SGR construction gains momentum as land acquisition advances in Bomet, Kericho
Construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension from Naivasha towards Kisumu and Malaba is gathering pace, with land acquisition activities now underway in Bomet and Kericho counties. Kenya Railways, in a statement on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, said teams working with the National Land Commission (NLC) are conducting land data capture and verification exercises…
Bomet Airstrip set for major revival after three decades of delay
Bomet’s Itembe Airstrip is undergoing its first major overhaul since 1990, with the facility expected to return to service after years of disuse and deterioration. The airstrip, officially known as Itembe Airstrip, was initially cleared as a simple murram runway during the colonial period before it was first tarmacked in 1990. However, the facility subsequently…
KHRC demands arrest, prosecution of officers over abduction of Standard Editor Alex Kiprotich
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has condemned the abduction of Standard Media Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of police officers and their commanders allegedly involved in the incident. KHRC said Kiprotich was found alive and dumped near Masinga Dam, about nine hours after he was abducted along the…
Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich abducted along Gilgil-Nakuru road
The Standard Group has condemned the alleged abduction of its Associate Editor, Alex Kiprotich, demanding his immediate and safe release. The media company said Kiprotich was abducted shortly before 9:20pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, while travelling to Nakuru along the Gilgil-Nakuru road. In a statement signed by Group Chief Executive Officer Chaacha Mwita, the…
Barchok celebrates Bomet’s Monire JSS national soccer champions
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has hosted and celebrated the Monire Junior Secondary School football team after its impressive run to the national JSS soccer championship. The team, from Rongena Manaret Ward in Sotik Sub County, recently represented Kenya at the 2026 KJSEA East Africa Ball Games Competition held in Morogoro, Tanzania. Governor Barchok commended the…
Kenya Dairy Board warns of milk supply constraints as deliveries fall
The Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) has warned of temporary milk supply constraints in parts of the country after formal milk deliveries to processors declined amid dry and cold weather conditions in key dairy-producing areas. In a media statement issued on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, KDB said milk deliveries fell by 3.7 per cent, from 84.4…
Kenya Airways CEO George Kamal resigns, Habil Waswani Named acting Chief Executive
Kenya Airways has announced the resignation of Acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Capt. George Kamal, citing personal reasons. The national carrier said Kamal will remain in office for a 30-day transition period before formally exiting the airline on September 30, 2026. Kamal took over as acting CEO after previously serving as Kenya…
Govt rolls out 7 measures ahead of expected El niño rains
The government has unveiled a seven-point preparedness plan ahead of the anticipated October to December El Niño rains, warning that above-normal rainfall could trigger flooding, displacement, disease outbreaks and destruction of critical infrastructure across the country. In a press release issued on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration said counties…
Bomet University announces date for 1st graduation ceremony
Bomet University has announced that its first-ever graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, in a major milestone for the newly chartered institution. In a notice issued by the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic and Student Affairs on Sunday, August 30, 2026, the university said the ceremony will…
KAA issues alert as departing flights face delays at Kenyan airports
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has issued a passenger advisory warning of delays affecting some departing flights at airports across the country. In a statement issued on Sunday, August 30, 2026, KAA said it was working with aviation agencies, airlines and other stakeholders to manage the situation and minimise disruption to airport operations. “KAA is…
