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  1. Shock as shamba boy allegedly murders elderly couple in Molo

    According to their son, the late Jerusha,70, was a retired teacher, while her husband,72 was a retired accountant.

  2. When a village boy meets Naivasha's five-star hotel

    But when it came to the steak, I confidently grabbed my knife, pressed down… and nothing. The steak didn’t even flinch. I pressed harder. Still nothing.

  3. Rongai farmer spills the beans on contract farming

    In contrast, canola not only improves soil health but also requires fewer chemicals and lower input costs compared to other crops.

  4. Nakuru dance lovers meet for afternoon of Salsa, Kizomba and Bachata!

    Shock on me, though I quickly found myself dancing off beat, my two left feet betraying me with every turn. But that was part of the charm.

  5. Search for two-year-old intensifies as court allows police to hold father for 14 days

    Jane says on the day Nathan went missing he was wearing a pink pull-neck, a beige sweater and black trousers

  6. Kenha sends a team of geologist to investigate the appearance of fissures along the Nakuru-Eldoret highway

    Engineer Ezekiel Fukwo, Kenha’s Director of Maintenance, says that over the next ten days, geologists would conduct investigations and submit a report to inform the Authority’s engineering team...

  7. The alarming truth about Nakuru's pedestrian crossings

    The black-and-white stripes points painted across the roads, seem to serve more as decoration than as lifesaving pedestrian crossings.

  8. The death of Nakuru’s party scene: Why partygoers are hanging their dancing shoes

    It’s a Saturday night, your favourite DJ is performing, and yet the dance floor is half empty. By 2 a.m., yawning revellers stumble out, some too drunk to continue, while the other half of the...

  9. Nakuru among top five counties with highest TB cases, new data shows

    Since January, the county has reported over 2,200 cases of drug-susceptible TB (DSTB) and 36 cases of drug-resistant TB (DRTB).

  10. Lawyers in Nakuru protest killing of advocate Kyalo Mbobu

    Byron Menezes, who chairs the Advocates Benevolent Association, urged investigators to take threats against lawyers seriously. He highlighted a growing pattern of intimidation, harassment and...

  11. From books to nightlife: How Nick Ombodo became Nakuru's top club photographer

    This wasn’t the career Nick Ombodo pictured for himself when he enrolled at Kenya Methodist University to study International Relations. Back then, his world revolved around books.

  12. Broke but in love? Try these dreamy Nakuru date spots on a budget

    Anyone who says romance requires a fat wallet clearly hasn’t experienced what nature has to offer. Try having a picnic while chasing a waterfall or by the shores of a lake or spring. And if you...

  13. Nakuru residents left frustrated after day-long M-Pesa downtime

    It happened over lunchtime while I was at my favourite spot near the Nakuru Athletics Club. My friend and I were happily enjoying a perfectly cooked fish and ugali meal. When it came time to pay,...

  14. New supermarket takes over former Stagematt space in Barnabas

    Kipchimatt, a retail chain with roots in the South Rift, opened its Barnabas store less than a month ago, taking over the space formerly occupied by a long-standing Nakuru-based supermarket.

  15. Game nights, Kikuyu Festival and music: Your weekend guide is here

    If you are a Murima babe or simply someone who loves Kikuyu tunes, the stage is set for you at the Kikuyu Festival Season 1 happening at Kunste Hotel Grounds, Nakuru on Saturday.

  16. Missing Lanet siblings found safe as concerns rise over rising child disappearance cases

    According to the children a woman in a car stopped and told them to get in, saying that she was going to buy them sweets. They complied and got in

  17. Did you know you can donate your platelets at Nakuru's PGH? Here's how

    At the Nakuru Regional Blood Transfusion Centre, Mercy Cherono, a nurse by profession, says the machine has transformed the quality and volume of platelets collected.

  18. Kihika turns her anger at journalists, downplays her administration's blunders

    She selectively chose to dismiss reports of children being held at Nakuru Level Five Hospital (PGH) over unpaid bills.

  19. The tears and tension that marked Brian Odhiambo case hearing

    Auma has been a permanent fixture in these trials always sitting next to Brian’s wife Alvy Aoko. The two brought together by love and trauma.

  20. Brian Odhiambo case: Court orders site visit to where fisherman was arrested

    Rono told the court that after he witnessed this, Francis Wachira (the first accused) hit him on the head with a stick and he started bleeding.

  21. From Nakuru to France: The rise and rise of rugby queen Grace Adhiambo

    When Grace Adhiambo signed for Racing 92 in Paris, France it marked the biggest leap yet in her rugby career. For the Kenyan international fly half, playing professional rugby in Europe is more...

  22. A tribute to Nakuru schools birthing great rugby talent!

    If we keep strengthening the link between schools and clubs, the best of Nakuru rugby is still ahead

  23. Missing child: Why Njoro police term father main suspect

    It was Nathan’s father who had informed Jane’s sister of the toddler’s disappearance when she arrived at the house to check on the boy

  24. My hood: Inside a village so dark, locals named it 'Karima Kanduma'

    Leaders come and go, but our villages remain in darkness

  25. Three arrested after being found with bhang worth Sh 22,650 in Solai

    The court was told that upon their arrest they were taken to the Solai Police Station where they were charged

  26. How war memorial hospital incurs losses worth Sh 36million monthly, in dormant state

    In January 2024, security officers sealed the gates, ordered out staff, and forced patients to seek care elsewhere, and the hospital was officially closed.

