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  1. October 2026
  2. Capital News

    … On October 20, representatives from the two camps met at Gachagua’s Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County, where they agreed to work towards a united opposition presidential ticket. …

    Malalah to Meet Kalonzo to Rally Support for Sifuna’s 2027 Presidential Bid
  3. The Standard

    … Sifuna’s remarks follow sharp criticism of the Linda Mwananchi movement's meeting with DCP principals at Gachagua’s residence in Wamunyoro, Nyeri County. …

    Sifuna defends Wamunyoro meeting as Amisi warns against backing Gachagua for president
  4. Capital News

    … The exchanges have since extended to Sifuna’s political associations, with his meeting with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Wamunyoro in Nyeri County on Tuesday attracting fresh criticism from government allies. …

    Sifuna hits back at government over insults, defends Gachagua meeting
  5. Citizen Digital

    … red Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter As the country marked Mashujaa Day, with national attention focused on celebrations in Eldoret, the former Deputy President was hosting a delegation of Linda Mwananchi leaders at his Nyeri County …

    How Gachagua returned unnoticed, then pulled off a Wamunyoro surprise
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kieni MP Njoroge Wainaina has announced his departure from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), unveiling Ufanisi Kenya Party as his new political vehicle during a meeting in Kieni constituency, Nyeri County …

    MP Njoroge Wainaina leaves UDA, unveils new political party
  7. Capital News

    … In February 2026, Police Constable Peter Wamiti Mwangi was charged following an IPOA recommendation over the fatal shooting of George Matheri in Karatina, Nyeri County. …

    Police Reform: Has accountability changed how Kenyans experience the police?
  8. Capital News

    … Speaking on Monday in Othaya Constituency, Nyeri County, during an inspection of government development projects, the Deputy President called for an end to political goonism, warning that disagreements over leadership should not threaten lives, property or national cohesion. …

    Kindiki vows tough action against political violence sponsors
  9. Citizen Digital

    … n that we will not allow it,” he warned. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Speaking on Monday in Othaya Constituency, Nyeri County …

    It is going to be extremely painful and costly for political violence sponsors and perpetrators-DP Kindiki
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Odhiambo, who led the exercise in Nyeri County, also raised concerns over the growing use of artificial intelligence to manipulate images and create misleading content on social media, deliberately fuelling misinformation and disinformation. …

    IEBC warns of goonism, AI misuse ahead of 2027 General Election
  11. Citizen Digital

    … Photo/Courtesy Audio By Vocalize The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has found that remarks made by Mukurweini Member of Parliament John Philip Kaguchia at a political gathering in Kieni, Nyeri County, in August were threatening, coercive and intimidating. …

    NCIC finds MP Kaguchia's remarks 'threatening,' gives him 7 days to apologise
Society

PS Karugu urges KCSE candidates to stay focused as exams begin

The News

State Department PS Caroline Karugu has encouraged Form Four candidates to approach the 2026 KCSE examinations with confidence as the national tests officially began on Monday. Karugu expressed satisfaction with examination centre arrangements and emphasised that smooth coordination is critical to safeguarding the integrity of the examinations.

8 hours ago · Capital News →

Today

  1. PS Karugu urges KCSE candidates to stay focused as exams begin

    State Department PS Caroline Karugu has encouraged Form Four candidates to approach the 2026 KCSE examinations with confidence as the national tests officially began on Monday. Karugu expressed satisfaction with examination centre arrangements and emphasised that smooth coordination is critical to safeguarding the integrity of the examinations.

    8 hours ago · Capital News →

Saturday 31 October

  1. Man sentenced to 10 years for raping elderly woman in Nyeri

    A 40-year-old man was convicted and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment after raping an 86-year-old woman in Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri County in September 2025. The court found the prosecution had proved the elements of rape beyond reasonable doubt, based on evidence from six witnesses including the area chief, a neighbour, medical records, and documentation of damage to the survivor's house.

