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…
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…
