Also known as: Loita, Narok County
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Audio By VocalizeThe newly inaugurated Narok County Public Service Board will face immediate pressure to oversee the recruitment of an additional 268 health workers who have waited for three years for employment. …
Full in try for the new Narok County Public Service BoardCapital News
NAROK, Kenya, Aug 5 – Wildlife conservation initiatives in Narok County are set to receive a financial boost following the enactment of the Narok County Wildlife Conservancies Act, 2026. …
Narok County enacts Wildlife Conservancies Act to Protect Greater Mara EcosystemThe Standard
… Authorities believe the escape was a well-coordinated armed rescue in Suswa Township, Narok County. …
Prisoner escapes during police transfer in Suswa after suspected armed rescueThe Standard
… According to an elder, Joshua Ole Sanik, the land in Kedong ranch was donated by the government two years ago and was meant to resettle those displaced by the SEZ.He said that the process had been politicised, with more families from the neighbouring Narok County illegally seekin …
Tempers flare as community clash over 3,000 acres of landThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Recent tragic deaths of artisanal miners at Lolgorian in Narok County are yet another painful reminder that, for thousands of Kenyans, the search for gold is a desperate gamble with death. …
We must protect interests and lives of gold minersThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeA visit to the Lolgorian area of Trans Mara sub-county in Narok County would lead one to expect signs of wealth when passing through the villages and trading centres on the way to Kilimapesa Gold Mine fields. …
Where miners have searched for gold for years, yet poverty and death continue to haunt themThe Standard
… Communities surrounding the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, managed by the Narok County Government, share the ecosystem with wildlife across 26 conservancies, making coexistence both an economic necessity and, increasingly, a nightly gamble. …
Hyenas impose night lockdown in Mara villagesCapital News
… The renewed focus on mining safety comes against the backdrop of a recent tragedy in Lolgorian, Narok County, where five people are feared to have died after a mining tunnel collapsed. …
Govt gives team seven days to chart reopening of Marsabit’s Hillo Gold MinesCitizen Digital
… as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File photo of a gold mine. | REUTERS Audio By Vocalize Five people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of Kilima Pesa gold mine in Lolgorian, Transmara South, Narok County …
Five dead after gold mine collapse in Transmara SouthThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFive artisanal miners were killed after a gold mining tunnel collapsed at the Kilima Pesa mining site in Lolgorian, Transmara South Sub- County, Narok County, on Wednesday morning, trapping an unknown number of miners underground. …
Five killed as gold mine tunnel collapses in NarokNarok County has stepped up disaster management preparations ahead of the anticipated October-December El Niño rainy season, focusing on vulnerable communities, flood and landslide hotspots, and critical infrastructure safety.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Narok County has stepped up disaster management preparations ahead of the anticipated October-December El Niño rainy season, focusing on vulnerable communities, flood and landslide hotspots, and critical infrastructure safety.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 50-year-old businesswoman from Narok County won Ksh.1 million in Shabiki's InaGive campaign by achieving the highest multiplier on the Aviator crash game in Week 3. She plans to use the prize to pay school fees for her children and purchase land.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Abdi Kala, 30, an M-Pesa outlet operator in Narok County, was struck on the back of the head with a crowbar inside his shop on August 29 and died while receiving treatment. CCTV footage shows two men entering as customers, with one attacking him while the other stole Sh300,000 from the till and goods valued similarly.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece warns that children are being politicized and exploited by being taken to political rallies, given partisan songs and slogans, and encouraged to share political messages, when parents, guardians, teachers, and community members should instead protect them from political battles until they are mature enough to make independent choices.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Supporters of a newly elected UDA Member of Parliament clashed with those of his rival in Narok's Mboleo area using crude weapons, injuring several people. The confrontation erupted over reports that the newly-elected MP might be prevented from addressing President William Ruto during his tour of the county.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has released Ksh.2.6 billion to 13,000 families evicted from Narok Mau Forest six years ago, with each beneficiary receiving Ksh.200,000 through M-Pesa at a ceremony presided over by President William Ruto.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has pledged Sh1.2 billion towards construction of a university in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County, to be named after late MP Johana Ng'eno. The institution will expand access to higher education for students from the region and across the country.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has warned individuals involved in political violence that the government will take action, urging residents of Emurua Dikirr in Narok County to maintain peace and unity. He said development projects could only be sustained in an environment where communities rejected violence and worked together.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced the payment of Sh2.6 billion to 13,000 families evicted from the Mau Forest in Narok six years ago, with each beneficiary receiving Sh200,000 via M-Pesa to help them resettle. The government also said it purchased 5,800 acres of land to settle families living as squatters on previously private property.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto accused opposition leaders of lacking clear policies and development agendas, saying they focus only on attacking the government rather than offering solutions. During rallies in Narok County, he also announced a Ksh.500 reduction in fertilizer prices and pledged to cut maize seed costs by 50 per cent.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
