Nakuru Stories

Who is in Charge? Nakuru residents question Governor Kihika’s absence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 21, 2025

The petitioners also accused the governor of failing to address social and security concerns, including the disappearance of Brian Odhiambo, a fisherm...

Government to hold Nakuru KWS officers accountable for missing fisherman Brian Odhiambo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 19, 2025

Murkomen said investigations had uncovered a criminal syndicate protected by KWS officers and suggested that Odhiambo’s disappearance might be linked...

Five men charged with murder of ‘Molo President’ Richard Otieno
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

Investigators are continuing to search for other suspects, including the alleged person responsible for carrying out the murder.

No survivors as 14 killed after truck hits matatu at Nakuru’s Migaa blackspot
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

According to Police Spokesman Michael Muchiri, all 12 passengers in the matatu and two people from the truck died in the crash.

Families demand Senate probe into killings, disappearances linked to KWS rangers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 12, 2025

They called for protection measures for victims’ families, witnesses, and human rights defenders who have reportedly faced threats for speaking out.

Auditor-General faults Nakuru Level 5 Hospital for stocking expired drugs worth Sh1.8 million
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 04, 2025

The audit findings have sparked concerns over drug safety at the referral facility, with questions arising as to why those responsible for monitoring...

Kabras coach Katywa predicts thriller against Oilers in Kenya Cup clash
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 28, 2025

Dubbed as the clash of the weekend, Kabras Sugar and Menengai Oilers go into the match ranked 2nd and 3rd with 44 and 41 points, respectively.

Pathologist rules out drowning in fisherman’s death, calls for further probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

Ekimomor went missing on February 20, 2025 while fishing in Lake Nakuru, and his body was discovered the following day by fellow fishermen.

Murder for hire: How a DJ, boda boda riders orchestrated Molo activist’s murder for Sh300,000 payout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2025

The suspects are now in custody as detectives intensify efforts to track down more individuals, including those suspected of financing the killing.

Kenyans to pay tolls on major roads as government seeks to raise more infrastructure funding
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The Draft Tolling Policy suggests that roads with additional lanes, enhanced safety features, or facilities improving motorists' experience could also...

DCI, KWS given deadline to produce missing Nakuru fisherman Brian Odhiambo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

Odhiambo was last seen on January 18, 2025, during a routine patrol by Kenya Wildlife Service officers near Lake Nakuru National Park.

KWS calls for calm as protests over missing fisherman turn ugly in Nakuru
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 24, 2025

Demonstrators set parts of Lake Nakuru National Park ablaze, demanding the immediate release of the missing fisherman.

Nakuru overtakes Kiambu to become Kenya’s second-largest county by GDP size
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 15, 2025

Nakuru now boasts a nominal Gross County Product (GCP) of Sh785.75 billion as of 2023, compared to Sh760.8 billion of Kiambu.

Nairobi-Nakuru dual carriageway construction to begin next year- Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

The project aims to address persistent traffic congestion along the busy highway and is expected to enhance travel and trade across the region.

KeNHA issues advisory as heavy traffic slows travel on Nairobi-Nakuru highway
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

Motorists have been advised to consider using alternative routes to avoid delays and reduce congestion on the main highways.

New mpox case confirmed in Nakuru, bringing caseload to 18
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 20, 2024

The cases are distributed across several counties: Nakuru (4), Nairobi (2), Mombasa (2), Kajiado (2), Bungoma (2), Taita Taveta (1), Busia (1), Makuen...

KeNHA announces 30-day closure of Gitaru interchange on Nairobi-Nakuru highway
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2024

This closure comes after a similar disruption in August 2024 due to roadworks at the interchange.

Police raise concerns amid rising road accidents
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 24, 2024

Masengeli noted that reckless driving behaviours such as speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, and dangerous overtaking are the primary co...

KeNHA warns of a month-long traffic interruption along Nairobi-Nakuru route
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 23, 2024

The announcement of this traffic interruption coincided with a fatal accident at the same interchange, leaving the local community in shock.

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