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Narok County

Also known as: Loita, Narok County

2026-04-262026-10-21
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  1. June 2026

  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeFormer Kilgoris MP and Cabinet minister Gideon Konchellah will be laid to rest on June 20, 2026, at his Olalui residence in Kilgoris, Narok County. …

    Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Kochellah to be buried on June 20

  3. Citizen Digital

    … In Narok County, he said ongoing electrification projects worth Ksh3 billion are targeting an additional 22,000 households under the Last Mile Connectivity Programme. …

    Wandayi predicts lower fuel prices as US-Iran peace deal eases oil market fears

  4. The Standard

    … Speaking during the Jamii Imara Mashinani forum in Ololulunga, Narok County, Muthoni said the new health insurance model was expanding access to medical services compared to the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF)."When it comes to matters of health, let us not politici …

    PS Muthoni defends SHA, urges leaders to keep politics out of healthcare

  5. The Standard

    … Speaking during a high-level stakeholder engagement meeting in Narok County, KeNHA said the project will be implemented under the Roads for Rural Economic Development Project (RREDP). …

    KeNHA to upgrade 536km of road in Rift Valley counties

  6. The Standard

    … Speaking during the Jamii Imara Mashinani forum and media engagement in Ololulunga, Narok County, Muthoni assured Kenyans that the country remains on high alert.She said robust measures have been put in place to prevent the disease from entering and spreading within its borders. …

    Kenya has no Ebola cases, Government says amid heightened surveillance

  7. Citizen Digital

    … The nation mourns a leader of his generation." Konchellah represented Kilgoris Constituency for multiple terms between 2003 and 2022 and remained one of the most influential political figures in Narok County during that period. …

    Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah is dead

  8. Capital News

    … Over the years, Konchellah remained a prominent political figure in Narok County and Kilgoris politics, maintaining his parliamentary seat for multiple terms before unsuccessfully contesting for the Narok Senate seat in the 2022 General Election.

    Kibaki-era minister and ex-Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah is dead

  9. Capital News

    … Many credited him with championing the interests of marginalised groups and standing firm on issues affecting his people, particularly in Narok County. …

    Tributes Pour In for Former Politician and Business Leader H.M. ole Lempaka

  10. The Standard

    … His passing has triggered an outpouring of grief and tributes from political leaders, professionals, community elders and residents across the country, particularly in Narok County, where he remained one of the most influential political figures long after leaving elective office …

    The life and legacy of the late Gideon Konchellah

  11. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 6 – The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has strongly opposed what it termed as unlawful and undemocratic attempts to alter minority leadership positions in the Narok County Assembly. …

    Azimio Rejects Proposed Minority Leadership Changes in Narok County Assembly
Culture

Narok's Maa Festival seeks Sh100m, expects 100,000 visitors

The News

Organisers of the Maa Cultural and Tourism Festival are seeking an additional Sh100 million to finance the five-day event scheduled for November 10 to 14 at the Maasai Mara in Narok County, with more than 100,000 people expected to attend. The festival is expected to cost Sh317 million in total, with national and county governments committing Sh217 million, while transport and accommodation are among the major expenses.

20 October 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

  1. Narok's Maa Festival seeks Sh100m, expects 100,000 visitors

    Organisers of the Maa Cultural and Tourism Festival are seeking an additional Sh100 million to finance the five-day event scheduled for November 10 to 14 at the Maasai Mara in Narok County, with more than 100,000 people expected to attend. The festival is expected to cost Sh317 million in total, with national and county governments committing Sh217 million, while transport and accommodation are among the major expenses.

    20 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 19 October

  1. Bandari FC draws 1-1 with 3K FC in Premier League

    Bandari FC conceded a late equaliser to draw 1-1 against 3K FC at Mbaraki Sports Ground in Mombasa, dropping points in the 2026/27 Kenya Premier League season. Sally Ali struck in stoppage time to earn 3K FC a point after David Ambulu had given Bandari the lead in the 43rd minute.

    19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Ida Odinga confirms Oburu unwell but alive, resting on doctors' advice

    Ida Odinga, wife of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, confirmed that her brother-in-law Oburu Odinga is alive but unwell and was advised by doctors not to attend a memorial event in Bondo, Siaya County. Oburu requested prayers for his recovery and has experienced several periods of ill health throughout 2026, including recent admission to The Nairobi Hospital on October 4.

