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Originally published by Nation CountiesSeptember 23, 2026
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Bomet University students protest over water, sewage crisis
Students accuse the county government of failing to act...
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Bomet University students staged protests on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, against severe water shortages and the discharge of raw sewage into the Nyangores River, leading to running battles with police.
- The demonstrations were sparked by the recent death of a first-year student who drowned while fetching water from the polluted river.
- Approximately 12,106 students participated, disrupting business in Bomet town.
- Students clashed with police outside the Bomet County headquarters, demanding action from Governor Hillary Barchok's administration.
- The Bomet University Students Association issued a seven-day ultimatum for the issues to be resolved.
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