    31 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Nyeri women backing Waiguru's potential 2027 deputy president bid

    Women leaders from Nyeri County have expressed support for Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru's potential candidacy for Deputy President in the 2027 General Election, citing her public service experience and county governance record. The group, led by grassroots leader Nasi Dogo, says they are prepared to mobilise women at the grassroots level to campaign for her.

    31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. DP Kindiki launches Karima Kabutu irrigation project in Nyeri

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki launched the Karima Kabutu Irrigation Project in Othaya, Nyeri County, which is expected to provide water for farming on 834 acres and benefit 1,668 households. The project aims to enable year-round crop production and reduce reliance on rainfall.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. DP Kindiki honours late President Kibaki's vision for prosperity

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says the government is honouring the dreams of Kenya's third President Mwai Kibaki through implementation of an all-inclusive transformational agenda. During an inspection of development projects in Othaya Constituency, Nyeri County, the DP promised to closely follow the progress of projects for faster completion.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Timely medical care essential for eclampsia management and safety

    The article follows a case study of a pregnant woman whose high blood pressure was detected at an antenatal clinic, highlighting how prompt medical intervention and monitoring can prevent serious pregnancy complications and save lives during childbirth.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. High Court to rule January 2027 on Mwea Rice Mills privatisation

    The High Court in Kerugoya will deliver its judgment on January 20, 2027, in a case challenging the planned privatisation of Mwea Rice Mills Limited. Two rice farmers filed the case in 2023 arguing that the privatisation process lacked meaningful public participation by farmers and other stakeholders.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 26 October

  1. DCP and Wiper deny power-sharing talks after Gachagua-Kalonzo meeting

    Democracy for the Citizens Party and Wiper Patriotic Front have dismissed claims that a Monday meeting between their leaders Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka centred on a power-sharing deal ahead of the 2027 General Election, describing it instead as a routine visit to strengthen cooperation between the parties.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Waiguru urges Mt Kenya voters to back Ruto on track record

    Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called on Mt Kenya voters to prioritise development and leadership track records over party loyalty and to support President William Ruto's re-election bid, arguing that abandoning the government could weaken the region's influence in national decision-making.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Ruto aide Makau Mutua criticises Sifuna's meeting with Gachagua

    President William Ruto's constitutional affairs adviser Makau Mutua has attacked Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his meeting with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence, accusing Sifuna of abandoning previously stated principles and of lacking moral consistency in his dealings with Gachagua. The meeting on October 20 involved Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi leaders, and is viewed as part of broader opposition consultations ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    25 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Malalah to meet Kalonzo, rally support for Sifuna's 2027 bid

    DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malalah says he will meet Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to persuade him to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential bid ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a broader alliance around a common candidate.

    25 October 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Sifuna defends meeting with Gachagua amid regional criticism

    Senator Edwin Sifuna defended his political engagement with Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, arguing that political cooperation should be guided by national identity rather than regional boundaries. The meeting at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence had triggered criticism, with Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga dismissing claims it aligns with the late Raila Odinga's political legacy.

    22 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Sifuna criticizes government for insulting critics of performance

    Equitable Party Leader Edwin Sifuna has accused government leaders of resorting to personal insults when challenged on their performance, rather than providing substantive responses to questions about policies such as the affordable housing agenda. Sifuna said he has become a target of insults from government leaders despite raising issues of public concern.

    21 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Former Deputy President Gachagua returns from US quietly

    Rigathi Gachagua returned to Kenya from the United States on October 20 without public fanfare, meeting with leaders of the Linda Mwananchi Movement at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County during Mashujaa Day celebrations.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Kieni MP Njoroge Wainaina exits UDA, launches Ufanisi Kenya Party

    Kieni MP Njoroge Wainaina announced his departure from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and unveiled Ufanisi Kenya Party as his new political vehicle during a meeting in Kieni constituency on October 17, 2026. He stated the move was driven by the interests of Kieni residents and the broader push for Mt. Kenya to establish an independent political path ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 16 October

  1. Police reform and accountability mechanisms questioned in Kenya

    More than a decade after the 2010 Constitution established a framework for policing, Kenyans continue to report difficulty holding police accountable for misconduct, citing fears of retaliation and concerns that accountability mechanisms have not meaningfully changed how citizens experience policing.

