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Nakuru County news covering agriculture, industry, tourism, and county governance in the Rift Valley region.

Nakuru County is a major agricultural and industrial hub in the Rift Valley region, home to Lake Nakuru National Park. Coverage includes agricultural production, tourism activities, industrial development, county governance, and the area's strategic role in Kenya's economic growth.

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Impala Rugby Buoyant Dala 7s kicks off in Kisumu

Impala Rugby Buoyant Dala 7s kicks off in Kisumu

Impala Rugby Club is confident of staging a strong comeback at the second leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, the Dala 7s, ongoing at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu. After the Prinsloo 7s in Nakuru last weekend, the Gazelles are currently 12th on the National Sevens

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Seven Nakuru County officials charged with Sh120m graft

Seven Nakuru County officials charged with Sh120m graft

The seven are charged with counts of acquisition of proceeds of crime.

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7 Nakuru County officials among 9 charged over Sh120mn procurement fraud

7 Nakuru County officials among 9 charged over Sh120mn procurement fraud

Seven Nakuru County officials are among nine people charged over a Sh120mn procurement fraud and money laundering.

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DPP charges nine over alleged Ksh. 120M Nakuru County procurement irregularities

DPP charges nine over alleged Ksh. 120M Nakuru County procurement irregularities

The Director of Public Prosecutions Friday charged nine individuals, seven of whom are employees of the County Government of Nakuru, with 19 counts arising from alleged conflict of interest, money laundering, acquisition of proceeds of crime, procurement-related offences and corr

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DPP Approves graft charges against Nakuru County officials

DPP Approves graft charges against Nakuru County officials

DPP approves graft charges against nine Nakuru County officials and three firms over alleged procurement fraud, conflict of interest and money laundering.

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EACC arrests Nakuru officials over Sh120mn procurement fraud probe

EACC arrests Nakuru officials over Sh120mn procurement fraud probe

EACC said investigations found that contracts were awarded between the 2020/21 and 2024/25 financial years to three companies allegedly linked to the husband of a county employee, raising concerns over integrity in public procurement.

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EACC arrests Nakuru County officials over alleged Sh120m contract fraud

EACC arrests Nakuru County officials over alleged Sh120m contract fraud

Arrested officials include county executive members, chief officers and county directors.

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Kihika: People Sleeping Outside Nakuru Hospital Are Relatives Waiting for Loved Ones

Kihika: People Sleeping Outside Nakuru Hospital Are Relatives Waiting for Loved Ones

Her response came after photos circulated on social media showing dozens of people lying on the ground outside the hospital at night.

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Tusker invests KSh 1.5 million in Dala Sevens as National Sevens Circuit heads to Kisumu

Tusker invests KSh 1.5 million in Dala Sevens as National Sevens Circuit heads to Kisumu

After an exciting season opener in Nakuru, the National Sevens Circuit moves to Kisumu this weekend for the Dala Sevens with Tusker boosting the leg to a tune of KSh 1.5 million to support planning and improve the fan experience.

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Senator Karanja calls for CS Duale's resignation over ethnic slur

Senator Karanja calls for CS Duale's resignation over ethnic slur

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has called for the resignation of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over his utterances against the Kikuyu community.

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Hope for Ogiek children as new classrooms revive education in Kiptunga

Hope for Ogiek children as new classrooms revive education in Kiptunga

Children from the minority Ogiek community in Kiptunga, on the border of Narok and Nakuru counties, are set to benefit from improved access to education following the construction of three new classrooms and an administration block by a charitable organisation. The project has be

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Rainfall expected in North Rift, Western Kenya after long dry spell

Rainfall expected in North Rift, Western Kenya after long dry spell

The counties of Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Kakamega, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nyandarua, Nyeri and Murang’a are set to receive moderately heavy rainfall this week, the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority says in its weekly forecast. The rains are expected at a time w

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DCI nabs two suspects, recovers 110kg of cannabis valued at Ksh3.3 Million

DCI nabs two suspects, recovers 110kg of cannabis valued at Ksh3.3 Million

Detectives have seized 110 kilograms of cannabis, with an estimated street value of Ksh 3.3 million, and arrested two suspects following a high-speed chase along the Eldoret-Nakuru Highway. The suspects, identified as Emmanuel Wesonga and Stephen Daria were arrested after alleged

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KCB Edge rivals Kabras in Prinsloo, make dream start to SportPesa National 7s Circuit title Defence

KCB Edge rivals Kabras in Prinsloo, make dream start to SportPesa National 7s Circuit title Defence

Defending SportPesa National Sevens Circuit Champions, KCB Rugby Club made a perfect start to their title defense by edging out bitter rivals Kabras Sugar 19-12 in the final of the season-opening Prinsloo Sevens in Nakuru.

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Two arrested, Ksh3.3M Cannabis seized along Eldoret-Nakuru highway

Two arrested, Ksh3.3M Cannabis seized along Eldoret-Nakuru highway

A high-speed chase along the busy Eldoret-Nakuru Highway ended with two drug traffickers in handcuffs and cannabis valued at Ksh3.3 million seized. Acting on intelligence, a team of detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) in Nakuru, along with their K9 counterparts, set a t

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Ruto Announces Construction of New Link Road to Nakuru-Malaba Highway

Ruto Announces Construction of New Link Road to Nakuru-Malaba Highway

The announcement comes as work on the Rironi-Mau Summit highway intensifies, with contractors working around the clock to ensure construction is complete by the June 2027 timeline.

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Murkomen orders transfer of entire Keringet Police Station in anti-drug purge

Murkomen orders transfer of entire Keringet Police Station in anti-drug purge

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 26 — Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the immediate transfer of all police officers stationed at Keringet Police Station in Nakuru County, escalating the government’s…

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Kabras, Quins and KCB storm into Prinsloo Sevens quarters

Kabras, Quins and KCB storm into Prinsloo Sevens quarters

Strathmore Leos started their Prinsloo Sevens title defence on a losing note after falling 19-14 to Masinde Muliro University (MMUST) at Nakuru Athletic Club on Saturday.

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Rift Valley Junior Schools hoping for good show in Thika

Rift Valley Junior Schools hoping for good show in Thika

Rift Valley Junior Schools are set for the national games that will kick off in Thika next month after the conclusion of action-packed regional competitions in Nakuru

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8 people injured as rival groups clash over ownership of 1,200-acre parcel of land

8 people injured as rival groups clash over ownership of 1,200-acre parcel of land

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NTV Kenya (Youtube)

Watu 8 wajeruhiwa kwa mikuki Kericho katika mzozo wa mpaka wa ardhi

Watu 8 wajeruhiwa kwa mikuki Kericho katika mzozo wa mpaka wa ardhi

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Over 400 women condemn attack on women leaders by Rigathi Gachagua in the streets of Nakuru

Over 400 women condemn attack on women leaders by Rigathi Gachagua in the streets of Nakuru

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Citizen TV (Youtube)

KCB boosted by Amaitsa ahead of Dala Sevens

KCB boosted by Amaitsa ahead of Dala Sevens

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Citizen TV (Youtube)

EACC arrests six Nakuru officials over alleged Sh120 million tender fraud

EACC arrests six Nakuru officials over alleged Sh120 million tender fraud

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Maafisa saba wakamatwa kwa sakata la zabuni Nakuru

Maafisa saba wakamatwa kwa sakata la zabuni Nakuru

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Citizen TV (Youtube)

Seven arrested over KSh120 million Nakuru procurement fraud

Seven arrested over KSh120 million Nakuru procurement fraud

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Citizen TV (Youtube)

Wazazi wa Uasin Gishu walilia haki baada ya washukiwa katika sakata la ufadhili wa masomo kuachiliwa

Wazazi wa Uasin Gishu walilia haki baada ya washukiwa katika sakata la ufadhili wa masomo kuachiliwa

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Citizen TV (Youtube)

KCB win Nakuru Sevens to begin title defence

KCB win Nakuru Sevens to begin title defence

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Citizen TV (Youtube)

Ruto plans upgrade of Nakuru-Malaba dual carriageway, Malaba-Kimaeti-Kimwanga-Bungoma corridor

Ruto plans upgrade of Nakuru-Malaba dual carriageway, Malaba-Kimaeti-Kimwanga-Bungoma corridor

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