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Nanyuki

2026-04-272026-07-15

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  1. July 2026
  2. Capital News

    NANYUKI, Kenya, Jul 14 – British High Commissioner to Kenya Matt Baugh has assured Kenyans that the United Kingdom government is investigating allegations of atrocities committed by British troops during military training exercises in Kenya.

    UK Investigating Alleged Abuses by British Troops in Kenya, Envoy Says
  3. Capital News

    The case dates back to October 25, 2019, when Syombua and the two children travelled from Nairobi to visit Mugure at the Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki before mysteriously disappearing.

    Former KDF Major Peter Mugure sentenced to life over 2019 murders of wife and two children
  4. The Standard

    n the DRC at Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County in Kenya on July 10, 2026. [AFP] The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed that a second American infected with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has been transferred to Germany for treatment, ending speculation that Kenya's Nanyuki

    WHO says second US Ebola patient transferred to Germany, not Kenya
  5. The Standard

    The court had earlier found Mugure guilty of murdering his 31-year-old wife, Joyce Syombua, their 10-year-old daughter Shanice Maua and five-year-old son Prince Michael after luring them to the Nanyuki Air Base where he was stationed.Justice Muya ruled that the prosecution proved

    Ex-KDF officer jailed for life over murder of his wife, two children
  6. Citizen Digital

    Nanyuki traders accuse BATUK of economic exclusion as tensions grow By Citizen Reporter July 14, 2026 02:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A general view of Nanyuki town.

    Nanyuki traders accuse BATUK of economic exclusion as tensions grow
  7. Capital News

    A United States citizen working for a humanitarian organisation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, a development likely to reignite debate over the proposed American quarantine facility in Nanyuki.

    US Doctor in DRC Contracts Ebola Amid Nanyuki Quarantine Centre Controversy
  8. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize The confirmation that an American doctor contracted Ebola while treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reignited anxiety in Kenya, where a controversial government plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki is already facing leg

    American doctor contracts Ebola as Nanyuki quarantine plan faces fresh scrutiny
  9. Citizen Digital

    Nanyuki business owners call for end to British Army’s alleged monopoly By Citizen Reporter July 06, 2026 07:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A general view of Nanyuki town.

    Nanyuki business owners call for end to British Army’s alleged monopoly
  10. Citizen Digital

    Nanyuki business owners call for end to British Army’s alleged monopoly By Citizen Reporter July 06, 2026 07:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A general view of Nanyuki town.

    Nanyuki business owners call for end to British Army’s alleged monopoly
  11. Citizen Digital

    In Nanyuki, the town nearest the site, protests have run for at least two consecutive weeks in June.

    OPINION: A deadly virus, and the centre U.S wants on Kenyan soil
World & Region

UK investigating alleged abuses by British troops in Kenya

The News

Britain's High Commissioner assures Kenya that the UK government is investigating allegations of atrocities committed by British troops during military training exercises, and reaffirmed London's commitment to cooperate with Kenyan authorities on human rights violations and environmental degradation linked to British soldiers' activities.

12 hours ago · Capital News

Yesterday

  1. UK investigating alleged abuses by British troops in Kenya

    Britain's High Commissioner assures Kenya that the UK government is investigating allegations of atrocities committed by British troops during military training exercises, and reaffirmed London's commitment to cooperate with Kenyan authorities on human rights violations and environmental degradation linked to British soldiers' activities.

    12 hours ago · Capital News

  2. Former KDF Major sentenced to life for 2019 murders of family

    Former Kenya Defence Forces Major Peter Mugure has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2019 murders of his estranged wife Joyce Syombua and their two young children. High Court Judge Martin Muya described the killings as "barbaric" and said the gravity and calculated nature of the crime warranted life imprisonment.

    17 hours ago · Capital News

  3. WHO confirms second US Ebola patient transferred to Germany

    The World Health Organisation confirmed that a second American humanitarian worker infected with Ebola's Bundibugyo strain has been transferred to Germany for treatment, ending speculation that Kenya's Nanyuki facility would receive the patient.

    14 July 2026 · The Standard

  4. Ex-KDF officer sentenced to life for murdering wife, two children

    Former Kenya Defence Forces officer Major Peter Mugure Mwaura has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his estranged wife and their two children in October 2019 in Nayuki. Milimani High Court Judge Martin Muya cited the "barbaric" nature of the killings and the convict's lack of remorse, noting the case reflects growing femicide in the country.

