Written by Elizabeth Wanjiku Benson Cardiff University researchers have presented findings to the Nakuru City Manager on household preparedness in multi-hazard contexts, as part of the Multi-Hazards and Household Preparedness Project (MH-Prep). The study, conducted in Barut and Kaptembwa, examined how households in low-income areas experience and respond to disasters, and how local disaster management […]
Written by Lee Minae Gachuhi The County Government of Nakuru is committed to promoting boxing through increased investment, talent development, and strategic partnerships to establish the County as a national powerhouse. County Executive for Sports, Elga Riaga, said the move will help elevate Nakuru to a competitive force in combat sports both nationally and internationally. […]
Written by Elizabeth Wanjiku Benson Nakuru City is demonstrating how Nature-based Solutions (NbS) can be applied to address the effects of climate change in urban settings. Rising temperatures, floods, and the risk of increasing water levels from Lake Nakuru remain significant hazards due to the city’s location within a basin. These challenges have driven local […]
Written by Mercy Kihugu Following the recent reshuffle of County Chief Officers by H.E. Governor Susan Kihika, the outgoing County Chief Officer for Agriculture, Mr Newton Mwaura, officially handed over the docket to the incoming officer, Margaret Kinyanjui, who previously served in the Department of Water. During the handover, Mr Mwaura briefed Eng. Kinyanjui on […]
Written by Cyrus Omondi Wanjawa The Nakuru County Government has launched a sports program to bring together stakeholders in the matatu industry. The initiative, led by Governor Susan Kihika, aims to foster cooperation and reduce conflicts among operators. Speaking during the launch, County Chief Officer for Sports, Francis Njoroge, encouraged matatu operators to embrace sports […]
By Samuel Gatimu Residents of Arash, Edgewood, Gitwamba, Molo Hills, and Munanda in Subukia Ward can finally breathe a sigh of relief following the commencement of a water drilling project in the area. The initiative, spearheaded by the County Government of Nakuru, is expected to provide a direct and reliable water supply to more than […]
By Ruth Magak Nakuru County is setting the pace in strengthening healthcare systems through innovation and awareness, with the introduction and active promotion of platelet donation using the apheresis machine at the Nakuru Regional Blood Transfusion Centre. On 9th September 2025, Nakuru’s Director for Health, Administration, and Planning, Dr. Joy Mugambi, marked her 50th birthday—her […]
Written by Ruth Magak For close to four decades, the theatre at Bondeni Maternity stood as a silent symbol of stalled potential. Built in 1985, the facility never once hosted a surgical procedure. Bottlenecks, both real and perceived, consigned the theatre to disuse, leaving generations of mothers without access to life-saving obstetric interventions at the […]
Written by Roy Lumbe Nakuru County has rolled out a countywide distribution of youth and sports empowerment equipment for the 2024/2025 financial year, aimed at equipping young people with the tools, skills, and opportunities to enhance self-reliance, wealth creation, and talent development. Speaking during the launch at Menengai Social Hall Grounds in Bondeni, Deputy Governor […]
Written by Okere Arnold Martin The County Government of Nakuru, in collaboration with the European Fire and Rescue Association (EFRSA), has rolled out an intensive training program for Fire and Rescue officers. The initiative follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two institutions and aligns with Governor Susan Kihika’s commitment to safeguarding lives […]