Delayed justice: Prosecution blunder sabotages Baby Mercy case In light of this development, Soita directed the prosecution to register the matter a fresh, get a new case number, and have the inquest withdrawn before the next mention on 30th July.
Explainer: Why your water bill in Nakuru just went up and who's to blame He notes that for the period 2024/2025 to 2029/2030, the cost of water has increased by 61 percent, up from Sh 59 on the lifeline block tariff (1-6 meters cubic) to Sh95.
From campus hustle to money maker: The inspiring story of Jerseys Cabinet To stay afloat during football’s off-season, he supplements his income through branding services offering custom printing on t-shirts, caps, and more.
Nakuru medical staff trained to tackle maternal deaths head-on The programme teaches staff how to prioritize urgent cases, assist more effectively during operations, and speak up when something isn’t done correctly.
Gilgil three: Netizens mobilize support for youth facing terror charges The fund drive has taken social media by storm as influencers and social media users at large are using their platforms to help in raising funds for the release of the three.
Bravo! Nakuru records impressive turnout in Measles and Typhoid vaccination campaign The campaign, which began on July 5, saw over 900,000 children vaccinated.
'Loving' Nakuru? Let's be honest But who are these people who love Nakuru? And what, exactly, are they loving?
Jeremiah Njanja: How Hell's Gate Biking Fest was born! KWS agreed to a pilot event in 2022, and the response was strong enough that in 2023, they officially partnered with Njanja to host the event inside the park.
Lanet residents decry insecurity as gang stabs KDF officer to death Another resident Kariuki James, questions if those criminals were courageous enough to go after a person trained in combat what about the rest of them?
When innocence meets uprising: Nakuru parents struggle to explain protests to children Every day, it becomes more apparent that children are picking up on the current political temperature in the country.
Nakuru vendors hit hard by water price hike According to him, it is hard to convince clients to buy the 20L jerry can at twenty-five shillings and thirty shillings.
Forget cool toys, my toddler is obsessed with a 'mwiko!' Then she upgraded to the wooden cooking stick after she discovered the kitchen drawer (you know the one with all the mismatched plastic containers and lids?).
How Ngala secondary school for the deaf stole the show at Tech challenge Though the coin missed the target, the disappointment was briefly visible until the audience applauded, expressed in sign language.
Cameroon woman shocks netizens, terms Lake Nakuru baboons a 'delicacy' She explains the shock of seeing residents feeding the baboons with corn and the animals roaming freely outside the park.
How protests cause water and air pollution in Nakuru Moreover, the discarded bottles, food wrappers, damaged infrastructure, tear gas canisters, and spent cartridges stay behind to tell the tale of what ensued for the better part of the day.
Biz Lounge: Nakuru man making a killing building and selling mole traps Cornered but not defeated, Irungu turned to innovation. He began designing a pest trap that could deal with both moles and rats.
The life of a cab driver: A deadly hug, stash of weed and cheating girlfriend That incident shook me. Since then, I don’t hug strangers. That man had forced a hug, and afterwards I started feeling the dizziness
Finding God beyond the pews: Why I walked away from church What troubled Joe even more was the silence or even praise of church leaders toward these politicians, some of whom supported policies that harmed the very youth the church claimed to support.
'Tumetumwa': Traders narrate how goons stormed shops, stole goods worth millions “They kept saying tumetumwa but did not tell me on whose orders they were acting,” a visibly shaken Kimani recounts.
'Dear promoters, tulikosea wapi?' How big concerts keep ghosting Nakuru Why you ask, because Nakuru does not feature on towns that Alusa will be holding the concerts. I mean Nai and Eldy we get but Meru!! What does Meru have on us?
Meet Constable Eric Kinandu, Naivasha's FIFA-accredited referee Based in Naivasha, Kinandu is a dedicated police officer and an internationally recognised football referee who proudly wears a FIFA badge. His two careers is a perfect match made in heaven.
Scarce venues and stingy party animals: The two big thorns in Nakuru's events flesh One of the biggest challenges, he says, is lack of sufficient indoor spaces that could fit the ideal audience for a particular event
How being 'too helpful' at work hurts your promotion chances, may lead to being fired The workload left her burnt out and unrecognized, and when restructuring came, she was the first to be let go.
Weavers market demolished, traders seek alternative space They arrive at the new site just a few meters from their original stalls with their bales as usual, customers in tow, seemingly unaffected by the ongoing upheaval.
The clean farming methods used by Nakuru farmers to increase maize yields Nakuru has faced growing scrutiny in recent years over pesticide misuse, especially the over-application of chemicals that leave residues in food or pollute water sources.
‘Ocha Ime Advance’: Nakuru residents share the harsh truth on why NaxVegas is now a boring city Zack Wakairu said that no promoter would dare invest in a city that goes to sleep at 7:30 pm. He was alluding to the fact that the concept of nightlife remains foreign to the people of Nakuru.
