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  1. May 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    … AT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Four students were taken into custody on Wednesday evening after being implicated in setting ablaze a dormitory at Mageraza Academy in Naivasha, Nakuru County …

    Nakuru: Four students arrested over dormitory fire at Mageraza Academy

  3. Capital News

    … The forum brought together stakeholders from Baringo County, Laikipia County, Nakuru County and Nyandarua County as KNBS continues consultations on the proposed law. …

    Stakeholders Oppose Plan to Transform KNBS Into Authority

  4. The Standard

    … This came as affected landowners called on the government to abide by a court order and recommendation by the parliamentary committee on land to compensate or resettle them.In January, the Environment and Lands Court ordered the national government and Nakuru County to compensate …

    Swelling Lake Naivasha displaces families again

  5. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya May 13 – The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has revealed that a criminal gang suspected of carrying out a series of violent robberies across Nakuru County is behind the murder of Reverend Julius Ndumia. …

    DCI Links Armed Gang to Murder of Nakuru Reverend Julius Ndumia in Brutal Church Attack

  6. The Standard

    … Speaking at Lake Naivasha Resort in Nakuru County, Mwaura said the summit, held ahead of France's G7 presidency in June 2026, presents a strategic opportunity to amplify Africa's priorities within global economic and governance discussions, with Ruto set to advocate for equitable …

    'We want a balanced conversation': Ruto puts Africa's case to France, G7

  7. The Standard

    … harsh reality of societal stigma surrounding neurodiversity. “Many parents raising autistic children suffer quietly and in isolation,” Ligaga says. “I wanted to bridge that gap and remind them that they matter, that they are not alone.”A pastor at Trinity Church in Nakuru County …

    Voices of autism: Parents speak out on gaps in care and inclusion

  8. Citizen Digital

    … Kalonzo says Kenya cannot claim to uphold freedom of worship while justice remains elusive in the killing of Reverend Julius Ndumia Ngari of PCEA Tabuga Church in Lanet, Nakuru County. …

    Kalonzo trashes Africa Forward Summit, says Kenya riding on divisions in Francophone nations

  9. Murkomen emphasizes discipline as police college trains 5,000 recruits

    1. Capital News

      … Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, within Nakuru County, the NPS said on Friday. …

      NPS launches disciplinary action after officer caught abusing colleague in Nakuru traffic incident

    2. Capital News

      NAIROBI, Kenya May 8 – The National Police Service (NPS) has condemned the harassment of a female traffic police officer captured in a viral social media video while on duty in Nakuru County. …

      NPS Condemns Harassment of Female Traffic Officer in Nakuru

  10. Citizen Digital

    … on Moi-Ruto alliance ahead of 2027 polls By Citizen Reporter May 08, 2026 05:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KANU Chairman Gideon Moi welcomes President William Ruto to his home in Kabarak, Nakuru County …

    Nairobi KANU branch backs Gideon Moi-Ruto alliance ahead of 2027 polls
Society

IPOA probes police killings during fuel price protests

The News

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has launched investigations into multiple deaths linked to recent fuel price protests, including the death of 23-year-old Brian Ndung'u Njung'e in police custody at Kiambu Police Station (confirmed as suicide by post-mortem) and the fatal shooting of Martin Rigii Karuu during protests in Kiambu Town. IPOA is examining whether proper custodial procedures were followed and investigating the legality, proportionality, and command responsibility surrounding police use of force.

Why it matters

IPOA's ongoing probe into police killings during fuel protests, including custody death and fatal shootings, advances accountability investigations.

10 hours ago · Capital News →

Yesterday

  1. IPOA probes police killings during fuel price protests

    The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has launched investigations into multiple deaths linked to recent fuel price protests, including the death of 23-year-old Brian Ndung'u Njung'e in police custody at Kiambu Police Station (confirmed as suicide by post-mortem) and the fatal shooting of Martin Rigii Karuu during protests in Kiambu Town. IPOA is examining whether proper custodial procedures were followed and investigating the legality, proportionality, and command responsibility surrounding police use of force.

