County government in Nakuru that has faced investigations for procurement fraud, legal challenges over flower export levies, and court-ordered compensation payments.
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… The survey showed that the institute wrote 18 ATI letters to Nakuru County Government, requesting for critical information, out of which 15 were officially received. …
Survey: Guaranteed information access for Kenyan citizens still a challengeCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 31 – Seven Nakuru County Government officials were among nine people arraigned Friday over a Sh120 million procurement fraud and money laundering scheme, with all the accused pleading not guilty before being released on bond. …
7 Nakuru County officials among 9 charged over Sh120mn procurement fraudCitizen Digital
… July 30, 2026 01:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested seven current and former senior officials of the Nakuru County Government …
EACC arrests seven Nakuru County officials over Ksh.120M fraudThe Standard
… raud involving county contracts worth Sh120 Million.In a statement issued on Thursday,EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud confirmed the arrests, saying they followed investigations into allegations that Lorna Karamuta Mubichi, an Economist II at the Nakuru County Government …
EACC Arrests Seven Nakuru County Officials Over Sh120 Million FraudThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ordered Nakuru County Government to pay a man Sh2.98 million as compensation within 30 days. …
Nakuru County ordered to pay man Sh2.9M within 30 daysCapital News
… Speaking during the launch, Quickmart Chief Executive Officer Peter Kagiri announced that the new CBD and Section 58 branches would operate on a 24-hour basis. “We will work closely with the Nakuru County Government and security agencies to ensure the areas remain safe and secure …
Quickmart Expands Nakuru Footprint with Three New Mega BranchesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWorkers at the Maridadi flower farm in Naivasha. [File, Standard] The High Court has temporarily stopped the Nakuru County Government from imposing a Sh400-per-tonne cess on flower exporters operating within the county. …
Court halts Nakuru county's Sh400 cess on flower exportersThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Kenya Flower Council (KFC), has rejected the decision by the Nakuru County Government to impose cess on flower exports. …
Farmers reject Nakuru county's Sh400 per ton cess on flower exportsCitizen Digital
… Mwaura further said a multi-agency emergency response team drawn from the national government, Nakuru County Government and the Kenya Red Cross had been deployed to coordinate support for students, parents, teachers and the wider school community.
Pathologist arrives at Utumishi Girls as authorities investigate deadly blazeCapital News
NAKURU, Kenya May 4 – Nakuru County Government has prioritised children with special needs in its 2026 bursary allocations as part of efforts to promote equity and inclusive education. …
Nakuru County Prioritises Learners With Special Needs in 2026 Bursary AllocationAlthough Article 35 of the Constitution guarantees citizens the right to access information held by the State or private entities, a Katiba Institute survey reveals that state institutions continue to withhold critical information despite a 3-year training project in Nakuru, Nairobi, and Samburu aimed at promoting transparency and accountability.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Although Article 35 of the Constitution guarantees citizens the right to access information held by the State or private entities, a Katiba Institute survey reveals that state institutions continue to withhold critical information despite a 3-year training project in Nakuru, Nairobi, and Samburu aimed at promoting transparency and accountability.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nine people, including seven Nakuru County Government officials, were arraigned over a Sh120 million procurement fraud and money laundering scheme, facing nineteen counts including conflict of interest, money laundering, and corrupt procurement practices. All pleaded not guilty and were released on bond following the DPP's decision to approve charges on the basis of sufficient evidence.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested seven current and former senior officials of Nakuru County Government, along with a contractor, over alleged conflict of interest and procurement fraud. An Economist II at the county allegedly used companies owned by her husband to secure 29 county contracts worth Ksh120,042,417 between 2020/2021 and 2024/2025.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested seven current and former senior Nakuru County officials and a contractor over alleged conflict of interest and procurement fraud. The arrests followed investigations into an economist at Nakuru County Government who allegedly used companies owned by her husband to conduct county business, with the three linked companies awarded 29 contracts worth Sh120,042,417 between 2020/2021 and 2024/2025.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ordered Nakuru County Government to pay Alfred Owino Sh2.98 million as compensation for work-related injuries sustained in 2017, plus accrued interest from September 2020, following the county's failure to comply with a March court decree. The ruling ends a nine-year legal process, with Judge Anna Mwaure finding the county's non-payment violated Owino's constitutional rights.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Quickmart supermarket chain has opened three new mega branches in Nakuru City—on State House Road, Kenyatta Avenue, and Section 58—bringing its nationwide footprint to 70 stores across 16 counties.
9 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has temporarily stopped Nakuru County from imposing a Sh400-per-tonne cess on flower exporters and ordered the unconditional release of all impounded consignments and trucks. The Kenya Flower Council sought the order after farmers faced significant losses from impounded perishable goods over the past month.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Flower Council has rejected and taken to court a Sh400-per-tonne cess on flower exports imposed by Nakuru County, calling it illegal and unconstitutional; the council says a 2018 High Court ruling already barred the county from collecting such a levy. County revenue officers have impounded lorries over the past nine months, citing an Agricultural Products Cess enacted in 2023.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
A government pathologist has arrived at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County, where 16 students died in a dormitory fire. The school has been indefinitely closed, 79 students were injured, and bodies have been transferred to Naivasha General Hospital for DNA identification.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nakuru County Government has prioritized children with special needs in its 2026 bursary allocations, with Governor Susan Kihika announcing that bursary funding has increased from Sh440 million to Sh447 million in the 2025/2026 financial year. More than 57,000 students across various educational institutions will benefit, and 69 students from all 11 sub-counties have been awarded full scholarships.
4 May 2026 · Capital News →