Tributes pour in for Bomet finance chief officer Erick Chepkwony

Bomet County is in mourning following the death of the Finance, ICT, and Economic Planning chief officer, CPA Erick Chepkwony.

By 22 days ago

Blow to 238 former Bomet employees as appellate court upholds sackings

Justices John Mativo, Weldon Korir, and Mwaniki Gachoka, sitting in Nakuru, ruled that the appeal lacked merit and ordered the respondents to bear the costs of the suit.

By 29 days ago

Team to Revamp Sotik Township Unveiled

A major facelift of Sotik Town is in the offing after Bomet County established a team to lead the transformation of one of the first growing centres in the area.

By 1 month ago

Herder killed as bandits steal 18 cows, 30 goats in Angata Barikkoi

The deceased has been identified as Charles Langat, a member of the Kilgoris Municipal Board, who was herding his animals at the time of the attack.

By 1 month ago

Tributes pour in for legendary Kalenjin musician Solomon Manori

Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei expressed sorrow over the passing of Solomon Manori, the legendary frontman of the Chemaner Band.

By 1 month ago

MCAs demand arrest of MP Johanna Ngeno over alleged "G12" gang sponsorship

Violence erupts in Emurua Dikiir as rival political gangs clash, MP Ngeno denies involvement.

By 1 month ago

Leaders condemn police brutality in Angata Barrikoi, call for justice

South Rift leaders have condemned police brutality following the deaths of six people in Angata Barrikoi last Monday, asserting that the victims were merely exercising their democratic rights.

By 1 month ago

Sugarcane plantation razed in Angata Barrikoi is suspected arson

Sugarcane plantation in Angata Barrikoi, Trans Mara set ablaze by suspected arsonists, Ngendalel Chief Leonard Langat says.

By 1 month ago

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Angata Barikoi: State defied court order not to evict families

Families are mourning the five people shot dead on Monday when police attempted to stop a demonstration against the alleged grabbing of 10,000 acres of land by a senior government official.

By 1 month ago

MPs raise concerns over stalled stadium projects

Prompt completion of the ongoing projects is a key recommendation from the report by the Departmental Committee on Sports, Culture, and Tourism, which was tabled in October 2020.

By 1 month ago

MPs raise alarm over mismanagement in public universities, tertiary institutions

The NA Committee on Public Investments on Governance and Education have raised an alarm over an alleged widespread mismanagement in public universities and tertiary institutions.

By 1 month ago

Bomet man strangles wife in suspected love triangle

Imbwaga detailed that a quarrel erupted between the couple, during which the husband locked Beatrice in the house and subsequently strangled her to death.

By 1 month ago

Ruto urges rivals to brace themselves for huge battle in 2027

President William Ruto has expressed confidence in earning another term in 2027 and challenged his opponents to prepare for a tough political contest.

By 1 month ago

Ruto to attend burial of former Cabinet Minister Koech

The late former Cabinet Minister John Koech will be laid to rest on Tuesday at his rural home in Sitima, Kongasis Ward, Chepalungu Constituency.

By 1 month ago

Wave of violence grips Bomet county as homicide rates surge

Recent surge in murders and violent assaults in Bomet County has raised alarm, with community leaders expressing concern

By 1 month ago

Kipsang Koech: Political giant who never lost the common touch bows out

Former Cabinet minister served as Chepalungu MP for over two decades, beginning in 1979.

By 2 months ago

Leaders mourn former Cabinet minister

Bomet County is mourning the death of former Cabinet Minister and Chepalungu MP John Koech. He died on Tuesday at a Nairobi hospital.

By 2 months ago

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Inside plans to dethrone Nakuru and Bomet governors

Both seasoned and emerging politicians have been organising social events to lay the groundwork for their campaigns.

By 2 months ago

Unions give ultimatum to Tenwek hospital to reinstate services

AGC Tenwek Mission Hospital in Bomet has five days to reinstate medical cover services for teachers, teachers' unions have warned.

By 2 months ago

Ntutu, Arati lead peace talks to end Trans Mara clashes

Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu and his Kisii counterpart, Simba Arati, called for peaceful coexistence between the two warring communities residing along the Trans Mara-Kisii border.

