Five videos that got the most views this year! 2024 was the year where we told powerful stories through videos that had an impact on our audience.
KeNHA announces alternative routes as traffic piles along Nairobi-Nakuru highway Motorists plying these routes are advised to exercise patience and observe lane discipline for their safety and that of other road users.
Lee Kinyanjui's witty criticism of Ruto's government, prior to CS nomination Through his social media pages, the English Literature graduate put his degree to good use by composing poems that showed his mastery of the arts
Plot thickens as County says traders opted to build own stalls at City market stage Joseph Kareri, a trader and ‘chairman’, is among those chosen to collect money from fellow traders to support the construction project.
Biz Lounge: The making of Kraft mimosa leather bags To change this perception, we must challenge the myth that locally made products are inferior to international ones. Supporting local entrepreneurs by purchasing their products is key.
Parents, students, accuse Nakuru college of operating illegally One of the students who sought enrolment in the school, Simon Sangale notes that he was asked to pay a tuition fee of Sh 1,000 to register, after which he would clear the Sh 2,500 required for...
Why Nakuru men shy away from reporting GBV cases Additionally, she notes that so far data shows between the month of January to November 2024 , 382 GBV cases affecting women have been recorded while 74 being cases recorded on male victims.
Biz Lounge: From Nakuru to the world, meet founder of Kraft Mimosa At Kraft Mimosa, we aim to showcase that Nakuru can produce world-class leather products.
Njoro farmers' clever idea to avoid exploitation by middlemen Koskey notes that his inability to dry maize properly forced him to leave it in the field to dry, which often led to spoilage during unexpected rains.
Man dies after acid attack: Wife and son in custody According to Nakuru West Sub-County Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer Charles Kamau, Matoke's wife and son are in custody to assist with investigations.
Netizens angered by man who beat mother with stool in Bahati Irene responded to Liz Liz, “It’s the wife who would have gotten the stool beating. Please discourage it”
Naivasha champions league: Winners, losers and newcomers In a gripping final against Oserian FC, Naivasha Police triumphed 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw, showcasing tactical brilliance and composure under pressure.
Man assaults mother with a stool for not serving him breakfast The court heard that Mr Kamau who was aggrieved that the mother had not served him breakfast, took a wooden stool and hit her on the head, causing her serious injury.
One dead in white house estate road crash According to Mr. Wako, the lorry was heading towards Nakuru town from Solai general direction but upon reaching Whitehouse, its breaks failed, causing it to hit the vehicles.
Finance CEC defends drop in county's own source revenue collection Own-source revenue (OSR) refers to the income that county governments generate independently, typically through local taxes, fees, fines, and service charges.
Inside basketball camp targeting young basketball lovers Okemwa however admits that the journey has not been a bed of roses, adding that funding is one of the main challenges he faces.
Drama at City market as traders allege favouritism in allocation of stalls Munyalo adds that the governor had promised to build stalls for the traders regardless of their political affiliations. Still, they are being forced to pay money, and everyone is building their...
From barren to lush green: The changing scenery of Section 58 Across from State House, a tranquil scene unfolds: people sit on benches while others rest under the trees, seeking shade from the December sun.
Where is our husband? A captivating play that dives into love, lies, and loyalty The play centred on John Mathenge, a tuk-tuk driver whose elaborate web of lies unravelled when one of his wives reported him missing to the police.
Inside the first building in Nakuru to have a lift In the 90s Nakuru did not have many skyscrapers in the CBD. In fact, the CK Patel building was not only the tallest building in town, but also the first to have a lift.
Why I have been collecting people's teeth After months of effort, Kamau finally collected a full set of adult teeth and 13 children's teeth.
Inside Subukia's Sh 3 million police post abandoned for 18 years Ngugi says that should they need any police services, they have to travel all the way to Bahati police station, which is about 5 kilometres away. Before, they would go to Tenderet police station,...
Six murdered women and the loud silence of Nakuru female leaders It would therefore be expected that the leaders be at the forefront to speak against violence of the women who elected them.
County spends 67 percent of revenue on employee salary and allowances, 11 percent on development The county however, only spent Sh 2.13 billion which is 82 percent of the total funds released by the controller of budget and comprised Sh 31.29 million and Sh 2.09 billion on development and...
Naivasha's spoken word artist ranks third in prestigious national award Released two months ago, Tumechoka addresses pressing issues such as social justice, corruption, and poor leadership. The poem calls on leaders to prioritize accountability and serve the people.
