Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok after approving the he construction of a Mother and Child Level 4 Hospital and a Level 5 County Referral Hospital. PHOTO/Barchok

Bomet set to get two major hospitals as national govt approves construction

Bomet County is set to get two major health facilities after the national government approved the construction of a Mother and Child Level 4 Hospital and a Level 5 County Referral Hospital. The projects follow a proposal submitted on March 4, 2026, and subsequent consultations between the county leadership and President William Ruto.Announcing the development,…

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Part of the flooded Madaraka market in Thika, Kiambu County.

Bomet affected as Kenya Met warns of heavy rainfall across several regions until mid-May

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall advisory warning that several parts of the country are expected to experience moderate to heavy rains between May 7 and May 14, 2026. In the advisory released on Thursday afternoon, the department said rainfall amounts are likely to exceed 20 millimetres within 24 hours in areas…

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