State corporation boards, following their inauguration, are tasked with the vital role of recruiting Chief Executive Officers, a process governed by the Constitution and various Acts of Parliament. The Tourism Act, Mwongozo, and Public Service Act outline the qualifications and procedures for hiring heads of State firms, including the Kenya Utalii College, Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Tourism Finance, and Kenya Tourism Board. With the legal framework in place, boards are expected to appoint qualified and competent CEOs, especially as the tourism sector faces challenges with low tourist arrivals.

Deputy President William Ruto stated the Jubilee coalition's commitment to equality and development in Kenya, highlighting the government's efforts in providing electricity, connecting schools to the national grid, and commissioning infrastructure projects such as street lights and roads. He criticized opposition leaders and encouraged Bomet residents to support the ruling coalition. The article also mentions the construction of Bomet University and the involvement of various leaders and Kenya Power and Lighting Company officials in the development initiatives.

Mwai Kibaki, Kenya's former president, is lauded for his humility, effective governance, and transformative projects. His tenure saw the implementation of Free Primary Education, significant infrastructure developments like the Thika SuperHighway, and the Tubi-Moyale road. Kibaki also initiated the Standard Gauge railway project and established funds to support women and youth enterprises. Vision 2030, an economic blueprint, was introduced to propel Kenya into a middle-income nation by 2030. Electricity connectivity and the number of energy centers increased substantially during his presidency. Kibaki's leadership is considered unparalleled, and the author expresses a wish for his quick recovery and reflects on his legacy.

Moi University won a legal battle against Bomet County Government for a 10-acre land intended for the construction of a constituent college in Bomet town. The land had been used by the county as a solid waste dumping site. Justice Martin Muya ruled that the land was procedurally acquired and belonged to the university, as endorsed by President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy William Ruto. The ruling ended the dispute over the land, which had been designated for agricultural purposes by a defunct local authority. The county government's application for a stay of execution was dismissed, and it plans to appeal the decision.

A secondary school principal in Bomet county, Mr. Alex Kimeli, attributes the recent spate of school fires in Kenya to increased pressures on students, including academic expectations and influence from peers and technology. He notes that students are using sophisticated methods to start fires, often with chemicals from school labs, and suggests that a lack of parental engagement and the influence of digital connections are contributing factors. The principal calls for vigilance, especially in labs, to prevent students from accessing materials that could be used to start fires.

President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy William Ruto's formation of the Jubilee Party by dissolving over seven parties is seen as a strategic move for reelection, potentially leading to a landslide victory in the 2017 elections. The opposition, particularly the CORD coalition and AMANI, is portrayed as disorganized and weak. Critics like Raila Odinga and Musalia Mudavadi argue that this consolidation is detrimental to democracy, likening it to a return to single-party dominance. Despite these concerns, the Jubilee Party is characterized as the most organized political entity, with the author suggesting that Uhuru's reelection is all but assured.

A dormitory at Keringet Boys Secondary School in Kuresoi, Nakuru County, was set on fire on a Friday morning, reviving concerns about a trend of school fires. The school had been closed indefinitely in late July after repeated arson attempts and the discovery of petrol in dormitories. The principal, Mr. Pius Lukulu, had closed the school following a series of strikes and disciplinary issues. Despite the school's reopening in September, another incident occurred, leading to property damage. The perpetrators have not been identified, and the principal was unavailable for comment after the latest incident.

A village officer, Richard Metet, working under the 'Nyumba kumi' initiative in Bosto village, Konoin sub-county, Bomet County, was hacked to death over his involvement in the fight against illicit brews. The incident was confirmed by Satiet location Chief Mrs. Eucabeth Kitur, who reported that Metet was pronounced dead on arrival at Tenwek referral hospital. Suspects Geoffrey Cheruiyot and his mother Mary Matei are being held by police. Kitur emphasized the continuation of the fight against illicit brews despite the challenges and lack of equipment for local enforcers. A villager named Joel expressed shock and called for more proactive police involvement in such operations.

A Nakuru-based TV journalist was confronted by an irate husband after being found with the man's wife, a police constable, at a hotel. They had connected on Facebook and met in person, unaware of her marital status. The husband, enraged, slapped his wife and questioned the journalist, who explained their meeting was innocent. The husband acknowledged the journalist's innocence, and the journalist left the scene as the couple departed.

Cecilia Ngetich, Bomet County Woman Representative, encouraged women to run for various leadership positions beyond the Woman Representative role during a meeting in Bomet Town. The event, organized by the National Democratic Institute and Kenya Women Parliamentary Association, aimed to empower women leaders to inspire others in their communities. Ngetich highlighted the constitutional 2/3 gender rule and supported the re-election of the current president. Challenges faced by women aspirants, such as financial constraints, cultural norms, and propaganda, were discussed by participants including Rose Chepkirui Kositany and Hellen Mutai.