Protesting Bomet University Students Clash With Police Over Persistent Water Crisis
Businesses were disrupted halt in Bomet town today as anti-riot police engaged Bomet University students in running battles during a demonstration over a biting water shortage. The protests escalated when police lobbed teargas canisters to disperse hundreds of chanting students who attempted to storm the county headquarters. The students were demanding an audience with Bomet…
Kiir dissolves South Sudan transitional government ahead of December elections
South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has announced the dissolution of the country’s transitional government, paving the way for the December 22, 2026 general elections. Kiir made the announcement on Tuesday during an expanded meeting of the Presidency attended by vice presidents, political party leaders, presidential advisers, Cabinet ministers and other senior government officials. The…
Kindiki: Ruto to launch Lamu refinery construction on Wednesday
Construction of the East Africa Refinery in Lamu is set to officially commence on Wednesday, with President William Ruto expected to lead the groundbreaking ceremony. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the President will be joined by invited heads of state and government from East Africa and beyond during the ceremony. Speaking during a final preparations…
KICD announces 17 permanent job vacancies, applications close October 9
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has announced 17 job vacancies as it seeks to recruit qualified professionals on a Permanent and Pensionable basis. The vacancies cut across senior management, human resource, curriculum development, printing and publishing, technical services, administration and other areas. Among the positions advertised are Senior Deputy Director, Corporate Services and…
Kenya Power announces planned outages across several counties on September 22
Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions in several parts of the country on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, as the utility company carries out scheduled maintenance. The interruptions will affect customers in parts of Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, Nyeri, Embu, Kiambu, Kitui, Kilifi and Mombasa counties. In Nairobi, power will be interrupted in parts of…
8 Utumishi Girls students denied bail over deaths of 16 students
Eight minors charged with the murder of 16 students at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, will remain in custody after the High Court upheld the prosecution’s objection to their release on bond. Justice Diana Kavedza of the Kibera High Court ruled that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had demonstrated compelling reasons to…
Bomet University Students Plan March Over Comrade’s Death
Bomet University students are set to hold a peaceful march to Chepkosa Dam on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, demanding the closure of the water body following the death of a student. The students, through the Bomet University Students’ Organisation (BUSO), said the march will begin at 9 am, with participants expected to assemble at the…
8 injured after building collapses in Kisumu
Eight people have been injured after a building collapsed in Maomboleo, Kisumu County, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. The Kenya Red Cross in an update on Monday, September 21, 2026, said six of the injured were treated at the scene, while two others who were in critical condition were evacuated to hospital for further treatment….
Matiang’i demands full disclosure of Kenya’s G2G fuel deal after Museveni revelations
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangà has renewed calls for the publication of Kenya’s Government-to-Government (G2G) petroleum agreement, following fresh revelations by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni about the role of middlemen in fuel supplies through Kenya. Matiangà said he had previously opposed the arrangement and called for the agreement to be made public, arguing that…
Museveni’s G2G bombshell: Nyoro claims senior Ruto officials are profiting from oil deal
People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro has accused senior government officials associated with Kenya’s Government-to-Government (G2G) fuel arrangement of using the deal to enrich themselves at the expense of Kenyans. Nyoro made the allegations on Saturday, September 19, while addressing a political meeting in Njiru, Kasarani, where he also challenged President William Ruto…
