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  1. PGH morgue mix up: How Elburgon family buried wrong body

    Festus Waweru Kaiuki, brother to the deceased, says the family had been convinced at the time because people from Nakuru identified the body, and it turns out the two men shared some similarities.

  2. Nakuru politics: Renowned gospel artist Faith Nduhiu to vie for woman rep seat

    Our youth and women remain the most vulnerable in society, and my priority is to empower them with opportunities, support, and a renewed sense of purpose

  3. Motorists stranded overnight as trailer breaks down on Nakuru–Nairobi highway

    According to the Gilgil Sub-County Police Commander, Winston Mwakio, the trailer broke down at around 10pm on Thursday, and officers have been working since then to ensure traffic flows normally.

  4. KeNHA announces alternative routes as heavy traffic is still being experienced on Nairobi–Nakuru highway

    KeNHA recommends the Gilgil–Olkalou–Dundori–Lanet route, or the Flyover–Njambini–Olkalou–Dundori–Lanet route, depending on the direction of travel.

  5. Inside the rise of the Naivasha Champions League

    The journey begins at ward level, with eight wards competing in a league format from February to June. On average, each ward fields around 15 teams. The structure mirrors that of professional...

  6. Things to do in Nakuru this weekend: From spoken word to Hell's Gate Biking Fest

    The weekend kicks off this Friday with a battle of wits at the Terrace Lounge at the Merica Hotel. It's not your usual trivia night, with categories such as 'August in History', 'Let's Get...

  7. Nakuru Girls High School reopens amid parents' uproar over a Sh3,500 damages fee

    Victoria Mulili, the Nakuru County Director of Education, says investigations into why the pupils did not take their exams were not carried out after the unrest. However, on Friday, a team of...

  8. Residents of Pipeline, Barnabas and Pakawa raise alarm over rising youth gang attacks

    More than 100 people have been attacked, beaten and robbed in the streets and in their businesses. Several cases have been reported to the police, while others have gone unreported due to...

  9. How Kenya’s constitution transformed Nyayo Gardens from a battleground into a forum for freedom

    "Believe it or not, there was a time in Nakuru when holding any assembly that shed light on or created awareness of matters of governance was prohibited," says the human rights activist.

  10. Campus confession: Campus politics burned me, but it made me stronger

    By my second year, I had joined the big leagues: The Egerton University Motion Movers Debate Club. I honed my skills, climbed the ranks to become a judge, then a senior judge, and finally Speaker...

  11. Why Gen Z isn't sticking around for toxic workplaces and how employers can adapt

    Instead of being properly introduced to her new role, she was simply shown her workstation and told the reporting time.

  12. Justice served: Man found guilty in Langa langa rape and robbery case

    She recounted how the three men took turns raping her and after ordered her to take a shower.

  13. "Where is the body?" Another family stranded as kin's body goes missing from PGH morgue

    The family now fear the remains may have been released to another household from Molo, who allegedly collected their kin on August 19 and went ahead with the burial.

  14. Biz Lounge: Meet woman feeding Nakuru's night owls

    Now choosing to exclusively work at night, Wambui notes that since there are no safe spaces where she can store the tables and benches, she has to carry them home daily.

  15. Tanzanian woman admitted at PGH since Kibaki was President reunites with family

    He shares how Selina ended up in Kenya remains a mystery to them because she went missing in 2005 when Mwai Kibaki was President.

  16. GDC land saga: Olrongai residents now take fight to NECC

    She adds that after gathering concerns from residents, the Committee would conduct a site visit to confirm the claims.

  17. Government to revoke illegal title deeds in Kihoto as Lake Naivasha swells

    The CS further noted that her ministry, and local administrators, are seeking lasting solutions for affected families, noting that the rising water levels in Rift Valley lakes have become a...

  18. How myths, politics and religion affect vaccine uptake in Nakuru county

    She concludes that collective action is the only way to win the fight against vaccine hesitancy.

  19. How Love and Ballads delivered unforgettable experience in Nakuru city!

    At exactly 5:00 pm, the event kicked off with Mackinlay delivering an electrifying opening performance that had the audience singing along.

  20. Man who died in Naka road crash was on a test drive, mechanic reveals

    We were also on our way coming from an assignment at the time when we saw the wreckage, the vehicle had been crushed making it unrecognizable.

  21. Biz Lounge: How Nakuru woman turned her passion for hiking into a thriving business

    Nakuru Nature Trails and Summits was built on the belief that trails unite people, spark conversations, and nurture resilience.

  22. Njoro man convicted of murdering his lover four years ago

    On the morning of October 13, 2020, it was a sunny day in Lusiru Location, Njoro Subcounty, where Mercy Njeri woke up bright and early to collect charcoal from Peter Mwangi. Little did she know...

  23. Three murders, a mother of three and a chilling postmortem report

    The most recent victim is 40-year-old Mercy Wambui, who was murdered on Sunday, August 10. Her body was recovered from River Ndarugu three days later, on Wednesday, August 13.

  24. Egerloo: The toilet invention targeting water-scarce regions

    In Nakuru, heavy rains frequently flood pit latrines, causing untreated waste and chemicals to seep into aquifers.

