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Nakuru County

Also known as: Rongai, Nakuru County

2026-04-252026-08-29

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  1. July 2026
  2. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 26 — Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the immediate transfer of all police officers stationed at Keringet Police Station in Nakuru County, escalating the government’s crackdown on drug and substance abuse in an area long plagued by ill

    Murkomen orders transfer of entire Keringet Police Station in anti-drug purge
  3. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO | CCOURTESY | MINA Audio By Vocalize Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the immediate transfer of all police officers stationed at Keringet Police Station in Nakuru County, as the government steps up its crackdown on drug and substance abuse in the re

    Murkomen orders transfer of all Keringet police officers amid intensified anti-drug crackdown
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeInterior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the transfer of all police officers attached to Keringet Police Station in Kuresoi South, Nakuru County.

    Murkomen orders transfer of all Keringet Police Station officers
  5. The Standard

    He said that LSK had mapped out courts where issues of graft and injustice were going on in Nakuru County adding that the boycott was on.

    Drama at Nakuru Law Courts during LSK nationwide boycott
  6. The 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 days
  7. The Standard

    The DPP cited the recent fire tragedy at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, which claimed the lives of 16 students, warning that suspects found guilty could face severe penalties, including life imprisonment.

    DPP warns school arson suspects could face life imprisonment
  8. Citizen Digital

    The incident adds to a growing list of school unrest cases reported across the country, coming just weeks after a tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, claimed the lives of 16 students.

    Gov't task force on school unrest to be gazetted within two weeks - CS Ogamba
  9. Capital News

    NAKURU, Kenya Jul 6 – The government has announced plans to desilt Kenyatta Dam in Kuresoi, Nakuru County, as part of wider efforts to enhance irrigation and support alternative economic activities for communities living around the Mau Forest Complex.

    Govt Plans to Desilt Kenyatta Dam to Boost Irrigation and Livelihoods Around Mau Forest
  10. Citizen Digital

    Among those recognised was Serah Ndungu, winner in the Financial Services category, whose initiative has empowered more than 520 women creatives in Nakuru County by linking them to financial institutions and skills development programmes.

    25 Kenyan women, youth entrepreneurs honoured at Biashara Pawa Awards
  11. Capital News

    She was followed by Rukia Abdi of Garbatulla Girls Secondary School in Isiolo County and Angel Wangari of AIC Morop Girls Senior School in Nakuru County.

    Kilifi Student Wins National NACADA Essay Competition on Drug Abuse Prevention
Society

Grade 9 pupil found dead near Nakuru railway line

The News

A Grade 9 pupil, Grace Nyarua, was found dead near a railway line in Echariria village, Gilgil, Nakuru County, on Monday morning, hours after going missing from her home on Sunday evening. Her body bore visible physical injuries, and her family has called for a thorough investigation.

23 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Grade 9 pupil found dead near Nakuru railway line

    A Grade 9 pupil, Grace Nyarua, was found dead near a railway line in Echariria village, Gilgil, Nakuru County, on Monday morning, hours after going missing from her home on Sunday evening. Her body bore visible physical injuries, and her family has called for a thorough investigation.

    23 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Thursday 27 August

  1. 8-year-old Nakuru student to represent Kenya at Commonwealth Chess Championship

    Jayne Awuor, an 8-year-old student from Gilgil Hills Academy in Nakuru County, will represent Kenya at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 4 to 12. She previously won a bronze medal for Kenya at the Under-8 Championship in Uganda earlier this year.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 421 families in Nakuru face eviction from disputed 63-acre land

    421 families in Nakuru County are facing evictions from a 63-acre plot in the Pipeline area over a dispute with their leaders.

    27 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. Clinicians' strike in Nakuru enters day 37 over CBA dispute

    Health workers in Nakuru County continue a strike over the county government's delay in signing a Collective Bargaining Agreement addressing their welfare and working conditions, causing disrupted services in public health facilities. Union leaders say the government has failed to act despite a court order for workers to return and threats of further staff withdrawals.