    10 hours ago · Capital News →

  2. Families blame Ministry, school over Utumishi fire deaths

    Families of 16 girls who died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, have blamed both the Ministry of Education and the school, questioning why students were locked in despite safety guidelines in the Ministry's Safety Standards Manual. Relatives accused the government of failing to learn from past fire incidents as identification and DNA sampling of victims began.

    23 hours ago · The Standard →

Friday 29 May

  1. First responder recounts rescue efforts at Utumishi Girls fire

    A fire broke out at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County on May 27, trapping 220 students in a dormitory. First responders including local resident Steven Muiruri worked to rescue girls from the burning building, breaking down doors and helping students escape through windows amid thick smoke and locked exits.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. DNA identification begins for 16 Utumishi Girls fire victims

    DNA sampling started Saturday at Naivasha Sub-County Referral Hospital Mortuary to identify 16 students who died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County. Parents, frustrated by communication gaps and delays, threatened to storm the school demanding answers about their children's identities and whereabouts.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Utumishi Girls board dissolved after deadly fire kills 16 learners

    The Ministry of Education has dissolved the Board of Management of Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, following a deadly fire that claimed 16 learners' lives. The board was disbanded for failing to ensure compliance with the School Safety Manual and Basic Education Regulations, with safety lapses including dormitory overcrowding and a locked exit door.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Eight students arrested in Utumishi Girls fire that killed sixteen

    The DCI has launched an investigation into a deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School in Gilgil, Nakuru County, which claimed 16 student lives. Eight students have been arrested as persons of interest in connection with the suspected arson attack.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. Murkomen attributes Utumishi inferno to negligence and arson

    Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen says the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil could have been caused by possible negligence by the administration. Eight students have been arrested as persons of interest in connection with the suspected arson attack, and preliminary investigations found that exit doors had been locked, preventing escapes.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard →

  6. Student safety in schools remains compromised after dormitory fires

    An opinion piece in The Standard argues that the death of 16 students in a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, highlights systemic failures in school safety and compliance with regulations, citing overcrowding (one dormitory housed 220 students) and a pattern of deadly school fires in recent years.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard →

  7. Student recounts deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy

    A student from Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, described the horror of a midnight fire at the school's dormitory that killed students and injured others.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard →

  8. Utumishi Girls Academy dorm fire kills 16 students

    A devastating dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, has left 16 students dead and scores of others injured.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard →

  9. Dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls High School claims student lives

    A deadly fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, on Thursday, leaving parents searching for their children among hospital admissions and the deceased.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard →

  10. Eight students arrested in deadly Utumishi Girls Academy arson

    Detectives have arrested eight students suspected of involvement in a suspected arson attack at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, that killed 16 learners. The DCI identified them as persons of interest after investigations including witness interviews, forensic analysis, and CCTV footage review.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard →

  11. Ruto assents to disaster response and forest protection bills

    President William Ruto has assented to three National Assembly Bills: the National Disaster Risk Management Bill, which establishes frameworks and institutions for managing disasters at national and county levels; the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, which strengthens forestry conservation and research frameworks; and a third bill aimed at promoting equitable development.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard →

  12. Former senator criticizes government prayer breakfast during school fire tragedy

    Gloria Orwoba criticized the government for proceeding with the National Prayer Breakfast while a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County killed 16 learners and injured 79 others. She argued the event should have been cancelled in honour of the deceased and accused the government of failing to implement school safety measures despite previous tragedies.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard →

  13. Families blame school and state for deadly Utumishi Girls Academy fire

    Families of 16 girls who died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, are accusing the Ministry of Education and the school of failing to follow safety recommendations, noting that students had been locked in the dormitory despite safety risks.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard →

  14. Eight students arrested after fire kills 16 at girls' school

    Kenyan police arrested eight students over a suspected arson attack at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County that killed 16 children and hospitalised 79 others. The fire broke in the early hours of Thursday at the two-storey dormitory building, and preliminary investigations identified the students as persons of interest in connection with the planning and execution of the suspected attack.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 28 May

