Written by Rose Njoroge Phase one of the Imarisha Barabara programme in Eburru-Mbaruk Ward, Gilgil Sub-County, has been completed, covering 16 km of grading and 15 km of gravelling on the Morgen-Cidar-Songoloi-Olepolos-Oljorai road. County Secretary Dr Samuel Mwaura and CECM for Infrastructure, Eng. Michael Kamau, while inspecting the works, engaged residents along the route on […]
Written by Mercy KihuguThe Lake Naivasha Basin continues to face numerous challenges, including unsustainable water abstraction, rapid urbanisation, agricultural expansion, infrastructure development, and the escalating impacts of climate change.Collectively, these pressures have contributed to widespread environmental degradation, threatening the basin’s ecological integrity and undermining the lake’s ability to support livelihoods and economic activities that depend […]
Written by Mercy KihuguNakuru County has been ranked top nationally following the unveiling of the 2025 County Agricultural Sector Steering Committee (CASSCOM) performance report by Think Tank Research in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).According to the unveiled report, Nakuru emerged number one, recording […]
Written by James Munyua and Mercy Kihugu Nakuru County has cemented its commitment to a sustainable and climate-resilient food system with the launch of the Nakuru County Agroecology Policy, 2025. The policy launch, presided over by Deputy Governor David Kones at the Agricultural Training Centre (ATC) Soilo grounds, marks a critical departure from conventional farming […]
Written by Hillary Fletcher Nakuru County is stepping up its Imarisha Barabara Programme as the administration rolls out more heavy machinery to sub-counties, a move expected to speed up long-delayed road upgrades and strengthen connectivity across all wards. The County is hiring and distributing high-capacity equipment to fast-track grading, gravelling, drainage, and dozing works, forming […]
Written by Hillary Fletcher Nakuru County continues to strengthen its position as one of Kenya’s fastest-growing economic hubs through deliberate, people-centred investments in infrastructure. Propelled by Governor Susan Kihika’s commitment to equitable development, the County has accelerated road improvement, enhanced urban mobility, modernised public works, and strengthened transport systems to support trade, agriculture, and everyday […]
By Pauline Omagwa and Lizbenson Nakuru City is emerging as a national and regional leader in data-driven urban planning following the formalization of a strategic partnership with the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT). The collaboration, sealed through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marks a major milestone in the city’s efforts to address rapid […]
Written by Rose Njoroge The County Government of Nakuru has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) to support the management and operation of the cold room facility at the Free Area Fresh Food Market. The partnership aims to strengthen food safety, improve produce storage, and reduce post-harvest […]
Written by Rose Njoroge County Secretaries and Heads of Public Service from 25 counties gathered at Sarova Woodlands Hotel, Nakuru, for a caucus organised by the Council of Governors (COG). The meeting focused on policy and legislative matters affecting the public service, aiming to strengthen county administration by enhancing coordination, leadership, and performance across all […]
A digitalisation project titled “Development of a Gender-Based Violence and Disability Digital Reporting Platform” (No. 2024-K-010) is being implemented in Nakuru County, Kenya. The initiative aims to fundamentally transform the way assistance is provided to victims of gender-based violence (GBV) and people with disabilities (PWD). It is the first technological solution of its kind in […]
