Members of the National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education have raised concerns over financial management in national schools, citing disparities in textbook distribution, long-standing fee arrears, school borrowing and procurement practices. The committee, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu, said some national schools had received hundreds of textbooks beyond their requirements while…
A new chapter is beginning for Kapkatet Stadium in Kericho as the historic facility undergoes a major facelift after years of neglect and stalled development. The rehabilitation project, which recently commenced under the supervision of the Ministry of Defence, is expected to transform the facility into a modern 10,000-seater stadium equipped to host sporting competitions,…
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 Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has accused President William Ruto’s administration of using regulatory measures to force the closure of Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited, alleging that the move is linked to business interests surrounding mineral and oil resources in the Magadi area. Addressing the media on Thursday, September 3, 2026, DCP secretary general,…
Construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension from Naivasha towards Kisumu and Malaba is gathering pace, with land acquisition activities now underway in Bomet and Kericho counties. Kenya Railways, in a statement on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, said teams working with the National Land Commission (NLC) are conducting land data capture and verification exercises…
Bomet’s Itembe Airstrip is undergoing its first major overhaul since 1990, with the facility expected to return to service after years of disuse and deterioration. The airstrip, officially known as Itembe Airstrip, was initially cleared as a simple murram runway during the colonial period before it was first tarmacked in 1990. However, the facility subsequently…
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has condemned the abduction of Standard Media Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of police officers and their commanders allegedly involved in the incident. KHRC said Kiprotich was found alive and dumped near Masinga Dam, about nine hours after he was abducted along the…
The Standard Group has condemned the alleged abduction of its Associate Editor, Alex Kiprotich, demanding his immediate and safe release. The media company said Kiprotich was abducted shortly before 9:20pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, while travelling to Nakuru along the Gilgil-Nakuru road. In a statement signed by Group Chief Executive Officer Chaacha Mwita, the…
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has hosted and celebrated the Monire Junior Secondary School football team after its impressive run to the national JSS soccer championship. The team, from Rongena Manaret Ward in Sotik Sub County, recently represented Kenya at the 2026 KJSEA East Africa Ball Games Competition held in Morogoro, Tanzania. Governor Barchok commended the…
The Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) has warned of temporary milk supply constraints in parts of the country after formal milk deliveries to processors declined amid dry and cold weather conditions in key dairy-producing areas. In a media statement issued on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, KDB said milk deliveries fell by 3.7 per cent, from 84.4…
