Written by Nancy Kihara. Nakuru City Manager, Gitau Thabanja, recently convened a meeting at Menengai High School Hall, bringing together tuktuk operators and officials to address pressing challenges affecting their daily operations. The meeting served as a platform to discuss key issues, including the maintenance and improvement of city roads, which have posed significant hurdles […]
Written By James M Alumera Nakuru County Executive Committee Member for Youth, Sports, Gender and Social Services Josephine Atieno joined the Ogiek People’s Development Program (OPDP) as they launched the Ogiek Women Empowerment Project. The project aimed at uplifting the socio-economic status of Ogiek women across the six counties of Nakuru, Kericho, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, […]
Written by John Kamau and Nyasimi Dawson Preparations are in full swing for this year’s World Rally Championships in Naivasha. Today, at Loldia in Naivasha sub-county, the WRC Safari Rally Kenya shakedown took place, signalling the commencement of the countdown to the big event and showcasing the Coiunty’s readiness to welcome the world’s top rally […]
Written by James Munyua Nakuru County has recieved a major boost in its water management systems through a partnership with VEI, a Dutch Water Operator that will help mitigate the effects of flooding and water retention structures through a concept called Spongy City. Through this partnership, seven key Hotspot that are known to be a […]
Written by James M Alumera and Nyasimi Dawson Following a productive meeting between the Department of Youth, Sports, Talents and Resource Mobilization and the Wakuu Creatives Self Group, plans are in motion for a series of initiatives to empower local artists in Nakuru. The joint venture has paved the way for the implementation of a […]
Written by Nancy Kihara The Department of Infrastructure has convened a consultative meeting with contractors to address their concerns and enhance project delivery. The meeting was chaired by the County Secretary Dr. Samuel Mwaura with the main areas of discussion being timelines, quality of implementations of contracts, and resolving challenges hindering efficient project execution. Contractors […]
Written by James M Alumera and Nyasimi Dawson The recently concluded Talanta Hela National Under 19 Inter-County Football Tournament has showcased the county’s prowess. Five Nakuru County players stood out at the competitions, with three earning spots to represent Kenya U19 in Spain for friendly matches. Elisha Nalianya, Nicholas Odhiambo, Peter Juma, and Ismael Odhiambo […]
Written by James M Alumera and Nyasimi Dawson The County’s Darts Tournament at Jacaranda Restaurant in London Ward, Nakuru Town West Sub-county has attracted 21 teams from across the country competing over the past two days. Speaking at the event, County Executive Committee Member for Youth Sports, Gender, and Social Services, Josephine Atieno highlighted the […]
Written by Nabwire Naholi Preparations are in top gear for this year’s City Cultural Week, World Arts Day, and World International Monuments Day, set to commence from April 15th to 18th, 2024. Representatives from the City Board, the County Department of Culture, and various stakeholders convened to strategize and plan for the upcoming cultural fair. […]
Written by James M Alumera and Nyasimi Dawson Nakuru County eSports players participated in the 3rd edition of the E-League 1 Tour national competitions held at Zetech University in Nairobi. Among the participants were Penuel Kibet and Ray Thomas, who secured fifth position in the competition. The event aimed to promote youth engagement in social […]