In a major move to transform Bomet County from a primary producer into a localized agro-processing powerhouse, Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok today officially broke ground on the Bomet County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) in Sotik Town. The multi-million shilling flagship project, co-funded and implemented jointly by the National Government and the Bomet County Government,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has appointed Joseph Oketch as Acting Director-General following the resignation of Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria. In a press briefing, EPRA said Oketch currently heads the Electricity and Renewable Energy Directorate, where he is responsible for overseeing the formulation, review, and enforcement of regulations, standards, and codes governing the electrical…
