Coffee market fetches Sh994 million in weekly auction

The Coffee market fetched Sh994 million at the auction after the sale of 18,089 bags weighing a total of 1,115,430 kg.

By Kiprono Kurgat 30 days ago

KTDA to import 1.9 million bags of fertiliser for smallholder tea farmers

KTDA will import 1.9 million bags of NPK fertiliser for more than 750,000 smallholder tea farmers ahead of the October short rains under its fertiliser credit scheme.

By Kiprono Kurgat 1 month ago

Row over location of Bomet referral hospital erupts

A dispute has emerged in Bomet over the proposed site of a Sh1.25 billion teaching and referral hospital, with Chebunyo and Siongiroi residents divided over where the facility should be built.

By Kiprono Kurgat 1 month ago

Battle for the titans as regional games kick off in Narok

Rift Valley Regional Secondary Schools Term Two games, which begin in Narok County today will be no different, as reigning champions seek to defend their regional titles

By Kiprono Kurgat 1 month ago

Fire guts dormitory at Tarakwa High School in Bomet

The troubling pattern of school dormitory fires across Kenya continues with the latest incident happening at Tarakwa High School in Bomet County

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

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Police raise concern over rising cases of defilement in Bomet County

Police in Bomet County have raised alarm over a sharp increase in defilement and gender-based violence cases, urging prompt reporting and better preservation of evidence to aid prosecutions.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Teen dies after assault in illegal tea harvesting saga

A 17-year-old tea picker has died after allegedly being assaulted by estate guards in Bomet, sparking renewed scrutiny of violence in tea estates.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Bomet Senator raises concerns over surge in GBV cases

Bomet senator Hillary Sigei has raised concerns over a surge in Gender Based Violence in Bomet County. 

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Bomet county digitises revenue collection to boost efficiency

Bomet county has introduced an Integrated County Revenue Management System aimed at enhancing tax collection and service delivery for residents and business owners.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Form Three student in critical condition after being stabbed in love triangle

A Form Three student at Chemalal Mixed Day and Boarding Secondary School, is fighting for her life at AIC Litein Mission Hospital after being stabbed by her classmate in a suspected love triangle.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

New Emurua Dikiir MP has his work cut out

Newly elected Emurua Dikiir MP, has little time to celebrate his victory in the just -concluded by-election as the next general election beckons.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Matiangi faults government over fuel hike

Jubilee presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i has faulted the government over rising fuel prices, blaming corruption, cartels, and the government-to-government oil import deal.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Emurua Dikirr by-election gathers momentum as campaigns reach fever pitch

UDA and DCP candidates made final pitches on the last days of campaigns ahead of Thursday’s by-elections.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Bomet governor, senator urged to end rivalry, fast-track hydro power project

Senate Majority Leader has called on Bomet governor and senator to put aside their differences and unite to resolve the land issues that have delayed KTDA's Kipsonoi hydro power project.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Peace efforts under threat as bandits continue to terrorise Angata Barikkoi

Despite a peace agreement between the two communities signed in January 2026, bandits continue to wreak havoc in Angata Barikkoi.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Traders count losses after inferno razes business premises

Traders are counting losses after an inferno gutted down six timber shops on Saturday night at Kapcherany trading centre in Kapletundo ward, Sotik Subcounty, Bomet County.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Bomet Senatorial race hots up as more entrants emerge

The 2027 Bomet senatorial race is intensifying as new entrants, including Yvonne Chepkirui, join a competitive field featuring Governor Hillary Barchok, Senator Hillary Sigei and Nick Salat.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

UDA, DCP to face off in four by-elections

The upcoming parliamentary and civic by-elections will be a litmus test for political leaders ahead of the 2027 presidential contest.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Coffee market fetches Sh994 million in weekly auction

The Coffee market fetched Sh994 million at the auction after the sale of 18,089 bags weighing a total of 1,115,430 kg.

By Kiprono Kurgat 30 days ago

KTDA to import 1.9 million bags of fertiliser for smallholder tea farmers

KTDA will import 1.9 million bags of NPK fertiliser for more than 750,000 smallholder tea farmers ahead of the October short rains under its fertiliser credit scheme.