    27 August 2026 · The Standard

  4. Human rights group calls for full constitution implementation

    Kenya marked the 16th anniversary of the 2010 Constitution as human rights groups acknowledged democratic gains, including expanded freedom of expression and media accountability, while activists raised concerns about incomplete implementation, particularly regarding police brutality and violations of rights guaranteed under Chapter Four.

    27 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Five Nakuru County officials charged in Sh50m land fraud case

    Five former and current Nakuru County officials have been charged with alleged irregular procurement of a Sh50 million piece of land meant for a health centre in Bahati. The officials face multiple counts including conspiracy to commit economic crimes, procurement violations, forgery, and abuse of office.

    26 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 24 August

  1. Kenyan farmers adopt insects to produce organic fertiliser

    As demand for organic produce grows and chemical fertiliser prices rise, Kenyan farmers are turning to vermicomposting—using redworms and other insects to convert crop waste into natural fertiliser—to restore degraded soils and improve harvests.

    24 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 21 August

  1. Heavy security deployed for Gachagua rally in Emurua Dikirr

    Security has been deployed at Mogondor Centre in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County, ahead of a rally by Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua. The deployment comes as Gachagua continues political engagements in the region and after his convoy was previously attacked in Nakuru County.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. Judge dismisses government bid to halt Nakuru market construction case

    A judge has dismissed the government's objection to a Sh147.77 million case filed by Extreecon Engineering over construction of Economic Stimulus Programme Markets in Nakuru County, allowing the case to proceed to full hearing. The judge ruled that an arbitration clause could not remove the court's jurisdiction and that contract termination terms would require examination.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Maraga, Muturi to lead electoral preparedness forum

    Former Chief Justice David Maraga, former Attorney General Justin Muturi, and Suba South MP Caroli Omondi will coordinate a People's Forum for Electoral Preparedness scheduled for October 9, 2026, as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. The initiative was prompted by reported incidents of political violence across the country.

    19 August 2026 · Capital News

Monday 17 August

  1. Gachagua appeals High Court ruling on impeachment

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed the High Court judgment that upheld his impeachment, arguing the court erred in law by finding the Senate's decision was final and beyond judicial review despite violations of his constitutional rights to fair hearing and fair administrative action.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 16 August

  1. North Imenti MP Dawood defends seat as independent in 2027

    North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood will contest the 2027 General Election as an independent candidate, despite his association with President Ruto and overtures from political parties including the Democracy for Citizens Party. Dawood, who also ran as an independent in 2022, said he had confidence voters would judge him on his performance rather than political affiliation.

    16 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 15 August

  1. Nyandarua Senator warns Nakuru police over alleged event disruption plans

    Nyandarua Senator John Methu has warned Nakuru's security agencies that they will be held accountable if violence erupts at upcoming political events, claiming to have intelligence pointing to plans to disrupt meetings and the opening of political party offices in the county. Methu alleged preparations to disrupt a political gathering in Njoro and linked the alleged plans to a personal assistant to Njoro MP Charity Kathambi, though he did not provide public evidence for the allegations.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua rallies supporters in Elburgon

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua held a political rally in Elburgon, Nakuru County.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 14 August

  1. KMRC convenes affordable housing conference focusing on finance access

    Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company will hold its fifth Kenya Affordable Housing Conference on August 20–21 at Lake Naivasha Resort, bringing together government officials, lenders, developers, investors, and international experts to examine financing models that expand homeownership access and address both the shortage of affordable units and barriers preventing Kenyans with informal incomes from accessing housing finance.

    14 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Gachagua mocks Ruto's claim that coalition must win 2027

    Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua dismissed President William Ruto's declaration that his UDA-ODM coalition "must win" the 2027 General Election as wishful thinking, citing the opposition's recent landslide victory in the Ol Kalou by-election. Gachagua made the remarks during a Nakuru County tour, hours after DCP claimed his convoy came under attack in Kaptembwa.

