… In the 2026/2027 financial year, they claim that the county government omitted any budgetary allocation to them, without any explanationThe group now wants Governor Susan Kihika to, within five days, intervene and provide the status, management and disbursement of the county’s PW …
… the number of deaths would not be high. “War Memorial is the only hospital that served both Nakuru residents and patients from other counties well,” said Keroche.Keroche condemned the county government’s role in the closure of the hospital and the refusal of Governor Susan Kihika …
… The clinicians have called on the Nakuru County Government under Governor Susan Kihika to urgently address their grievances and sign the necessary agreements to allow health workers to resume their duties and restore normal services in health facilities. …
… Subscribe to our newsletterVihiga County Woman Representative Beatrice Adagala cited political exchanges involving Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire and Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika with Gachagua making disrespectful remarks against them.Adagala stated …
Gachagua hits out at Kihika over Nakuru convoy attack, vows to unseat her in 2027 By Citizen Reporter August 15, 2026 11:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A screen grab of DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua …
Persons with Disabilities in Nakuru County have issued a five-day demonstration notice to the county government, stating that Sh25.7 million in allocated PWD funds for the 2025/2026 financial year were not disbursed to beneficiaries, and that no budgetary allocation was made in 2026/2027. The group is demanding Governor Susan Kihika intervene within five days to provide status, management, and disbursement details of the PWD Fund, as well as comprehensive financial accountability and an independent forensic audit.
Persons with Disabilities in Nakuru County have issued a five-day demonstration notice to the county government, stating that Sh25.7 million in allocated PWD funds for the 2025/2026 financial year were not disbursed to beneficiaries, and that no budgetary allocation was made in 2026/2027. The group is demanding Governor Susan Kihika intervene within five days to provide status, management, and disbursement details of the PWD Fund, as well as comprehensive financial accountability and an independent forensic audit.
Following a nurses' strike that began over 40 days ago, Nakuru residents are facing a healthcare crisis linked to the January 2024 closure of Nakuru War Memorial Hospital. At least 11 people died at Nakuru Level Five Hospital during the strike, with leaders attributing the deaths to the loss of the War Memorial facility's capacity.
Health workers in Nakuru County continue a strike over the county government's delay in signing a Collective Bargaining Agreement addressing their welfare and working conditions, causing disrupted services in public health facilities. Union leaders say the government has failed to act despite a court order for workers to return and threats of further staff withdrawals.
Fifteen Members of Parliament have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for gender-based political violence, intimidation, and attacks targeting women leaders and women associated with political opponents. The legislators said political disagreements should not devolve into personal attacks or the targeting of women because of their gender, marital status, or political affiliations.
Women Members of Parliament, led by Nairobi County Woman Representative Esther Passaris, have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for what they described as a pattern of gender-based political violence and attacks targeting women leaders and women associated with his political opponents. The MPs argued that political disagreements should not degenerate into personal attacks or targeting of women based on their gender, and cited alleged verbal attacks against Nyandarua Woman Representative Faith Gitau as an example of the pattern.
Jubilee Party has denied links to unrest during opposition activities in Naivasha and Nakuru, with its Secretary General attributing the clashes to policing failures rather than party wrongdoing. The denial reflects deepening tensions within the Uhuru-backed opposition as DCP seeks to expand its national presence ahead of the 2027 election.
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has warned Nakuru's security agencies that they will be held accountable if violence erupts at upcoming political events, claiming to have intelligence pointing to plans to disrupt meetings and the opening of political party offices in the county. Methu alleged preparations to disrupt a political gathering in Njoro and linked the alleged plans to a personal assistant to Njoro MP Charity Kathambi, though he did not provide public evidence for the allegations.
Democratic Change Party leader Rigathi Gachagua accused Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Naivasha MP Samuel Arama of being behind an attack on his convoy in Nakuru on Friday, during which vehicles were pelted with stones and damaged at Kaptembwa. Gachagua vowed to continue visiting the county and pledged to unseat Kihika in 2027.
President Ruto's broad-based government coalition is intensifying efforts to secure commitments from fence-sitters amid a competitive scramble to recruit defectors from opposition ranks, as demonstrated by a retreat held at Lake Naivasha Resort in Nakuru County attended by senior government and coalition officials.
President William Ruto told a Broad-Based Coalition leaders' meeting in Naivasha that there has been accelerated development since ODM joined the government, stating that despite being political competitors, ODM and UDA came together for the country's sake and that political competition should not divide Kenya.
