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Patrick Mariru

Also known as: Defence PS Patrick Mariru · Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru · Dr Patrick Mariru

2026-04-252026-06-14

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    According to Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru, the stalled stadium will be completed in three months.

    Kipchoge Keino Stadium in line for 2027 Afcon
  3. Citizen Digital

    Earlier, Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru was in Ol-Kalou last Tuesday to launch the Gilgil-Ol-Kalou-Nyahururu railway.

    Gov't officials on a UDA popularization mission in Ol Kalou ahead of by-elections
  4. May 2026
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeWajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi, Interior PS Raymond Omollo, Defence PS Patrick Mariru and other technical groups assess the county’s preparedness to host Madaraka Day celebrations, on April 30, 2026.

    Wajir on course to host Madaraka Day celebrations, State says
  6. April 2026
  7. Capital News

    He was accompanied by Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru and representatives from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.

    Final Touches Underway as Wajir Prepares for National Madaraka Day Event
  8. Citizen Digital

    IIn statement on Thursday, the government said an inspection team led by Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo, alongside Defence Principal Secretary Dr Patrick Mariru and officials from various ministries and agencies, was satisfied

    Gov't says Wajir readying for historic Madaraka Day as roads, water projects near completion
  9. The Standard

    tment to inclusivity. “This is a historic moment not just for Wajir, but for the entire Northern Kenya region,” he said. “As a government, we are proud to take national celebrations to all parts of the country.” The PS was accompanied by Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru

    Wajir races to complete projects ahead of Madaraka Day
  10. Capital News

    Beatrice Inyangala (Higher Education) and Patrick Mariru (Defence) urged residents to take advantage of the available business and job opportunities that will arise.

    Govt Launches Sh1bn Kabarnet University Project in Baringo
  11. The Standard

    The CS was accompanied by her Gender counterpart, Hannah Cheptumo, Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru, Higher Education Principal Secretary Beatrice Inyangala, among other leaders.The Kabarnet University College admitted its first cohort of students in September at Moi Te

    State allocates Sh1b for construction of Kabarnet College
  12. The Standard

    The Run for Oloolua drew four principal secretaries, including National Treasury's Chris Kiptoo, Festus Ng'eno (Environment and Climate Change), Abraham Sing'Oei (Foreign Affairs) and Patrick Mariru (Defence), alongside members of the public on Saturday, April 25."The Run for Olo

    Kenyans run to save Oloolua Forest from grabbers
  13. Citizen Digital

    The run drew participation from senior government officials, including Principal Secretaries Festus Ng’eno (Environment and Climate Change), Abraham Sing'Oei (Foreign Affairs), and Patrick Mariru (Defence), alongside development partners, environmental advocates, and members of t

    Run for Oloolua: PS Kimotho launches ambitious plan to revive threatened forest
Sport

Kipchoge Keino Stadium to serve as Afcon 2027 alternative or training venue

The News

Sports Kenya confirmed that Eldoret's Kipchoge Keino Stadium, currently 45 percent complete after over a decade of construction, will function as either an alternative venue or training facility for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Director General said construction will be finished by December, with test matches planned for January.

11 hours ago · The Standard

Today

  1. Kipchoge Keino Stadium to serve as Afcon 2027 alternative or training venue

    Sports Kenya confirmed that Eldoret's Kipchoge Keino Stadium, currently 45 percent complete after over a decade of construction, will function as either an alternative venue or training facility for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Director General said construction will be finished by December, with test matches planned for January.

    11 hours ago · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. Government officials campaign for UDA in Ol Kalou by-election

    Senior government officials including Cabinet Secretaries Rebecca Miano and Alice Wahome, along with Members of Parliament, are campaigning in Ol Kalou Constituency ahead of the July 16 by-election to drum up support for UDA candidate Samwel Muchina, while former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's opposition party has also begun campaigning in the area.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Wajir prepares to host 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations

    Wajir County is on course to host the 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations on April 30, marking the first time the national event will be held in Northern Kenya. The county stadium is 65 per cent complete and expected to be finished two weeks ahead of schedule, with key infrastructure including roads, water, and power progressing steadily.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 April

  1. Wajir Prepares for First Northern Kenya Madaraka Day Event

    The Government says preparations for Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County are on track, with key infrastructure including the main stadium between 65–70 percent complete. This will be the first time the national event is held in Northern Kenya.

    30 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. Wajir readies for historic Madaraka Day celebrations June 1

    The government says infrastructure projects for Wajir's hosting of Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1 are near completion, with the main stadium between 65 and 70 per cent complete and projected to be finished at least two weeks ahead of schedule. This will be the first time Madaraka Day celebrations are held in Northern Kenya.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Wajir races to complete infrastructure ahead of Madaraka Day

    Wajir town is undergoing major transformation as Kenya prepares to mark Madaraka Day celebrations in the county for the first time on June 1. Key infrastructure projects including a new stadium (65–70 per cent complete), roads, water systems, and power are nearing completion, with officials expressing confidence the town will be ready in time.

    30 April 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Government launches Sh1bn Kabarnet University project in Baringo

    The National government has begun construction of the first public university in Baringo at Kabarnet, with a Sh1 billion project to be undertaken by a Chinese company in collaboration with Kenya Defence Forces. The first phase of academic infrastructure is expected to be completed in one and half years, with phase two to follow in subsequent financial years.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. State allocates Sh1 billion for Kabarnet University College construction

    Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya announced that Sh1 billion has been allocated to construct Kabarnet University College in Baringo County, a constituent of Moi University. The college admitted its first cohort of students in September at Moi Teacher College in Seretunin.

    28 April 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 April

  1. Community run raises funds to fence Oloolua Forest

    A 10,000-person community run at Oloolua Forest in Kajiado County on April 25 aims to raise Sh70 million to fence the 680-hectare woodland against land grabbers and encroachment. The forest, which sustains water and livelihoods for more than four million Nairobi residents, has suffered losses to illegal dumping and the Standard Gauge Railway.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 April

  1. Government launches Oloolua Forest restoration and conservation campaign

    Kenya's government kicked off the 'Run for Oloolua' initiative to restore and protect Oloolua Forest, which faces threats from encroachment and degradation. The programme includes planting 10,000 tree seedlings, installing waste segregation points, promoting clean energy technologies in surrounding communities, and supporting climate-smart agriculture in the Ngong area, targeting benefits for about 1.5 million people.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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