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Order a long-term news report on Naivasha
Every mention in the Kenyan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Standard
… e elections, with parties and political formations seeking to consolidate support in a region that is expected to be a major battleground.Dawood's decision is particularly notable because he has been a vocal supporter of President Ruto and attended the UDA-ODM retreat in Naivasha …
North Imenti MP Dawood to defend seat as independent in 2027The Standard
… s and public attacks on numerous fronts and assured that the authority would entrench accountability in its operations to safeguard the interests of the 600,000 farmers countrywide.Addressing the Press on the sidelines of a meeting with the chairman of tea authorities in Naivasha …
KTDA procures 2 million bags of fertiliser for tea farmersCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Democratic Change Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Naivasha MP Samuel Arama of being behind an attack on his convoy in Nakuru on Friday, vowing to continue visiting the county despite the incident. …
Gachagua hits out at Kihika over Nakuru convoy attack, vows to unseat her in 2027Citizen Digital
… Following the melee, Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara condemned the attack and noted that the Constitution guarantees politicians the right to freely conduct political activities, “We know there are goons on the Nakuru government payroll. …
Gachagua blames MP Samwel Arama after attack on convoy, says he's working with RutoCitizen Digital
… A section of politicians affiliated with the party, including Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara, condemned the attack and questioned why the government was allegedly disrupting Opposition rallies. …
Gachagua's convoy attacked in NakuruThe Standard
To formally begin coalition talks, the Broad-based Government Naivasha retreat gave rise to a 10-member joint committee. …
How Kindiki and Mudavadi been sidelined in the broad-based committeeThe Standard
… He welcomed the outcome of the ODM-UDA leaders’ retreat in Naivasha earlier this week, saying the engagement demonstrated the importance of dialogue, consultation and cooperation among political leaders. …
ODM Nairobi backs Ruto for 2027 as Aladwa targets more seatsCitizen Digital
… Speaking during a DCP rally in Kipeto, Keekonyokie Ward, Kajiado West Constituency, Gachagua alleged that Ruto deliberately sidelined Kindiki during the recent broad-based retreat in Naivasha, claiming that the DP was made to sit away from the main dais. …
Gachagua accuses President Ruto of humiliating Kindiki, plotting his removalCapital News
… Gachagua, who has been openly critical of Ruto since his impeachment and removal from office, claimed Kindiki was being deliberately embarrassed in public as the President deepened his political partnership with ODM. “Just recently in Naivasha, while Kindiki was sitting there, Pr …
Gachagua accuses Ruto of humiliating Kindiki as Kenya Kwanza-ODM alliance takes shapeThe Standard
The three-day joint leadership retreat in Naivasha has offered the clearest indication yet that Kenya’s broad-based government is no longer merely an arrangement for sharing power and stabilising the country, but is increasingly being shaped into a political vehicle for next year …
From 10-point agenda to 2027: Can the broad-based alliance sell its record?Takamoto Katsuta, a Toyota driver who won his maiden WRC races in Kenya and Croatia earlier in 2026, is setting his sights on challenging for the World Rally Championship title in 2027 after finishing sixth in the 2026 standings. His strong start to the season was followed by a difficult second half with punctures, crashes and mistakes in Estonia, Finland, Paraguay and Chile.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Takamoto Katsuta, a Toyota driver who won his maiden WRC races in Kenya and Croatia earlier in 2026, is setting his sights on challenging for the World Rally Championship title in 2027 after finishing sixth in the 2026 standings. His strong start to the season was followed by a difficult second half with punctures, crashes and mistakes in Estonia, Finland, Paraguay and Chile.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Acacia EPZ and ForestFoods have been selected for the Nature-First Innovation Lab, a 12-month pan-African accelerator programme for businesses that protect and restore nature, targeting USD 10 million in collective fundraising and providing grants and technical support.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP party leaders, including secretary general John Methu and recently defected Murang'a governor Irungu Kangata, have pledged to remain united under the official opposition to unseat President Ruto's administration in the next general elections. They said they will not be intimidated and urged Mt Kenya region voters to support the opposition flagbearer.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
A new legal framework allowing individual hospitals to procure medical supplies directly from Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) has improved timely delivery of essential medicines and equipment, according to the Principal Secretary for Medical Supplies. The reforms aim to reduce delays and strengthen medicine availability, with some drug costs reduced by up to 7 percent.
