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… The committee concluded the findings pointed to what it described as a system of impunity.Pressure has also mounted over the unresolved 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru, whose body was found in a septic tank near the British military base in Nanyuki after she was last seen with Briti …
Why UK moved BATUK training to TanzaniaThe Standard
… There are also employees of the President quarantined too for 21 days," he explained.The remarks came amid scrutiny over the government's agreement with the United States to establish a 50-bed bio-isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base outside Nanyuki for American citizens and a …
Kenya steps up Ebola preparedness amid Laikipia quarantine rowCapital News
… These are GPO, City Square, Eastleigh, Kibra and Makadara in Nairobi; Kiambu (Thika), Nyeri, Embu, Meru, Laikipia (Nanyuki), Nakuru, Kericho, Uasin Gishu (Eldoret), Kitale, Kakamega, Bungoma, Kisumu, Kisii, Migori and Mombasa Huduma Centres. …
Government Extends Operating Hours at 21 Huduma CentresCitizen Digital
… Patrick Marwa was convicted of murder after the High Court in Nanyuki found that he unlawfully shot and killed Cheruiyot on May 4, 2019, following a dispute while the two officers were preparing to report for night duty. …
Ex-police officer sentenced to 40 years for shooting colleague 10 timesCitizen Digital
… Patrick Marwa was convicted of murder after the High Court in Nanyuki found that he unlawfully shot and killed Cheruiyot on May 4, 2019, following a dispute while the two officers were preparing to report for night duty. …
Ex-police officer sentenced to 40 years for shooting colleague 10 timesThe Standard
… Dr Robert Aruho, Head of Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC) in Nanyuki, runs the programme, placing the small conservancy ahead of larger zoos and breeding centres across Europe and North America in efforts to secure the subspecies' survival. …
Conservationist lands global role protecting 90 antelope speciesThe Standard
… Speaking during the Housing Innovation Forum and Expo in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, Habitat for Humanity Kenya Director Dr Eileen Mokaya said Kenya will struggle to meet its housing needs unless governments, the private sector, financial institutions and communities embrace innova …
Alternative building technologies touted as answer to Kenya's housing shortageCitizen Digital
… Speaking in Nanyuki during the commissioning of a dining hall constructed for Temakis Comprehensive School by the British Army, Baugh affirmed the UK government’s commitment to cooperating with Kenyan authorities in addressing ongoing concerns over alleged human rights violations …
UK committed to addressing alleged atrocities by BATUK, High Commissioner Baugh saysCapital 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 SaysCapital 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 childrenKenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has energized the 132kV Nanyuki-Isiolo Transmission Line, a 72km project comprising overhead and underground cable infrastructure designed to enhance electricity supply reliability in Isiolo, Meru, Laikipia and the wider Upper Eastern region.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has energized the 132kV Nanyuki-Isiolo Transmission Line, a 72km project comprising overhead and underground cable infrastructure designed to enhance electricity supply reliability in Isiolo, Meru, Laikipia and the wider Upper Eastern region.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Laikipia MPs have called for revision of Kenya's 2021 Defence Cooperation Agreement with the United Kingdom, citing concerns over jurisdiction and accountability for alleged abuses by British troops. The plea follows a parliamentary petition from victims' representatives in August, calling for a halt to ratification until outstanding cases involving alleged sexual violence and other abuses are resolved.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Concerns are growing over overstretched services in Nanyuki's urban setup due to influx of visitors and a surge in population. The town, with an estimated 100,000 residents, is reportedly congested with limited opportunities due to its proximity to Meru and Nyeri counties.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
More than 600 junior swimmers from over 50 schools and clubs across Kenya competed in the Kenya Aquatics National Junior Swimming Championships at St. Christopher's School in Nanyuki on August 22 and 23. The event brought together swimmers across different age groups competing for medals and improved times.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
All seven bodies from a helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County have been recovered by a multi-agency search and rescue team. Samples have been collected for forensic examination as investigators seek to establish the cause of the accident.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A helicopter crashed at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on August 19, killing several high-profile individuals including Telemundo President and General Manager Jose Suarez and Ecuador's Intelligence Chief. Four bodies have been recovered so far, with three transported to Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi and the pilot's body taken to a mortuary in Nanyuki; autopsies are scheduled for Friday.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed alleged that Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua blocked an attempt by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to mediate between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga following opposition demonstrations, claiming Gachagua threatened to resign if Ruto attended the talks.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tile Kiprotich claimed the fifth leg of the Duracoat Golf Masters series at Karen Country Club with 42 stableford points, navigating dense fog to prevail over Tarvinder Sembhi on countback. The tournament attracted 230 golfers competing for 12 qualifier slots to the grand finale at Mount Kipipiri Golf Resort.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tile Kiprotich won the fifth leg of the Duracoat Golf Masters at Karen Country Club with 42 stableford points, edging Tarvinder Sembhi on countback. The event drew 230 golfers competing for 12 qualifier slots to the grand finale, bringing the series' total turnout past 1,300 golfers across five stops.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
