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  1. Key newsmakers in Nakuru’s 2025 political scene

    The Naivasha MP, Jayne Kihara, has also been in the news headlines following her fallout with the current Kenya Kwanza regime following the impeachment of the former Deputy president Rigathi...

  2. Countdown to 2026: Top events planned for the New Year's Eve

    For basketball lovers, you can start your day off at the KITI grounds with an exciting end of year tournament. Various teams from Nakuru are expected to be competing, and it promises to be a very...

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  3. Intern doctor suspected of killing businesswoman detained for 14 days

    Antony Muchiri is accused of killing Karuku, who was said to be his lover, on the night of December 26 in Kabati area, Naivasha at a house she had previously rented to him

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  4. Rironi–Mau Summit Expressway: Cheers and Concerns as project is finally launched in 2025

    While road crashes are a national problem, the Nairobi-Nakuru-Eldoret stretch has long been identified as particularly unforgiving, combining high speeds, heavy freight traffic, and limited room...

  5. Tourism sector takes a hit as year-long controversies cast long shadow over Lake Nakuru National Park,

    From social media, where smear campaigns were lodged against them by netizens bringing up Brian Odhiambo at every instance, to those in the hospitality industry also felt the pinch, so much so...

  6. Hawker on wheels: Naivasha man’s story of survival and resilience

    In 2021, Kiarie moved to Naivasha with nothing but determination to try and find something to do. With no place to stay, he spent nearly a month sleeping outside, unsure of what the next day...

  7. Business closures and new beginnings:  Nakuru’s uneven commercial journey in 2025

    The closure of traditional businesses like Stage Matt Supermarket has been the most visible.

  8. Brian Odhiambo’s disappearance puzzle, 30 years sentence for possessing 32 rolls of bhang and other headline cases from Nakuru law courts in 2025

    From trials of murder cases to gang rape, robbery with violence, and possession of narcotics, these proceedings captured moments of loss, accountability, and justice, stories that shaped the year...

  9. Court blocks GDC from carrying out exploration and drilling activities in Menengai West

    The orders followed a case that was filed by an environmental conservation group, Baboon Project Kenya, petitioned the court to suspend or revoke the company’s licenses to run certain geothermal...

  10. Terror in the city: When armed gangs ruled the streets of Nakuru

    Between May and June 2025, a series of robberies were witnessed in various parts of Nakuru and, in their wake, a trail of dead bodies. From Pipeline to Bondeni, Upper Hill and Ngata areas.

  11. From calls to action: How Nakuru creatives led the push for civic change in 2025

    Through poetry, music, theatre, photography and street performances, Nakuru’s creatives are ensuring that residents are not left behind in conversations on governance, accountability and...

  12. A silent stage: How the closure of Nakuru Players Theatre reshaped the arts in 2025

    For years, the theatre served as a central hub for creatives, offering lighting, sound and rehearsal spaces, as well as a ready-made audience familiar with the venue.

  13. Christmas tragedy as two boys drown in abandoned quarry in Njoro

    The two children, were reported missing on Christmas eve. Their disappearance prompted an overnight search involving relatives, neighbours, and other local residents.

  14. After two eliminations, Nakuru poet Chotara finds redemption on the Slam Africa stage

    By the end of the night, the Nakuru-based spoken word artiste had won the pop-up title. While this does not guarantee him a place in January's Grand Slam, it has reaffirmed his belief that he...

  15. From Nakuru to Barcelona: Thirteen-year-old striker Paul Maina's journey to a global kick-off

    His journey took a remarkable turn recently when he was given the opportunity to travel to Barcelona, Spain, for an international football tour. This experience has had a profound impact on him...

  16. NTSA employs new technology to monitor traffic violations along the Nairobi- Nakuru -Eldoret highway

    During the operation at Salgaa stretch, NTSA officers found one driver operating under the wrong license class and three cases of insurance violations, where vehicles insured for private or...

  17. The moments that defined Nakuru in 2025

    The sense of institutional failure deepened with the disturbing case of Baby Mercy, a nine-month-old baby whose body was reported missing from the Nakuru PGH morgue.

  18. No trophies, no titles: What Nakuru rugby teams learned in a season without silverware

    While titles remain the ultimate goal, 2025 demonstrated that the real strength of Nakuru rugby lies in player development, resilience, and a growing culture of excellence

  19. From darts to e-sports: The year indoor games took off in Nakuru

    Over the course of the year, the county hosted an increasing number of indoor sports tournaments, establishing Nakuru as a growing hub for competitive indoor sports.

  20. Two killed in Sachangwan road accident

    The accident, which involved five vehicles, occurred early Wednesday morning along the deadly Salgaa – Sachangwan black spot

  21. Nax Vegas: How Nakuru lived up to the hype

    One interesting highlight of this year’s events was how party culture became more premium, with a standard ticket price averaging Sh1,000.

  22. Boda boda riders deny involvement in burning of a bus at Salgaa

    The Mash Poa bus was moving from Nakuru to Eldoret general direction when it hit a boda boda rider, identified by colleagues as Kibet, killing him on the spot

  23. How shifting employer demands and a restructured economy impacted career progression in 2025

    Traditional career ladders gave way to adaptive but slower paths that demanded deep skill-building, trust, and self-directed growth as technology evolved faster than linear models.

  24. Fact Check : Nakuru county website lists incorrect info for senior officials

    Governor Susan Kihika’s academic and professional history is also misrepresented.

