The Kenya government has officially relaunched its long-stalled Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension project, marking a major step toward completing a regional transport corridor that has been dormant for over six years. President William Ruto on Thursday presided over the launch of the project in Narok County, signalling renewed momentum…
Kenya is set to restart construction of its long-delayed Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension on Thursday, marking a major shift in infrastructure financing after years of stalled progress. The project, which aims to extend the railway from Naivasha towards the Ugandan border, had been suspended for more than six years…
A senior police officer accused of killing his wife has surrendered to authorities in Naivasha, as detectives in Nairobi continue investigations into the killing of a 43-year-old woman whose body was found inside her residence in Roysambu. The officer, identified as Daniel Macharia, is reported to be attached to the…
The WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2026 is set to roar into action from March 12th to 15th in Naivasha, bringing together a star-studded international field alongside a strong contingent of Kenyan drivers. The rally will also serve as the opening round of the Kenya National Rally Championship. Kenyan Contenders A…
Nakuru, Kenya – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the leadership of the National Police Service (NPS) of abandoning its constitutional mandate and allowing political interference in policing, following the disruption of his public engagement in Nakuru County. In a statement released on Monday, February 9, 2026, Gachagua claimed…
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has called on county governments to diversify and actively promote tourism products within their regions, as Kenya sets ambitious targets of 5.5 million international visitors and Ksh.1.1 trillion in tourism earnings by 2028. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement with the Council of Governors…
A police corporal has died, while a female bar owner remains in critical condition following a shooting incident at a local bar in Naivasha, Nakuru County, on Wednesday night, January 1. According to a police report filed at Kongoni Police Station, officers responded to the incident after it was reported…
A Naivasha court has sentenced a 42-year-old man to 20 years in prison after finding him guilty of sexually assaulting an 80-year-old woman in her Mwiciringiri home three years ago. The accused, Joseph Gitahi, was convicted for attacking the elderly woman in the early hours of October 13, 2022, after…
A group of young people in Naivasha town has taken over the management of a public toilet at the Nairobi–Naivasha matatu terminus, accusing local politicians and senior county officials of using the facility for personal gain. The youths, operating under the banner of Mountain Group Movers, said their move followed…
American R&B star Kelis has spoken candidly about her experiences living in Kenya, describing the East African nation as both “one of the best countries on the continent” and a place that presents unique challenges for newcomers. In a video shared on her Instagram on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the…