  27. What transpired at the county assembly regarding afraha annex saga

    The lawmaker wanted the chairperson to find out the current ownership and zoning of Afraha annex field.

  28. What to do when you have diverse career interests

    He adds that flexibility allows individuals to evolve as their interests and circumstances change.

  29. Eveready fissure: Residents, businesses, seek direction from government officials

    She wants the county to stop keeping them in the dark and declare whether the land beneath their homes is safe or a ticking bomb.

  30. Cue masters battle for pool supremacy at Space next door!

    The number of pool tables was increased compared to last season, with eight tables set up on the first floor of the club

  31. Six Nakuru county officials, EACC and the controversial Sh 22 million legal fees

    Others include the county attorney Caleb Nyamwange, director Supply Chain management Annemarie Kuria and head of Budget Ashina wanga.

  32. Forget the gorges. Here's what to explore inside Hell's gate national park

    Visitors to Hell’s Gate can cycle within the park while surrounded by wildlife, climb towering cliffs, walk along scenic gorge trails, or simply enjoy the serene atmosphere.

  33. KRA, Police seize fake title deeds, counterfeit excise stamps worth Sh2.1million in Pipeline crackdown

    Further investigations at the scene led to the discovery of counterfeit sticker rolls bearing the names Patiala-based and Sweet Berry, which are suspected of having been used to label fake...

  34. Nakuru fissure crisis: What it means for the Rironi–Mau Summit Highway Project

    These 'holes' and cracks, some of which are wide enough to swallow portions of roads, have disrupted transportation and raised serious concerns about public safety. Yet time and again, the...

  35. How I survived Hell's Gate Biking Fest after admitting that I can't ride a bicycle

    During the Hell’s Gate Biking Festival, Nelson tagged along with his friends just for the vibe. While his friends adjusted their helmets and compared their gear, he stood awkwardly by the...

  36. From bribes to risky pedestrian crossings: The high cost of Nakuru’s missing road signs

    What should be simple drives have become costly mistakes for motorists. Christopher Ngotho, a motorist, says that the missing signs have become a source of income for corrupt police officers.

  37. Why Nakuru's dairy sector is struggling

    The sector is now struggling under the weight of poor road conditions, high electricity costs and soaring animal feed prices.

  38. Weekend guide: Oldies and soul makes a comeback this weekend!

    Nakuru Golf Club is offering something special on Saturday: the long-awaited 'Oldies and Soul, Lovers and Friends' edition. This event will celebrate timeless soul and old-school music, bringing...

  39. Joy as Bondeni maternity theatre roars to life, welcomes baby Margaret!

    Dr. Murima describes the operation, which took about an hour, as a medical breakthrough and a teaching opportunity.

  40. Strength in unity: Njoro residents clear river where bodies were found

    When Mtaa Wangu arrived at the scene, both men and women, young and old are busy at work, using pangas and slashers as their tools of trade.

  41. Serial killer on the loose? Tensions rise in Njoro as leaders remain mum

    In August, Mercy Wambui was sexually assaulted, killed and dumped in the river while Dorcas Nyabuto’s body was recovered from the river. Police ruled the last case a suicide.

  42. Will Wakulima market's face lift attract new customers?

    Kemuma says the improved road has also placed Wakulima Market on fair competition grounds with other markets in Nakuru such as Top Market within the city centre among other markets.

  43. How fissure disrupted traffic along Nakuru-Eldoret highway

    Mwaura says the incident happened at around 5 pm leading to heavy traffic that went well into the night after KenHA officially closed off that section of the road.

  44. New Bondeni maternity theatre eases pressure on PGH mother-baby wing

    According to the county, as the workload at the facility increases, staffing levels are also expected to rise.

  45. KIhika grilled: Inside audit queries that stunned public accounts senate committee

    She noted that they are back on the drawing board and have since re-advertised the positions.

  46. Nakuru doctors threaten strike over two-month salary delay

    He says some of those who were promoted remain unknown, as the county has not released the official list.

  47. Explainer: Why you should attend public participation forums on Rironi-Mau summit road

    In the meeting, different groups will be consulted on the proposed road projects and their potential social, economic, and environmental impact.

  48. Have you seen them? Lanet siblings go missing in church

    If anyone sees them kindly, reach out to us on 0741583022/0788041582 or report to the nearest police station

  49. Nakuru creatives 'occupy' players' theatre seven months into its closure

    On his front, the chair of the Nakuru Actors Guild, Tony Aswani, highlighted the wider economic and social impact of the closure.

  50. 'Afande huyu amekata': The last moments of Brian Odhiambo through witnesses' eyes

    I later heard the ranger telling his colleague “afande huyu amekata” (signifying that the man may be dead)