County to link cereal farmers to bulk buyers for better marketing

By Vincent Kemoi and Doris Nyang’ara Nakuru County Department of Agriculture in collaboration with Kenya Cereal Enhancement Program- Climate Resilient Agricultural Livelihoods Window (KCEP-CRAL) today held a workshop for the County bulk buyers and farmer leaders. Addressing the participants, Agriculture CECM Leonard Bor noted that the workshop will be significant in ensuring that aggregation and […]

Nakuru adopts the Harm Reduction Strategy to address the growing concern of Drug Abuse

Written by Ruth Magak Kenya is facing an increasingly alarming challenge with People who Inject Drugs (PWID), as revealed by the Ministry of Health Key Population Size Estimates (KPSE II), with over 26,673 individuals estimated to be affected. Understanding the urgency and gravity of this issue, the Department of Health in Nakuru has embarked on […]

County to work with investors to help increase rural small-scale farmers’ income, and food and nutrition security

Written by Vincent Kemoi and Mercy Kihugu The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Veterinary Services in collaboration with Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCOP) held an investors forum officiated by Dr. Michael Cheruiyot. Dr Cheruiyot the Livestock, Fisheries and Veterinary Services Chief Officer noted that the discussions will help the county understand the investors around […]

World Rally Championship 2023 Shakedown awakens Naivasha, as Kihika and Ruto grace Rally Shakedown

Written by Roy Lumbe Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika joined President William Ruto at the flagging-off Shakedown ceremony for the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally at Kenya Wildlife Society Training Institute. Governor Kihika said Nakuru was proud to host the 2023 WRC Safari Rally stating that the globally recognized event was a boon to Naivasha […]

Data Protection Training in Nakuru County

Written By Dennis Telewa The world we live in is data-driven. We can all live more connected, comfortable, and easily at home and at work by sharing data. At a 2-day workshop held at a hotel in Nakuru City, several stakeholders in Nakuru county had the honour of being included among the other fortunate counties […]

Residents give views on City’s Development agenda

Written by Nancy Naholi In efforts to promote transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in the decision-making process, H.E Governor Susan Kihika’s Administration has endeavoured to conduct public engagement foras to ensure that residents’ voices are heard and their opinions are considered in the planning and implementation of development projects in the City. The City Management through […]

Synergizing Health and Budget Committees: Unlocking the Power of Collaboration for “A Healthy County”

Written by Ruth Magak The Department of Health has concluded the two-day advocacy engagement forum with Members of the County Assembly’s Health and Budget Committees. Health Executive Member Jacqueline Osoro emphasized the importance of advocacy engagement in bridging the gap between political leadership and evidence-based nutrition plans. “The forum has provided a platform for you […]

Construction of the 5-storey Ziwani Modern Market at Biashara Ward 70% Complete

Written by Dennis Telewa Nakuru County traders stand to benefit from a cutting-edge market meant to encourage a positive working environment. The project is located in Bondeni Estate, Nakuru East Sub-county, beside the Old fire station. County market Superintendent Mr Samuel Maina said the five-story facility will supplement Nakuru’s Top Market and Wakulima markets, which […]