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Order a long-term news report on Naivasha
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The Standard
… Karanja, who serves as a deputy leader in the Senate, announced her decision to ditch UDA while addressing supporters at her home in Karai, Naivasha, saying she had consulted voters across Nakuru County before making the move. …
Why Tabitha Karanja has quit UDA for DCPCitizen Digital
… The Netherlands and the European Union are supporting plans for a cold-chain consolidation centre in Naivasha, designed to bring together agricultural exports from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo before they are transported by rail to Mombasa and shippe …
Netherlands and EU back Ksh.4 billion plan to connect East African produce with European buyersCitizen Digital
… es spot on 2027 WRC calendar By Stanley Mativo October 08, 2026 04:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Action as Drivers cross the river at Soysambu 1 stage during the WRC Safari rally Kenya 2026 in Naivasha …
Kenya’s Safari Rally secures spot on 2027 WRC calendarThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKenya will host the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally in 2027, with drivers expected to tackle the challenging roads around Naivasha. …
Kenya to host 2027 WRC Safari Rally in NaivashaThe Standard
… President William Ruto welcomed the decision, linking the rally to tourism, business and Kenya’s global image.“Once again, the world's finest drivers will take on our plains, our valleys and the legendary roads of Naivasha,” Ruto said. …
Safari Rally secures place on 2027 WRC calendarCitizen Digital
… next year, we will have started building it from Mau Summit to Kisumu, then Malaba, then Eldoret, and we will make it a dual carriageway.” The President further said the government had allocated Ksh.300 billion towards reviving and extending the stalled railway line from Naivasha …
Ruto promises to build library, museum at Raila’s mausoleum in BondoThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeResidents of Kedong, Naivasha, protest at a Chinese-owned quarry accused of operating despite NEMA stop orders. …
Protest erupts in Naivasha as dust from quarry sparks health concernsCitizen Digital
… sons, with farmers saving about Ksh.200 per tray and up to Ksh.1,000 in transport costs, depending on where they previously sourced their planting materials.Some farmers previously bought seedlings from private producers within Kirinyaga, while others travelled as far as Naivasha …
Kirinyaga farmers cut production costs as county seedlings centre boosts access to quality planting materialsCapital News
… First of all, the section between here and Naivasha will be handed over by the end of next month. …
Kindiki insists on fresh vetting of alcohol manufacturersCitizen Digital
… five-year WRC extension By Mkalla wa Mwambodze October 05, 2026 12:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Action as Drivers cross the river at Soysambu 1 stage during the WRC Safari rally Kenya 2026 in Naivasha …
Kenya targets bigger Safari Rally as government seeks five-year WRC extensionTakamoto 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 →