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Counties Leading in Child Abduction/Missing Cases
According to the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services, 43,844 children were reported missing during the five-year period
Nakuru
Sports
KRU makes changes to Division 2 and main 7s Circuit
The changes are aimed at making the competition more streamlined and competitive. The number of clubs in Division 2 has been reduced from 20 to 16, aligning the format with Division 1. The new structure will feature four pools of four teams, replacing the previous five-pool system.
News
Five counties account for 15,809 missing children cases in five years
The report by the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services shows that 43,844 children were reported missing between 2021 and December 2025. Of these, Nairobi accounted for the highest number with 6,389 cases, followed by Nakuru at 3,169, Kakamega with 2,298, Kiambu at 2,249 and Siaya with 1,704.
News
IPOA to probe alleged abductions, injuries linked to June 25 Gen Z Anniversary protests
According to the authority, preliminary observations showed that police carried out public order management operations in various areas, including setting up barricades along major roads in parts of Nairobi and Mombasa, where only limited protest activities were witnessed.
News
Huduma Kenya rolls out sign language services at 20 centres
The initiative, announced at the beginning of the new month, will see sign language interpretation services offered at 20 Huduma Centres spread across different parts of the country. The programme is intended to make communication easier for deaf customers seeking government services while reducing barriers that often limit access to essential public programmes.
Rift Valley
IG Kanja orders 7-day police probe into arrest of Activist James Mbugua
According to the statement, preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred on June 25, 2026, in Nakuru City and may not have complied with the Service’s Standard Operating Procedures or legal safeguards meant to protect the rights and dignity of suspects.
Rift Valley
Kuresoi North MP detained after surrender over Nakuru chaos probe
The chaos, which broke out during a public event attended by among others Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, left at least five people injured and several vehicles damaged.
News
Murkomen: Government to deploy facial recognition cameras in major cities to fight crime
Murkomen said one of the biggest difficulties facing police is that many of those involved in such incidents do not initially appear to be part of organised crime.
News
NPS condemns harassment of female traffic officer in Nakuru
According to preliminary findings by the service, the man captured in the video has been identified as a serving police officer attached to the same county. The revelation has raised concerns within the institution about professionalism, discipline, and how officers relate with one another while on duty.
News
EACC arrests Nakuru Water officer over Sh15,000 bribe demand
The suspect, who serves as a Leak Detection Officer, was apprehended on March 23, 2026, following a complaint from a member of the public.
Politics
UDA grassroots polls in Nakuru postponed to March 28 amid rally clash
Originally set for March 14, the elections were rescheduled to avoid overlapping with the World Rally Championship event, which will be held in Nakuru from March 12 to 15.
News
Detectives arrest suspected drug trafficker in Nakuru, seize Sh1.19 million heroin haul
The suspect, identified as Ephantus Kariuki Mwangi, was intercepted while riding a motorcycle, registration number KMEC 785W, after detectives flagged luggage he was carrying as suspicious. A subsequent search revealed the heroin neatly concealed for transport, underscoring what investigators believe was a well-planned delivery.