  25. Inside grueling task of reuniting unknown patients with families at PGH

    He says in most instances, in the initial days, families themselves often do the work of searching, moving from one hospital to another.

  26. Bad road: County blames the rain following backlash after man died on way to hospital

    He further notes that graders were deployed to the Kaptich-Kwa Chief area last week, but work was disrupted by rain.

  27. Egerton student discovers wonders of potato flour

    Unlike wheat, potatoes have no known allergy concerns and the flour is also gluten free.

  28. The day I got really drunk and argued with my mother-in-law

    Before this incident, Emmanuel had a disagreement with his mother-in-law weeks earlier. The issue was left unresolved, but little did he know that it was a ticking time bomb waiting to explode.

  29. Flooded roads, lost livelihoods: Barnabas residents cry out for action

    When we visited, we came across two ducks swimming in a puddle on a major road connecting the Muguga and Mashini areas. The road is usually impassable and that people sometimes have to use...

  30. Football fans in Nakuru to watch the CHAN matches for free at the Maasai Market

    The county government has set up a public viewing area at Maasai market where residents can watch football matches, starting with today's quarter-final between Kenya and Madagascar at 5 pm.

  31. Mkulima Hub: Kabarak University students create all-in-one smart agriculture digital platform

    Their platform, Mkulima Hub, is a unified platform combining a smart greenhouse, an AI-powered disease diagnosis system and a digital agri-marketplace.

  32. No boredom this weekend just good vibes: Your guide to Nakuru's party plans

    Nakuru city iko set na some hype tagging along this weekend, na kama hujajipanga, basi sit back and allow us to sort you out. From Friday hadi Sunday, kuna events ziko na mix ya music, art...

  33. From Nakuru to the national team: The rise of brothers John Okoth and Philip Okeyo in Kenyan rugby

    What began as curiosity soon turned into opportunity. By 2013, Okoth had toured France with the Kenya Under-15s, an experience that opened his eyes and shaped his ambitions.

  34. Court orders NEMA to inspect Chillis Tavern amid noise pollution dispute

    The Environment and Land Court in Nakuru has ordered the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to inspect Chilis Tavern following complaints about noise pollution.

  35. 55-year-old woman rescued from collapsed pit latrine in Naka

    He says she was pulled out at around 11:35 a.m. and was immediately rushed to the Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital for treatment.

  36. The little known bond between rhinos and rangers in Lake Nakuru national park

    She further explains that every morning a register is taken to ensure each animal is present.

  37. Why Kuresoi tops in worms and Naivasha leads in Bilharzia

    To curb the infections, the county conducts routine deworming for children under five and school-going pupils every six months.

  38. Inside unique trade in Kampi ya Moto where farmers use seeds as currency

    For many farmers, this system has restored both food security and dignity. Joseph Stephen Mwangi, a farmer from Kampi ya Moto, Rongai explains how it works in his village.

  39. Nine-year-old girl rescued in Kuresoi North after parents assault, lock her up, for two days

    In her painful account, her mother gave her a beating when she arrived and later in the night, the father came and they both beat her up again.

  40. 'Love and Ballads' finally find a stage in Nakuru!

    There is a hunger for jazz sessions, live acoustic sets, sing-alongs, and performances that allow the audience to feel every note and every emotion up close.

  41. Fresh details emerge of how Njoro man pictured being carried in blanket died

    Mr. Maritim had lived with the illness for five years, often going for check-ups. His wife notes that his health had improved in the past years.

  42. Unregistered bible school lands Nakuru man in court

    The prosecution did not oppose the release of the accused person on bond. However, they proposed the same include a surety to ensure he attends court.

  43. End of an Era: Michael Mwangi's tenure as Nakuru County Commander comes to an end

    Nakuru has a new County Commander. Emmanuel Opuru's arrival marks the end of Michael Mwangi’s tenure, a period during which the county was repeatedly in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

  44. How Nakuru's rich trigger floods downstream

    A spot check by Mtaa Wangu in parts of the market in Ponda Mali after heavy rains revealed that the area had flooded rendering the path ways impassable.

  45. Nakuru politics: Battle for County's top seats begins

    While the whispers grow louder about whether he will attempt to snatch back the governor’s seat, Kinyanjui is playing the laid back role.

  46. Seeds of change: How Nakuru group is making agriculture cool for the youth

    Interestingly Wanjama and his team also seek to tackle this issue at its root; in this case, the institutions of higher learning.

  47. Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui urges Nakuru businesses to tap into opportunities presented by the Rironi–Mau Summit road expansion

    Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui says that there is a part of the contract dubbed ‘local contract’, where local contractors can bid to provide building...

  48. Campus confession: The day I survived the most bizarre church service of my life

    They were almost empty, and this allowed people enough space to move around while singing.

  49. Six Nakuru players join national Deaf football team

    Reflecting on the last Deaflympics held in Brazil in 2022, Ruto notes that the Kenyan side gave a spirited fight but struggled against more established teams.

  50. Water engineer finds solution for Nakuru's brown teeth menace

    She notes that prolonged consumption not only damages teeth but also weakens bones, as studies suggest.