David Kipino Nkalo, a secondary school teacher from Narok County, published 20 original books in 2026 and achieved international recognition for what has been recognised as a world-record publishing achievement.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced that construction of the Sh677 million Narok Airport will be completed within two months, with the facility designed to serve both domestic and international passengers and boost tourism to the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tororet Comprehensive School in Kilgoris Constituency, Narok County, has operated without electricity for more than 44 years. The school will now be connected to the grid as part of a broader rural electrification project targeting 36 households and other public institutions.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is expected in Narok County on Tuesday for a two-day tour to launch road projects, commission Economic Stimulus Programme markets, and inspect infrastructure. He will begin at Olokurto Trading Centre where he is expected to launch construction of a 48-kilometer road to be upgraded to bitumen standards, connecting farmers and communities to markets across one of Narok's major agricultural zones.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigath Gachagua has intensified his 2027 presidential campaign against President William Ruto in the South Rift region, urging the Kipsigis community to support the opposition and remove Ruto from power. Speaking in Emurua Dikirr constituency in Narok County, Gachagua accused Ruto of isolating the Kipsigis and questioned his administration's handling of former MP Johana Ng'eno's death.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has called for clarification on the circumstances surrounding the death of former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno, challenging Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to explain what happened. Speaking at a rally in Emurua Dikirr on Friday, Gachagua said Ngeno's family had not found closure and cited unexplained details about the location and aircraft involved on the day of death.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Security has been deployed at Mogondor Centre in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County, ahead of a rally by Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua. The deployment comes as Gachagua continues political engagements in the region and after his convoy was previously attacked in Nakuru County.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has written to Inspector General Douglas Kanja alleging a coordinated plan by government operatives to disrupt his visit to Emurua Dikirr on August 21st, accusing Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumbah Murkomen, Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, and sitting MP David Kipsang Keter of orchestrating politically-motivated police mobilization and threats against his entourage.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Emurua Dikirr MP David Kipsang Keter and government officials of threatening violence ahead of his planned visit to the constituency on August 21, warning that disruptions could surpass recent Homa Bay violence where one person died and dozens were injured.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Government has resolved the Cheluget land dispute in Narok South, taking possession of the property and beginning to process title deeds for individual families occupying it. The land's original owner's family has handed over the title deed to the Government and withdrawn court cases seeking eviction.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ogiek community held their 7th Cultural Festival in Narok North to celebrate heritage while renewing calls for the government to fully implement African Court judgments recognizing their rights to ancestral territories. Community leaders say the state has failed to comply with court orders and continues to displace indigenous families from their ancestral land.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua is asserting that leaks within state security and State House give him unprecedented insight into President Ruto's government, repeatedly anticipating executive moves and releasing sensitive operational details at rallies and press conferences.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health workers across Kenya are messaging that a mother living with HIV can breastfeed safely and her baby can be born and stay HIV-free, with protection beginning during pregnancy through antenatal care visits and antiretroviral medication to suppress viral load.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Government increased the producer price of locally produced wheat to Sh5,100 per 90-kilogramme bag, an increase of Sh350 from the previous year's Sh4,750. The price increase came after cereal farmers in Narok County issued a 72-hour ultimatum demanding better prices, though the new price falls short of the Sh5,378 per bag that farmers had demanded based on a government-commissioned cost-of-production study.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
A man has been killed and scores injured across hospitals in Kilgoris, Migori and Kisii Counties following fresh clashes along the Nkaararo–Enoretet border in Transmara, Narok County, now in their third day. Victims have accused the government of failing to resolve the longstanding land dispute between the Irwashi Nkishu and Isiria communities.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's daughter Charlene held a traditional Koito ak Chaik engagement ceremony in Kilgoris with Tanzanian entrepreneur Isaiah Yunke, which brought together senior political figures from Kenya and Tanzania for family rituals and celebrations.
8 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto's daughter Charlene Ruto celebrated her traditional Koito engagement ceremony at Intonna Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok County, with prominent guests including Cabinet Secretaries, governors, and MPs attending the culturally-themed event.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's daughter, Charlene Chelagat Ruto, held a Koito ak Chaik—a traditional Kalenjin engagement and farewell ceremony—at Intonna Heritage Farm in Naserian Village, Kilgoris, attended by politicians, government officials, business personalities and relatives.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
A high-profile wedding ceremony in Narok County brought together senior government officials, political leaders, and dignitaries including Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya and National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro to celebrate the marriage of Saitoti Sunkuli and Viola Neyian.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senate flagged 27 counties for failing to allocate adequate funding to development projects, with Senate Speaker Amason Kingi accusing affected administrations of prioritising recurrent expenditure over service delivery. Nairobi County emerged as the top performer in development spending, while Turkana County ranked second after spending Ksh.4.2 billion on development projects during the 2024/2025 financial year.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →