Ol Kalou MP-elect Kamau Ngotho has expressed gratitude to the people of Ol Kalou after officially receiving his certificate of election, describing his victory as a mandate to serve the constituency with integrity, humility and dedication. In a statement issued after his election was confirmed on Friday, July 17, 2026, Ngotho said he was deeply…
Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has commissioned a new Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) office block in Sotik, Bomet County. According to a statement by the National Police Service on Friday, July 10, 2026, the new facility is expected to enhance the operations of DCI officers, improve response to criminal cases and bring professional investigative…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned that the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election could be postponed if violence, voter intimidation and breaches of the Electoral Code of Conduct continue in the constituency. The by-election, scheduled for July 16, 2026, was called following the death of Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho. Speaking in…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has officially opened applications for first-time applicants seeking undergraduate and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) loans and scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year, ending the long wait for incoming students. In an announcement issued on Friday, July 10, 2026, HELB urged eligible first-time applicants to submit their…
Former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto has cautioned members of the public against fraudsters allegedly exploiting the death of his sister, Ann Chebochok, to solicit money through unauthorized fundraising campaigns. In a statement issued on Thursday, July 9, 2026, Ruto said the family had noted with concern that some individuals were using social media and other…
The County Assembly of Bomet has invited interested firms and service providers to apply for registration as suppliers for the provision of goods and services for the 2026-2028 financial years. In a tender notice on Wednesday , July 8, 2026, the Assembly said the registration is intended to create a pool of suppliers who will…
Thousands of students who sat the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination can now confirm the universities, TVET institutions and colleges where they have been placed after the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) released the 2026 placement results. Applicants can check their placement through the official KUCCPS Student Portal by…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially released the 2026 placement results, paving the way for thousands of students who sat the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination to begin their higher education journey. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the results on Wednesday, July 8, during an event…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced a temporary disruption of some of its online voter services as it undertakes a routine upgrade of its ICT systems. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the commission said the system enhancement is aimed at improving the reliability, security and overall performance…
Calm prevailed across Kericho County on Monday despite calls by activists to hold Saba Saba demonstrations, with businesses operating normally under heightened security. Security officers maintained patrols in major towns and trading centres as residents went about their daily activities without disruption. Several business owners welcomed the peaceful atmosphere, saying demonstrations would further strain an…
