President William Ruto has assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, paving the way for the disbursement of Ksh428 billion as the equitable share of nationally raised revenue to Kenya’s 47 county governments. The Bill was signed into law at State House, Nairobi, on Monday, June 29, 2026, with the allocation representing 20.9…
The National Police Service (NPS) has called on the public to report any cases of enforced disappearances, torture, or other human rights violations. The police service said it is treating allegations circulating on mainstream and social media with the seriousness they deserve. In a press statement issued on Sunday, June 26, NPS said it remains…
The government has announced a list of Huduma Centres across the country where Kenyans can obtain newly processed national identity cards immediately, in a move aimed at easing access to the crucial document. In a public notice issued through Huduma Kenya, citizens in need of new national IDs have been urged to visit designated Huduma…
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Sotik Branch has strongly condemned what it describes as an irregular and unlawful transfer of a teacher in Sotik sub-county, accusing Rift Valley Regional Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Director Adow Mohammed Bardad of bypassing established procedures and subjecting the affected teacher to intimidation. Speaking on the matter, KNUT…
President William Ruto has acknowledged that Kenya’s handling of public demonstrations has for years been marred by violence, rights violations, and loss of life, vowing sweeping reforms and compensation for victims of human rights abuses during protests and picketing. Taking to his Facebook page on June 15, 2026 after receiving a report from the Kenya…
The Kenyan government has strongly protested Israel’s decision to include Kenya among countries whose travellers will face restrictions over Ebola concerns. In a statement on Monday June 15, 2026, Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’oe termed the move unfortunate, noting that Kenya has played a key role in supporting regional Ebola surveillance and response…
A 52-year-old man has been arrested in Nakuru over alleged inflammatory remarks and threats of violence linked to the 2027 General Election. In a statement on Saturday , June 13, 2026, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said detectives from Nakuru West apprehended Isaiah Murithi Andrew following the circulation of a viral video in which…
The County Government of Bomet, through the Department of Lands and in collaboration with Sotik Municipality, has completed the surveying, marking and beaconing of land designated for the proposed Sotik Industrial Park, thereby paving the way for the project’s development. According to a statement by the County Government of Bomet on Saturday June 6, 2026,…
Tenwek High School in Bomet County has released all students with immediate effect following an apparent tension that was reported within the school compound. In a statement, the school’s Board of Management (BOM) said the decision was reached in consultation with relevant authorities as a precautionary measure aimed at safeguarding learners. “The Board of Management,…
Bomet County Assembly have invited the residents to participate in a series of public forums on the proposed 2026/2027 budget estimates as they begin consideration of the spending plan before its approval. In a notice issued by the County Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee, members of the public and other stakeholders are encouraged to attend…
