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…
Former Matungu MP David Were’s son killed in Kisumu attack
Former Matungu Member of Parliament David Were is mourning the death of his son, Hannington Were, 39, who was stabbed and killed in a suspected robbery attack in Kisumu. Police and witnesses said the deceased was accosted by two men riding on a motorcycle who trailed him before attacking him and stealing his belongings. He…
UDA SG Omar defends Mt. Kenya region’s remarks, extends apology over uproar
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan has clarified remarks that sparked public debate, saying his comments were taken out of context and misinterpreted. In a statement by the Office of the UDA Secretary General on Sunday, May 24, 2026, Omar maintained that his remarks were neither meant to demean nor offend…
CS Cheptumo seeks Ksh 20M for Late Johana Ng’eno artists programme as MPs push for structured funding
The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services has requested Parliament to allocate KSh20 million towards the implementation of the Late Johana Ng’eno Artists’ Development Programme. Cabinet Secretary Ms. Hanna Cheptumo told the National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture that the Ministry was operating under significant funding constraints, with major gaps in both recurrent…
Senate raises alarm over poor state of ECDE centres in Bomet
The Senate Education Committee has raised concern over the poor condition of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres and vocational training institutions in Bomet County during an oversight visit across the region. The committee, led by Chairperson Betty Montet and Vice Chairperson Margaret Kamar, toured Chemobei ECDE Centre, Sibayan ECDE Centre, Rerendet ECDE Centre and…
George Natembeya: Opposition will unite to challenge William Ruto in 2027
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has said the Linda Mwananchi faction will, at the appropriate time, join forces with the United Opposition to formulate a joint ticket aimed at unseating President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Speaking in a presser in Trans Nzoia County on Friday, May 8, 2026, Natembeya dismissed claims of…
Bomet affected as Kenya Met warns of heavy rainfall across several regions until mid-May
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall advisory warning that several parts of the country are expected to experience moderate to heavy rains between May 7 and May 14, 2026. In the advisory released on Thursday afternoon, the department said rainfall amounts are likely to exceed 20 millimetres within 24 hours in areas…
UDA postpones Ol Kalou nomination exercise to May 8
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has postponed its party nomination exercise for the Ol Kalou Constituency seat in Nyandarua County to Friday, May 8, 2026. In a notice dated May 4, 2026, the party’s National Elections Board said the decision followed representations received from party members and candidates in the constituency. The nominations had initially…
DCP invites aspirants for Ol Kalou by-election ticket ahead of July 16 polls
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has opened applications for aspirants seeking to vie on its ticket in the upcoming Ol Kalou Constituency by-election following the death of Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, who was a member of Jubilee. He died on Sunday, March 29, 2026.. In a public notice dated April 26, DCP called…
