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…
Farmers in Bomet County are counting losses following an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) that has affected livestock in several villages, causing reduced milk production and deaths. Sotik Sub-County has been among the hardest-hit areas, with Chebole, Gethsemane, Mosop and Kamirmir villages in Kipsonoi Ward emerging as hotspots. The outbreak has caused anxiety among farmers,…
Tahmeed Express has responded to videos circulating online showing a bedbug infestation aboard one of its buses, saying it took immediate action to address the issue and protect passengers. In a service update on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the bus company said it identified a bedbug infestation on bus KCR 615 on July 17, 2026,…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced the disbursement of a second batch of payments to healthcare providers with verified pending claims of KSh10 million and below inherited from the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). In a notice dated August 15, 2026, SHA said the payments had been made after completing the verification and…
The Kalenjin Music Festival and Awards (KMFA) marked a major milestone in empowering regional talent by officially presenting outstanding prize awards to winners from its previous edition. ​The cash disbursements resolve long-standing unpaid rewards, reaffirming the organization’s dedication to ensuring that creatives are recognized, valued, and compensated for preserving local cultural heritage through music and…
Stacy Chepkoech, one of the young actors featured in Poo Ngetunyo Comedy, has received a Ksh200,000 cash prize after emerging second in the Kids Got Talent category during the third edition of the KMFA Awards. The organisers announced that Stacy was among three young winners recognised for their outstanding talent, with overall winner Man Kibor…
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has fulfilled a pledge he made earlier this year by handing over two modern houses to veteran Kalenjin musician Andrea Chamdany in Kericho County. In an handover event at Chamdany’s home on Saturday, June 20, 2026, Sudi describe the recognition as a way of honoring a musician whose songs have inspired…
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…
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…
For generations, marriage was viewed as a defining milestone of adulthood, a natural progression after education, employment, and personal growth. Today, however, a growing number of young people are choosing to delay marriage or avoid it altogether, citing economic pressures, changing social attitudes, and fears of relationship failure. One of the biggest reasons is economic…
