14 Tenwek High School Students Arrested After Pelting Police with Stones; School Closed Indefinitely
Fourteen students from Tenwek High School are currently in police custody after allegedly pelting police officers with stones. The officers had been deployed to the institution on Friday night to quell rising tension. Tenwek High School Principal Mutali Chesebe confirmed the arrests on Saturday, noting that the suspects include 13 Form Three students and one…
Inside Sotik Industrial Park as Bomet County advances industrialisation agenda
The County Government of Bomet, through the Department of Lands and in collaboration with Sotik Municipality, has completed the surveying, marking and beaconing of land designated for the proposed Sotik Industrial Park, thereby paving the way for the project’s development. According to a statement by the County Government of Bomet on Saturday June 6, 2026,…
Tenwek High School closed amid students security tension
Tenwek High School in Bomet County has released all students with immediate effect following an apparent tension that was reported within the school compound. In a statement, the school’s Board of Management (BOM) said the decision was reached in consultation with relevant authorities as a precautionary measure aimed at safeguarding learners. “The Board of Management,…
Bomet County Assembly invites residents to Budget Public Participation forums
Bomet County Assembly have invited the residents to participate in a series of public forums on the proposed 2026/2027 budget estimates as they begin consideration of the spending plan before its approval. In a notice issued by the County Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee, members of the public and other stakeholders are encouraged to attend…
How tension and fear grip parents and students ahead of Higher Education transition
As thousands of students across the country prepare to join universities, colleges, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions this September, anxiety and uncertainty continue to dominate conversations in many households. For many parents, the excitement of seeing their children advance to higher education is overshadowed by growing financial concerns. Larger percentage of…
Kenya, South Africa sign six trade deals to boost bilateral cooperation
Kenya and South Africa have strengthened their diplomatic and economic relations following the signing of six new trade agreements witnessed alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The agreements span key sectors including shipping and maritime cooperation, gender equality and empowerment, technical and vocational education and training, arts, culture and…
Experts Warn of Moral Decline Among Youth, Urge Return to Collective Parenting
Concerns are growing across the country over rising cases of indiscipline among young people, with parents, elders and religious leaders calling for urgent action to restore moral values and strengthen upbringing systems. Many stakeholders attribute the trend to the gradual erosion of collective parenting, a traditional practice where the entire community took responsibility for guiding…
PS Muthoni:Â 25 suspected Ebola cases have tested negative
Kenya has not reported any confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), the Ministry of Health has said, even as authorities ramp up surveillance and preparedness efforts following outbreaks in parts of the region. Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the country remains safe but alert, noting that the government has strengthened monitoring systems to…
Why Many Young People Are Shunning Marriage
For generations, marriage was viewed as a defining milestone of adulthood, a natural progression after education, employment, and personal growth. Today, however, a growing number of young people are choosing to delay marriage or avoid it altogether, citing economic pressures, changing social attitudes, and fears of relationship failure. One of the biggest reasons is economic…