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 9 October

  1. Government allocates Ksh25 billion for SGR land compensation

    The government has set aside KSh25 billion to compensate landowners affected by the Narok-Bomet-Kisumu section of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway project. The National Land Commission is conducting public participation ahead of the compensation process, with affected landowners expressing willingness to participate in negotiations.

    9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Government allocates 25 billion shillings for SGR land compensation

    The government has set aside Ksh.25 billion to compensate landowners affected by the Narok-Bomet-Kisumu section of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway project. Kenya Railways Corporation Managing Director Philip Mainga said the National Land Commission is conducting public participation ahead of the compensation process, and affected communities have expressed willingness to participate.

    9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Maasai musician uses music for climate advocacy and cultural preservation

    Maasai musician and civil engineer Leshao Sopia Leshao is using music to draw attention to the effects of climate change on pastoralist communities while promoting Maa language and cultural heritage. His work combines contemporary sounds with traditional Maasai rhythms and explores themes including Indigenous culture, education, gender equality, and climate change.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 4 October

  1. One killed, several injured in Transmara mining clashes

    Tension remains high in Lolgorian, Transmara South, Narok County, following deadly clashes between police and residents over mining activities at the Kilima Pesa gold mine. One person was killed and several others injured, including six police officers, after police moved to arrest miners allegedly defying a directive to halt operations at the site.

    4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 2 October

  1. ODPP and UNODC train justice officials on crimes against children in Narok

    The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime have conducted a three-day training in Narok County for justice sector officials on preventing, investigating, and prosecuting offences involving children, including female genital mutilation and sexual and gender-based violence.

    2 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo dies in helicopter crash

    Wicknell Chivayo, founder of Intratrek Zimbabwe and prominent businessman known for energy and infrastructure projects, died in a helicopter crash in Marondera Rural, east of Harare, on Wednesday evening along with his wife Lucy Muteke and four others. Chivayo, born in 1982, was known for high-profile relationships with senior political figures across the region, including Kenyan President William Ruto.

    30 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 28 September

  1. Matiang'i urges opposition unity despite 2027 presidential ambitions

    Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i has pledged to remain in the opposition and support whoever emerges as the coalition's presidential candidate, urging opposition leaders to set aside individual ambitions and remain united for the 2027 General Election.

    28 September 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Matiang'i accuses Ruto of intimidating opposition leaders ahead of 2027 election

    Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i has accused President William Ruto of intimidating political leaders seeking to challenge him in the 2027 General Election and of interfering with political parties. Matiang'i also alleged that the government is using public resources and independent institutions for propaganda and political interference.

    27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 25 September

  1. Counties spent 17 billion on travel, pending bills reach 172 billion

    The Controller of Budget reports that Kenya's 47 counties spent over Ksh.17 billion on foreign and local travel in the financial year ended June 2026, with Nairobi County leading at Ksh.850 million. The report also flags pending bills hitting Ksh.172 billion across devolved units.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. EABL commissions water project for Olkurto residents

    East African Breweries Limited has commissioned a water project benefiting more than 8,000 residents of Mao area in Olokurto Division, Narok County. The project includes a borehole, elevated water tank, and solar-powered irrigation system serving a school and community water point.

    25 September 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Narok town prepares for El Niño flooding as rains expected

    Narok Town and surrounding areas are on high alert as county authorities prepare for above-normal rainfall expected during the October–December 2026 rainy season, which could extend to January 2027. The town has been identified as a major flood-risk area due to its basin-like landscape that channels large volumes of surface water into the urban area during heavy rainfall.

    25 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 11 September

  1. Narok surveyor arrested for demanding Ksh.100K bribe

    Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission have arrested surveyor Joan Achieng Odumbe in Narok County for allegedly soliciting Ksh.100,000 from a complainant to facilitate identification of beacons between two parcels of land, with the suspect arrested while receiving Ksh.50,000.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 10 September

  1. ODM leader Oburu travels to UK for routine medical checks

    ODM leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up on the advice of his doctors and party leadership. He assured party members that ODM has strong enough structures to operate in his absence.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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 →

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