April 17, 2026

Iran Opens the Strait of Hormuz to Commercial Ships Amid Ceasefire

Tehran: Iran has opened the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels for the remaining duration of the ceasefire, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtchi announced. “In accordance with the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the passage of all commercial vesse…

Kericho Riders Shift to Electric Bikes as Fuel Costs Rise

Kericho: Boda boda operators in Kericho County are increasingly embracing electric motorcycles as rising fuel costs and the push for clean energy reshape the transport sector. The transition is gaining momentum among riders seeking to cut operating ex…

Banwa Population Unites for Road Maintenance Initiative

Banwa: The population of the commune of Tansila, located 55 km from Solenzo, in the Banwa region, mobilized on Thursdays April 9 and 16, 2026 for maintenance work on a section of the provincial road linking Tansila to Solenzo, which was severely degra…

Elgeyo Marakwet Operationalises Emergency Dispatch Centre

Iten: Elgeyo Marakwet County has operationalised a modern Emergency Dispatch Centre at Iten County Referral Hospital. The facility, now fully functional, will serve as a 24-hour coordination hub for emergency response, integrating call management, rea…