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September 23, 2026
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Bomet University students protest over water, sewage crisis

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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