    14 July 2026 · The Standard

  5. Nanyuki traders blame BATUK purchasing restrictions for economic decline

    Traders in Nanyuki accuse the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) of economic exclusion through directives that prevent British soldiers from purchasing goods and services from local businesses. A curio shop owner reports daily sales have dropped by almost 80 per cent, with the impact extending to clothing stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, butchers, and vegetable vendors.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 12 July

  1. US aid worker in DRC contracts Ebola amid Kenya facility dispute

    A United States citizen working for a humanitarian organisation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, according to the CDC. The case is likely to revive debate over a proposed American quarantine facility in Nanyuki that has faced public protests and legal challenges in Kenya.

    12 July 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 11 July

  1. American doctor contracts Ebola; Kenya quarantine plan scrutinised

    An American physician contracted Ebola while treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo and has been evacuated to the United States, reigniting debate in Kenya over a controversial government plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki. The U.S. has announced a Sh1.9 billion investment to strengthen Kenya's disease surveillance, laboratory testing, and border screening capabilities.

    11 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 6 July

  1. Nanyuki traders accuse British Army unit of directing spending monopoly

    Local business owners in Nanyuki say the British Army Training Unit Kenya is crippling their businesses by directing soldiers to spend exclusively at a single British-owned establishment, Urban Smoke Hotel. A trader of four decades claims the practice has "killed all the business" for local traders.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nanyuki traders accuse British Army unit of directing spending monopoly

    Local business owners in Nanyuki have accused the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) of directing British soldiers to spend exclusively at a single British-owned establishment, Urban Smoke Hotel, claiming the practice has crippled their businesses. A curio shop operator of four decades says soldiers are instructed by their management to spend only at that venue, leaving local traders struggling.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. US military presence in Kenya for Ebola quarantine centre

    An opinion piece argues that the United States is seeking to establish a quarantine centre on Kenyan soil at Laikipia Air Base, with American military aircraft assisting in the effort, citing the danger posed by Ebola as justification for the facility.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. Israel deploys mobile climate laboratory in Kenya

    Israel has deployed a mobile climate laboratory in Kenya, operated by the Weizmann Institute of Science and hosted at the International Livestock Research Institute site in Kapiti, Machakos County, to help address Africa's climate data deficit and improve environmental decision-making across the continent.

    2 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Women's padel clinics expand access to Kenya's fastest-growing sport

    Ladies-only padel coaching clinics in Kenya are creating affordable, safe spaces for women to learn the sport. Weekly sessions at Padel Point in Nairobi cost KSh1,500 and include coaching, court fees, rackets and balls, with participants drawn largely through social media.

    30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Gen Z-led June 2024 protests reshaped Kenya's political landscape

    As Kenya prepared for the second commemoration of victims from the June 25, 2024 protests, survivors planned nationwide candlelighting ceremonies to honour the fallen. President Ruto cautioned against chaos and destruction of property during the anniversary, stating that Kenya believes in order and the rule of law.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Second anniversary of June 25 protests planned as commemorations loom

    Kenyans plan to hold a second commemoration of June 25, 2024 protest victims with nationwide candlelighting ceremonies on Thursday. President Ruto has cautioned against chaos, property destruction, or disruption of services during the anniversary.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Activists organize Nanyuki protest against planned Ebola facility

    Activists are rallying support for a planned June 25 demonstration in Nanyuki against the construction of a proposed 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base intended for U.S. nationals exposed to Ebola. Critics argue the project poses unnecessary health risks to local communities and lacks public participation and transparency.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Activists mobilize for Nanyuki protest against Ebola facility

    Activists are rallying support for a planned June 25 demonstration in Nanyuki against the construction of a proposed 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, intended to accommodate U.S. nationals exposed to Ebola in the DRC and Uganda. Organisers say the protest will be peaceful, and critics argue the project poses health risks to local communities and lacks public participation and transparency.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. U.S.-funded Laikipia Ebola facility sparks protest resistance

    Public opposition is building ahead of planned June 25 demonstrations against a proposed U.S.-funded 50-bed Ebola treatment and research centre at Laikipia Air Base, with residents, activists and civil society groups raising concerns over transparency, sovereignty and foreign influence. Earlier protests in Nanyuki on June 1 and June 9 resulted in deaths.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. U.S.-funded Laikipia Ebola facility faces mounting public opposition