    16 October 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 12 October

  1. Deputy President warns sponsors of political violence face severe consequences

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned politicians and their supporters against sponsoring violence, saying those involved in attacks on opponents and destruction of property will face severe consequences ahead of the 2027 General Election. He called for an end to political goonism and pledged to lead efforts to promote peaceful political contests in the Mt Kenya region.

    12 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. DP Kindiki warns political violence will be costly

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki warned that those instigating political violence will face heavy punishment, stating that political choices should not be used as an excuse to attack opponents or destroy property, and that there is no space for inciting goons to attack rivals.

    12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. IEBC identifies AI misuse and political goonism as election threats

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has warned that artificial intelligence misuse and the rise of political goonism pose major threats to a free, fair and credible 2027 General Election. The IEBC is engaging county security teams to map potential hotspots and prepare for heightened political activity.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. NCIC orders MP Kaguchia to apologize for threatening political remarks

    The National Cohesion and Integration Commission found that Mukurweini MP John Philip Kaguchia's remarks at an August political gathering in Kieni, Nyeri County, were threatening, coercive and intimidating, and ordered him to withdraw the statements and issue a public apology within seven days. According to a certified translation, Kaguchia allegedly said supporters of "Kasongo" would be followed and removed from beneath their beds and called for records to be kept of such supporters.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Kenya's sale of public sector jobs fuels poverty cycle

    An opinion piece argues that the reported sale of public sector jobs in teaching, policing, and defence reflects high joblessness and a vicious cycle of poverty, as job seekers are willing to pay bribes because the demand for formal employment is so high and alternatives are limited.

    6 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Kenya's maternal mortality risk varies sharply across counties

    Women giving birth in Nyeri County are nearly nine times less likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than those in Tana River, and four times less likely than women in Samburu. Citizen TV investigated the disparities across the three counties and the interventions working to close the gaps as Kenya works towards a 2028 commitment to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths.

    3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 2 October

  1. Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo dies in helicopter crash

    Flamboyant Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who maintained close relations with several African presidents including Kenya's, died on Wednesday evening in a helicopter crash.

    2 October 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo dies

    Flamboyant Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who maintained close relations with several African presidents including President William Ruto, died on Wednesday evening.

    2 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Sociology intern develops health safety career at Nyeri construction site

    Diana Muthoni-Getira, a sociology and economics intern at the Nyeri Modern Market construction site in Rware Ward, has transitioned into a health and safety officer role, expanding her career pathway beyond her academic background in the field.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kindiki urges Mt Kenya leaders to unite and shun insults

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Mt Kenya leaders to avoid political insults and unite the community, urging politicians to focus on development rather than personal attacks and emphasizing that political differences should not create divisions or violence in the region.

    30 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. 400 traders gain space at new Nyeri market facility

    About 400 traders are set to gain trading space at the Field Marshal Muthoni Economic Stimulus Programme Market in Rware Ward, Nyeri County, once it is handed over. The facility, 97 per cent complete, provides market stalls, cold stores, an ICT hub, ablution blocks, parking spaces, social halls, a children's play area and a breastfeeding facility, and has created employment for skilled and unskilled workers during construction.

    29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. DP Kindiki orders fresh inspection of alcohol manufacturers

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed fresh inspection of alcohol manufacturing premises to ascertain compliance with applicable standards and regulations, as the government intensifies enforcement against illicit alcoholic drinks and drug abuse.

    29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. DP Kindiki orders inspections of alcohol manufacturers for compliance

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed fresh inspection of alcohol manufacturing premises to ensure compliance with regulations, as part of the government's crackdown on illicit alcoholic drinks and drugs.

    29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Police face neutrality and capacity tests before election

    Eleven months ahead of Kenya's next election, police confront challenges in maintaining neutrality, deploying sufficient personnel, and managing logistics amid a heightened political environment raising security concerns.

    29 September 2026 · The Standard →

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