PS Muthoni: 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…
Pain and Outrage as Two Bomet Girls Are Sexually Assault
A cloud of shock and sadness has descended on Murany Village in Bomet East after two young schoolgirls allegedly fell victim to a disturbing act that has left families and residents grappling with pain and anger. The two girls, aged 10 and 6, are currently receiving treatment at Longisa County Hospital following the incident that…
Ministry Dissolves Board Over Fatal School Arson
The Ministry of Education has dissolved the Board of Management of Utumishi Girls Academy following a horrific arson attack that claimed the lives of 16 learners on Thursday. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the disbandment on Friday, citing flagrant violations of safety protocols, including extreme overcrowding in the affected dormitory and a locked emergency…
Cherargei urges Kenya to strengthen Ebola preparedness, back US quarantine facility
Nandi Senator Cherargei has called for a national preparedness against the Ebola threat, warning that Kenya’s position as a regional transport and trade corridor increases its exposure to the disease. In a statement on his X account on Friday, May 29, 2026, Cherargei noted that Kenya sits along a major transport route linking the Port…
16 students killed in Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has confirmed that sixteen students have died while 79 others were injured following a tragic dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County. The fire broke out at around 12:45am, prompting an emergency response from rescue teams and local authorities. Ogamba said the injured students were rushed…
Ruto mourns Utumishi Girls Academy fire victims as probe continues
President William Ruto has condoled with the families of students who died following a tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy. In a statement on Thursday, May 27, 2026, the Head of State said the country is mourning the loss of “young lives filled with promise, hope, and dreams for the future.” “Our hearts and prayers…
Senator Sigei raises alarm over rising GBV, homicide cases in Bomet
Bomet County Senator Hillary Sigei has raised concerns over the rising cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and homicides, warning that the situation is reaching alarming levels across the county. According to a report on his Facebook page on May 26, 2026, Sigei noted that security agencies are now receiving reports of GBV incidents almost daily,…
David Keter sworn in as Emurua Dikirr MP after by-election win
Newly elected Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament David Kipsang Keter was on Tuesday sworn in as a member of the 13th Parliament following his victory in the May 15, 2026, by-election. Keter, who vied on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket, officially took the oath of office during a session held at the National Assembly…
Browns Plantations Kenya Unveils Multi-Million Shilling Electric Truck Fleet in Kericho
In a quiet revolution sweeping across the lush, rolling hills of Kenya’s prime tea-growing region, the familiar rumble of diesel engines is being replaced by the silent hum of electric motors. Browns Plantations Kenya Limited has officially commissioned a fleet of 30 industrial electric trucks at its Kericho operations. With the first 15 vehicles already…
