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…
NPS breaks silence on new police uniform procurement, denies links to Nalitex
The National Police Service (NPS) has strongly denied claims linking Nalitex Limited to the procurement and manufacture of the new Kenya Police Service General Duty uniforms, describing the association as false and malicious. In a statement issued on Sunday, August 30, NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said Nalitex Limited did not feature at any stage of…
2 arrested in Uganda, 3rd nabbed in Nairobi over Dr Mutiso murder
Detectives investigating the assassination of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso have arrested three more suspects in a coordinated operation spanning Nairobi and Kampala, Uganda, marking a breakthrough in the high-profile murder probe. In a statement on Sunday, August 30, 2026, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said a specialised team drawn from the Crime Research and…
Kenya Power issues interruption notice for parts of 4 counties on Sunday, August 30
Residents and businesses in parts of Nairobi, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu and Kisumu counties will experience scheduled power interruptions on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as Kenya Power carries out planned network maintenance. In a notice issued on Saturday , August 29, 2026, ahead of the outages, the utility said the interruption is necessary to facilitate maintenance…