    14 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 13 August

  1. ODM seeks Deputy President slot and cabinet parity with Kenya Kwanza

    As Kenya Kwanza and ODM technical teams work on policy planning, ODM leadership has publicly stated its key negotiating priorities for the alliance include securing the 2027 Deputy President running mate slot and a 50-50 distribution of key Cabinet and diplomatic positions.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Broad-based government pressures undecided politicians to commit

    President Ruto's broad-based government coalition is intensifying efforts to secure commitments from fence-sitters amid a competitive scramble to recruit defectors from opposition ranks, as demonstrated by a retreat held at Lake Naivasha Resort in Nakuru County attended by senior government and coalition officials.

    11 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 10 August

  1. EACC arrests five over Sh95 million Nakuru land deal

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested five current and former Nakuru County officials and a land vendor over alleged irregularities in the purchase of land for a proposed health centre for Sh95 million, despite the county allocating only Sh23 million for the acquisition. The property also had a charge and existing educational structures contrary to procurement specifications.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. President Ruto credits accelerated development to ODM government inclusion

    President William Ruto told a Broad-Based Coalition leaders' meeting in Naivasha that there has been accelerated development since ODM joined the government, stating that despite being political competitors, ODM and UDA came together for the country's sake and that political competition should not divide Kenya.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 6 August

  1. Gachagua calls for Mt. Kenya opposition coalition against Ruto

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has softened his stance on smaller opposition parties in Mt. Kenya, calling for a meeting of regional parties to form a coalition he terms "The Hyena Coalition" aimed at unseating President William Ruto.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Gachagua proposes 'Hyena Coalition' to unite anti-Ruto parties

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged parties supporting a one-term movement to form a coalition called the 'Hyena coalition' to defeat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, a term he adopted from remarks attributed to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 2 August

  1. Woman arrested for fatally stabbing husband in Nakuru

    Police in Nakuru County arrested Caroline Chebet, 37, on suspicion of stabbing her husband Alphonse Ochieng, 27, to death during a domestic dispute at their Rongai home. Neighbours reported the couple had been experiencing frequent conflicts, and the stabbing occurred following a late-night argument.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. CS Ruku defends DP Kindiki against Gachagua's criticism

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has said that Deputy Professor Kithure Kindiki "is not a son of a lesser God" and deserves respect as the country's second-in-command, in response to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's attacks. Ruku accused Gachagua of attempting to hold the Mt. Kenya region "at ransom" through divisive politics and said the differences were personal to Gachagua following his impeachment, not a broader falling-out between the Kikuyu community and President William Ruto.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Seven Nakuru County officials charged in Sh120mn procurement fraud case

    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

  3. Ruku rebukes Gachagua, defends Kindiki as Ruto's trusted deputy

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has rejected claims that Mt. Kenya region has fallen out with President Ruto, arguing that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's grievances are personal following his impeachment, and that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki deserves respect and remains secure in his position.

    31 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 July

  1. EACC arrests seven Nakuru officials in Ksh120M fraud probe

    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

  2. Scabies outbreak hits Naivasha prison amid overcrowding

    Over 100 inmates and remand suspects at Naivasha Medium Prison have been affected by a scabies outbreak, which authorities attributed to overcrowding and insufficient funding. A multi-agency team has assisted with fumigation and treatment, and the county health director said the outbreak had been contained.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Nakuru police raid illicit brew operations, arrest one suspect

    Police in Njoro Sub-County conducted raids on eight households in Segutiet-Ndarugu village, arresting a 39-year-old woman in possession of 20 litres of kangara and destroying brewing equipment and illegal lotto machines.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 July

  1. Nakuru County to build Sh120m emergency centre in Naivasha

    Nakuru County plans to establish a modern disaster and emergency centre in Naivasha with Sh120 million in funding, equipped with fire engines and ambulances to respond faster to fires, drownings, and floods. The initiative follows recent fire incidents and drowning deaths in and around Lake Naivasha.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

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