https://nax.today/feed/features Welcome to https://nax.today feed url page Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:32:26 +0300 en-US akika.digital@gmail.com hourly 1 10 https://nax.today/feed/features https://nax.today/theme/frontend/assets/img/logo.png Welcome to https://nax.today feed url page https://nax.today/features/article/3770/nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027-naivasha-constituency https://nax.today/features/article/3770/nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027-naivasha-constituency Naivasha Constituency has shown consistent support for the ruling alliance in recent cycles. It moved from TNA in 2013 to Jubilee in 2017 and then to UDA in 2022. The constituency reflects strong alignment with national political waves Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3769/nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027-njoro-constituency https://nax.today/features/article/3769/nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027-njoro-constituency The constituency has aligned strongly with UDA in recent cycles while voters prioritize agriculture, education, infrastructure, and land/Mau Forest issues. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3767/kenyas-journey-toward-a-rabies-free-future-the-role-of-responsible-pet-ownership https://nax.today/features/article/3767/kenyas-journey-toward-a-rabies-free-future-the-role-of-responsible-pet-ownership At present, as presented by the International Fund for Animal Welfare(IFAW), Kenya suffers about 2,000 rabies deaths each year, the majority of which arise from attacks by stray and unvaccinated dogs. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:24:04 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3766/nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027-subukia-constituency https://nax.today/features/article/3766/nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027-subukia-constituency Political leadership in the constituency is often judged on support for agriculture, rural infrastructure development, education, and access to essential services. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3765/nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027-gilgil-constituency https://nax.today/features/article/3765/nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027-gilgil-constituency Gilgil has consistently mirrored Kenya’s national political shifts from TNA in 2013, to Jubilee in 2017, and UDA in 2022. While the constituency follows broader coalition trends, local issues around land, agriculture, and tourism often influence voter Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:00 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3764/nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027-nakuru-town-east-constituency https://nax.today/features/article/3764/nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027-nakuru-town-east-constituency David Gikaria’s strength lies in his long experience from former Mayor of Nakuru to three-term MP. However, the narrower 2022 margin suggests that voters are becoming more demanding. If a credible, Sat, 30 May 2026 08:00:00 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3762/nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027-kuresoi-south-constituency https://nax.today/features/article/3762/nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027-kuresoi-south-constituency Kuresoi South has historically demonstrated a strong and unchanging loyalty to the dominant national ruling party at each election. Voters’ love for parties in control of the national government has been clear as evidenced by their transition from URP in Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3761/nakuru-county-profile-2027-kuresoi-north-constituency https://nax.today/features/article/3761/nakuru-county-profile-2027-kuresoi-north-constituency There has been a clear shift toward UDA dominance in recent cycles, driven by national political waves, development promises, and strong grassroots mobilization. Key consistent factors include agriculture, infrastructure, ethnic alignments, and demand for Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:00 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3763/nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027-bahati-constituency https://nax.today/features/article/3763/nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027-bahati-constituency The constituency has experienced a change of political power from KANU era to Jubilee support (2013–2017), however, in 2022 there was a major upset when incumbent Ngunjiri was defeated even though UDA had a national wave. Thu, 28 May 2026 18:00:00 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3760/nakuru-political-profile-toward-2027-nakuru-town-west-constituency https://nax.today/features/article/3760/nakuru-political-profile-toward-2027-nakuru-town-west-constituency The voting behaviour in Nakuru Town Constituency usually aligns with the dominant parties nationally. This is shown as MP is elected first on the TNA party, and MCA were elected (4 out of 6) are from the UDA party, which was one of the formidable parties Thu, 28 May 2026 17:00:00 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3759/nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027-rongai-constituency https://nax.today/features/article/3759/nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027-rongai-constituency Ethnic alignment plays a major role in voting patterns and the chances of any party or candidate clinching political positions. Kalenjin plays a major role in politics and elections because of its predominance in the area. Tue, 26 May 2026 15:47:55 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3758/the-nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027-molo-constituency https://nax.today/features/article/3758/the-nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027-molo-constituency Molo has historically been a volatile constituency, with MPs rarely serving more than one term. In 2022, Francis Kuria Kimani broke this trend by securing re-election, signaling a shift in voter confidence. Mon, 25 May 2026 17:30:00 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3757/nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027 https://nax.today/features/article/3757/nakuru-county-political-profile-toward-2027 Nakuru County’s story is one of paradox: a land of opportunity and growth, yet marked by volatility and historical grievances. Sat, 23 May 2026 14:29:46 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3741/kabarak-school-of-music-and-media-mois-house-turned-creative-arts-centre https://nax.today/features/article/3741/kabarak-school-of-music-and-media-mois-house-turned-creative-arts-centre The school is situated in the late President Daniel Arap Moi's former private residence on the Kabarak farm, making it not just a learning campus but a living legacy of history, fueling the future. Sun, 17 May 2026 09:00:00 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3745/understanding-nakuru-before-2027-%E2%80%94-series-1-the-county https://nax.today/features/article/3745/understanding-nakuru-before-2027-%E2%80%94-series-1-the-county From KANU dominance to multi-party instability, then Jubilee, and now the UDA era, Nakuru has repeatedly transitioned between ruling parties.Voters often change allegiance in response to shifts at the national level. Sat, 16 May 2026 12:15:00 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3739/nakuru-county-government-trains-farmers-on-pest-management https://nax.today/features/article/3739/nakuru-county-government-trains-farmers-on-pest-management During a field visit, the ward extension officer noted that some farmers were mixing various chemicals to control grasses but were not achieving effective results. Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:00 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3737/justice-delayed-why-kenya-needs-forensic-science-bill-2026 https://nax.today/features/article/3737/justice-delayed-why-kenya-needs-forensic-science-bill-2026 If well implemented, these reforms will help reduce unsolved murders and cut unnecessary delays. Generally it will protect innocent people from prolonged remand, and ensure guilty persons face real consequences. Most importantly, victims’ families who are Thu, 14 May 2026 13:11:23 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3735/africa-forward-aftermath-power-partnership-and-identity https://nax.today/features/article/3735/africa-forward-aftermath-power-partnership-and-identity The summit faced strong public backlash. Activists and pan-African groups held protests, accusing France of trying to regain influence after losing influence in parts of West Africa, according to regional and international reports. Police used tear gas Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:00 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3732/amended-laws-to-strengthen-kenyas-business-environment https://nax.today/features/article/3732/amended-laws-to-strengthen-kenyas-business-environment "We are streamlining our laws to strengthen Kenya’s position as an attractive investment destination by creating a more efficient, predictable, and competitive business environment," he shared on X. Wed, 13 May 2026 10:01:34 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3712/who-is-raphael-tuju?-broadcaster-politician-survivor https://nax.today/features/article/3712/who-is-raphael-tuju?-broadcaster-politician-survivor On March 21, 2026, Tuju and his driver were reported missing after his vehicle was found abandoned in Karen. He resurfaced two days later, claiming he had gone into hiding after being followed by unmarked vehicles. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:57:46 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3711/kariuki-chotara-the-kingmaker-who-defined-nakurus-politics https://nax.today/features/article/3711/kariuki-chotara-the-kingmaker-who-defined-nakurus-politics It is exactly 15 months to the 2027 general elections, and a post circulating on Facebook has reignited discussion about Nakuru’s political past. Back then, Nakuru was a district; today, it stands as a county. The post revisited the era of Kariuki Chotara Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:16:59 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3689/these-are-leaders-behaving-badly-ekuru-aukot-rips-into-ruto-opposition-spat https://nax.today/features/article/3689/these-are-leaders-behaving-badly-ekuru-aukot-rips-into-ruto-opposition-spat “It demonstrates a leadership that lacks self-worthiness. A leadership that is not thinking like a parent who has children, whether in their own family context, or looking at Kenya as a family,” he said. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:01:25 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3675/support-transforms-youth-dreams-nakuru-pianist-leads https://nax.today/features/article/3675/support-transforms-youth-dreams-nakuru-pianist-leads Kenyan youth brim with passions and dreams, and nowhere was this more evident than at AIPCA St. Peters Church Muguga Grounds in Nakuru East. There, a community fundraiser celebrated pianist John Mwangi Kihu’s remarkable 10‑year musical journey—a story fir Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:59:46 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3673/potholes-in-kenya-a-growing-risk-to-lives-and-economy https://nax.today/features/article/3673/potholes-in-kenya-a-growing-risk-to-lives-and-economy Potholes begin as small cracks in the road surface. Water seeps into these cracks, weakening the base layer. Heavy rains, like those recently experienced in Kenya, accelerate the process. Over time, traffic pressure breaks the asphalt apart, forming potho Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:57:19 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3672/francis-atwoli-six-terms-of-union-leadership https://nax.today/features/article/3672/francis-atwoli-six-terms-of-union-leadership Francis Atwoli is one of the most prominent figures in Kenya’s labor movement. He has held this position continuously since August 2001, making him the longest‑serving head of the country’s main trade union umbrella. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:49:54 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3627/women-leaders-drive-kenyas-politics-forward https://nax.today/features/article/3627/women-leaders-drive-kenyas-politics-forward The nation is still striving to achieve the constitutional two‑thirds gender rule, but the numbers have risen compared to a decade ago. Notably, the number of women elected as governors increased to seven in 2022, up from three in 2017. Women also occupy Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3600/nakuru-the-pride-of-east-africas-clean-past https://nax.today/features/article/3600/nakuru-the-pride-of-east-africas-clean-past Today, Nakuru is working to restore its past glory. The county government has launched regular clean‑up exercises and partnered with stakeholders to improve waste management and green initiatives. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:27:31 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3580/twende-soko-how-mentorship-fuels-nakurus-fashion-hub https://nax.today/features/article/3580/twende-soko-how-mentorship-fuels-nakurus-fashion-hub Twende Soko is part of the British Council’s Creative DNA initiative, designed to empower Kenyan fashion designers and accessory brands aged 18–35. In Nakuru, the program equips creatives with business skills from branding and strategic pricing to eco‑fas Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3573/mai-mahiu-discover-the-truck-stopover-story https://nax.today/features/article/3573/mai-mahiu-discover-the-truck-stopover-story Mai Mahiu is a small but strategic town in Nakuru County, nestled at the bottom of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Just about 30 kilometers from Naivasha, it has grown from a roadside settlement into a bustling transport hub. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:01:48 +0300 https://nax.today/features/article/3565/wanga-declares-deputy-vacant-after-magwangas-resignation https://nax.today/features/article/3565/wanga-declares-deputy-vacant-after-magwangas-resignation The Governor’s office cited persistent and irreconcilable differences as the basis for accepting the resignation. She invoked constitutional and statutory provisions to declare the office vacant: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:56:32 +0300