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Sharon Nkonge

Sharon Nkonge

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Nanyuki youth plan Madaraka Day protests over proposed Ebola facility
May 30, 2026 01:10 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Nanyuki youth plan Madaraka Day protests over proposed Ebola facility

The demonstrations, which are expected to take place on Madaraka Day, will see the youth march through the streets of Nanyuki town and visit various government offices to demand the immediate cancellation of the ongoing plans to set up the facility at the Base.

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Suspected robber shot dead in Nanyuki as police recover pistol
April 22, 2026 01:27 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Suspected robber shot dead in Nanyuki as police recover pistol

Laikipia East OCPD Daniel Kitavi said the officers were on routine patrol following a series of robbery incidents reported in the area over the past month.

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20-year-old man allegedly shot by KDF officers, blindfolded and dumped in hospital
September 06, 2025 05:42 (EAT) • 8 months ago

20-year-old man allegedly shot by KDF officers, blindfolded and dumped in hospital

According to his family, Guracha, who completed his secondary school education last year, was shot on the evening of August 31, 2025, at Golole trading centre in Karbururi location, Sololo sub-county.Witnesses claim KDF soldiers stormed the centre and ordered the youths to surrender. In confusion, G...

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Protests in Nanyuki over alleged torture of Julia Njoki in police custody before her death
July 14, 2025 01:25 (EAT) • 10 months ago

Protests in Nanyuki over alleged torture of Julia Njoki in police custody before her death

The 24-year-old was allegedly tortured while in custody after failing to pay a Ksh.50,000 bond and later died in hospital while receiving treatment.

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Saba Saba: Nanyuki family seeks justice after daughter dies in police custody
July 12, 2025 05:58 (EAT) • 10 months ago

Saba Saba: Nanyuki family seeks justice after daughter dies in police custody

According to her family, Njoki was heading home on the fateful evening of the protests when she was rounded up with other protesters and taken to Nanyuki Police Station where she spent the night.

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Gachagua allies hit back at Aden Duale over calls for CS Muturi’s resignation
February 02, 2025 04:58 (EAT) • 1 year ago

Gachagua allies hit back at Aden Duale over calls for CS Muturi’s resignation

The leaders accused Duale of attacking a colleague who has been vocal about the government's failure to curb the rising cases of kidnappings and enforced disappearances.

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Laikipia: Families urged to adopt modern cooking methods to conserve the environment
August 21, 2024 02:12 (EAT) • 1 year ago

Laikipia: Families urged to adopt modern cooking methods to conserve the environment

The locals have now taken up the use of modern stoves

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Laikipia residents resort to building bridge themselves after years of inaction
February 06, 2024 03:13 (EAT) • 2 years ago

Laikipia residents resort to building bridge themselves after years of inaction

Residents of Tigithi Ward in Laikipia County have resolved to construct a bridge connecting seven villages following what they described as inaction by leaders in addressing their plight. 

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Nanyuki residents protest over discrimination, sexual harassment by British Army Camp
July 06, 2023 07:50 (EAT) • 2 years ago

Nanyuki residents protest over discrimination, sexual harassment by British Army Camp

They lamented over discrimination in the issuance of jobs claiming that locals have not been getting jobs at the camp.

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Laikipia: Police vow to step up crackdown on illicit brew
May 09, 2023 10:00 (EAT) • 3 years ago

Laikipia: Police vow to step up crackdown on illicit brew

Area chief, Martin Kariuki, said that the brewers have changed their tactics and locations on several occasions to avoid being caught by police, but added that their time is up.

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