Day: April 29, 2024

Nakuru news

MP Kathambi leads inspection of Bliss Dam as per Government’s directive

Njoro Member of Parliament Charity Kathambi on Monday became the first Lawmaker to lead the inspection of a dam in Njoro as per Government’s directive. The government through Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof.Kithure Kindiki directed that all dams in the country including public and private be inspected to asses their standards. This follows the ongoing heavy […]

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Nakuru news

JOMEC gets ultramodern Ward towards addressing street children menace

Nakuru’s Pipeline-based John Mututho Empowerment Centre has partnered with County Government of Nakuru towards addressing street children menace. A new ultramodern Ward has been sate up for the same at the facility that is one of its kind in Nakuru County and the Nation at large. According to John Mututho-the founder of JOMEC, the new […]

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A sigh of relief to survivors of Mai-Mahiu Dam tragedy as leaders make a visit

Monday April 29, 2024 morning was not just like any other as locals of Nakuru County and Kenyans at large woke up to the devastating news of a tragedy that has claimed more than 40 lives. As rescue and recovery of bodies went on, several leaders made to the scene. However, the visiting of Nakuru […]

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Governor Kihika assures families affected by Old Kijabe Dam tragedy of government’s support

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has assured Mai Mahiu families hit by the Old Kijabe Dam tragedy of government’s support. Speaking on Monday April 29, 2024 after visiting the area together with other leaders among them Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Infrastructure Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wa Matangi and area MP Jayne Kihara among […]

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Nakuru news

Lobby group calls for concerted effort in addressing The Triple Threat in Nakuru

There is a need for concerted effort towards addressing The Triple Threat challenges in Nakuru County. A call that was made during a consultative meeting held on April 24, 2024 in Nakuru on the role of sexuality in the ending of the same. The Triple Threat is a term used to refer to Ending New […]

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Nakuru news

All dams to be inspected, Government directs

Government has directed that all dams in the country be inspected amidst heavy downpour that has continued to cause havoc. In a statement to newsrooms, Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof.Kithure Kindiki said this is a move aimed to avert any further tragedies and deaths emanating from the rains. The CS reiterated that the Government is deeply […]

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Nakuru news

Nakuru Woman Rep calls on Kenyans in flood-prone areas to move to safer ground

Nakuru County Woman Representative Liza Chelule has advised residents living in flood-prone and landslides-prone areas to take precautions and move to safer areas. In her message of condolences to the families that have lost their loved ones in the Mai Mahiu dam tragedy that has claimed lives, Chelule said it was so unfortunate that the rains […]

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Nakuru news

Lucy Njeri crowned winner of the Big Brand Records Talent search

Lucy Njeri is the overall winner of the Big brand records Talent Search held in Free Area-Nakuru East. The gospel event held over the weekend brought together youth from Menengai East and Nakuru Wards. According to the organizers led by Shaduff Melody, the event is aimed at empowering creatives and moreso in the informal areas […]

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Nakuru news

Wanted Terror Suspect finally arrested

Mustakima Mohammed Ali, a wanted terror suspect involved in the brutal killings of a police officer and two chiefs in Lamu County in December 2019 has been arrested. The suspect was flushed out of a Malindi-bound bus in a Sunday afternoon operation by Anti-Terrorism Police augmented by their Special Operations Group (SOG) counterparts at the […]

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Nakuru news

Floods cause havoc on Mai Mahiu-Narok Highway

Several people reported missing along Mai Mahiu-Narok highway after their vehicles were swept by floods. According to sources, the incident happened on Monday dawn at around 3am. Mahiu-Naivasha road also affected with huge traffic. A communication from Kenya Redcross Society says several people have been taken to a health facility in Mai Mahiu due to […]

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