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Narok County

Also known as: Loita, Narok County

2026-04-262026-09-06

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Photo: @DCI_Kenya/X Audio By Vocalize Two suspects have been killed after engaging in a shootout with police officers based at Lolgorian Police Station in Narok County.

    Suspects killed during shootout with police in Narok, rifle recovered
  3. Citizen Digital

    The ward by-elections were conducted alongside the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election in Narok County, where voters turned out to elect a replacement for the late MP Johana Ng’eno, who died in a helicopter crash on February 28, 2026.

    UDA candidates win Endo and Porro Wards by-elections
  4. Capital News

    The outcome hands the ruling UDA party a significant political victory in Narok County and further strengthens its influence in the Rift Valley region.

    UDA’s David Keter Wins Emurua Dikirr MP Seat in By-Election
  5. The Standard

    Voters queue to cast their ballots at Kapweria Polling Station at Kabolecho School in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County.

    Emurua Dikirr mini-poll marred by chaos after rival groups clash
  6. Citizen Digital

    Kenya is richly endowed with gold deposits, especially in Migori County, Kakamega County, Siaya County, Narok County, Turkana County and West Pokot County.

    BONYO'S BONE: Gold - mind the poor too
  7. Capital News

    Polling stations opened at 6am and are expected to close at 5pm in the by-elections for the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat in Narok County, Porro Ward in Samburu County and Endo Ward in Elgeyo Marakwet County.

    Voting Underway in Emurua Dikirr, Porro and Endo By-Elections Amid Ruto-Gachagua Rivalry
  8. Citizen Digital

    ua Dikirr constituency, Porro and Endo wards By Kimberly Buop May 14, 2026 06:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The voting exercise has begun at Emurua Dikirr constituency in Narok County

    Voting begins in Emurua Dikirr constituency, Porro and Endo wards
  9. Capital News

    The polls will fill three vacant elective positions, including the Member of National Assembly seat for Emurua Dikirr Constituency in Narok County, as well as County Assembly seats for Porro Ward in Samburu County and Endo Ward in Elgeyo Marakwet County.

    IEBC vows action against Electoral Code violations ahead of Thursday by-elections
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeFive women Members of Parliament camped in Narok County on Tuesday as part of a coordinated political tour that combined early campaigns for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid with a wide-ranging economic empowerment programme targeting grassroots grou

    Female MPs allied to Ruto campaign in Narok
  11. The Standard

    A historic Court of Appeal ruling that affirmed public ownership of Olkiombo Ranch within the Maasai Mara Game Reserve has ignited a fresh political tussle in Narok County.

    Narok leaders, civil society claim victory after Olkiombo Ranch ruling

Thursday 3 September

  1. Narok County prepares for October-December El Niño rains

    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

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Narok businesswoman wins 1 million shilling gaming prize

    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

Monday 31 August

  1. Police hunt two suspects in Kilgoris M-Pesa operator murder

    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

Friday 28 August

  1. Stop involving children in political conflicts they cannot understand

    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

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Rival UDA factions clash in Narok ahead of Ruto visit

    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

  2. Government pays 13,000 Mau Forest evictees compensation

    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

  3. Ruto pledges Sh1.2bn for university in Emurua Dikirr

    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

  4. Ruto warns against political violence ahead of 2027 election

    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

  5. Ruto pays Sh2.6bn to 13,000 Mau Forest evicted families

    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

Tuesday 25 August

  1. President Ruto attacks opposition leaders for lacking agenda

    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

  2. Narok teacher publishes 20 books, sets world record

    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

  3. Ruto: Narok Airport completion expected within two months

    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

  4. Narok school connects to electricity after 44 years without power

    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

Monday 24 August

  1. Ruto begins two-day development tour of Narok County

    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

Saturday 22 August

  1. Gachagua campaigns in South Rift, urges Kipsigis against Ruto

    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

Friday 21 August

  1. Gachagua demands answers over former MP Johana Ngeno's death

    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

  2. Heavy security deployed for Gachagua rally in Emurua Dikirr

    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

Thursday 20 August

  1. Gachagua alleges government plot to disrupt Emurua Dikirr visit

    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

  2. Gachagua warns of Homa Bay-style violence threat in Emurua Dikirr

    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

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Kenya government resolves three-decade Cheluget land dispute

    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

Monday 17 August

  1. Ogiek demand government implement court rulings on land rights

    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

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Gachagua claims deep intelligence access into Ruto administration

    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

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Kenya promotes safe breastfeeding for HIV-positive mothers

    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

Monday 10 August

  1. Government raises wheat producer price to Sh5,100 per 90kg bag

    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

Sunday 9 August

  1. One dead, many injured in Transmara border clashes

    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

Saturday 8 August

  1. High-profile leaders attend Charlene Ruto's engagement in Narok

    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

  2. Charlene Ruto's traditional Koito ceremony held in Kilgoris

    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

  3. President Ruto's daughter Charlene holds Koito ceremony in Kilgoris

    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

Friday 7 August

  1. Dignitaries attend wedding of Kilgoris MP Sunkuli's son

    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

Thursday 6 August

  1. 27 counties flagged for inadequate development spending allocation

    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

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