    Public opposition is mounting ahead of planned June 25 demonstrations against a proposed U.S.-funded Ebola treatment and research centre in Laikipia County, with residents, activists and civil society groups questioning the project's purpose, transparency, sovereignty and foreign influence. Earlier protests erupted in Nanyuki on June 1 and June 9, with deaths reported during the unrest.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Court accepts Duale apology in Ebola facility contempt case

    The High Court accepted Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale's apology and declined to impose a punitive sentence for contempt of court over the establishment of a controversial Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki. Justice Patricia Nyaundi found that Duale had submitted to the court's authority and expressed remorse for violating orders that had halted the facility's establishment.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 22 June

  1. Aden Duale summoned over Ebola quarantine facility contempt

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has been summoned for contempt sentencing concerning the construction of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Kenya battles 7.46 million stray dogs amid shelter capacity crisis

    Kenya is grappling with an estimated 7.46 million free-roaming dogs, overwhelming shelters and exposing gaps in long-term population control, according to animal welfare groups. The Kenya Society for the Protection and Care of Animals says its main facilities are at full capacity, with rescue centres requiring about Sh 150,000 daily to cover food, treatment and housing for rescued animals.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 19 June

  1. UK seeks clarity on British uniform misuse at Nanyuki Ebola protests

    A 17-year-old was killed during anti-Ebola facility protests in Nanyuki on June 9, prompting the British High Commission to ask the Kenyan government for clarification after a police officer allegedly wore a British military uniform during the clashes. Police say the cause of death will be determined through post-mortem examination, with investigations ongoing.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. Ruto rejects aid dependency, calls for equal partnerships

    President William Ruto has declared that Africa will no longer engage with wealthy countries on terms of dependency, calling instead for partnerships built on sovereign equality and mutual benefit. Speaking at the close of the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Ruto said the era of aid, charity, and assistance had run its course, and that future engagements must reject extraction and create jobs and value for all parties.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Sh4 billion housing project to add 800 units in Nanyuki

    A Chinese-funded Sh4 billion housing project on eight acres in Nanyuki will deliver 800 units within two years, with 300 houses already purchased. The Chestnut City project will include a shopping centre, entertainment facilities, and modern amenities, and is expected to boost employment and the town's landscape.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Postmortem confirms 17-year-old killed by gunshot during Nanyuki protests

    A postmortem examination confirmed that a 17-year-old student who died during protests against a proposed Ebola facility in Nanyuki was killed by a gunshot wound to the head. The findings have drawn criticism from human rights activists over the government's focus on compensation while not holding police officers accountable.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Autopsy confirms Nanyuki teen died from single gunshot

    A postmortem examination found that 17-year-old Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u died from a single gunshot wound to the head during protests in Nanyuki against a proposed Ebola quarantine facility. Government pathologist Dr. Peter Ndegwa said the bullet entered above the left eye, travelled through the brain and lodged at the back of the skull, with the pathologist suggesting the projectile appeared to have been fired from a pistol.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 15 June

  1. Kenya protests Israel travel ban over Ebola outbreak

    Kenya's government has expressed displeasure with Israel's decision to impose travel restrictions on Kenyan citizens following an Ebola outbreak in the region. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei argued that Kenya had not reported any Ebola cases and noted the country's support for regional surveillance and response efforts, with over 80,000 tests conducted.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 14 June

  1. Gachagua demands press access to Laikipia Air Base Ebola facility

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for journalists to be granted access to Laikipia Air Base to verify construction status of a disputed Ebola quarantine facility, alleging that government denials are misleading and that building activity is continuing despite court proceedings.

    14 June 2026 · Capital News

Friday 12 June

  1. Health CS Duale says government will obey Laikipia Ebola facility court order

    Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale stated the government will comply with a court order temporarily halting the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki, but warned he may invoke Public Health Act powers to enforce stricter measures if a positive case is confirmed in Kenya.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Maraga demands investigation into hooded police officers

    Former Chief Justice David Maraga condemned police violence, demanding public explanation for the deployment of hooded officers in Nanyuki and armed plain-clothes officers in a university hostel, and warned against normalizing excessive force by law enforcement following deaths of protesters in Laikipia County and shootings at Multimedia University.

    12 June 2026 · Capital News

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