Bomet 2027: How Isaac Ruto’s warm reception raises stakes in Governor race
President William Ruto’s four-day development tour of the South Rift may have been designed to showcase government projects and rally residents behind his development agenda, but in Bomet, politics inevitably took centre stage. And perhaps no politician benefited more from the political theatre than former Bomet governor Isaac Ruto. From Kapkwen to Bomet town and…
Ruto’s 2027 battle cry: President urges 1 million Rift Valley residents to register
President William Ruto used his first of the four day tour of South Rift to woe locals to register as voters in readiness for 2027 election. Ruto said more than 1 million eligible voters in the entire Rift Valley are yet to register. The president who presided over launch of various development projects said people…
President Ruto hands over 99% sold-out Chepalungu Boma Yangu Estate
President William Ruto has handed over 220 housing units to new homeowners in Bomet County, as the Government steps up its affordable housing programme while urging Kenyans to preserve productive agricultural land. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the Chepalungu Affordable Housing Project on Wednesday, September 9, Ruto said expanding affordable housing in urban centres…
Ruto opens Ksh470M ultra-modern Bomet County Assembly Chamber
President William Ruto has opened the ultra-modern Main Chamber of the Bomet County Assembly, a Sh470 million investment aimed at improving legislative operations, transparency and public oversight in the county. Speaking in Bomet County on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Ruto said the facility has been equipped with advanced digital tools to modernise the Assembly’s operations…
Ruto announces over Ksh23.6bn infrastructure investment for Bomet
President William Ruto has announced a multi-billion-shilling investment package targeting roads, electricity connectivity and markets in Bomet County. peaking in Bomet County on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Ruto said the government will spend Sh19 billion to construct 11 roads covering more than 380 kilometres, in a move he said would improve connectivity and support economic…
Ruto praises Bomet residents as SHA registration hits 82%
President William Ruto has praised residents of Bomet County for embracing the government’s healthcare reforms, saying 82 per cent of the county’s population has registered with the Social Health Authority (SHA). Speaking in Bomet County on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Ruto said the registration rate makes Bomet the second-highest county in Kenya in SHA enrolment,…
Safaricom Explains How Customers Get Charged for Unsubscribed Games
Safaricom has responded to concerns from customers over unexpected charges linked to gaming subscriptions, saying such subscriptions can arise when users access websites, applications or games associated with the services. Safaricom Care said the subscriptions may be triggered while accessing related websites, apps or games, even when customers may not immediately realise that a subscription…
Babu Owino warns opposition against delaying 2027 flag bearer choice
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has urged Kenya’s opposition leaders to name their joint presidential flag bearer immediately, warning that delaying the decision until December 2026 could deepen divisions ahead of the 2027 General Election. Owino made the remarks on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, during a meeting with Linda Mwananchi aspirants in Nairobi to plan…
GeoPoll: Quality, local products shape what Kenyan consumers buy
Quality remains the leading factor influencing what Kenyan consumers buy, while most households spend between Ksh1,294 and KSh6,472 a month on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), a new GeoPoll study has found. The findings are contained in GeoPoll’s FMCG & Consumer Insights in Africa 2026 report, based on a survey of 2,403 consumers across Kenya, Nigeria…
CoG, Ministry of Water move to fast-track water projects across Kenya
The Council of Governors (CoG) and the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation have agreed to fast-track water projects and strengthen coordination between the national and county governments in a move expected to improve access to safe water and sanitation services across Kenya. The agreement follows a meeting held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, between…
