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…
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 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…
The government has moved to fast-track measures aimed at easing the cost of importing goods for small businesses after President William Ruto directed officials to address concerns raised by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Industrialisation and Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui, in a statement on September 8, 2026, said he met representatives of the…
President William Ruto has announced the development of a Ksh12 billion Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mombasa, a project he says will help transform Kenya into a production- and export-oriented economy. In a statement on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Ruto said the Mombasa Special Economic Zone will provide a platform for industries to expand exports,…
The East Africa Law Society (EALS) has raised concerns over President William Ruto’s directive targeting foreign nationals engaged in small-scale trading, hawking and related commercial activities in Kenya, warning that its implementation must comply with the country’s regional obligations under the East African Community (EAC). In a statement issued on Monday, September 7, 2026, EALS…
University of Kabianga student and musician Lawrence Malot has broken his silence after being involved in a road accident in Kericho County, dismissing claims that he was drunk at the time of the incident. In a statement on his Facebook account on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Malot said he was driving from Eldoret towards Kericho…
Former Bomet Governor Isaac Rutto has called on residents of Bomet and Kericho counties to turn out in large numbers and warmly welcome President William Ruto when he begins a four-day development tour of the South Rift region on Wednesday. Ruto is scheduled to tour Bomet and Kericho from Wednesday, September 9 to 12, 2026,…
President William Ruto has assented to four Bills aimed at strengthening governance, accountability and service delivery in Kenya. Ruto said he signed the legislation at State House, Nairobi, marking what he described as a major step towards improving the management of public resources and modernising key areas of the country’s legal framework. “Assented to four…
The death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has set the stage for a funeral expected to follow key Islamic burial traditions. Hafidh died on Monday, September 7, 2026, while receiving treatment in Zanzibar. Tanzania’s Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi announced his death, saying he passed away at 8am at Emilio…