By Kiprono Kurgat 1 month ago

Row over location of Bomet referral hospital erupts

A dispute has emerged in Bomet over the proposed site of a Sh1.25 billion teaching and referral hospital, with Chebunyo and Siongiroi residents divided over where the facility should be built.

By Kiprono Kurgat 1 month ago

Battle for the titans as regional games kick off in Narok

Rift Valley Regional Secondary Schools Term Two games, which begin in Narok County today will be no different, as reigning champions seek to defend their regional titles

By Kiprono Kurgat 1 month ago

Fire guts dormitory at Tarakwa High School in Bomet

The troubling pattern of school dormitory fires across Kenya continues with the latest incident happening at Tarakwa High School in Bomet County

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Premium

Police raise concern over rising cases of defilement in Bomet County

Police in Bomet County have raised alarm over a sharp increase in defilement and gender-based violence cases, urging prompt reporting and better preservation of evidence to aid prosecutions.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Teen dies after assault in illegal tea harvesting saga

A 17-year-old tea picker has died after allegedly being assaulted by estate guards in Bomet, sparking renewed scrutiny of violence in tea estates.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Bomet Senator raises concerns over surge in GBV cases

Bomet senator Hillary Sigei has raised concerns over a surge in Gender Based Violence in Bomet County. 

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Bomet county digitises revenue collection to boost efficiency

Bomet county has introduced an Integrated County Revenue Management System aimed at enhancing tax collection and service delivery for residents and business owners.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Form Three student in critical condition after being stabbed in love triangle

A Form Three student at Chemalal Mixed Day and Boarding Secondary School, is fighting for her life at AIC Litein Mission Hospital after being stabbed by her classmate in a suspected love triangle.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

New Emurua Dikiir MP has his work cut out

Newly elected Emurua Dikiir MP, has little time to celebrate his victory in the just -concluded by-election as the next general election beckons.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Matiangi faults government over fuel hike

Jubilee presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i has faulted the government over rising fuel prices, blaming corruption, cartels, and the government-to-government oil import deal.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Emurua Dikirr by-election gathers momentum as campaigns reach fever pitch

UDA and DCP candidates made final pitches on the last days of campaigns ahead of Thursday’s by-elections.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Bomet governor, senator urged to end rivalry, fast-track hydro power project

Senate Majority Leader has called on Bomet governor and senator to put aside their differences and unite to resolve the land issues that have delayed KTDA's Kipsonoi hydro power project.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Peace efforts under threat as bandits continue to terrorise Angata Barikkoi

Despite a peace agreement between the two communities signed in January 2026, bandits continue to wreak havoc in Angata Barikkoi.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Traders count losses after inferno razes business premises

Traders are counting losses after an inferno gutted down six timber shops on Saturday night at Kapcherany trading centre in Kapletundo ward, Sotik Subcounty, Bomet County.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Bomet Senatorial race hots up as more entrants emerge

The 2027 Bomet senatorial race is intensifying as new entrants, including Yvonne Chepkirui, join a competitive field featuring Governor Hillary Barchok, Senator Hillary Sigei and Nick Salat.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

UDA, DCP to face off in four by-elections

The upcoming parliamentary and civic by-elections will be a litmus test for political leaders ahead of the 2027 presidential contest.

By Kiprono Kurgat 3 months ago

Coffee market fetches Sh994 million in weekly auction

The Coffee market fetched Sh994 million at the auction after the sale of 18,089 bags weighing a total of 1,115,430 kg.

By Kiprono Kurgat 30 days ago

KTDA to import 1.9 million bags of fertiliser for smallholder tea farmers

KTDA will import 1.9 million bags of NPK fertiliser for more than 750,000 smallholder tea farmers ahead of the October short rains under its fertiliser credit scheme.

By Kiprono Kurgat 1 month ago

Row over location of Bomet referral hospital erupts

A dispute has emerged in Bomet over the proposed site of a Sh1.25 billion teaching and referral hospital, with Chebunyo and Siongiroi residents divided over where the facility should be built.

By Kiprono Kurgat 1 month ago

Battle for the titans as regional games kick off in Narok

Rift Valley Regional Secondary Schools Term Two games, which begin in Narok County today will be no different, as reigning champions seek to defend their regional titles

By Kiprono Kurgat 1 month ago