Africa's shrinking crop diversity threatens food security, FAO report warns

Africa’s shrinking crop diversity threatens food security as droughts, erratic rainfall, climate change and agricultural resilience challenges intensify.

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Kenya becomes Italy's gateway as African hub opens in Nairobi

Kenya and Italy have taken a major step to deepen bilateral cooperation with the launch of the Med-Or Italian Foundation for Africa’s first overseas office in Nairobi

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Savula courts Luhya diaspora votes to bolster Ruto's 2027 re-election bid

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has stepped up President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election campaign by rallying Luhya voters living outside Western Kenya.

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Savula backs Sifuna ouster, alleges Uhuru is funding ODM 'rebels'

Savula claimed there was credible evidence linking Kenyatta to efforts to split ODM at a critical juncture in the country’s political cycle.

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East African states close ranks against illegal fishing in Indian ocean

East African governments are hardening their position against illegal fishing in the South West Indian Ocean

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Barasa slams deputy governor's 2027 bid as Bungoma succession battle begins

Didmus Barasa faulted Deputy Governor Jenipher Mbatiany for allegedly failing to push for key projects, despite holding a strategic position in county leadership.

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Italy opens Africa hub in Nairobi, seals expanded partnership with Kenya

Kenya and Italy have taken a significant step toward deepening bilateral cooperation following the launch of the Med-Or Italian Foundation for Africa’s first overseas office in Nairobi.

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Delayed screening, family planning myths to blame for Bungoma's rising cancer cases

Cancer cases in Bungoma County continue to rise, with breast and cervical cancers accounting for the majority of new diagnoses at the Bungoma County Referral Hospital.

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How fight over Gatoto primary threatens education for vulnerable children

For more than three decades, Gatoto Community Primary School has been a beacon of hope for children from Nairobi’s informal settlement of Mukuru kwa Reuben. 

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MP Wamboka dismisses Wetang'ula's 2032 talk, pushes Luhya presidential bid for 2027

Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has poured cold water on National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s reported interest in the 2032 presidential race.

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Human rights advocates raise alarm over sexual violence in Uganda

Women’s rights advocates from across East Africa, have raised alarm over what they termed systematic, state-sanctioned sexual violence against women in Uganda.

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Dutch-based firm eyes Kenyan market with Sh3b animal feed factory

The factory will strengthen local feed supply, improve quality and consistency, create jobs, and support national efforts toward food security and industrial growth

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SUPKEM urges government to declare drought national emergency

The Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims has called on President William Ruto to declare drought a national drought emergency.

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Omtatah urges compliance with court orders over Langata Affordable Housing project

Busia Senator Okia Omutata has called on government agencies and developers to comply with court orders halting the Langata Affordable Housing Project.

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Bungoma senator calls for EACC probe over alleged misuse of county funds

Senator David Wakoli has urged the EACC to urgently investigate and arrest all individuals implicated in what he described as the apparent misuse of public resources.

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City commuters stranded amid matatu dispute

Thousands of commuters across Nairobi were stranded on Monday morning after a section of matatu operators stayed off the roads, disrupting public transport.

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Savula ditches DAP-K for UDA, pledges to deliver 2.6m Western votes

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has formally defected from DAP-K to UDA, setting off major political realignment in western Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Cotu warns FKE against false NSSF contributions

Atwoli argued that recent remarks by the employers’ lobby on NSSF deductions neither represent workers nor reflect a genuine understanding of their lived realities.

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13 teachers hospitalised after Nairobi accident kills two during Kuppet polls

Thirteen teachers remain hospitalised following a road accident in Nairobi in which a matatu ploughed into educators participating in KUPPET branch elections, killing two.

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Transport sector crisis deepens as operators split over planned nationwide strike

The crisis stems from a surge in incidents where vehicles, particularly matatus, are torched by mobs following road accidents.

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NACADA announces 2026 national drug prevention essay writing competition

NACADA said the competition aims to empower learners to actively engage in substance use prevention through critical thinking, reflection, and positive advocacy.

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Kenya army dependents get technical skills boost under militaryprivate sector partnership

One hundred and twenty dependents of Kenya Army servicemen and women have been commissioned to join the Defence Forces Technical College

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Wakoli faults Bungoma county over poor state of ECDE facilities

Wakoli described the situation as unacceptable and deeply disturbing. 

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Transport operators threaten nationwide strike over rising vehicle arson

The looming shutdown threatens to disrupt public transport, cargo movement and economic activity.

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Boda boda riders distance themselves from arson on matatus

The Digital Boda Drivers has condemned recent incidents of arson targeting matatus, firmly distancing boda boda riders from the violence .

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Alarm as millions of pupils lack basic reading and numeracy skills

Education stakeholders have raised concerns over deepening gaps in foundational learning in Kenyan schools.

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Council for Legal Education moves to review exam quality

Council's CEO Jack Mwimali said the review focuses on identifying both strengths and weaknesses in the examination and training process, with corrective action to be taken where gaps are found.

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Kaimosi University seeks partnership to allow students drive climate action

Youth for Green Action Kenya, students and university administrators explored practical, campus-based solutions to environmental challenges, setting the stage for a partnership.

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Kenya bets on indigenous knowledge innovation bank to turn tradition into economic power

For generations, Kenyan communities have carried wealth in their memories, in the herbs that healed, the foods that fed families, the songs that preserved history

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Majority of Kenyans dissatisfied with new CBC curriculum, Infotrak survey

It has now emerged that a majority of parents are skeptical about the CBC, with many saying it has not improved learning compared to the old 8-4-4 system.

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Kenyan businesses urged to tap universities for research-driven growth

While the country is brimming with entrepreneurial energy, many companies struggle to survive beyond their first two years, often hindered by a lack of finance, market access, and research capacity.

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Boost to Kibera children as Australian education partners launch community library

Children in Kibera have received a significant boost to their learning prospects with the launch of a new community library at Ayany Primary School

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UHC workers demand written assurance on permanent contracts

Universal Health Coverage healthcare workers on Monday staged a peaceful procession to Afya House

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How prison officer is rewriting the future of inmates' children

Chrispinus Wafula, stationed at Kakamega GK Prison, has turned compassion into action, quietly transforming the lives of children whose parents are serving jail terms.

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Wamboka accuses former MP of diverting Sh20 million education funds from Bumula

Bumula MP Jack Wamboka has accused former legislator Mwambu Mabonga of misappropriating millions of shillings meant for education in Bumula Constituency

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How a Bungoma officer Is rewriting the future of prisoners' children by keeping them in school

Chrispinus Wafula, a Kenya Prisons Service officer, has turned compassion into action, quietly transforming the lives of children whose parents are serving jail terms.

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Business owners count heavy losses after Mukuru demolitions

Small businesses in Mukuru Kwa Njenga have suffered heavy losses following Tuesday’s demolitions

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How Lang'ata women inmates are preparing for life after prison through beauty skills

Women here have learnt techniques ranging from natural hair styling to basic makeup artistry.

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Union faults Sh230m pan paper payout, claims workers sidelined

In late November 2025, the national government released Sh230 million to pay terminal dues owed to former Pan Paper employees

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Alliance-bound student trapped in dumpsite

John scored 64 points in his KJSEA examinations at Zau School, a strong performance that earned him admission to Alliance Boys High School.

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