  25. Biz Lounge: Meeting the demand for clean water: The story behind Madina Water Company

    In its early days, Madina Water operated on a small, hands-on scale. However, over time, the business evolved into a structured operation with trained staff, modern equipment, and a wider...

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  26. “I won’t believe he’s gone until I see him”: Another family waits by Lake Nakuru for missing fisherman

    The family from Naivasha has spent four agonising days since they learnt of him missing trying to find a way to search for Mungai’s body. The 35-year-old is believed to have died while illegally...

  27. Ndumo festival and rapper Mejja lead Nakuru’s festive weekend plan

    Those leaning into reflection can enjoy CITAM Nakuru’s Christmas Carol Service, themed “Behold the Messiah”, which provides a calm and meaningful pause. This evening of worship, carols and...

  28. New business set to occupy former Courtyard Hotel space

    Since its closure in 2017, the hotel has accumulated dust at the entrance, which is often stirred up by light winds or the feet of passers-by, who come to shield themselves from the intense sun...

  29. Disquiet as Newton Mwaura assumes Deputy County Secretary role

    It is understood that Mwaura was moved to the position of Deputy County Secretary sometime after the reshuffle around October 2025

  30. My first time experience at a Keg joint

    The joint was dimly lit, and the seats looked like they had lived several lives before me.

  31. Nakuru RFC chairman Aggrey Omiyo suspended over funds misuse claims

    The suspended chairman was instructed to immediately cease presenting himself as an official of Nakuru Rugby Club and to surrender all club documents, assets and materials in his possession to...

  32. Justice served as Njoro man is sentenced to 30 years in prison for murdering his lover

    Githaiga was convicted on July 31, 2025 of murdering Mercy Njeri Mbatia, who died on 13 October 2020. Following the conviction, the court requested a pre-sentence report from the Probation...

  33. Eighteen-year-old Lizz Mwangi sentenced to 20 years in prison for strangling to death a three-year-old girl

    Lizz was convicted on July 29, 2925 after admitting to the offence of murder. According to court records, the three-year-old died after being strangled with a piece of cloth; a fact that the...

  34. Why Nakuru residents are always willing to pay bribe

    Nakuru’s lower likelihood of solicitation suggests fewer direct demands, but the high prevalence of payment indicates that citizens themselves often initiate the bribe to avoid uncertainty...

  35. Job loss fears, confusion grips teachers and parents as Nakuru Elite Education Centre shuts down

    The school serves a population of about 230 learners and nearly 30 teaching and non-teaching staff who stand to be affected by the closure.

  36. How to stay safe during 'Drink-cember'

    As you head out for nights during Christmas and the New Year, make a conscious effort to look after yourself and, equally, your friends

  37. Naivasha artist finds success in interior decoration

    His breakthrough came during his first major Christmas decoration project at Panorama Park Hotel in Naivasha. Despite never having handled such a large assignment before, Irandu took the risk.

  38. GDC, NEMA sued over noise pollution

    The lobby has complained of severe noise pollution and environmental degradation from the Menengai Geothermal Project being undertaken by the GDC.

  39. Nakuru City Football Academy Coach: 'What we learned from our six-day Barcelona trip'

    Unlike a sightseeing tour, the visit was structured as a high-intensity football camp, combining daily training sessions with competitive friendly matches against international academy sides.

  40. How losing our son changed our lives : A couple's love story

    ‎‎What helped them through grief was presence rather than solutions.

  41. Nakuru’s Wesley Kennedy Adede wins top award in the Kenya para boxing tournament

    The victory marked a major milestone for Adede, who not only topped his weight class but also announced his arrival on the national para boxing scene in emphatic fashion.

  42. Why Nakuru online community endorse EACC survey on corruption at the county offices

    The reactions follow a Mtaa Wangu article reporting on an anti-corruption survey, which found that residents seeking services at Nakuru county offices are more likely to face bribe demands, with...

  43. Former MP dies in head-on collision on Nairobi–Nakuru Highway

    According to reports, the former MP was involved in a head-on collision with a Climax bus travelling in the opposite direction. He sustained head injuries.

  44. Dear Summer Bunnies, here is your Nakuru guide to new spots, new clubs and vibes this festive season

    This festive season allow Mtaa Wangu to update you, as things have changed for the better here, not only in terms of shopping, but also in terms of the growing variety of shopping spots.

  45. Whatever happened to Kihika's promised Governor’s Cup?

    Governor Kihika said that her much-anticipated 'Governor's Cup' would begin in September and run until December, sweeping through every ward and sub-county in a countywide hunt for talent.

  46. From Jazz to Neon: Nakuru comes alive this Jamuhuri weekend

    Kijani Café will also be offering a Christmas Special Game Night on Friday. If you love quizzes, this is the place to be from 6 pm to 10 pm.

  47. Park and Chill: From a random idea to a Nakuru sensation

    Their very first event, promoted with only three days' marketing, shocked even the organisers. Crowds poured into Ngata Farm, now Park and Chill’s official home turf, proving that Nakuru was...

  48. Nakuru County to conduct mass burial in Naivasha for 13 unclaimed bodies after 21-day notice

    A review of the mortuary register shows that ten of the bodies belong to identified individuals, while three remain unidentified. Of the identified cases, the deceased include eight males and two...

  49. Nakuru County issues a 21-day notice for disposal of 13 unclaimed bodies at Naivasha sub county hospital

    The bodies are said to have exceeded the legally allowed holding period at the Mortuary.

  50. Why the court suspended Sh 2.1 billion county- NYS road deal

    In the MoU Nakuru county contracted the NYS to oversee the maintenance work of all roads under the Imarisha Barabara Programme