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… His defence of the police comes amid renewed public concern over abductions in Kenya, with the latest case involving Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was forcibly taken by armed men near Nakuru before being found hours later in Masinga, more than 200 kilometres …
Murkomen denies parallel police command amid abduction claimsCapital News
… The programme, funded in partnership with the Swedish Embassy, operates across Isiolo, Samburu, Laikipia, Kajiado and Nakuru counties. …
From livestock loss to resilience: How aggregation is changing pastoralism in IsioloCitizen Digital
… According to Standard Group, the Associate Editor was found dumped near Masinga Dam nine hours after he was allegedly abducted along the Gilgil–Nakuru Road by armed men. …
Murkomen orders probe into Standard Group Editor Alex Kiprotich's abductionCapital News
… Kiprotich, an Associate Editor at The Standard, was reportedly seized from his vehicle along the Gilgil-Nakuru highway at around 9.20pm. …
Murkomen vows tough action over journalist abductionCitizen Digital
… Kiprotich was accosted by armed men along the Gilgil–Nakuru Road on Tuesday night and later found dumped near Masinga Dam on Wednesday morning. …
Gachagua claims Standard Group Editor Kiprotich abduction linked to Mau evictees' exposéThe Standard
… Nairobi County continued to account for the largest share of insurance premiums at 81.1 per cent, followed by Mombasa at 3.3 per cent, Kiambu at 2.7 per cent and Nakuru at 1.8 per cent. …
Insurance premiums cross Sh466b mark as penetration grows to 2.6pcThe Standard
Nakuru Journalists Association and media stakeholders protest at the Rift Valley Regional Commissioner’s offices in Nakuru over the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich on September 2, 2026. …
Media stakeholders want abductors punishedThe Standard
… He claimed the National Police Service was under the control of political and administrative figures beyond the Inspector General's office.Armed men seized Kiprotich along the Gilgil, Nakuru road shortly before 9:20 p.m. …
Gachagua: Kanja cannot credibly probe Alex Kiprotich abductionThe Standard
… The professionals warn that the prolonged delay in operations puts patients at more risks as the situation could lead to more avoidable deaths.The figures were presented during a press briefing on Thursday, with Kisumu, Nakuru, Kakamega and Kajiado reporting some of the highest n …
79 dead as nurses' strike enters day 37Citizen Digital
… They made multiple failed attempts to overtake and intercept his vehicle along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway before finally executing their ambush at the weighbridge. …
How armed men trailed and abducted Standard Group Editor Alex KiprotichFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sent condolences to families of 17 Catholic pilgrims from St Matthias Mulumba Parish in Mombasa who died in a road crash at Salama on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. The victims were returning from the National Prayer Day at Subukia Shrine in Nakuru.
8 hours ago · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sent condolences to families of 17 Catholic pilgrims from St Matthias Mulumba Parish in Mombasa who died in a road crash at Salama on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. The victims were returning from the National Prayer Day at Subukia Shrine in Nakuru.
8 hours ago · Capital News →
A women-led community organisation in Kirima block is working to restore 150,000 acres of Dundori Forest, a critical block within the Mau Complex, by planting indigenous tree seedlings to re-establish lost forests and sustain rivers within Nakuru. The effort receives funding from TerraFund for AFR100, an initiative to combat decades of human encroachment, illegal grazing, and unsustainable cultivation.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
Youth leaders across Kenya have demanded the postponement of National Youth Council elections scheduled for October 9, citing cancelled voter education sessions, portal failures, and low registration of only 207,000 young people against an estimated youth population of 15 million.
1 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya is seeking comprehensive trade and investment negotiations with China after a zero-tariff arrangement began opening the Chinese market to Kenyan exports. Early gains have been recorded in coffee, tea, and avocados, with avocado oil exports up 700 per cent and aquatic products up 350 per cent, according to the Chinese Ambassador.
1 October 2026 · Capital News →
China's Ambassador to Nairobi said Kenya and China continue to advance friendship through implementing common understandings, with China granting zero-tariff treatment and supporting Kenya's sovereignty without interfering in internal affairs.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority is conducting one-week training programmes for public transport drivers, fleet managers and Sacco directors across multiple counties to improve road safety and compliance standards. In Nakuru alone, more than 200 participants from 27 Saccos are attending the training.
