Also known as: Governor Ntutu · Governor Patrick ole Ntutu · Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu
Narok Governor who declared the town off-limits to demonstrators planning June 25, 2026 protests commemorating 2024 anti-Finance Bill victims.
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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeNarok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu at a past event. [File, Standard] Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu has declared Narok Town a no-go zone for demonstrators ahead of the planned June 25 protests to commemorate victims of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. …
Governor Ntutu warns outsiders about June 25 protestCitizen Digital
… "Ukikuja kutuambia Linda Kenya, sijui linda nini, tutakutana kwa debe, na debe ndiyo itaamua, wananchi ndiyo wataamua,” Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu stated. …
Orengo, Kenya Kwanza leaders clash at Maasai leader Harun Lempaka’s funeralThe Standard
… Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu welcomed the initiative and pledged the county government’s support to ensure successful implementation of the project.The governor said he had been briefed on the project’s scope, environmental and social safeguards and stakeholder engagement pro …
KeNHA to upgrade 536km of road in Rift Valley countiesThe Standard
… President William Ruto, Narok County Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, County MP Rebecca Tonkei, Kilgoris MP Julius Sunkuli and several Narok leaders condoled with the family."I have sadly learnt of the death of Honourable Gideon Konchela, former MP for Kilgoris constituency. …
The life and legacy of the late Gideon KonchellahThe Standard
… Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu echoed the call, saying the community established the college in 2024 with support from international partners to equip residents with practical skills in wildlife management, hospitality, and tourism. …
Tourism's future lies in Innovation and technology, graduates toldThe Standard
… Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu lauded voters for maintaining peace during the exercise, saying Keter’s victory reflected residents’ confidence in his leadership and in the ruling UDA party.“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Keter on being duly elected as the Member of Pa …
UDA's David Keter wins Emurua Dikirr by-electionThe Standard
… In recent months, the legislator has accused Governor Patrick ole Ntutu’s administration of slow development and lack of transformative leadership. …
Kenta, Ntutu renew political rivalry in Narok governorship raceDeputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to launch a crackdown on political goons used by politicians to disrupt rallies and instil fear, telling him to deploy the same energy used to tackle banditry in the North Rift. Kindiki also told Murkomen not to spare government-allied leaders who hire goons to intimidate rivals.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to launch a crackdown on political goons used by politicians to disrupt rallies and instil fear, telling him to deploy the same energy used to tackle banditry in the North Rift. Kindiki also told Murkomen not to spare government-allied leaders who hire goons to intimidate rivals.
30 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 →
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 →
At least 14 elephants of different ages and sexes have died over three weeks near Amboseli National Park in locations 15 to 30 kilometers from its boundaries. Kenya Wildlife Service has launched investigations and sent samples from the carcasses to the Government Chemist for analysis.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga County scored highest in a new Thematic Governors Performance Index by research firm Politrack Africa, which rates all 47 counties on agriculture, health, water management and public satisfaction. Governor Anne Waiguru's county posted a composite score of 61.5 per cent, followed by Kisii County at 58.5 per cent.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Narok Governor Samuel Kuntai Ole Tunai has secured backing from elders representing seven Maasai clans, including the Ildamat clan, ahead of the 2027 General Election race for the Narok Senate seat against incumbent Senator Ledama Ole Kina. The endorsement, announced at a meeting in Narok Town, was led by 56 elders from the Narok Council of Elders, who cited Tunai's leadership experience, development record, and efforts to foster community unity during his governorship.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya defended President William Ruto's administration at a church fundraiser in Narok, arguing that the government's tough reforms—including health sector changes, the Sovereign Wealth Fund, and Infrastructure Fund—are necessary for economic transformation and poverty reduction. She said development requires difficult decisions that Kenyans should support, and criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegedly encouraging communities to reject development initiatives for political reasons.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The annual wildebeest migration has officially begun at Maasai Mara National Reserve, with herds crossing the Sand River from Tanzania's Serengeti. The arrival marks the start of a two-month period during which predators including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and crocodiles will have abundant prey.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu has declared Narok Town off-limits to demonstrators planning to commemorate victims of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations on June 25, citing intelligence reports that groups from neighbouring counties aim to disrupt activities and destroy property. Ntutu said authorities would monitor roads into the town and prevent demonstrators from entering, emphasising that stability is critical given the county's strategic location as the gateway to Maasai Mara during the tourism high season.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The funeral of Maasai elder and former land rights activist Harun Lempaka in Narok South became a political battleground, with leaders from the opposition and ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition trading barbs over the 2027 electoral contest. Siaya Governor James Orengo led opposition tributes and asserted he is the legitimate ODM party leader backing the Linda Mwananchi movement.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced plans to upgrade 536 kilometres of rural roads and corridors across Rift Valley counties under the Roads for Rural Economic Development Project, aiming to improve rural connectivity, enhance market access, and spur economic growth in agricultural areas.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Gideon Sitelu Konchellah, former Kilgoris MP and Minister for Immigration, has died following cardiac arrest at a Nairobi hospital. The veteran lawmaker, whose political career spanned more than two decades, was a prominent figure in South Rift politics.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba told graduates of the Wildlife Tourism College of Maasai Mara that the future of global tourism depends on innovation and technology as tourists increasingly seek authentic experiences, sustainability, and digital convenience. He urged the 50 graduands to embrace emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, digital marketing, and online booking platforms to succeed in the changing market.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
United Democratic Alliance candidate David Kipsang Keter has been elected the new MP for Emurua Dikirr Constituency, garnering 18,266 votes to defeat Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Vincent Kibet Rotich, who received 10,760 votes. The by-election followed the death of former MP Johanna Ngeno in a helicopter crash earlier this year.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Narok North MP Moitalel ole Kenta has declared his bid for Narok County governor, alleging that the 2022 election was flawed and that the current administration lacks legitimacy. Kenta, recently appointed Jubilee Party Secretary General, is positioning himself as a unifying figure ahead of the 2027 General Election.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →