Fifty-nine students were injured on Thursday morning after a school bus veered off the Eldama Ravine-Nakuru highway near Kibasiso, close to Taidys Hotel. The bus was transporting learners to a regional music festival in Mogotio when the accident occured. The accident occurred at about 9:20 a.m. and involved a bus belonging to Pineview Academy Kiplogon. Eldama…
LAIKIPIA, Kenya — Authorities in Laikipia County have intensified their crackdown on illicit alcohol, destroying more than 2,600 liters of kangara and seizing 160 liters of chang’aa during a multi-agency operation in Shamanek village, Nyahururu Sub-County. The joint operation, which brought together security agencies and local administrators, targeted illegal brewing dens as part of sustained…
Promoting hygiene and personal care among teenagers is essential to building confident, healthy, and focused learners, girls’ rights defender Doreen Totona Korir has said. Speaking at Murinduko Baptist Senior School in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County, Korir emphasized that no girl should miss learning opportunities due to a lack of proper hygiene and sanitary support. “Every…
For many families living along the Narok-Migori border, peace remains elusive as recurring violence continues to disrupt lives, education and economic activities. The latest wave of concern has prompted leaders to call for urgent interventions, with Narok Governor Patrick ole Ntutu announcing that the government will deploy additional security personnel to the troubled region. Speaking…
The quiet of midnight in Salaik village, Bomet Central, was shattered early Saturday morning by screams of “Fire!” Within an hour, a tragic blaze had reduced a home to ashes and claimed the life of a 32-year-old man, leaving a community grappling with grief and questions. ​The deceased, whose body was burned beyond recognition, was…
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…
Bomet County Senator Hillary Sigei has raised concerns over the rising cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and homicides, warning that the situation is reaching alarming levels across the county. According to a report on his Facebook page on May 26, 2026, Sigei noted that security agencies are now receiving reports of GBV incidents almost daily,…
Parents have been urged to protect children from the harmful effects of excessive use of electronic gadgets during the April holiday break. This is according to CPA Geoffrey Kurgat, who cautioned that while digital devices are useful, unsupervised use can expose children to addiction and harmful content. Kurgat noted that although it is important for…
Narok Governor Patrick ole Ntutu has urged Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) to fast-track the scholarships and bursary bill to unlock funding for students ahead of the May school reopening. Ntutu said delays in passing the legislation have stalled the disbursement of approximately Sh500 million earmarked to support learners across the county. More than…