County battles spread of Mpox virus in residential areas, as cases rise to nine She adds that the department is now exploring the provision of humanitarian assistance to individuals asked to self-isolate, hoping this will help contain the virus.
How Nakuru businesses are bringing the Christmas cheer to customers Muthoni further says, she has had to purchase balloons, Christmas trees, Santa hats, gift wrappers, among other Christmas themed items, in bulk.
Campus Confessions: My mitumba business made me unpopular in school, but it made me a good businesswoman I used my pocket money savings to buy a small stock of clothes to start with. Without a physical shop, I went door to door in student hostels, offering my items directly.
Kenya Cup: Oilers' winning streak continues as they beat Mwamba 94-9 Coming into the season, Gibu notes that their win at the Impala Floodlit title gave them good momentum at the start of the season.
Questions and cheeky comments concerning JCM's new sanctuary For other residents, the news was received with cheeky comments that related the happenings in the club with the new occupants.
Nakuru's popular nightclub now a church! ‘Mtu wa mayai’ would be found in a corner ready to overfeed you with boiled eggs with a dash of kachumbari.
Biz Lounge: What it takes to create, market and sell money bouquets These new skills proved life changing as he was now able to offer a combination of flowers and money in one bouquet.
Nakuru's march against femicide revives memories of slain victims Business was brought to a standstill as the protesters navigated the busy city centre under police protection, with bystanders taking the time to take a photo or two of the peaceful protestors.
No Phones: Nakuru parents' struggle to keep children safe She worries about the dangers of children forming relationships with strangers online and falling victim to kidnapping.
Why businesses opt to run promotional campaigns in December She adds that these activations and discounts can significantly impact businesses, sometimes altering their trajectory.
Kuresoi farmer's innovative solution to effective potato seed storage These two factors lead to seed deterioration and reduced availability of quality seed materials.
Senators FC to face Old Friends FC in Wazee Cup Finals Senators FC secured their spot in the finals of the Nakuru Wazee Super Cup with an impressive 4-1 victory over Nakuru Veteran FC in the semi-finals. The match began with Senators FC taking an...
Party People!! Here's what to expect at the newly opened Wave XO club Mtaa Wangu also spotted men in black suits with name tags on them, who we learnt were security officers in charge of security at the club.
JKUAT takes Nakuball cup in ladies' category, men's final postponed In the men’s category things were noisy and messy. Being a replay of last year’s finals, both teams were out to prove themselves.
What ails the film industry in Nakuru? Martin Ngugi, a filmmaker in Nakuru with three years' experience, sees immense potential in Nakuru, but acknowledges critical challenges, particularly funding.
Why clubbing in Nakuru CBD isn't what it used to be Iconic spots such as Cloud 309, SEBS and Club 64 lit up the evenings and attracted partygoers from all over.
Alarming rise in mother-to-child HIV transmission rates in Nakuru The increase is attributed to factors such as teenage pregnancies, unskilled home deliveries, and mothers stopping antiretroviral treatment (ART) or going on "drug holidays," putting infants at...
When you try to work, but your mind is already in holiday mode Working during the festive season can feel particularly tough, especially when you have to be in the office instead of enjoying the holidays to the full.
Struggling to focus at work after the holidays? Well, me too The once vibrant conversations will now carry an undertone of shared difficulty in resuming normalcy.
County to move SCANN food donations from outside Tower One to Old Town Hall Shamsher Gilani, Chairperson of the Street Children Assistance Network (SCANN), has been providing donations to the elderly and persons with disabilities outside Tower One for three years.
How Nakuru traders navigated confusion caused by changing weather patterns Alice Kimotho agrees with Catherine as she points out how onions and tomatoes had fluctuating prices.
'Close them!' Nakuru parents react to Ministry's directive on boarding schools From this, the Ministry flagged 348 schools that were not approved to host boarding learners, seven were schools in Nakuru.
How Deaf plumber uses his job to fight stigma against persons with disabilities As a plumber, Wanjohi also has the opportunity to work with households in his neighbourhood.
Why County's attempt to acquire more cemetery land has failed So why is the county government yet to purchase more land?
How 25-year-old teacher is a beacon of hope for Deaf children He says before deciding to become a teacher, he wanted to be a lawyer but quickly decided against that after noticing challenges he had and knew he would solve.
