President William Ruto has announced a multi-billion-shilling investment package targeting roads, electricity connectivity and markets in Bomet County. peaking in Bomet County on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Ruto said the government will spend Sh19 billion to construct 11 roads covering more than 380 kilometres, in a move he said would improve connectivity and support economic…
President William Ruto has praised residents of Bomet County for embracing the government’s healthcare reforms, saying 82 per cent of the county’s population has registered with the Social Health Authority (SHA). Speaking in Bomet County on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Ruto said the registration rate makes Bomet the second-highest county in Kenya in SHA enrolment,…
President William Ruto has announced the development of a Ksh12 billion Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mombasa, a project he says will help transform Kenya into a production- and export-oriented economy. In a statement on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Ruto said the Mombasa Special Economic Zone will provide a platform for industries to expand exports,…
President William Ruto has assented to four Bills aimed at strengthening governance, accountability and service delivery in Kenya. Ruto said he signed the legislation at State House, Nairobi, marking what he described as a major step towards improving the management of public resources and modernising key areas of the country’s legal framework. “Assented to four…
The National Police Service (NPS) has warned political leaders, their supporters and other stakeholders against violence, political intolerance and disruption of lawful gatherings as the country enters the electioneering period. In a statement issued on Saturday, September 5, 2026, the NPS said it had observed incidents of political intolerance, violence and thuggery in various parts…
The government has raised the entry-level basic salary of police officers by 36 per cent as part of ongoing reforms aimed at improving the welfare, professionalism and operational capacity of the National Police Service. The salary increase, which has been accompanied by upward adjustments across all police ranks, was highlighted as 5,080 Administration Police Service…
Preparations are in top gear ahead of President William Ruto’s three-day development tour of Bomet County next week. ​Security officers have stepped up surveillance in areas and projects expected to be visited by the President across Bomet Central, Konoin, and Chepalungu constituencies. ​Bomet County Commissioner Caroline Nzwili, accompanied by Governor Hillary Barchok, inspected Kapkoros Level-4…
President William Ruto has inspected the ongoing construction of the Ksh2.2 billion Loitoktok Affordable Housing Project in Kajiado County as the government steps up efforts to expand access to decent housing. Ruto said the project is part of his administration’s commitment to ensuring Kenyans across different income levels can access affordable and dignified homes. According…
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has issued a passenger advisory warning of delays affecting some departing flights at airports across the country. In a statement issued on Sunday, August 30, 2026, KAA said it was working with aviation agencies, airlines and other stakeholders to manage the situation and minimise disruption to airport operations. “KAA is…
Residents and businesses in parts of Nairobi, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu and Kisumu counties will experience scheduled power interruptions on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as Kenya Power carries out planned network maintenance. In a notice issued on Saturday , August 29, 2026, ahead of the outages, the utility said the interruption is necessary to facilitate maintenance…
