planned military training exercise called 'Haraka Storm' from Laikipia to an alternative location in a neighbouring country after required licences were not approved by the Kenyan government. The relocation follows months of tension over a proposed Defence Cooperation Agreement governing the operations of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK).
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced he will travel to the United States next month after conducting rallies in several Kenyan counties. Upon his return from the US, he plans to tour other regions including the Coast and Western areas to expand his political support base beyond Central Kenya.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Huduma Kenya extended the operating hours of the Makueni Huduma Centre to 7:00am–7:00pm, Monday to Friday, making it the 21st centre across the country to adopt the 12-hour service model to improve access to government services for citizens unable to visit during conventional 8:00am–5:00pm working hours.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's assertion that he will marshal seven million votes from the Mt Kenya region against President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election as mathematically impossible. Sudi cited electoral data showing that total votes cast across the Mt Kenya region in the 2022 presidential election stood at about 3.8 million.
18 July 2026 · Capital News →
British High Commissioner Matt Baugh assured that the UK government is investigating alleged atrocities committed by British troops during training exercises in Kenya, affirming cooperation with Kenyan authorities over concerns regarding human rights violations and environmental damage.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A six-year-old boy in Laikipia died after being bitten by a snake, unable to access timely medical care as nurses continue a strike. The incident underscores the challenges patients face in accessing healthcare during the labor action.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Britain's High Commissioner assures Kenya that the UK government is investigating allegations of atrocities committed by British troops during military training exercises, and reaffirmed London's commitment to cooperate with Kenyan authorities on human rights violations and environmental degradation linked to British soldiers' activities.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Drought Management Authority has unveiled a nationwide road race campaign scheduled for August 8, 2026, in Samburu County to raise Sh130.8 million for climate resilience and water projects in Isiolo, Samburu, Laikipia and Meru counties. The initiative, implemented with Athletics Kenya, aims to mobilise resources and support for communities affected by recurring drought.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
A three-year Women, Peace and Security programme funded by Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Sh300 million has been launched in 10 counties to increase women's participation in peace and security ahead of the 2027 General Election. The initiative, running from 2026 to 2028 and implemented by Act Change Transform, aims to strengthen implementation of Kenya's National Action Plan III on Women, Peace and Security.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata's driver was shot in the chest during a Linda Mwananchi tour in Nyandarua and Laikipia counties on Sunday. The governor said his group was stoned at an AIPCA church and his driver shot by police, with the bullet lodged in the driver's chest, and his car blocked and confiscated by goons in Laikipia.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
The Social Health Authority has cleared Ksh.27.91 billion in health claims from 8,349 facilities by June 30, 2026, representing 80 per cent of claim value. SHA declined Ksh.3.43 billion in claims for failing to meet contractual or regulatory requirements.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
County Assemblies spent Ksh.1.12 billion on MCAs' sitting allowances against an approved budget of Ksh.2.02 billion over nine months, with Embu MCAs averaging Ksh.134,577 above the Salaries and Remuneration Commission limit of Ksh.124,800.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →