MPs faults State agencies over failure to meet disability employment quota
The National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed government institutions to comply with the legal requirement that at least five per cent of their workforce be persons living with disabilities, faulting State agencies for continued non-compliance. The committee, chaired by Butere MP Tindi Mwale, raised concerns that many public institutions are still violating the…
Bomet University releases 2025/2026 provisional pass lists, sets supplementary exam deadlines
Bomet University has released the provisional pass lists for the 2025/2026 academic year and announced a series of key academic deadlines. In a statement on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Deputy Registrar of Academic Affairs Dr. Fredrick Wafula directed all students to check the published provisional pass lists through their respective schools and departments. Also Read:…
Motorists Association slams EPRA over fuel prices, demands reforms to pricing system
The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has criticized the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for maintaining fuel prices in the July–August pricing cycle. The association described the decision as an economic betrayal of Kenyans despite declining international crude oil prices. In a statement on July 15, 2026, MAK accused the regulator of denying consumers…
South Rift Kipsigis leaders converge at Wamunyoro for consultative meeting
A delegation of members of the Kipsigis community from Kenya’s South Rift region has arrived at Wamunyoro for consultations in a meeting expected to focus on political and community affairs. The gathering, currently underway, brings together leaders and representatives from the Kipsigis community as part of ongoing engagement with the Democracy for the Citizens Party…
How Chepalungu forest is making stunning comeback after years of degradation
For years, Chepalungu Forest stood as a stark reminder of environmental degradation. Illegal human activities, uncontrolled grazing and unsustainable exploitation had left large sections of the once-thriving ecosystem under immense pressure, raising fears that one of Bomet County’s key water towers could be lost. Tloday, however, the forest is telling a different story.Once-scarred landscapes are…
Why Kalonzo must build a truly national brand before 2027
The latest Infotrak survey presents both an opportunity and a warning for Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka. While he has emerged as the leading opposition presidential contender with 13 percent support, second only to President William Ruto’s 32 percent. His path to State House remains steep. Kalonzo’s steady rise from 8 percent in 2025 to 13…
IG Kanja opens new DCI office block in Sotik to boost criminal investigations
Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has commissioned a new Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) office block in Sotik, Bomet County. According to a statement by the National Police Service on Friday, July 10, 2026, the new facility is expected to enhance the operations of DCI officers, improve response to criminal cases and bring professional investigative…
IEBC warns Ol Kalou by-election could be postponed if violence persists
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned that the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election could be postponed if violence, voter intimidation and breaches of the Electoral Code of Conduct continue in the constituency. The by-election, scheduled for July 16, 2026, was called following the death of Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho. Speaking in…
HELB opens loan application for first-time students
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has officially opened applications for first-time applicants seeking undergraduate and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) loans and scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year, ending the long wait for incoming students. In an announcement issued on Friday, July 10, 2026, HELB urged eligible first-time applicants to submit their…
Isaac Ruto warns public against fake fundraisers following Chebochok’s death
Former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto has cautioned members of the public against fraudsters allegedly exploiting the death of his sister, Ann Chebochok, to solicit money through unauthorized fundraising campaigns. In a statement issued on Thursday, July 9, 2026, Ruto said the family had noted with concern that some individuals were using social media and other…