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika said people photographed sleeping outside Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital are relatives waiting for loved ones, not abandoned patients. The images had sparked public outrage on social media over welfare concerns.
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai has escaped charges over links to a June 19, 2026 shooting in the constituency that left three people shot, a bus torched and vehicles vandalised. A magistrate dismissed a police application to extend his investigation period and ordered detectives to charge him or discharge him, and by closing of business yesterday no charges had been preferred.
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Nakuru Senator Tabitha Keroche clashed during a Senate County Public Accounts Committee meeting where Kihika appeared to respond to audit queries for the 2024/2025 financial year, with their dispute over the closure of Nakuru War Memorial Hospital prompting the committee chair to intervene and request they withdraw unparliamentary language.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua explained his absence from the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests, stating he had gathered intelligence indicating a plot to trigger violence, loot businesses, and blame the Mt Kenya region. Gachagua made the decision during a 45-day political hiatus, citing that his appearance would have created an opportunity for goons and rogue security officers to cause mayhem.
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai was released on Sh50,000 cash bail after appearing in court over a shooting incident that injured three people at an event in Nakuru County. The incident occurred at an economic empowerment event organized by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika.
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai, detained overnight after surrendering to police in connection with shooting chaos and an alleged assault during a June 19 rally, was released on a Sh100,000 bond with surety by Senior Principal Magistrate Vincent Adet. The magistrate dismissed the police request for 21-day detention, ruling there was insufficient evidence and that investigations could proceed without his continued custody.
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai was released on cash bail after being arraigned over violent clashes that left three people injured. The court rejected a prosecution bid for 21-day detention.
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai has been released on cash bail after being arraigned over violent clashes that left three people injured. The MP is suspected of involvement in violent clashes and a shooting incident during a youth empowerment event in his constituency.
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai was detained and is due in court following violent clashes at a Youth Empowerment Meeting in Kuresoi Sub-County that left five people injured, including three with gunshot wounds, and vehicles destroyed. Police said the violence involved suspected goons allied to Mutai and supporters of Governor Kihika, and 56 suspects were arrested with 44 later released.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Gen Z to stay home from planned Thursday protests, alleging the government deployed hired gangs to provoke violence. This reverses his April stance in which he backed the youth's right to protest and pledged the United Opposition would march alongside them.
Twelve suspects connected to chaos in Kuresoi North on June 19—where three people were shot, one bus was burned, and two vehicles vandalised during a Kenya Kwanza event—were released on bond of Sh50,000 each by Senior Principal Magistrate Vincent Adet, who ruled the police lacked evidence for a 21-day detention.
During a Senate hearing on forced disappearances of young fishermen at Lake Nakuru, Kenya Wildlife Services Director General Erastus Kanga rejected a report tabled by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, saying he had not seen it and could not adequately respond to allegations without reviewing the document first.
An opinion piece calls for authorities to investigate who between Governor Susan Kihika and Kuresoi MP Alfred Mutai is responsible for violence in Molo, Nakuru County, where three people were shot and 56 suspected goons arrested, arguing that without holding political leaders accountable, goon culture will persist.
Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri has called on President William Ruto to rein in politicians inciting violence, warning that unchecked political mobilisation could plunge the nation into chaos as it edges closer to the 2027 General Election. He accused Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika of intimidating Members of Parliament and frustrating their efforts to deliver on their mandates.
Police in Nakuru arrested 56 suspects following violent disturbances that broke out during an empowerment programme organised by Governor Susan Kihika in Kuresoi North on Friday. Three people sustained gunshot wounds during the incident and are receiving treatment at Molo Level 4 Hospital; investigations continue and police are seeking to record a statement from Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai.
The National Police Service confirmed the arrest of at least 56 individuals following violent disturbances at a Youth and Women Empowerment Programme in Kuresoi North attended by senior leaders including Governor Susan Kihika. Tensions reportedly flared when Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai arrived at the venue with supporters, sparking confrontations with residents and other attendees; police recovered multiple exhibits believed to have been used in the violence.
Residents in Kaimbaga Ward, Ol Kalou constituency stopped school buses, alleging they were transporting people involved in the illegal auction of national identity cards. The incident, which occurred ahead of the July 16 by-election, sparked online debate and calls for investigations and transparency.
Police have launched a manhunt for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai following a violent confrontation between his supporters and those of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika at a youth empowerment meeting in Kuresoi Sub-County that left three people with gunshot injuries. The clash also saw a bus set ablaze by unknown persons.