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  1. Rising cost of Potato, onions and tomatoes to stretch household budgets

    A visit to the market by Mtaa Wangu reveals traders grappling with the effects of the dry season, with some commodities recording price increases of up to 100 percent compared to late 2025 (Q3)

  2. Derby delight: Oilers silence Nakuru RFC in a thrilling showdown

    This rivalry usually goes beyond sports, and it mirrors the identity of Nakuru and the city’s evolution. Nakuru RFC, steeped in history, represents continuity and tradition. Menengai Oilers, with...

  3. Mother, daughter burnt to death at Kwa Kihika estate

    The incident occurred at a residential property in Kwa Kihika area in Mawanga, within a compound owned by Kihika Kimani, father to Governor Susan Kihika

  4. Pupil dies, 14 injured as deadly winds bring down classroom roof

    According to residents the incident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. yesterday at St Pascal Academy in Mzee wa Nyama area when powerful winds ripped the roof off the school building affecting...

  5. Sherehe Chronicles: When your drinking buddies ditch you at the club

    While exiting the establishment, I asked one of the security guards what they do in such cases. He said that they usually wake up by themselves early in the morning.

  6. Buffalo escape incident spark fresh concerns over human-wildlife conflict in Barut

    Ben Kiprotich, a resident in the area, says the buffaloes were spotted at around 6 in the morning by residents who were using the bridge.

  7. Weekend Guide: Menengai Oilers host Nakuru RFC in the Kenya Cup Round Five clash

    Away from the intensity of the pitch, Nakuru’s floriculture scene is quietly taking centre stage. The Nakuru Open Day Invite 2026, hosted at the United Selections Nakuru Showhouse, is concluding...

  8. Nakuru’s 24-hour economy dream faces reality check

    Despite the challenges, the potential benefits are significant. A growing 24-hour economy could support job creation through shift work, improve convenience for residents, and position Nakuru as...

  9. Nakuru residents to get easy access to government services as the county gets four new administrative units

    The establishment of new divisions follows a rigorous public participation process, which, according to Kibaara, involves community consultations where "minutes are done, public participation is...

  10. Police lose bid to detain a bodaboda operator found with narcotic drugs

    He was arraigned before court on Wednesday, where the police sought to have him detained for seven days to facilitate investigations into the alleged offence

  11. Hope for Nakuru’s night economy as Naivas Supermarket joins the 24-hour business trend

    ‎‎Naivas Midtown Customer Care Manager Johnson Kamau tells Mtaa Wangu the decision to operate 24 hours was implemented in December last year after the management observed changing customer needs...

  12. Two charged with forging land ownership documents for Muthera farm

    According to court documents, the accused persons on April 11, 2023 conspired together to commit a felony namely making a title deed without authority.

  13. County officials trade blame as drainage channels turn into open dump site

    Traders say stagnant wastewater in the drainage attracts flies and rodents, worsening hygiene conditions and putting livelihoods at risk

  14. Alarm as infants, foetuses outnumber unclaimed bodies at Nakuru County Morgue Annex

    These bodies have been in the mortuaries beyond the legally stipulated period, three months, consuming resources in preservation and other logistics.

  15. From spectator to league winner: Alvin Longinus' basketball journey

    Alvin explains that his love for basketball began back when he was a child in Eldoret.

  16. Double victory: 17-year-old scores A in KCSE, lands top premier league club deal

    Balancing school and football were demanding, he says, as his school prioritized academics and was not traditionally strong in sports. Yet he still joined the school team in Form One and later...

  17. Name change, Police Station among strategies to win back students to Kivumbini Secondary

    In an earlier story published by Mtaa Wangu in January 2024 the school population still had a downward student population

  18. Public fury as Nakuru’s elected women leaders stay silent on critical issues

    Many residents say they feel the painstaking disappointment because Nakuru prides itself on electing women, and with that came the expectations of a more visible and empathetic leadership

  19. Beyond the game: Coach Maureen gives Bondeni boys hope through football

    For Maureen, coaching is more than a career; it is a calling. She left formal teaching and now balances flexible work with coaching.

  20. Baada ya Kazi Meet Up: Nakuru entrepreneurs explore strategies for navigating challenging business environment

    These discussions are particularly relevant for small and medium enterprises seeking to scale without being crippled by loan repayments.

  21. 2025 KCSE Results: How Moi High School Kabarak has managed to remain at the top

    The school located in Rongai Subcounty has been posting impressive results becoming one of the most consistent academic giants in the country.

  22. Nakuru singer-songwriter Itha drops debut EP

    ‎‎The EP sees Itha collaborate with two artists, Clark Keeng and Matt Ngesa, both of whom played a significant role in shaping the sound of the project. One of the songs on the EP features Clark...

  23. “This road is a death trap!”: Kikopey residents blame parked trailers and narrow road for deadly crash

    The accident, which left several people injured, has once again brought long-standing safety concerns along this busy stretch of highway into focus. Residents say it has become increasingly...

  24. Karai road tragedy: Ten-year-old left alone after losing all family members

    The family was returning to Gilgil, Nakuru County from Kirigiti, Kiambu county where they had spent the Christmas holidays, in readiness for the schools’ reopening this week.

  25. The end of the gate-crasher? How Nakuru event organisers are rethinking 2026

    This willingness to pay in advance isn't just about convenience; it’s a vote of confidence in the local brand. When a resident buys an "Early Bird" ticket for a cultural festival three weeks out,...