By 3 months ago

Kuppet demands probe into mysterious death of Kaplong Boys principal

KUPPET demands investigation into death of Kaplong Boys High School Principal, Mike Yator, whose body was discovered in his house on Tuesday.

By 3 months ago

Man jailed 150 years for killing his three children

A 40-year-old man who killed his three children has been sentenced to 150 years imprisonment by Bomet Law Courts.

By 3 months ago

School closed indefinitely after students stage walkout

Merigi High School in Bomet East Sub-county has been closed indefinitely after more than 500 students staged a walkout on Friday night.

By 5 months ago

Governor Barchok lived last year under siege, now prays for peace

Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has faced faced hostile residents during public events over alleged failure to deliver pre-election promises.

By 5 months ago

Two young men abducted in Bomet missing weeks on

Two youths from Bomet County who were allegedly abducted under unclear circumstances on December 5 last year are still missing.

By 5 months ago

Tributes pour in for Bomet finance chief officer Erick Chepkwony

Bomet County is in mourning following the death of the Finance, ICT, and Economic Planning chief officer, CPA Erick Chepkwony.

By 22 days ago

Blow to 238 former Bomet employees as appellate court upholds sackings

Justices John Mativo, Weldon Korir, and Mwaniki Gachoka, sitting in Nakuru, ruled that the appeal lacked merit and ordered the respondents to bear the costs of the suit.

By 29 days ago

Team to Revamp Sotik Township Unveiled

A major facelift of Sotik Town is in the offing after Bomet County established a team to lead the transformation of one of the first growing centres in the area.

By 1 month ago

Herder killed as bandits steal 18 cows, 30 goats in Angata Barikkoi

The deceased has been identified as Charles Langat, a member of the Kilgoris Municipal Board, who was herding his animals at the time of the attack.

By 1 month ago

Tributes pour in for legendary Kalenjin musician Solomon Manori

Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei expressed sorrow over the passing of Solomon Manori, the legendary frontman of the Chemaner Band.

By 1 month ago

MCAs demand arrest of MP Johanna Ngeno over alleged "G12" gang sponsorship

Violence erupts in Emurua Dikiir as rival political gangs clash, MP Ngeno denies involvement.

By 1 month ago

Leaders condemn police brutality in Angata Barrikoi, call for justice

South Rift leaders have condemned police brutality following the deaths of six people in Angata Barrikoi last Monday, asserting that the victims were merely exercising their democratic rights.

By 1 month ago

Sugarcane plantation razed in Angata Barrikoi is suspected arson

Sugarcane plantation in Angata Barrikoi, Trans Mara set ablaze by suspected arsonists, Ngendalel Chief Leonard Langat says.

By 1 month ago

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Angata Barikoi: State defied court order not to evict families

Families are mourning the five people shot dead on Monday when police attempted to stop a demonstration against the alleged grabbing of 10,000 acres of land by a senior government official.

By 1 month ago

MPs raise concerns over stalled stadium projects

Prompt completion of the ongoing projects is a key recommendation from the report by the Departmental Committee on Sports, Culture, and Tourism, which was tabled in October 2020.

By 1 month ago

MPs raise alarm over mismanagement in public universities, tertiary institutions

The NA Committee on Public Investments on Governance and Education have raised an alarm over an alleged widespread mismanagement in public universities and tertiary institutions.

By 1 month ago

Bomet man strangles wife in suspected love triangle

Imbwaga detailed that a quarrel erupted between the couple, during which the husband locked Beatrice in the house and subsequently strangled her to death.

By 1 month ago

Ruto urges rivals to brace themselves for huge battle in 2027

President William Ruto has expressed confidence in earning another term in 2027 and challenged his opponents to prepare for a tough political contest.

By 1 month ago

Ruto to attend burial of former Cabinet Minister Koech

The late former Cabinet Minister John Koech will be laid to rest on Tuesday at his rural home in Sitima, Kongasis Ward, Chepalungu Constituency.

By 1 month ago

Wave of violence grips Bomet county as homicide rates surge

Recent surge in murders and violent assaults in Bomet County has raised alarm, with community leaders expressing concern

By 1 month ago