Families on high alert as floods kill 84, displace several

The govt has placed several families on high alert after rivers burst their banks across parts of Western, Coast, and Rift Valley regions, following heavy rains that have so far killed 84 people.

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KNH gives families seven days to claim 480 bodies or risk disposal

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) will dispose of 480 bodies if families fail to identify and claim them within seven days.

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Harambee Stars seek redemption in Rwanda after Senegal defeat, says McCarthy

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy says the team is determined to bounce back from their heavy defeat to Senegal as they prepare for the upcoming FIFA Series.

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Social ills dominate the Nairobi Schools drama festival

Social issues took centre stage at the Nairobi Schools Drama Festival, with students using theatre, dance, and spoken word to highlight challenges affecting youth wellbeing.

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Public schools pushed to breaking point with Sh66b funding gap

Public schools face a crisis as a Sh66 billion funding gap strains operations, risking disruptions and potential student dropouts.

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Sossion blames quality assurance for the challenges in the education sector

implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and the transition of learners into senior secondary pathways continue, concerns about funding, infrastructure, and teacher preparedness.

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KUPPET urges TSC to compensate 44,000 intern teachers after court ruling

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has called on the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to compensate them for the years they have worked under internship contracts.

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Irrigation key to closing gender gap in water security, PS Kimotho says

Women and girls continue to bear the heaviest burden of water insecurity in Kenya despite contributing up to 70 per cent of all agricultural labour.

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Kenya launches campaign, extends amnesty to citizens in Russian military

Kenya will launch a nationwide campaign to protect citizens from trafficking, illegal recruitment, and exploitation abroad.

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'Nairobi is not a village': Aladwa fires back at Gachagua's city plan

ODM leaders in Nairobi have warned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that his proposals for the capital amount to a recipe for disorder, taking direct aim at his 2027 political campaign.

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Sakaja defends riverbank evictions

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the ongoing evictions and demolitions along riverbanks in Nairobi, saying the county government will continue reclaiming riparian land.

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Keep off the Church, opposition leaders tell Ruto

Opposition leaders have called on President William Ruto to respect the independence of the church, accusing his government of intimidating religious institutions.

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From theatre to Kamiti: How second-hand phone turned neurosurgeon to murder convict

The prosecution argued that Munyao was part of a gang that attacked Moses Gituma at his home on October 23, 2005, inflicting fatal injuries.

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Aviation union issues 7-day strike notice over breach of return-to-work deal

KAWU has issued a seven-day strike notice to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), citing breach of a return-to-work agreement that restored calm in the sector weeks ago.

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University debts hit Sh98 billion

A section of Members of Parliament has raised concerns over ballooning debt in public universities.

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Millicent Omanga ditches UDA for Gachagua's DCP

Former nominated senator Millicent Omanga ditches UDA for DCP, faults President Ruto for failing to fulfill 50-50 gender representation in his administration.

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'It was an error': Nyakango walks back Sh45m report on Joyce Kindiki's office

The Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang’o, has clarified that the Office of the Spouse of the Deputy President did not spend funds as previously indicated.

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'Your conduct is unbecoming,' Babu and Orengo tell Ruto

Linda Mwananchi brigade has sharply criticised President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for what they called “unethical and unbecoming” public outbursts.

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Parents decry rising education costs due to illegal school levies

Parents with learners in Senior Schools are raising concerns over the rising cost of education, blaming illegal levies imposed by schools.

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Tuju claims President Ruto using goons to push him out of Karen property

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has accused President William Ruto of a scheme to seize land in Karen through individuals and goons.

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Why Winnie Odinga is now ODM's peace offering ahead of March NDC

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) delegates in Nairobi have backed East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga for deputy party leader.

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TSC warns of healthcare crisis as Sh10bn funding gap hits teachers' medical scheme

More than 400,000 teachers and one million of their dependants’ risk losing access to healthcare after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) disclosed a Sh10 billion shortfall in funding.

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Schools turn talent competitions into career pathway guide

Learning institutions are increasingly turning to sports and co-curricular competitions as a platform to help learners discover their talents early and guide them into appropriate career pathways.

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Prof Julius Nyabundi reappointed as KNEC chair

President William Ruto has reappointed Professor Julius Nyabundi as the non-executive chairman of the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) for a four-year term beginning March 13.

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Running mate? not again! - Karua says

People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has declared that she will not accept the position of running mate in the next general election.

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Sakaja directs round clock flood response plan

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered the preparation of a 48-hour action plan to address flooding, drainage failures and infrastructure damage across the city.

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NEMA on the spot as heavy rains expose Nairobi's failing system

Members of the National Assembly Environment, Forestry, and Mining Committee have put the spotlight on the country’s environmental watchdog after heavy rains triggered flooding in Nairobi.

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Government maps 37 flood-prone areas in Nairobi

The government has identified at least 37 flood-prone areas across Nairobi as heavy rains continue to pound several parts of the country.

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Opposition condemn police role in Tuju property dispute

Opposition leaders have strongly criticised what they termed the misuse of state power in the ongoing property dispute involving former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju.

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State pulls finances out of Safari Rally as private sector takeover looms

President William Ruto has announced that the government will no longer use exchequer funds to promote the Safari Rally starting next year, signalling a major shift.

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Standoff: Lungu-Hichilema rivalry goes down to the grave

The Zambian government maintains that as a former president, Lungu belongs to the nation and must be buried with full state honours at the national mausoleum in Lusaka.

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State allocates Sh4.2 billion to universities

Public universities are expected to receive Sh4.2 billion this week to support continuing students under the government’s new higher education financing system.

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Inside principals push for increased school fees

Kenyan school principals are urging the government to raise school fees, arguing that the demands of the Competency-Based Education system are making the current model unsustainable.

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Court orders release of Maxmillan Nyagwaya over TikTok money-tearing stunt

Kisumu Court orders police to release Maximillan Motai, captured on TikTok video tearing Kenyan currency, says the alleged offence does not warrant detention.

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MPs flag funding gaps, governance challenges in universities

MPs have raised concerns over emerging governance and funding challenges affecting universities and technical institutions, warning that the issues could strain operations across the country.

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Ruto hints at Sh765 billion allocation to education sector

President William Ruto hints that the government will allocate Sh765 billion to the education sector in the next financial year, marking the highest budgetary allocation ever in Kenya.

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Wave of road crashes continue to claim lives

A four-year-old pupil in Nyamira county is among 10 people who lost their lives  in a series of fatal road accidents reported across different parts of the country.

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Teachers face health cover blow as SHA excludes crucial benefits

Teachers in Kenya face reduced health protection after the Social Health Authority scheme excluded key benefits such as Group Life Cover and Work Injury Benefits Act provisions.

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44,000 intern teachers face uncertain future as court voids internship policy

More than 44,000 intern teachers face an uncertain future after a court declared the government's teacher internship policy null and void.

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Koskei puts 80,000 school heads on notice over illegal levies

The government has ordered school principals to stop charging parents unauthorised fees or face action, warning the practice violates policy.

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