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Nakuru Town East

Also known as: Nakuru Town East Sub-County

2026-05-142026-08-25

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    summons, cites foreign trip By Claire Munde August 21, 2026 12:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A file photo of Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua speaking to Nakuru town East

    Gachagua declines NCIC summons, cites foreign trip
  3. The Standard

    Nakuru Town East MP, David Gikaria, agreed that good policies are in place that never reach down to the school and it is up to the Ministry to take up the matter seriously.

    MPs push for adherence to school reporting hours
  4. Citizen Digital

    Methu, speaking during a press briefing on Saturday before opening the DCP party office in Nakuru Town East, urged Nakuru County Police Commander Samuel Boit to ensure adequate security at political events, saying authorities had been alerted to what he described as intelligence

    Senator Methu puts Nakuru security team on notice over 'plans to disrupt events'
  5. Citizen Digital

    ru convoy attack, vows to unseat her in 2027 By Citizen Reporter August 15, 2026 11:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A screen grab of DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua opening the party's Nakuru Town East

    Gachagua hits out at Kihika over Nakuru convoy attack, vows to unseat her in 2027
  6. Capital News

    His first day in the county will include stops in Naivasha Town, Soko Mjinga in Nakuru Town West and KANU House in Nakuru Town East before wrapping up the day’s engagements with supporters.

    Gachagua steps up 2027 campaign with multi-county political tour
  7. July 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    The IEBC did open at least one formal probe, summoning Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria over video evidence allegedly showing him handing out cash to voters in Mirangine, but no candidate was disqualified, and polling proceeded on July 16 as scheduled, with a 57 percent turnout

    The Kipipiri script: How Ol Kalou by-election revived memories of KANU's defeat in 1995
  9. Citizen Digital

    The IEBC did open at least one formal probe, summoning Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria over video evidence allegedly showing him handing out cash to voters in Mirangine, but no candidate was disqualified, and polling proceeded on July 16 as scheduled, with a 57 percent turnout

    The Kipipiri script: How Ol Kalou by-election revived memories of KANU's defeat in 1995
  10. The Standard

    The commission fined Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria Sh2.5 million for alleged voter bribery and Nyandarua Woman Representative Wanjiku Muhia Sh1.5 million for allegedly making inflammatory remarks during campaigns leading to the mini-poll.

    Judicial orders make IEBC toothless bulldog
  11. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 15 – The High Court has suspended the enforcement of disciplinary measures imposed on Nakuru Town East Member of Parliament David Gikaria by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), pending the determination of a petition challenging the deci

    High Court Suspends IEBC Sanctions Against Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria
  12. Citizen Digital

    High Court suspends IEBC sanctions against Nakuru MP David Gikaria By Dzuya Walter July 15, 2026 04:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria speaks during a consultative meeting

    High Court suspends IEBC sanctions against Nakuru MP David Gikaria

Friday 21 August

  1. Gachagua declines NCIC summons due to scheduled foreign trip

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua declined an NCIC summons to appear on August 27, stating he will be out of the country on a pre-planned foreign trip from August 26 to October 20. The commission had summoned him to assist with investigations into remarks allegedly made at various public events.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. MPs urge Education Ministry to enforce school morning reporting times

    Members of the National Assembly have pushed the Ministry of Education to enforce adherence to school reporting time policies, citing security concerns as young children arriving early pose a threat. Bahati MP Irene Njoki raised the matter in Parliament, noting that despite previous requests, implementation remains a challenge, and sought guidelines particularly for areas experiencing insecurity and sexual and gender-based violence.

    20 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. Gachagua accuses Kihika, Arama of orchestrating convoy attack

    Democratic Change Party leader Rigathi Gachagua accused Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Naivasha MP Samuel Arama of being behind an attack on his convoy in Nakuru on Friday, during which vehicles were pelted with stones and damaged at Kaptembwa. Gachagua vowed to continue visiting the county and pledged to unseat Kihika in 2027.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 7 August

  1. Former Deputy President Gachagua launches multi-county campaign tour

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced a week-long political tour across Kiambu, Kajiado, Narok and Nakuru counties as he steps up grassroots mobilisation under the Democracy for the Citizens Party ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    7 August 2026 · Capital News

Friday 17 July

  1. DCP landslide win in Ol Kalou by-election over UDA

    The Democracy for the Citizens Party won the Ol Kalou by-election with 35,440 votes against the United Democratic Alliance's 5,450, an outcome the source says revived memories of a Moi-era by-election defeat and raised questions about state resources and voter influence in Mt Kenya.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. DCP wins Ol Kalou by-election, revives memories of 1995 Kipipiri

    Democracy for the Citizens Party won the Ol Kalou by-election by a landslide, with its candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho Waweru receiving 35,440 votes compared to the UDA candidate's 5,450 votes, raising questions about state resources and incumbency in Mt Kenya.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. IEBC fines two politicians over Ol Kalou by-election conduct

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission fined Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria Sh2.5 million for alleged voter bribery and Nyandarua Woman Representative Wanjiku Muhia Sh1.5 million for allegedly making inflammatory remarks during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, prompting debate over whether the electoral agency can effectively enforce campaign laws ahead of 2027.

