Written By James M Alumera It was colour, pomp and song today at the Nakuru County Headquarters as H.E. Governor Susan Kihika hosted world record holder and champion Faith Kipyegon and crowned her the county’s heroine. The event brought together sports personalities across the sports disciplines such as taekwondo, cyclists, footballers (Talanta Hela and Nakuru […]
Written by Nancy Naholi In a comprehensive two-day workshop held this week, the City Board focused on addressing key objectives such as structuring board committees, aligning resilience strategies and SDGs with City programs, and enhancing public participation through the Voluntary Local Review (VLR). A significant highlight was the seamless leadership transition, as the outgoing Chair […]
Written by Ruth Magak Nakuru County is celebrating an 11.1% surge in 1st-trimester Antenatal Care (ANC) following the implementation of Work Improvement Teams (WITs) under the Kenya Quality Model for Community Health (KQMCH). This achievement is a testament that Governor Kihika’s promise to prioritize comprehensive training, robust equipping, and a suitable compensation package for community […]
Written by James Alumera Twelve young football players from Nakuru County have embarked on a journey that could potentially lead them to national stardom. Scouted from the Talanta Hela National Under 19 Inter-County Football competition, the 9 boys and 3 girls, now find themselves at the Kasarani camp in Nairobi. From December 14th to 22nd, […]
Written by Ruth Magak Nakuru County has embarked on a transformative journey to fortify its commitment to good health through a county-specific Nutrition Policy. This strategic initiative is integral to preserving and building upon the gains achieved through the Nakuru County Nutrition Action Plan (CNAP). Throughout the lifecycle, good nutrition is a prerequisite for good […]
Written by Mercy Kihugu A fish traders group at Top Market has benefitted from an ice flake-making machine from the County Government of Nakuru through the Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme II (ASDSP). The Nakuru Fish (Rech) group has been able to increase the number of procured fish stocks to 1200 kg per day valued […]
Written by James Alumera Nakuru’s Directorate of Sports stands as a beacon, committed to promoting, supporting, and nurturing talent across the county. Led by the Chief Officer for Youth, Sports, Talent, and Resource Mobilization, Pastor Alex Maina, a team recently convened for a discussion on future events. Pastor Alex Maina highlighted the importance of collaboration […]
Authored by Annette Njoroge In a strategic move to foster sustainable urban development, the Department of Lands, Physical Planning, Housing, and Urban Development in Nakuru County organized a three-day validation and capacity-building workshop for its urban institutional boards and diverse county assembly committees. The workshop aimed to assess and validate the administration’s initiatives on governance […]
Written By James M Alumera In an unprecedented collaboration, Nakuru County Secretary, Dr. Samuel Mwaura, orchestrated a consultative meeting with The Pearson Institute at the University of Chicago, USA. Held at the County Headquarters, the event aimed to address critical issues shaping the local government’s landscape. The meeting delved into challenges spanning Politics, Education, Youth […]
Written By Annette Njoroge Nakuru County Government is committed to the provision of decent and affordable houses to its residents through a collaborative effort between the National Government in the Affordable Housing Project (AHP). The Chief Officer of Housing and Urban Development Kamau Kuria accompanied officials from the State Department of Housing to Elburgon in […]