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Edwin Abonyo, Chairman of the National Museums of Kenya (NMK), hosted the media launch for the 1st International Investm...
02/02/2026

Edwin Abonyo, Chairman of the National Museums of Kenya (NMK), hosted the media launch for the 1st International Investment Conference and Trade Fair on Indigenous Knowledge Intellectual Assets (IKIA) 2026.

The IKIA 2026 initiative is a strategic effort to monetize Kenya's ancestral wisdom and integrate it into the global market.

Conference dates scheduled to take place from April 21–23, 2026.
The main conference will be held in Murang’a County.

The platform aims to connect indigenous knowledge holders with global investors to commercialize traditional medicine, food systems, and technologies.

The project has already been rolled out in 13 pilot counties, with plans to expand to all 47 counties to document and digitize cultural intellectual assets.

The launch was supported by the Council of Governors and attended by high-ranking officials, including Murang'a Deputy Governor Stephen Munania.

This initiative aligns with Kenya's Vision 2030 and the government’s focus on Heritage-Based Enterprises to drive inclusive economic growth.

Franklin Kimutai Langat, a 23-year-old final-year civil engineering student at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM)...
26/01/2026

Franklin Kimutai Langat, a 23-year-old final-year civil engineering student at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM), has officially declared his intention to vie for the Sotik Parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Elections.

Langat enters a competitive race against established political figures in the constituency:
Francis Sigei (Incumbent): The current MP and former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner. Sigei won the seat in 2022 on a UDA ticket after multiple previous attempts. Recent local discourse suggests he may face challenges due to perceived selective development and shifting political alliances within the constituency.
Eng. Dominic Koskei: The former Sotik MP who remains a significant political force. Koskei lost to Sigei in 2022 but is widely expected to attempt a comeback in 2027.

Langat has begun engaging residents and building a grassroots movement . He is positioning himself as a youthful alternative to the "old guard," banking on his engineering background and optimistic outlook to appeal to a voter base that increasingly cites track records and development as primary voting conditions.
While young, Langat is credited by some analysts as having been a significant "factor" in the next local political shifts, and he remains optimistic about defeating his more experienced rivals in the upcoming 2027 polls.

Congratulations to Kelvin Ngetich and the family of Mr. Philip Chemwa Rotich on this exceptional achievement. Kelvin's a...
12/01/2026

Congratulations to Kelvin Ngetich and the family of Mr. Philip Chemwa Rotich on this exceptional achievement. Kelvin's attainment of an A plain at Alliance High School is a testament to his long-standing commitment to academic excellence.
Key Highlights of Kelvin’s Journey:
Secondary Excellence: Achieved an A plain at Alliance High School, one of Kenya's premier national schools.
Primary Foundation: Previously topped the South Rift region with 424 marks at Ndanai Township Primary School.
Future Aspirations: Kelvin intends to pursue a degree in Medicine and Surgery at the university level.
A Legacy of Education:
The success is also a tribute to his father, Mr. Philip Chemwa Rotich, a retired headteacher whose career includes leadership at Kapweria Primary School and the founding of Kapchumbe Primary School.
This milestone brings immense pride to Kapkoros Village and the broader Ololmasani Ward in Narok County. We wish Kelvin the very best as he transitions into his medical studies.

Normalcy is not anymore. Youth who are, year in year out, promised opportunities no longer patient. An Ololmasani ward r...
28/10/2025

Normalcy is not anymore. Youth who are, year in year out, promised opportunities no longer patient. An Ololmasani ward resident, a fresh Tenwek School of Nursing graduate, 23, Oscar Kiprotich Kitur has declared a fierce political war with the incumbent but lethal Bomori Kipkoech Arap Tembur.

As has been, the youth are being promised of future leadership opportunities but to him, enough is enough. He has declared his intent to vie for the area member of county assembly position to unseat the current mca who is currently seen as a genius politician who his handlers believe to have no political competitor come 2027's general election though he is a first term mca.

Oscar, a new energetic character with a lot of charisma weighs in as a perfect development oriented character needed by the Ololmasani ward electorates.

He presents a new force, against which no one will have imagined.

He is now to battle it out with the incumbent kipkoech Tembur, a politician who he is rumoured could be the gubernatorial running mate to the Narok West Mp Gabriel Tongoyo come 2027, former police officer Peter Bwogo Sang and the current Simotwet high school Bursar Mr. Ngeno.

Chances are, he might clinch to the position with immense ease.

This comes at a time when the electorates are immersed in heavy challenges of insufficient clean water, youth unemployment etcetera and Oscar could be a gamechanger come the next general election.