  1. Pathologist arrives to investigate Utumishi Girls school fire

    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 →

  2. DCP calls for Murkomen resignation over Utumishi Academy fire

    Democracy for the Citizens Party has demanded the resignation of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen following a dormitory fire at Utumishi Academy Senior School in Gilgil that killed 16 students, citing failures in emergency response and questioning disaster preparedness in schools.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Government to review school safety manual compliance after academy fire

    The Education and Interior Cabinet Secretaries said the government will review compliance with the school safety manual as investigations into a deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Academy Senior School in Gilgil, Nakuru County continue. The officials said investigators are yet to establish the cause of the blaze.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Ruto, Kindiki mourn Utumishi Girls school dormitory fire

    President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki have mourned students who died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, with police reporting 16 dead and 74 hospitalized as investigations continue.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. Ministry activates child protection after Utumishi Girls school fire

    The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services expressed condolences to families affected by a fire tragedy at Utumishi Girls Academy Senior School in Gilgil, Nakuru County, and said child protection personnel have been deployed to provide safeguarding, family reunification, and psychosocial support for survivors and the bereaved.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  6. Fire at Utumishi Girls Academy kills 16 students, injures 74

    A dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, claimed 16 lives and hospitalized 74 students in the early hours of Thursday. The affected dormitory block housed 220 students drawn from Grade 10, Form 3, and Form 4.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 25 May

  1. Opinion: Child abductions and deaths pose urgent safety crisis

    An opinion piece flags multiple recent cases of child abduction and killing across Kenya—including a rescued two-year-old in Githurai, a missing six-year-old in Sagana, and fatal assaults on pupils in Vihiga and Nakuru counties—arguing that children face threats from sexual predators and organized groups, and calling for urgent action to protect them.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Health experts call for youth inclusion in HIV, GBV policy responses

    Health experts are calling for greater inclusion of young people in policies and conversations addressing HIV, teenage pregnancy, and gender-based violence, which disproportionately affect adolescents and youth across Kenya and the wider African continent. The calls come amid a contraceptive shortage in counties such as Mandera and Wajir, with experts warning that access to sexual and reproductive health services remains a major challenge contributing to rising mental health concerns among young people.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Four arrested in Nakuru illicit alcohol crackdowns

    Four people have been arrested in two separate operations targeting second-generation illicit alcohol in Nakuru County. Police seized cartons of expired alcoholic drinks and counterfeit stickers bearing KRA and KEBS logos, and recovered litres of chang'aa and ethanol intended for illegal trade.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Autopsy reveals 12-year-old was sexually abused, strangled

    A 12-year-old girl found in a maize plantation in Njoro, Nakuru County, was defiled and manually strangled to death, according to a post-mortem examination. Dr Wangari Wambugu, a pathologist at Egerton University Mortuary, found multiple neck injuries, sexual injuries, and internal bleeding consistent with strangulation; a suspect has been arrested.

    21 May 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Grade Six student found dead in Nakuru maize plantation

    A 12-year-old girl, Mercy Nyambura, was found dead in a maize plantation in Lare area, Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County, on Tuesday afternoon after going missing on Monday. Local authorities believe she was raped, strangled and tortured, with her body showing multiple head injuries, a severed left eye, and bruises on her neck.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Women bear disproportionate burden of water inaccessibility in Kenya

    An opinion piece reflecting on how mothers in rural and urban poor communities in Kenya face particular struggles with water inaccessibility, undignified sanitation, and hygiene, drawing on a personal account of women fetching water from distant sources.

    16 May 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Fuel price hikes spark nationwide protests, anger at government

    Protests erupted across Kenya after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced a historic increase of Sh46 per litre for diesel and Sh16 per litre for petrol, triggering anger among boda boda operators, matatu owners, and small-scale traders who accuse President Ruto's administration of abandoning ordinary citizens and breaking campaign promises.

    16 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 15 May

  1. Government launches electrification project for 10,968 Samburu homes

    The government is electrifying 10,968 households in Samburu County through a Last Mile Electrification project by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation, with completion expected by September. The initiative aims to expand electricity access to rural areas and enable income-generating activities.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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