    17 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 15 July

  1. High Court suspends IEBC sanctions against Nakuru Town East MP

    Justice Wilfrida Musyoka has suspended enforcement of disciplinary measures imposed on Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria by the IEBC, pending determination of a petition challenging the Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee's decision. The dispute stems from conduct linked to the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with the case set for mention on July 29, 2026.

    15 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. High Court temporarily suspends IEBC sanctions against Gikaria

    The High Court has temporarily suspended sanctions imposed by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission against Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria, pending the hearing of his case challenging the Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee's decision. Justice Wilfrida Musyoka certified the application as urgent, noting it concerns conduct during the ongoing Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 14 July

  1. IEBC fines MP Gikaria Sh2.5m for Ol Kalou by-election conduct breaches

    The IEBC's Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee found Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria culpable on all three counts of violating the Electoral Code of Conduct during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, citing flagrant abuse of parliamentary privilege, voter inducement statements, and misleading remarks about voting procedures. The Committee ordered an apology and retraction.

    14 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. IEBC rejects MP Gikaria's bid to adjourn voter bribery hearing

    The IEBC Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee dismissed Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria's application to delay proceedings in a case accusing him of breaching electoral laws ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, finding insufficient evidence that he was hospitalized and unable to attend. The Committee ordered proceedings to commence immediately, noting that no admission records or medical reports from the claimed hospital were provided to support the adjournment request.

    14 July 2026 · Capital News

  3. IEBC fines Nakuru Town East MP Sh2.5M for voter inducement

    The IEBC Dispute Resolution Committee issued Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria a severe formal warning and ordered him to pay Sh2.5 million within 48 hours over remarks deemed to imply financial inducement to voters. The committee found his statements violated electoral conduct standards.

    14 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 13 July

  1. Gikaria to face IEBC committee Tuesday after final adjournment

    Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria is scheduled to appear before the IEBC Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee on Tuesday after the panel rejected his claims of non-service and medical inability, granting a final 24-hour adjournment. The committee ruled that electronic service via his phone number was valid and found no medical evidence, while also confirming the IEBC's legal mandate to investigate breaches of its Electoral Code of Conduct.

    13 July 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 11 July

  1. IEBC summons Nakuru MP over voter bribery in Ol Kalou by-election

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has summoned Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria to appear before its Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee over allegations he distributed money to voters in Mirangine town during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election campaign.

    11 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. IEBC fines Kipipiri MP over campaign utterances

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has fined Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia Sh1.5 million after finding her guilty of breaching the electoral Code of Conduct over remarks made during campaigns in Ol Kalou that a complainant argued amounted to incitement and were likely to fuel violence and hostility among the public.

    11 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 10 July

  1. IEBC resolved 323 nomination disputes in ten days during 2022

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission disclosed that it resolved 323 nomination disputes within ten days during the 2022 General Election period, establishing dedicated panels and waiving filing fees to ensure efficient handling and adherence to constitutional timelines.

    10 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. IEBC asks Parliament for powers to regulate early political campaigns

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has submitted a legal reform package to Parliament seeking powers to crack down on premature campaigns, citing that current law does not give the commission a mandate to act against politicians campaigning before the official election period.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 7 July

  1. MP Gikaria defends ID collection during Ksh.1.2M handout distribution

    Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria has defended requiring residents receiving handouts in Ol Kalou to present national identity card details, stating the exercise was for accounting purposes and dismissing claims it aimed to influence the upcoming parliamentary by-election. Gikaria argued that Kenya's electoral system relies on biometric verification, not identity cards alone.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Gikaria defends ID collection during campaign, cites voter accountability

    Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria defended his campaign's practice of collecting National Identity cards from residents during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, saying the checks ensure campaign resources reach registered voters in assigned polling stations. Gikaria said he spent Sh1.2 million in a single day and dismissed allegations the exercise was intended to manipulate the electoral process.

    7 July 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 2 July

  1. Nakuru County schools begin rugby sevens competition

    Giants dominated the first day of Nakuru County Secondary Term Two Games at Njoro Boys High School, with Afraha, Koelel and Menengai High School registering wins in their rugby sevens matches ahead of the Rift Valley Regional Games in Narok.

    2 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Waiguru urges Ol Kalou voters to elect UDA's Muchina

    Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has campaigned for UDA candidate Samuel Muchina in the forthcoming Ol Kalou by-election, urging voters to elect him to continue development and ensure the constituency receives its rightful share in government.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 14 May

  1. Stakeholders oppose KNBS transformation to authority

    Stakeholders participating in public hearings on the proposed Statistics Bill 2026 in Nakuru have raised concerns that transforming the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics into the Kenya Statistics Authority could expose the statistical system to political interference and job losses. They also opposed allowing county governments to recruit County Statisticians through County Public Service Boards, arguing it could give governors undue influence over statistical processes.

    14 May 2026 · Capital News

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