The government has announced that the second-term mid-term break for the 2026 school calendar will run from June 24 to June 28, 2026, even as it moves to address growing concerns over student unrest in schools across the country. In a statement, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the decision follows consultations within government and…
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse has welcomed the High Court decision upholding the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying the ruling has vindicated the process he initiated in Parliament. In a statement issued on Monday, June 8, 2026, Mutuse congratulated the three-judge bench for what he described as a comprehensive clarification of the…
The County Government of Bomet, through the Department of Lands and in collaboration with Sotik Municipality, has completed the surveying, marking and beaconing of land designated for the proposed Sotik Industrial Park, thereby paving the way for the project’s development. According to a statement by the County Government of Bomet on Saturday June 6, 2026,…
Tenwek High School in Bomet County has released all students with immediate effect following an apparent tension that was reported within the school compound. In a statement, the school’s Board of Management (BOM) said the decision was reached in consultation with relevant authorities as a precautionary measure aimed at safeguarding learners. “The Board of Management,…
Bomet County Assembly have invited the residents to participate in a series of public forums on the proposed 2026/2027 budget estimates as they begin consideration of the spending plan before its approval. In a notice issued by the County Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee, members of the public and other stakeholders are encouraged to attend…
As thousands of students across the country prepare to join universities, colleges, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions this September, anxiety and uncertainty continue to dominate conversations in many households. For many parents, the excitement of seeing their children advance to higher education is overshadowed by growing financial concerns. Larger percentage of…
Kenya and South Africa have strengthened their diplomatic and economic relations following the signing of six new trade agreements witnessed alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The agreements span key sectors including shipping and maritime cooperation, gender equality and empowerment, technical and vocational education and training, arts, culture and…
Concerns are growing across the country over rising cases of indiscipline among young people, with parents, elders and religious leaders calling for urgent action to restore moral values and strengthen upbringing systems. Many stakeholders attribute the trend to the gradual erosion of collective parenting, a traditional practice where the entire community took responsibility for guiding…
