A sharp, unsettling contrast has emerged in the heart of Bomet Central, where the decaying infrastructure of Manyatta Primary School stands as a stark contradiction to the political prominence of its immediate neighborhood. ​Despite serving as the official polling station and immediate neighbor to the area Member of Parliament, Richard Kilel,whose private residence sits a…
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…
Belgut Member of Parliament Nelson Koech has defended the government’s handling of national identification documents, claiming that identity cards recently cited in reports of irregular issuance to foreign nationals were processed during the previous administration. Speaking during a panel discussion on Citizen TV’s Day Break programme on Monday, Koech said investigations into the matter showed…
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…
As schools across Kenya grapple with rising cases of student unrest, Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich has ignited debate by calling for the reinstatement of corporal punishment as a tool for restoring discipline among learners. Addressing residents in Iten town, Rotich said increasing incidents of school disturbances point to deeper challenges in the education system,…
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…