Tourists to pay more to visit Lake Nakuru National Park under new KWS proposal In Nakuru County, the proposed entry fee for local adults at Lake Nakuru National Park is set to increase by 74 percent
Wangari, Kabluce: A football love story that started on the pitch John recalls noticing Wangari at matches where she would occasionally come to watch. In 2021, he invited her out for lunch as friends, but they soon became more than that.
Nakuru Weekend Guide: Praise and worship, game nights, colour fest and club beats Whether you're in the mood for worship, cocktails, loud music or colourful chaos, the city has something for you.
From calm to chaos: How protest turned Nakuru into a city of destruction Nakuru, a city which once prided itself on its calm and serenity, had now turned into a haven of chaos and vandalism.
Traders, pedestrians, welcome road upgrade outside PGH She adds that while the road expansion is a step in the right direction, it also calls for additional safety measures. Emphasizing that the road needs speed bumps now that it’s even wider.
Rift valley regional music festival comes to Nakuru! According to Rosemary Mambui, the Regional Director of Education for Rift Valley, the festival has attracted participation from 14 counties and is expected to draw a total of 90,000 learners.
Egerton University builds hot shower powered by maize cobs The dual-purpose system can use any type of burnable biomass and requires only 5kg of maize cobs to heat 50 litres of water, enough to serve a household of three to four people for an entire day.
How protests affected business, tourism and boda boda sectors in Nakuru David Mwangi, the Chair of the Nakuru County Tourism Association conquers with the sentiments of Mr. Kamama saying that protests bring the hospitality sector to a halt.
Why Nakuru youth are taking a break from social media Bridget Kambo, who has been on a social media break since November last year, echoes a similar sentiment.
CS Ruku said ‘Go to work’; Nakuru streets said ‘Go where?' Major roads leading to the town where most government buildings are located were barricaded by police, turning the city centre into a ghost town.
Saba saba: Inside chaotic protests that shook Free Area For hours, the sounds of gunshots and tear gas echoed through the air. Police and protestors clashed repeatedly, advancing, retreating.
Egerton student creates App to help farmers detect crop diseases Achevi says the goal is to make disease diagnosis simpler, faster, and more trustworthy, especially for farmers overwhelmed by unreliable internet search results or lacking access to agronomists.
What you need to know about the 10-day vaccination drive in Nakuru He notes to achieve maximum reach, the county has adopted a three-strategy including; Static Health Facilities where all public health centres across the county are administering vaccines daily...
Biz Lounge: New businesses emerge at Nakuru ASK phasing out the old On the northern end, the Kenya Industrial Estates zone has become overgrown with grass, and the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru area now serves as a shortcut for students heading to the parking lot.
Nakuru private schools ask pupils to stay home on Monday ahead of Saba saba protests At Victonell Academy, parents received a message stating, "Good evening, kindly note there will be no school on Monday
Simply the best: Black Sea and Mandela emerge winners at Nakuru ASK show A few steps away stood the reserve champion, Keismoor 21LN10, a four-year-old Guernsey that has calved twice. Weighing about 450 kilograms, she produces 25 litres of milk daily and boasts the...
Naks 101: Time to know the street names you cruise on daily! But in case you have ever paused to wonder what roads these familiar places actually sit on, here’s your guide to the actual main street names behind the landmarks
Traffic snarl-up along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway after trailer plunges into a ditch Motorists in Nakuru were forced to spend hours in traffic on Saturday after a trailer was involved in an accident on the Nakuru–Nairobi highway, causing congestion along the Gategoro stretch into...
Farming meets tech: Kabarak University student builds app that links Nakuru farmers directly to buyers Ivy Muthoni, a fourth-year IT student at Kabarak University's Department of Computer Science and IT, has developed a mobile and web-based app designed to connect farmers directly with suppliers...
Hearing date set for inquest into Dr Laban Kiptoo’s mysterious death According to court documents seen by Mtaa Wangu, the hearing will start on July 23, 2025. A public inquest has been recommended by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to...
Court dismisses case against Molo MCA Joseph Ngware, citing lack of evidence for detention The two were arrested on Thursday following claims that, on June 24, 2025, Mr Ngware and his assistant had held secret meetings with local youths and instructed them to attack the Molo police...
How students from Keriko Comprehensive School are championing donkey care in Njoro The Donkey Care Club (DCC) was set up to educate young people about the importance of donkey welfare. Members learn how to care for the animals and act as ambassadors for their protection within...
Amapiano, ASK Show, Park and Chill, and all the good vibes: Your Nakuru weekend lineup is here It's the kind of weekend where you could wake up dancing, spend your afternoon immersed in literature, and still have time to pet a prize-winning goat.
Afraha stadium won’t be closed entirely despite KDF take over, Thabanja says The second phase will not affect the pitch, as it will entail the construction of pavilions three and four.