Discussion of the Kenya–United Kingdom Defence Cooperation Agreement has sparked debate over BATUK's presence in Laikipia, with arguments for its departure citing historical atrocities and concerns about colonialism, while Nanyuki residents worry that the departure of British troops would devastate the local economy that depends on the annual arrival of thousands of soldiers.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's military agreement with Britain, which the National Assembly approved on March 21, 2023, raises concerns about Kenyan sovereignty and legal protections, particularly Article 6(5)(9) which indemnifies British soldiers from murder charges.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democratic Change Party leader Rigathi Gachagua held a rally in Kinangop, Nyandarua County.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua vowed to continue exposing what he describes as secret government dealings during a political tour of Laikipia County, claiming his intervention prevented the relocation of British Army training operations from Kenya and urging support for his bid ahead of the 2027 General Election.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and the United Kingdom have announced the resumption of joint military training between the Kenya Defence Forces and the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) in Nanyuki, after uncertainty over its cancellation. Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the resolution demonstrates the two countries' ability to resolve challenges through dialogue while maintaining their strategic partnership.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and the UK failed to reach a deal on joint military training after the UK announced the 2026 exercise with the Kenyan Defence Forces will be held outside Kenya due to unsuccessful attempts to secure licenses. Parliament's Defence Committee chair Nelson Koech attributed the move to concerns over legal jurisdiction and immunity for British personnel, as well as grievances linked to the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru, which has been connected to British soldiers attached to BATUK.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that bribery demands by President Ruto through Members of Parliament led to the cancellation of a planned UK military training exercise in Nanyuki involving 1,500 British soldiers scheduled for September 2026. The UK Ministry of Defence cancelled the exercise citing disagreements over defence arrangements.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's veterinary regulatory system, managed by the Kenya Veterinary Board, has improved farmer access to licensed veterinarians and proper medicines, helping livestock farmers protect their herds and maintain production. A Laikipia County farmer's account shows how the board's compliance efforts reduced livestock disease losses and enabled safe milk exports to regional markets.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
The UK government announced plans to move a planned military training exercise (Exercise Haraka Storm) from Kenya to Tanzania after Kenya failed to approve the renewal of licenses for the British Army Training Unit (BATUK). The exercise was scheduled to run in Laikipia between September and November.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya received 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies from India, including personal protective equipment, emergency medical supplies and response kits, to strengthen its preparedness against Ebola as the country remains on high alert over the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The UK has cancelled a planned military training exercise in Laikipia after the Kenyan government failed to issue required licences, amid stalled ratification of a 2021 Defence Cooperation Agreement. A coalition of human rights activists, victims' families, and local leaders have submitted a petition to Parliament and state agencies setting conditions for any renewed deal, citing concerns over legal jurisdiction and historical injustices.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Kingdom has moved a planned military training exercise called 'Haraka Storm' from Laikipia to an alternative location in a neighbouring country after required licences were not approved by the Kenyan government. The relocation follows months of tension over a proposed Defence Cooperation Agreement governing the operations of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK).
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya received five tonnes of medical supplies from India including personal protective equipment, as the government raises Ebola preparedness following a Bundibugyo strain outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread into Uganda. Health authorities have heightened surveillance and laboratories remain on high alert, though Kenya has not confirmed any Ebola cases.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Huduma Kenya extended the operating hours of the Makueni Huduma Centre to 7:00am–7:00pm, Monday to Friday, making it the 21st centre across the country to adopt the 12-hour service model to improve access to government services for citizens unable to visit during conventional 8:00am–5:00pm working hours.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
A former Administration Police officer, Patrick Marwa, has been convicted of murder and sentenced to 40 years in prison for fatally shooting his colleague Dancun Cheruiyot at Maralal Town in Samburu County on May 4, 2019. The shooting followed a dispute when Cheruiyot instructed Marwa to surrender his firearm before night duty.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An ex-Administration Police officer, Patrick Marwa, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of his colleague Dancun Cheruiyot on May 4, 2019, in Maralal, Samburu County. The High Court in Nanyuki found that Marwa unlawfully shot and killed Cheruiyot following a dispute about a deployment instruction.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dr Robert Aruho, Head of Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy in Nanyuki, has been appointed Co-Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Antelope Specialist Group, a global role overseeing recovery efforts for more than 90 antelope species. His conservancy runs a captive breeding programme for critically endangered Mountain Bongos that has grown into the largest population of the subspecies anywhere in the world, now numbering more than 100 individuals.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Experts are advocating for wider adoption of alternative building technologies, including Compressed Stabilised Soil Blocks and Interlocking Stabilised Soil Blocks, which use locally available materials and can reduce construction costs by up to 25 per cent compared to conventional methods. Kenya faces an annual housing shortage of about 260,000 units, with a deficit estimated at more than two million units, particularly in urban areas where rising costs and limited financing restrict homeownership.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
British High Commissioner Matt Baugh assured that the UK government is investigating alleged atrocities committed by British troops during training exercises in Kenya, affirming cooperation with Kenyan authorities over concerns regarding human rights violations and environmental damage.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →