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 […]
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 […]
Written by Mercy Kihugu Nakuru County is among the pilot counties for the Kenya Rural Transformation Centres Digital Platform (KRTCDP), known as FarmerCoopHub. The platform aims to digitise and strengthen data use in agriculture and value chain linkages for increased productivity and higher farmer incomes. Through FarmerCoopHub, maize, dairy, and potato farmers in Nakuru will […]
Written by Roy Lumbe The transformation of Nakuru into a premier sports and economic hub gathered pace on Monday as Governor Susan Kihika joined Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya to break ground for the reconstruction of the Olenguruone Stadium in Kuresoi South, a region renowned for producing world-class athletes. The project, to be undertaken by […]
Written by Elizabeth Wanjiku Benson The Nakuru City Manager, Mr Gitau Thabanja, today held a consultative meeting with members of the Milimani West (KMC) Self Help Group, a community-based organisation working under the guidance of the Menengai Community Forest Association (MCFA). The meeting provided a platform for the group to present their initiatives focused on […]
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 […]
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