News reports
Order a long-term news report on Nanyuki
Every mention in the Kenyan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Standard
… oss-border movement and the need to maintain preparedness against possible imported cases.Duale also confirmed that the Ministry of Health had complied with a court order suspending plans to establish a United States-backed Ebola isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki …
India donates 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies to boost Kenya's Ebola preparednessCitizen Digital
… The petition, which emerged from a public meeting in Nanyuki on June 20, 2026, has been presented to Parliament, state agencies, BATUK, and the UK Ministry of Defence. …
UK cancels Laikipia military exercise amid public petition against BATUKThe Standard
… 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 saysForeign Affairs PS Korir Sing'Oei stated that the US travel advisory for Kenya is cautionary rather than a bar on entry, following the US State Department's elevation of its advisory from Level 2 to Level 3 amid Ebola cases caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'Oei stated that the US travel advisory for Kenya is cautionary rather than a bar on entry, following the US State Department's elevation of its advisory from Level 2 to Level 3 amid Ebola cases caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has handed over keys to 2,157 homeowners at the Pioneer Affordable Housing Project in Eldoret City, a Sh5.3 billion development featuring residential units, commercial spaces, and recreational facilities including a swimming pool, gym, basketball courts and football pitch.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
The LOOP Safari Gravel Series heads to Nanyuki for the first time on Saturday, October 19, 2026, for its fourth leg of the season, with more than 600 cyclists registered to compete across three routes (11 km, 45 km, and 90 km) at Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy. The event features elite cyclists including Jordan Schleck and Kendra Masiga, with the Nanyuki stop chosen by riders through a new riders' choice voting mechanism.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The LOOP Safari Gravel Series will hold its fourth leg on 17 October 2026 in Nanyuki, with more than 600 cyclists registered to compete over three routes at the Mt Kenya Wildlife Conservancy. Elite riders including Jordan Schleck and Kendra Masiga will lead the men's and women's races respectively.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Motor Maze, the Rotary Club of Nanyuki's annual off-road adventure and fundraising event, has become a distinctive fixture on the town's social calendar, bringing together 4x4 enthusiasts and thrill-seekers. Now in its sixth edition, the event has raised more than KSh3.5 million for education projects, scholarships, ICT laboratories and Early Childhood Development Education support.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
After reporting its first Ebola case and death on Tuesday from a patient arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary announced that flights from ten countries (DRC, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Angola, Zambia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Central African Republic) will use a designated entry point at JKIA, where passengers must undergo mandatory health screening and fill declaration forms.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has heightened its response following the country's first reported Ebola case, with 10 people admitted to quarantine facilities and 57 contacts identified through contact tracing. Ministry officials are working with county governments and faith-based health facilities to prepare for a potential surge in cases.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga, returning from the United States, questioned the government's readiness to contain Ebola after a patient was confirmed and died, demanding urgent action. Maraga criticised how the patient entered the country and interacted with others despite government assurances of border preparedness.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the 48-hour interval between detection of Kenya's first suspected Ebola case and confirmation resulted from subjecting the patient's blood sample to multiple laboratory tests at the National Virology Laboratory, Kemri, and the US CDC for verification.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has energized the 132kV Nanyuki–Rumuruti Transmission Line, a new 86.4-kilometre link that addresses supply constraints in Rumuruti by shortening its distribution network by approximately 50 percent and reducing technical losses.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cyprian Bundi, a member of the Nanyuki Golf Club, won the second edition of the KGU Nanyuki Open after finishing runner-up in the inaugural tournament. The victory follows the previous champion's turn to professional golf, and Bundi is now eyeing a move to the professional ranks.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hospitality traders in Kisumu County have opposed a proposal in the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill to raise the minimum legal age for purchasing tobacco and nicotine products from 18 to 21 years, citing practical challenges and enforcement concerns.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harm reduction experts have raised concerns about sections of the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill of 2024 during public participation in Meru County, calling for refinements including a definition of tobacco control aligned with WHO guidance before Parliament passes the bill.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harm reduction experts have called for amendments to sections of the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill of 2024 during a public participation exercise in Meru County, citing concerns including the lack of a definition for tobacco control, missing differentiation between combustible and non-combustible tobacco products, and proposed flavour bans that they say would limit options for smokers attempting to quit.
26 September 2026 · Capital News →
The LOOP Safari Gravel Series will hold its fourth leg in Nanyuki on 17 October 2026, with 600 cyclists expected to compete. The event has been elevated to UCI-approved National Championship status, allowing riders to earn UCI points toward their world rankings.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has begun investigating the death of Dennis Aremo Osiemo, who was found hanging from ventilation grills in a police cell on September 20, 2026, while awaiting court arraignment on assault charges.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has announced an investigation into the death of Dennis Aremo Osiemo, who was found hanging from ventilation grills in a police cell on September 20, 2026. Osiemo was scheduled to be arraigned in court and was held on assault charges related to an alleged July 2026 incident.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Feedlot farming—an intensive livestock-finishing system where confined cattle are fed balanced diets—enables faster weight gain, better animal health control, and improved meat quality and market value. Maria Mbeneka and Stella Kaparo, founders of Ranch Experts, began their feedlot operation in 2018 through a maternal health programme that introduced livestock to women in Laikipia County as a sustainable income source.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest and death of Dennis Aremo Osiemo, whose body was found in a police cell at Narumoru Police Station. Osiemo was arrested in connection with an assault case in which he allegedly stabbed a woman in July 2026; detectives traced and arrested him in Kisii on September 18 and transferred him to Narumoru Police Station on September 19.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has opened an investigation into the death of Dennis Aremo Osiemo, who died while in custody at Narumoru Police Station on September 20, 2026. Osiemo had been arrested by DCI officers on September 18 in connection with an assault case, and an autopsy will take place with IPOA investigators and his family present.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mawingu Foundation will host a high-level dialogue during the 81st United Nations General Assembly to explore how internet connectivity, reliable electricity and clinical technology can improve healthcare delivery in underserved communities. The event, scheduled for September 23, 2026, will bring together government leaders, healthcare practitioners, technology companies and financing institutions to discuss integrated infrastructure solutions.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will compete in the Elite Men World Boxing Championships in Dubai (December 3–13) after disappointing results in four international assignments this year, including the World Cup events in Brazil and China, the Commonwealth Games, and the Eurasian Dauria Cup in Russia. The national coach, Musa Benjamin, says the team will use league championship results from Kisumu in November and Nanyuki in December to select boxers for the global championships.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
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.
28 August 2026 · 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 →