  26. A New Year's Eve intervention that cost a young man his life

    At around 11pm, the younger brother came home running and wailing. The mother instantly woke up to see what was wrong. The words that came out of his mouth were a mother's worst nightmare.

  27. 18 killed in 5 days: Motorists blame KeNHA, NTSA over Nairobi–Nakuru–Eldoret highway crashes

    The spate of deadly crashes has drawn sharp criticism from the Motorists Association of Kenya, which has blamed state agencies and long-standing institutional failures for what it describes as...

  28. Wagwan Nakuru! Here is something special for Nakuru babes this weekend

    Also scheduled for Sunday is the Nakuru Babes Picnic, an outdoor gathering for girls only, set to take place at Lord Egerton Castle.

  29. How football is helping the youth in Kwa Murogi stay in school

    Ann’s future was uncertain. Like many girls in similar circumstances, the prospect of continuing her education seemed unattainable due to financial constraints at home.

  30. Night guard killed during robbery at Harambee Khalsa Comprehensive School

    The body of the guard Josephat Amita Onyango was found lying in one of the classrooms on Thursday morning.

  31. Naivasha Champions league wraps up third season on a high

    ‎‎Compared to earlier editions, the 2024/25 season not only attracted more teams but also demonstrated a significant improvement in the quality of football on display

  32. 50-year-old dies in electrocution incident in Naivasha

    In a phone interview, the deceased’s elder brother, Simon Ndung’u, says Mwangi had been hired to prune trees by a lady in Kayole Estate claims which the lady denied.

  33. From chalkboard to dance floor: Teacher quits job to inspire youth through dance

    Using his talent, Mwangi began engaging young people informally, dancing with them in open spaces and playgrounds. With time, the initiative gained support from organisations involved in drug...

  34. Job hunting blunders that could ruin your chances

    According to career coach Eunice Victoria, this lack of direction is one of the most common and costly mistakes people make while job hunting.

  35. Kinyanjui’s rebuke of Gachagua sparks speculation on his 2027 plans

    The recent Facebook post by the Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industrialization, where he called out on the Democratic Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua...

  36. Nakuru County quietly updates website weeks after Mtaa Wangu report

    In the updated website made the county has removed the bios, education history, and professional credentials of the members and replaced them with a pared-down presentation of names...

  37. Unsafe stops: The hidden danger of roadside truck parking along the Nairobi- Nakuru -Eldoret route

    John Nduta, a boda boda rider based in Kikopey, says that the recent accident that brought to the fore the bigger risk that the heavy trucks pose to the motorists when they park by the roadside...

  38. 10 dead in Karai road crash

    The accident involved a bus that collided head on with matatu on the night of January 4

  39. Economic hardship pushing Kihoto residents into dangerous Lake Naivasha fishing

    ‎‎This outcry follows a tragic incident in which four fishermen drowned on Friday after they were attacked by a herd of hippos while fishing in the lake. The bodies of the four were recovered...

  40. New year resolutions: Essential habit or empty ritual?

    ‎‎According to Kariuki, people need to first re-evaluate themselves, understand what they truly want, and assess whether their goals are realistic and within reach.

  41. Nakuru teen selected for national volleyball squad

    Her call-up to the Malkia Strikers Under-20 team means she will report to camp in early January, with possible international assignments on the horizon

  42. Police officer shoots pub owner, then turns gun on himself in Naivasha

    Corporal Collins Kochei, who is attached to the Tangi Tano police post in Gilgil sub-county, found his way to the pub in Naivasha. At the time, he was armed with an AK-47 rifle. There, he shot...

  43. DCP's Nakuru gamble: Promises, power struggles and the road to 2026

    Many aligned themselves with the new party, but after the 2022 general elections, some felt they had been left out of the political process.

  44. From Tower One snaps and Kenyatta Avenue suits: How Nakuru eased into 2026

    At White House Estate, small groups of friends gathered to mark the moment. Among them was Jakes Ogol, who chose a relaxed start to the year, sharing drinks and conversation with friends.

  45. A guide to fitness sports you can take up in Nakuru in 2026

    To start with, if you want to learn how to play pool or darts, you'll find that most clubs in Nakuru have pool tables and dartboards, even the more local ones. However, if you don't know how to...

  46. Businesses reap big from Prophet Dr David Owuor's three-day crusade

    For some, the event even prompted a temporary shift in profession like David Sailwa, who ordinarily works as a barber, decided to park his clippers and operate as a boda boda rider following the...

  47. How acquisition of cutting-edge machines has redefined healthcare services at the Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital

    The hospital received major technological upgrades that signaled its growing role as a regional health hub serving more than 10 counties.

  48. Crossover night crowds push Nakuru night clubs to charge entrance fees

    Once inside, the scene was unbelievable. It felt as though people had started arriving at the club early in the morning because it was already packed.

  49. How my mother’s craft inspired my handmade accessories venture

    Growing up, Akoth was exposed early to the world of tailoring and creativity, although she did not immediately consider it a career.

  50. Rains, impassable roads and the promise of Imarisha Barabara program

    The issue of poor roads has been a thorn in the flesh of many Nakuru residents; crossing over to Barnabas, the situation is the same. We visited the area on August 23 and caught a first-hand...