22 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nelson Ambia was arrested in Naivasha and ordered held for 14 days after being accused of strangling Feruz Hussein at their rented home in Kasarani, filming her lifeless body, and sending the footage to her family members. Detectives are investigating the video's origin and circumstances.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has been offered representation on the national Ebola response task force following pressure from the union, which accused the Ministry of Health of excluding doctors from outbreak preparedness decisions. The move is intended to give medical professionals a voice in decisions on preparedness, staff safety, and patient care.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Morendat National Polytechnic, owned by Kenya Pipeline Company Plc, is expanding training and international certification of pipeline welders to meet demand from growing oil and gas sector investments, targeting more than 30 certified welders annually and over 100 annually by the institute's own assessment.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's floriculture sector, which generated approximately Sh110 billion in export earnings in 2025 and supports more than one million livelihoods, faces growing environmental challenges from waste including empty pesticide containers and plastic packaging generated during flower production.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has endorsed its Secretary-General Davji Atellah for the Lang'ata parliamentary seat, arguing that workers need direct representation to influence legislation on labour rights, employment conditions and healthcare.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has protested its exclusion from the government's Ebola preparedness and response efforts as cases of the disease continue to emerge in the country. KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah called on the Ministry of Health to involve doctors in preparedness and response measures and provide adequate protective equipment to healthcare workers.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The LOOP Safari Gravel Series heads to Nanyuki for the first time on Saturday, October 19, 2026, for its fourth leg of the season, with more than 600 cyclists registered to compete across three routes (11 km, 45 km, and 90 km) at Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy. The event features elite cyclists including Jordan Schleck and Kendra Masiga, with the Nanyuki stop chosen by riders through a new riders' choice voting mechanism.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Justice Rose Ougo overturned the acquittal of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, his wife Susan Wangari, and two others on money-laundering charges related to a Sh588.2 million road-upgrade contract in 2017/2018; Waititu received Sh25.6 million and Wangari received Sh7.2 million through associated companies, totaling approximately Sh32.8 million.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
The LOOP Safari Gravel Series will hold its fourth leg on 17 October 2026 in Nanyuki, with more than 600 cyclists registered to compete over three routes at the Mt Kenya Wildlife Conservancy. Elite riders including Jordan Schleck and Kendra Masiga will lead the men's and women's races respectively.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Naivasha High Court found Deputy County Commissioner Josiah Odongo guilty of contempt for ignoring court orders stopping demolition and fencing of land next to the law courts. The OCPD was acquitted after providing a satisfactory explanation for his failure to enforce the orders.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Health has pressed Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) to address essential drug shortages at level four and three hospitals, where supply stands at around 51 per cent despite KEMSA's refill rate reaching 92 per cent. The PS for Medical Supplies attributed the gap partly to collusion between pharmacists and chemists siphoning drugs, and said the government is pursuing governance reforms and local manufacturing to improve drug access and reduce costs.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Busia Governor Paul Otuoma complained that ODM leadership has not communicated its standpoint to elected members regarding coalition negotiations with UDA, leaving politicians unclear about the party's position ahead of the general election.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Principal Secretary for Medical Services called for stronger pharmacist leadership, evidence-based planning, and closer collaboration between hospitals and KEMSA to improve availability of essential health products and achieve Universal Health Coverage. He emphasized that pharmacists must play a strategic role in determining which medicines are needed, in what quantities, and when.
13 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Ministry of Health and KEMSA have called on hospital pharmacists and health facilities to take a central leadership role in managing medical supplies, arguing that procurement alone cannot resolve persistent drug shortages and stock-outs in public facilities. The Health Principal Secretary emphasized that achieving Universal Health Coverage depends on data-driven health products and technologies management rather than simply buying commodities.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dignitaries from across the world met in Naivasha last month to launch the Her Horizon Fund, which aims to raise $100 million (Sh13 billion) through bilateral, philanthropic and corporate donors to fight female genital mutilation more effectively and prevent future interruptions in donor funding. Advocates at the launch called for political will and survivor-led programmes to support the global effort.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has moved forward the completion deadline for the Rironi-Mau Summit highway from June 2027 to April 2027, with Phase One connecting Rironi to Mau Summit before work begins on the Mau Summit-Malaba extension linking to Uganda. The 233-kilometre project, valued at Sh184 billion to Sh200 billion, will have four to six lanes in different sections.
11 October 2026 · Capital News →
Senator Tabitha Karanja has left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to join the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) as she prepares to run for Nakuru County governor in 2027, intensifying her political rivalry with incumbent Governor Susan Kihika.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Netherlands and European Union are supporting a €30 million (Ksh.4.3 billion) cold-chain consolidation centre in Naivasha to consolidate agricultural exports from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo for rail transport to Mombasa and shipment to Europe. The Northern Corridor Cool Logistics project aims to reduce transportation costs by 25 per cent and carbon emissions by more than 90 per cent, with financial closure targeted for 2027 and construction to begin in 2028.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has retained the Safari Rally on the World Rally Championship calendar in 2027. The government had bid for a five-year extension through 2031, but the FIA has not yet disclosed the specific duration of the newly granted hosting rights.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will host the World Rally Championship Safari Rally in 2027 as the third round of the season, scheduled for March 18 to 21 in Naivasha. President William Ruto said the event supports the hospitality and business sectors while promoting Kenya internationally, and noted the government will no longer use exchequer funds to promote the rally starting 2027.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Safari Rally will return to the FIA World Rally Championship in 2027 as the third round, scheduled for March 18–21. The confirmation secures Kenya's place among the world's premier rallying destinations, though the FIA announcement did not specify the duration of the newly granted hosting rights.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto has promised to establish a library and museum at the mausoleum of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo, Siaya County, saying the facilities will allow future generations to learn about Raila's contribution to Kenya's democratic journey and his legacy.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Over 300 residents of Kedong, Naivasha, including parents from a nearby school, protested at a Chinese-owned quarry for continuing operations despite orders from NEMA and the Ministry of Mining to cease work. The company has been quarrying for two months, causing air and noise pollution that residents say has disrupted local businesses and posed health risks.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga County's new seedlings propagation centre in Kangai Ward produces certified, disease-free and affordable planting materials for crops including tomatoes, cabbages, kales and spinach, helping horticulture farmers reduce reliance on private nurseries and external sources while improving productivity.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said all manufacturers of alcoholic drinks sold in Kenya will undergo fresh vetting and licence reviews to ensure compliance with government health and quality standards, citing a spike in harmful alcoholic drinks. He also reported progress on road projects, saying the section between Lari and Naivasha will be handed over by the end of next month.
5 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's government has submitted a bid to extend its hosting agreement with the World Rally Championship for another five years and is planning a bigger, more commercially driven Safari Rally in 2027. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi said increased private-sector participation had already played a key role in the successful staging of the 2026 Safari Rally, and the government is looking to deepen such involvement in financing and supporting the event.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →