Written by Benard Wanyonyi Since taking office in 2022, H.E. Governor Susan Kihika’s administration has steadily repositioned agriculture from a traditional livelihood to a modern economic engine, restoring neglected value chains, expanding farmer support programmes, and investing in livestock, fisheries, and food production. The result has been higher agricultural productivity, improved market access, stronger food […]
Written by Jilopa K Ezra Environmental workers across Nakuru County are set to carry out conservation and clean-up activities under safer conditions following a partnership between the County Government and KEPRO Company that has delivered personal protective equipment (PPE) to strengthen frontline environmental operations and improve service delivery. The initiative, spearheaded by the Department of […]
Written by Jilopa K Ezra and Ruth Menderani The Nakuru County Government, in collaboration with the Agrochemicals Association of Kenya (AAK) and other partners, joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Environment Day 2026 at Egerton University Grounds in Njoro Ward, Njoro Sub-county, under the theme “Inspired by Nature: A Global Call for […]
Written by Biriah Obiero and Mercy Kihugu The County Government of Nakuru continues to strengthen its commitment to agricultural transformation by distributing avocado seedlings to farmers across various sub-counties. The initiative is part of the county’s broader strategy to promote crop diversification, climate-smart agriculture, food security, and sustainable livelihoods among farming communities. Farmers benefited from […]
Written by Faith Milgo and Mercy Kihugu Farmers across Nakuru County are increasingly embracing avocado and mango farming following the County Government’s ongoing distribution of fruit tree seedlings to promote climate-smart agriculture and improve household incomes. The program, being implemented through the Department of Agriculture, has reached Subukia, Bahati, Rongai, Naivasha and Gilgil Sub-counties. County […]
By James Munyua At least 80 percent of Kenya’s workforce operates without formal social security, health insurance, or pension plan, exposing them to serious life threats such as diseases and poverty. To address this gap, the ministry of Labour and Social Protection, through the National Social Protection Secretariat (NSPS) has developed a “national strategy for […]
By ANNETE WANJIRU The County Government of Nakuru hosted over 200 residents drawn from various sectors of the community for the inception meeting of the Integrated Strategic Urban Development Plan 2025-2045 (ISUDP) for Gilgil Municipality. The consultative forum provided a platform for residents to articulate their challenges, priorities, and aspirations, while also appreciating H.E. Governor […]
By Elizabeth Wanjiku Benson The County Government of Nakuru has intensified the rollout of improved cook stoves across public primary schools, with Chief Officers Francis Njoroge and Dr. Michael Cheruiyot visiting Moi Comprehensive School in London ward to assess the performance of the newly installed system. The installation at Moi Primary is part of a […]
Written by James Munyua Nakuru County is set to receive over 6 million litres of water daily from the Chemususu Dam in Baringo County once the Chemususu Water Supply Scheme is fully operational. The County intends to connect over 5,000 households and social institutions in Rongai Sub-County to clean, safe water for domestic use in […]
By James Munyua Over 6000 learners from Nakuru County have benefitted from conducive learning environment yearly, through the Village Impact, a prominent non-profit organization transformative education initiative. Since establishing its roots in Nakuru County, Village Impact has constructed and equipped 16 primary and secondary schools from the ground up, with an ambitious roadmap to increase […]