28 September 2026 · Capital News →
A five-year project in Kenya is testing whether selected community pharmacies can provide contraceptive counselling, method choice and reproductive health services alongside dispensing, aiming to bridge the gap between simple commodity sales and quality family planning care. The Strengthening Pharmacy Provision of Contraceptives in Kenya Market Test project, implemented by inSupply Health with the Ministry of Health and partner organisations, began in 2021 to assess whether the expanded model works for both clients and businesses.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Last season's Football Kenya Federation Women's Premier League runner-up Ulinzi Starlets defeated former champions Vihiga Queens 2-1 at Mumias Sports Complex, with Beverline Adika scoring twice. Kibera Soccer Women FC also defeated top tier returnees Mathare United Women FC 1-0 in the weekend fixtures.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
The National Youth Service has opposed a petition by Nakuru residents challenging a Sh2.1 billion road deal with Nakuru County Government on grounds of lack of public participation. The Attorney General argues the High Court lacks jurisdiction and that the petition is premature, claiming the dispute should first undergo alternative dispute resolution as required by the Constitution.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jeremiah Mwaura, a carpenter from Nakuru who sustained a spinal injury during fuel price protests in May 2026, has died after months of complications from his injuries. His family is seeking justice for his death.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that artificial intelligence can help detect patterns in business data—such as weather-driven demand shifts—quickly enough for humans to act, but cannot understand local context or accept accountability for wrong advice. The writer illustrates this through examples of AI applications in retail inventory management and invoice verification, emphasizing that responsibility for decisions remains human.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Justin Muturi accused President William Ruto's government of using a special police unit to abduct and torture government critics, speaking at events in Busia and Nakuru counties.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri, leader of the Farmers Party, has called on political leaders to embrace peaceful politics ahead of the party's launch in Nakuru, where PLP leader Martha Karua will be the chief guest. Ngunjiri said the party will represent Kenyans across different sectors and criticised the government's maize import arrangement with Zambia, arguing it should have prioritised local farmers.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has called on the government to disclose the directors and shareholders of Nigeria's Dangote Group's proposed oil refinery and petrochemical complex in Lamu, saying Kenyans have a right to know the ownership structure of the multimillion-dollar investment. Nyoro also defended retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and urged President William Ruto to respect his predecessor.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
David Munyua has qualified for a second PDC World Darts Championship appearance after winning the North Africa Region qualifier at the Nairobi Gymkhana. The 31-year-old defeated fellow Kenyan Evans Njuguna in the final and will build on his historic 2025 debut, when he became the first Kenyan to compete at Alexandra Palace and defeated Belgian Mike De Decker.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A review of Kenya's policy environment for energy crops found the country has made significant progress in putting policies in place, but the next step is to improve coordination and implementation across relevant institutions. Energy crops such as cassava, sugarcane and sweet sorghum could supply feedstock for locally produced bioethanol and help create green jobs, raise rural incomes, and expand access to cleaner cooking fuels.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has urged Kenyans to protect peace and reject violence, hate speech, ethnic mobilisation and misinformation ahead of the 2027 General Election. The NCIC has developed a "Roadmap to Violence Free Elections" framework and is working with communities, governments, political leaders, civil society and media to promote peaceful elections.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →
Rosemary Wacuka entered into a sale agreement on June 23, 2023, with Paul Chinaa to purchase two prime properties in Lanet, Nakuru, for Sh50 million, which hosted a four-bedroom house and four bed-sitters.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Patricia Gichohi found Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika culpable for allowing the forcible takeover and closure of War Memorial Hospital on January 23, 2024, which resulted in 22 patients being forcefully transferred and over 300 staff losing employment. The court ruled that the manner in which the county government gained entry violated patients' rights and the rule of law.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Quickmart, Kenya's second-largest supermarket chain, plans to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange with its sole shareholder selling 50 per cent of the company. The retailer made a profit after tax of Sh1.7 billion last year on revenue of Sh50.4 billion and is currently wholly owned by holding company Sokoni Retail Kenya Limited, backed by Adenia Partners and the founders.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Quickmart has announced plans to list 50 per cent of its shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, with the sale of 2 billion existing shares by current owner Sokoni Retail Kenya Limited. The listing is subject to approval by the Capital Markets Authority and NSE, and is expected to launch around September 30, 2026.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
James Ngigi, 36, started with a single chair in a barbershop over 10 years ago and has grown JimmyJey (Kenya) Ltd into a business encompassing a barbershop, salon, beauty and spa, and training academy that employs about 55 people. His deferred dream to become a pilot was set aside after secondary school so his siblings could continue their education, leading him to pursue the barbering skills he had learned informally during his secondary school years.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Fifteen years after Kenya's 2010 Constitution, devolution has shifted service delivery—healthcare, roads, water, and education—from Nairobi to counties, though results are mixed. Counties have made measurable gains in health infrastructure and early childhood education, but remain heavily dependent on national transfers, struggle with revenue, pending bills, corruption, and public participation challenges.
22 September 2026 · Capital News →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has called on Kenyans to shun political divisions and maintain peace ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that ethnic mobilisation, hate speech, misinformation and violence remain threats to national cohesion. The commission has developed a roadmap called Uchaguzi Bila Noma to promote peaceful elections through civic education, conflict prevention and management of hate speech.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Nakuru recovered 241.5 kilogrammes of bhang valued at approximately Sh7,245,000 after an SUV transporting the consignment crashed on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway; the driver fled the scene and remains at large.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Reigning FKF Women's Premier League champions Kenya Police Bullets FC defeated Bungoma Queens 6-0 in the opening weekend of the 2026-2027 season, with new signing Airin Madalina scoring twice and Faith Mboya also netting twice. In other action, newly promoted Mathare United Women's FC defeated former champions Vihiga Queens 3-1 in their first top-flight match.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
A fuel tanker overturned during a head-on collision with a saloon car near Paul Boit High School in Turbo along the Eldoret-Webuye highway on Thursday night, killing three people and injuring 23 others. The tanker exploded as locals attempted to siphon leaking fuel from the wreckage.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party leaders from five counties have accused deputy party leader Jeremiah Kioni and former Nyeri MP Ngunjiri Wambugu of being used by external forces to cause divisions within the party amid a leadership succession crisis following a court ruling that declared former President Uhuru Kenyatta ineligible to run party operations.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Editors Guild will hold its 9th Annual Editors' Convention in Mombasa in late November, themed "Navigating the Storm: Media Resilience on the Road to 2027." The event will bring together editors, media leaders, journalists and partners to reflect on industry challenges, with the first day dedicated to a masterclass for reporters.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that biofuels are critical to Kenya's goal of universal clean cooking by 2030, with the Kenya National Cooking Transition Strategy envisaging biofuels accounting for about 40 per cent of the clean cooking mix alongside electricity, LPG, biogas and cleaner biomass.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →