Police said the recruits were on their morning run when a Toyota Fielder hit them.
President William Ruto intensified his Mt Kenya campaign in Embu, urging voters to reject tribal politics while strengthening support in a region increasingly contested ahead of the 2027 election.
Detectives have arrested a man believed to be the prime suspect in the murder of 25-year-old Joy Kanini Gathu, marking a breakthrough in a case that gripped Nyeri County and sparked public outrage.
The National Drought Management Authority has unveiled a nationwide road race campaign to raise Sh130.8 million to support climate resilience and water projects in four counties.