Mining operations at Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited have been suspended with immediate effect after the government cited multiple unresolved regulatory and compliance breaches. In a press release issued on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Hassan Ali Joho said the company will remain shut until it fully complies…
Safaricom has clarified why some customers using the MySafaricom app are being prompted to sign in repeatedly, saying the measure is part of the app’s security features designed to verify a user’s identity. The clarification came after X user Dr. FM Mobegi criticised the app for requiring repeated activation while roaming, saying it had asked…
The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has criticized the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for maintaining fuel prices in the July–August pricing cycle. The association described the decision as an economic betrayal of Kenyans despite declining international crude oil prices. In a statement on July 15, 2026, MAK accused the regulator of denying consumers…
The Bomet County Government has begun distributing tilapia fingerlings and fish feeds to fish farmers under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Programme. The distribution is aimed at boosting food security, strengthening livelihoods and enhancing climate resilience. According to a statement posted on the County Government of Bomet’s official Facebook page on Wednesday, July 8,…
Community leaders have called for continued support for child welfare institutions following the Annual Baby Day celebrations at AIC Baby Home Mogogosiek in Bomet County. The celebrations brought together church leaders, elected representatives and well-wishers who pledged to strengthen partnerships aimed at improving the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children. The home, established in 2000…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the removal of excise duty on bottled water following the enactment of the Finance Act, 2026, in a move expected to lower the tax burden on manufacturers and importers. In a public notice issued on Monday, July 6, 2026, KRA said the tax change took effect on July…
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…