What is of great interest is that elders from the vicinity have approached him as they had heard of his intention to take off the yoke from the residents, in a bid to bless and support his bid to be the area MCA.

Andrew Sunkuli, popularly known as Senata Bila Deni, held a consultative meeting with Irwasin Gishu elders at Enoosaen i...
25/10/2025

Andrew Sunkuli, popularly known as Senata Bila Deni, held a consultative meeting with Irwasin Gishu elders at Enoosaen in Keyian Ward, Transmara West sub county, Narok County. The talks were viewed as part of his emerging political outreach amid growing speculation about his future political ambitions.

08/10/2025

The outbreak of cholera in Kilgoris Narok County has been contained successfully, the area mp Hon. Julius Sunkuli has said the efforts by the county health department in the county has done a great job in making sure that the outbreak is stopped and that measures to make sure that same would not be experienced in future had been taken.

The MP reiterated that his office had stepped up to make sure a healthier society is build and no one would die because of such cases that can be prevented

Kilgoris MP Julius Ole Sunkuli with other Members of National Assembly committee on Delegated Legislation today meets t...
16/09/2025

Kilgoris MP Julius Ole Sunkuli with other Members of National Assembly committee on Delegated Legislation today meets the ministry of tourism on KWS regulations intended to be made.

The mother of a boy who was allegedly assaulted by Mugango Parish Priest Fr. JohnPaul has come out in defense of the pri...
06/09/2025

The mother of a boy who was allegedly assaulted by Mugango Parish Priest Fr. JohnPaul has come out in defense of the priest.

Mrs Betty who doubles up as a teacher at St Peter's Primary school said the boy had a fist fight with is elder brother and the priest was trying to discipline when he escaped through the fence and in the process got injured.

The School Deputy Alfred Ngetich and Church Categist Joel Langat who witnessed the incident said the incident was blown out of proportion adding that the priest was unfairly targeted.

Mugango Sub Location Senior Assitant Chief Richard Rotich said the matter was under investigation and warned youth against misusing the social media inappropriately.

05/09/2025

Andrew Leteipa Ole Sunkuli will face off with the incumbent Ledama Olekina and former governor Samuel Ole Tunai for Narok senatorial seat in 2027.
He was speaking in Ngiito ,Narok West sub-county during the burial of Samuel Arap Kosgei.

14/08/2025

Kilgoris MP Julius Ole Sunkuli together with Principal Secretary for Lands Hon Nixon Korir and Emurua Dikirr MP Ngong Ngeno Ole Kisiara , has arrived in Angata, Kilgoris Constituency, Narok County, to follow up on the ongoing land matter.

Tuyobei Bridge a Game Changer for Sugarcane Farmers in Transmara.Sugarcane farmers in Mogondo Ward, Narok County, are se...
30/07/2025

Tuyobei Bridge a Game Changer for Sugarcane Farmers in Transmara.

Sugarcane farmers in Mogondo Ward, Narok County, are set to benefit from the long-awaited completion of the Tuyobei Bridge — a key infrastructure project that promises to ease transport challenges that have plagued the region for years.

Thanks to the interventions of Mogondo Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) and Narok County Assembly Majority Whip, Hon. Kipsang Mibei, the bridge will significantly improve connectivity between Mogondo and Esoit Sugar Factory, boosting agricultural productivity and market access.

Speaking during a technical assessment of the project, Hon. Kipsang noted that the bridge will address the perennial difficulties faced by farmers in transporting their sugarcane produce, especially during the rainy season.

In addition to the Tuyobei Bridge, several other infrastructure projects are underway in the area, including the construction of Chebara Bridge, the establishment of Ololmasani University, and the upgrading of the Olchobosei–Tuyobei–Esoit Factory road to bitumen standards.

“We thank President Dr. William Ruto for the tremendous transformation we’ve seen in Transmara,” said Kipsang, highlighting the national government’s support in accelerating development in the region.

These ongoing developments are expected to spur economic growth, create employment opportunities, and enhance access to essential services for the residents of Mogondo and its environs.

Happy retirement Mr.John Cheramgoi!MANARET,SOTIK; locals and leaders gathered to honor Mr.John Cheramgoi’s retirement a...
05/07/2025

Happy retirement Mr.John Cheramgoi!

MANARET,SOTIK; locals and leaders gathered to honor Mr.John Cheramgoi’s retirement after serving in the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for 36years.

They praised Mwalimu Cheramgoi for his generosity, humility, and unwavering dedication to supporting the community.

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