In a massive boost to early childhood education, Bomet Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok has announced that over 500 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres across the county have been upgraded to modern standards. Speaking during a recent development tour of Kipreres Ward, where he officially commissioned the state-of-the-art Olokyin ECDE Centre, Governor Barchok reiterated his…
Fourteen students from Tenwek High School are currently in police custody after allegedly pelting police officers with stones. The officers had been deployed to the institution on Friday night to quell rising tension. Tenwek High School Principal Mutali Chesebe confirmed the arrests on Saturday, noting that the suspects include 13 Form Three students and one…
A cloud of shock and sadness has descended on Murany Village in Bomet East after two young schoolgirls allegedly fell victim to a disturbing act that has left families and residents grappling with pain and anger. The two girls, aged 10 and 6, are currently receiving treatment at Longisa County Hospital following the incident that…
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…
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…
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on Thursday led a high-profile campaign team in support of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate David Keter, signalling the ruling party’s determination to retain the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat in the May 14 by-election. Tuya, accompanied by nominated senator Joyce Korir, Narok Woman Representative Rebecca Tonkei and Aldai MP Maryanne…
Parliamentary Affairs Principal Secretary Aurelia Rono has dismissed claims that she is positioning herself to contest the Bomet gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election. Rono said she has not declared any interest in the seat, insisting that her recent tour of duty in Bomet should not be misconstrued as political. “I am discharging my…
Democracy for Citizens (DCP) party aspirant Vincent Rotich attracted large crowds on Wednesday as he presented his nomination papers to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) offices in Emurua Dikirr ahead of the forthcoming by-election. Residents turned out in large numbers to escort Rotich to the constituency offices, signalling growing political interest in the…
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate in the upcoming Emurua Dikirr by-election, David Keter, has extended an olive branch to supporters of Bernard Ngeno, who ran against him in the party nominations, urging them to back his bid. Keter, who spoke after presenting his nomination papers to the IEBC, said he needs support from all voters…
Youthful parliamentary aspirant Mercy Cheptoo Bimbin has accused Konoin MP Brighton Yegon of hiring goons to disrupt a recent empowerment event at Ngererit Primary School. In a strongly worded statement, Cheptoo claimed individuals allied to the MP infiltrated the event and booed leaders perceived not to support him. “Goons paid by the area MP infiltrated…
