Kenya’s county at a glance: Nakuru County, population 2.16 million (2019 census)
Kenya faces rising political violence as youth goon squads stalk public events ahead of elections. Reports describe shootings, property damage and arrests linked to clashes in Kisumu and Nyahururu, with security forces promising firm action. Dozens of suspects have been detained as authorities warn violence will not go unpunished.
A late-night crash in Salama, southeast of Nairobi, has killed a van carrying pilgrims and 16 others after a truck overtook and collided with oncoming traffic. Investigations are under way into road-safety faults on the Nairobi–Mombasa route, with authorities condemning speed and overtaking as key factors.