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…
Gachagua: Ruto honoured only Wetang’ula, Mudavadi’s personal deal, ignored Western Kenya
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized President William Ruto, stating that the political agreement involving National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi benefited only the two leaders and their families while failing to deliver on promises made to the people of Western Kenya. In a statement issued on Thursday, July…
NTSA warns Kenyans against fake information, urges public to use official channels
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has cautioned members of the public against misinformation relating to its services, urging Kenyans to rely only on official communication issued by the Authority. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, NTSA said all information concerning its services should be obtained exclusively through its official…
Bomet County Assembly invites suppliers to register for 2026-2028 procurement opportunities
The County Assembly of Bomet has invited interested firms and service providers to apply for registration as suppliers for the provision of goods and services for the 2026-2028 financial years. In a tender notice on Wednesday , July 8, 2026, the Assembly said the registration is intended to create a pool of suppliers who will…
Bomet rolls out 21K tilapia fingerlings under climate action programme
The Bomet County Government has begun distributing tilapia fingerlings and fish feeds to fish farmers under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Programme. The distribution is aimed at boosting food security, strengthening livelihoods and enhancing climate resilience. According to a statement posted on the County Government of Bomet’s official Facebook page on Wednesday, July 8,…
How to check KUCCPS placement results after govt release
Thousands of students who sat the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination can now confirm the universities, TVET institutions and colleges where they have been placed after the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) released the 2026 placement results. Applicants can check their placement through the official KUCCPS Student Portal by…
KUCCPS Releases University, TVET and TTC Placement Results for 2025 KCSE Candidates
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially released the 2026 placement results, paving the way for thousands of students who sat the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination to begin their higher education journey. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the results on Wednesday, July 8, during an event…
IEBC announces temporary disruption of online voter services cites ICT system upgrade
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced a temporary disruption of some of its online voter services as it undertakes a routine upgrade of its ICT systems. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the commission said the system enhancement is aimed at improving the reliability, security and overall performance…
