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… Chief Executive Officer Chaacha Mwita, in a statement, said Kiprotich was abducted along Gilgil-Nakuru Road shortly before 9:20pm while travelling to Nakuru.Mwita said this is the second time in as many months that Mr Kiprotich has been targeted. …
Standard Group's Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich abductedThe Standard
… ing comes as Kenya Meteorological Department data points to an intensifying El Niño, with the department's late-August outlook forecasting above-average rainfall across more than 40 counties during the October-to-December short rains, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru …
Red Cross warns 46 counties face flood risk as El Nino rains loomThe Standard
… According to Gibore the counties are Nakuru, Kakamega, Busia, Vihiga, Uasin Gishu, West Pokot, Elgeyo Marakwet, Isiolo, Marsabit and Garissa. …
Clinical officers strike still on, nurses and midwives to demonstrateThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePolice in Nakuru have launched investigations into a suspected attempt to set fire to a girls’ dormitory at Moi Primary School after a five-litre jerrycan containing suspected paraffin was discovered hidden beneath the stairs leading to the dormitory. …
Police probe suspected arson plot at a Nakuru schoolThe Standard
… ry becoming the beginning of happy motherhood, the coming of Scarlet Regina marked another start of frustrations associated with multiple disabilities that happened to the newborn child following prolonged pangs of labour.According to Fred Ombachi, a gynaecologist based in Nakuru …
Prolonged labour: Why it is key in congenital disabilitiesThe Standard
… To defend the right, Katiba Institute initiated a 3-year project in Nakuru, Nairobi and Samburu, to train government officials, media, civil societies and security agencies on Access to Information (ATI) rights.The aim of the project was to empower state institutions and citizens …
Survey: Guaranteed information access for Kenyan citizens still a challengeCitizen Digital
Missing Nakuru woman found murdered after two-week search By Franklin Wallah August 28, 2026 07:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Jackline Wangui Njoroge. …
Missing Nakuru woman found murdered after two-week searchThe Standard
… ed Joshua Onyango of Kisumu in the finals of the league championships in Vihiga after failing in his first two bids earlier this year.It was not easy for him in the first and second legs of the league championships against different opponents in the same weight category in Nakuru …
Omondi continues to aim higherCapital News
… Nakuru, Kakamega and Nairobi were among counties recording high numbers of deaths in the six-month data reviewed. …
Kenya Records Drop in Skilled Birth Attendance as Maternal Health Gaps PersistCitizen Digital
… w on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The PGK Equator Tour heads to Sigona Golf Club in Kiambu County for its seventh leg, set to run from Thursday, 27 August, to Sunday, 30 August 2026.The par-72 Sigona course hosts the tournament barely two weeks after a successful sixth leg in Nakuru …
PGK Equator Tour enters seventh leg at SigonaFormer 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 →