Kinyanga footbridge nears completion as final construction phase begins
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has announced that the Kinyanga Footbridge in Sigor Ward has entered its final phase of construction, saying the project will improve connectivity between Bomet and Narok counties and enhance economic activity along the Amalo River corridor. The 40-metre bridge is being built across the Amalo River and is expected to provide…
Over 50 pedestrians arrested in NTSA footbridge crackdown at Allsops along Thika Road
More than 50 pedestrians have been arrested in an ongoing enforcement operation targeting people who fail to use the Allsops footbridge along Thika Road, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced. According to the Authority, those arrested will be arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts and charged with failing to use the designated…
Ruto: No Kenyan is ‘Accidental’ as Govt eyes inclusive post-2030 development vision
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building an inclusive Kenya where every citizen enjoys equal rights, dignity and opportunities, saying no Kenyan should feel excluded from national development regardless of religion, ethnicity or region. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, August 5, while hosting more than 9,000 Muslim religious leaders from…
Bomet Governor Barchok welcomes Ruto’s plan to enlist 100,000 village elders
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has welcomed President William Ruto’s decision to formally incorporate more than 100,000 village elders into the National Government administration, saying the move reflects an idea that Bomet County pioneered five years ago. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, Barchok said the county government introduced a programme that integrated…
United Alternative Govt takes major Western Kenya rally ahead of 8th Vice President Wamalwa Kijana memorial
United Alternative Government is set to embark on a major political tour across Western Kenya ahead of the Memorial Commemoration of the late 8th Vice President of Kenya, Michael Christopher Simiyu Wamalwa Kijana, EGH, in what leaders describe as a defining moment in the country’s evolving political landscape. The two-day tour, scheduled for August 21–22,…
Kalonzo Musyoka slams arrest of Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia, says ‘selective justice is not justice’
Opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka has strongly condemned the arrest of Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia, describing the move as arbitrary and warning against what he termed the selective application of justice in Kenya. In a statement published on his official Facebook page, Kalonzo maintained that while leaders must exercise responsibility in their public utterances, the law…
8 killed in grisly Tuk-Tuk, lorry crash on Mwea-Embu Highway
At least eight people have been killed and one other seriously injured in a horrific road accident involving a tuk-tuk and a lorry at Murubara along the Mwea-Embu highway in Kirinyaga County. The crash occurred on Saturday morning, August 1, 2026, as the victims were reportedly heading to a rice-planting job. Mwea East Sub-County Police…
Itigo girls out to prove Rift Valley triumph was no fluke as they depart for Thika national games
Fresh from ending St Joseph’s Girls Kitale’s dominance in the Rift Valley, Itigo Girls High School are determined to prove that their regional triumph was no fluke as they prepare for the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Rugby Sevens Championships in Thika. The Nandi county champions head to the national competition full of…
Browns Plantations Kenya Award TVET Scholarships to Kericho and Bomet Youth
As Kenya steps up its national push to address youth unemployment through technical education, Browns Plantations Kenya Limited, in partnership with Finlays, has awarded KSh 8.3 million in scholarships to 39 students from Kericho and Bomet counties. The grant, disbursed through the Browns and Finlays Community Trust, marks the latest intake in a growing technical…
Nairobi cracks down on land rates defaulters, hires debt collectors to recover arrears
Nairobi City County has launched a crackdown on land rates defaulters, appointing six debt recovery and auctioneering firms to pursue property owners who have failed to pay rates for more than three years. In a public notice issued by the Nairobi Revenue Authority (NRA) in July 30, 2026, the county said the recovery exercise takes…
