Ol Kalou’s Douglas Kamau sworn in after by-election victory
Ol Kalou Member of Parliament Sammy Douglas Waweru Kama has officially been sworn into the National Assembly, marking the end of a fiercely contested by-election that reshaped the political landscape in Nyandarua County. Kamau took the Oath of Office on Tuesday, just 28, 2026, at Parliament Buildings, formally assuming office as the MP for Ol…
Ol Kalou MP-elect Sammy Kamau takes matatu to Parliament for swearing-in
Ol Kalou MP-elect Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau on Tuesday, July 28, chose public transport as he headed to Parliament Buildings in Nairobi to take the oath of office, a move that quickly drew attention online and sparked debate about political symbolism in the wake of his emphatic by-election win. Photos and videos seen by Bomet…
Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit to be headquartered at Kamukunji
The government has unveiled a new policing structure that will see the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit (NMP) headquartered at Kamukunji Police Station, in a major reorganisation aimed at strengthening security coordination across the capital. According to the newly released structure, the unit will operate under the Kenya Police Service and is expected to improve operational…
Caroli Omondi: Linda Wananchi will have its own party and Presidential candidate
The Linda Wananchi movement has announced plans to transform itself into a fully fledged political party and field its own presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a televised interview on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Suba South MP Caroli Omondi said the group could no longer continue operating within the Orange Democratic…
Kenya Sweeps Commonwealth Games Men’s 3k Steeplechase
Kenya reasserted its absolute supremacy in global distance running on Monday evening at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, delivering a brilliant 1-2-3 podium sweep in the men’s 3,000-metre steeplechase. Rising star Edmund Serem clinched the gold medal in 8:18.23, edging out Monaco Diamond League champion Simon Koech (8:18.59) in a thrilling home-stretch sprint. Leonard Bett crossed…
Chepng’aina FC Setting the Pace in Zone B Pursuit
The numbers at the top of the FKF Lower Rift League Zone B table tell a compelling story, but the atmosphere around Chepng’aina FC tells an even bigger one. Sitting comfortably at the summit with 50 points from 20 matches, the league leaders are operating with a level of clinical authority that has left rivals…
Itigo Girls eye national glory after historic Rift Valley triumph
Itigo Girls High School from Chesumei sub-county in Nandi county will head to the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) national term tlwo games in Thika, Kiambu county with one clear mission—to win the national title and secure a ticket to the East Africa school games in Morogoro, Tanzania. The national championships will be held…
Bomet youth urged to seize govt-UNDP internship opportunities
A Kipsigis professional from Bomet County, Charles Korir, has urged young people to take advantage of the Government-United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) internship initiative, describing it as a major opportunity to tackle youth unemployment and equip graduates with practical workplace experience. Speaking during a church service at Koiyet Catholic Parish in Mutarakwa Ward, Bomet Central…
IEBC launches public forums on 2027 campaign finance rules
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched nationwide public participation forums on the Draft Election Campaign Financing Regulations, 2026, and proposed campaign contribution and spending limits as it seeks to strengthen transparency ahead of the 2027 General Election. According to the statement by the IEBC on Monday, July 27, 2026, the exercise began…
ODM dismisses claims of internal rifts, reaffirms support for broad-based govt
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dismissed speculation of internal divisions, insisting the party remains united, organized and firmly committed to the broad-based government arrangement with President William Ruto’s administration. In a statement issued after a meeting in Nairobi on Monday, July 27, 2026, ODM said 35 county chairpersons from across the country, alongside Majority…
