KNEC opens KCSE registration for 8-4-4 candidates

With just two years remaining before Kenya fully transitions from the 8-4-4 education system, the Kenya National Examinations Council has opened registration for KCSE examination.

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Teachers in limbo as TSC seeks separate funding for work injuries, group life cover

Teachers’ group life cover and work injury benefits are not provided for under SHA, TSC says after unions raise concerns, but it is seeking a separate budget allocation

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Judiciary adds 15 Small Claims courts, two appellate courts to cut travel, delays

Chief Justice Martha Koome gazettes new Court of Appeal stations in Kakamega and Meru, raises total to eight; Small Claims Courts increase to 55 nationwide.

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'Bodyguard betrayal': How MP Ong'ondo Were was trailed and killed

Just like in the Bible Jesus was betrayed by Judas, the late Ong'ondo Were was betrayed by the very person tasked to protect him, leading him to the hands of his killers.

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CS Barasa: Disaster preparedness is a collective responsibility

The government has defended its disaster preparedness mechanisms amid criticism over the response to recent floods that have claimed dozens of lives across the country.

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Sakaja links Nairobi floods to generational infrastructure deficit

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has warned that the capital’s drainage infrastructure is incapable of handling the increasingly intense rainfall being experienced.

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Floods sweep away newly commissioned Kinyago Sports Ground in Nairobi

A newly renovated community football facility in Kamukunji, Nairobi, has been severely damaged by floods only days after it was officially commissioned by President William Ruto

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Kindiki to politicians: 'Church is not a campaign podium'

DP Kithure Kindiki has told political leaders to stop turning church services into campaign platforms, warning that the practice risks eroding the spiritual purpose of religious gatherings.

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Battle for Westlands seat intensifies as new contenders enter 2027 race

The race for the Westlands parliamentary seat is gathering momentum as several aspirants declare interest ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Gachagua, Kalonzo: Kindiki used police to bar us from Meru church

Leaders allied to the united opposition have accused the government of deploying security forces to bar them from attending a church service in Meru County.

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Chronic underfunding pushes examination body to the brink

Chronic underfunding has put the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) at risk, with MPs warning that exam credibility and integrity could be compromised without urgent reforms.

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After coercion to join, teachers now cry foul over SHA contributions

Teachers seek a return to the old scheme amid healthcare access frustrations as unions demand reforms, transparency, and comprehensive benefits under SHA.

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Iran: We are not attacking our neighbours

Iran’s ambassador to Kenya, Ali Gholampour, now says Tehran has no intention of attacking other countries.

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Bungoma Woman Rep Wambilianga under probe over suspect NGAAF tenders

Bungoma Woman Representative Catherine Wambilianga has been grilled over allegations of conflict of interest and money laundering linked to government funds meant to empower women.

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Storm over alleged issuance of passport to Sudanese warlords

A storm is brewing over Kenya’s immigration system following claims that a Sudanese warlord and several foreign nationals with questionable backgrounds were issued Kenyan passports.

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KAA dismisses Adani deal claims over JKIA expansion plans

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has dismissed claims that India's Adani Group is staging a back-door return to the expansion of the country's main airport through proxy companies.

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Funding gaps, climate shocks slow school feeding ambitions

The government is struggling to meet its ambitious target of feeding 10 million learners under the national school meals programme.

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MPs unite in grief at late MP Johana Ng'eno's home

Leaders from both Houses of Parliament on Monday converged at the Nairobi home of the late Emurua Dikiir MP Johana Ng'eno to mourn the fallen legislator.

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Mudavadi to push trade, investment ties at Raisina Dialogue in India

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi departs for New Delhi, India to represent President William Ruto at Raisina Dialogue global forum between March 5–7.

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Government issues advisory to Kenyans in the Middle East as Iran conflict spirals

Prime CS Mudavadi urges Kenyans in Middle East to avoid nonessential travel, monitor updates and contact embassy in emergencies after Israel-Iran-US attacks.

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Ruto: National Schools are pillars of cohesion

President William Ruto has strongly defended national schools, describing them as enduring symbols of national unity.

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Public schools to run on solar as Ruto launches Sh45bn programme

Kenya will solarise all public schools within a year under a Sh45 billion programme launched by President William Ruto on Sunday.

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The school fees burden that awaits parents after mid-term break

As learners break for mid-term this week, thousands of parents are grappling with anxiety over mounting fee demands that threaten to lock students out of classrooms.

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KUCCPS opens placement for Kenya School of Law diploma

KUCCPS has opened applications for the Diploma in Law (Para-legal Studies) at the Kenya School of Law (KSL) through the central placement system for the first time.

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Teachers go unpaid as ministry admits Sh400m sports fund hole

Ministry of Education has admitted it cannot pay teachers who supervised co-curricular activities, with pending bills hitting Sh400 million.

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Universities urged to reinvent and be resilient

Universities have been urged to reinvent themselves or risk losing relevance in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape.

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KAA dismisses security breach at Kisumu International Airport

KAA dismisses reports of a security breach at Kisumu International Airport on Feb 21, says goons were outside its jurisdiction and security measures were enforced.

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Specialized counter-terrorism curriculum to strengthen prosecutions

Counter-Terrorism (CT) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Curriculum will equip prosecutors and law enforcement agencies with the specialised knowledge and practical skills.

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Alumni urged to support struggling schools transitioning to new curriculum

Former students have been urged to give back to their old schools as institutions struggle to adapt to the competency-based curriculum (CBC) amid financial and structural challenges.

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'You will not steal our votes'- Opposition warns Ruto ahead of 2027

Opposition leaders have warned President William Ruto Kenya is drifting toward a crisis, accusing his government of sheltering goons, suppressing dissent and plotting to steal the General Election.

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'Politicians are our biggest headache on security,' Murkomen warns

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that the government will prosecute anyone found to incite violence or disrupt public order ahead of elections.

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Kenya Airways' suspends flights to Newyork over snowstorm

Kenya Airways has cancelled two flights on its Nairobi-New York route after a blizzard warning forced John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to suspend operations.

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Cat and mouse game as Oketch Salah, Ruth Odinga trade jabs

Businessman Oketch Salah has responded to Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga after her KTN interview on Wednesday evening.

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Inside bill seeking to end detention of bodies, treat emergencies

A bill seeking to stop hospitals from detaining bodies over unpaid bills is now before a departmental committee of the National Assembly.

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KICD unveils career growth guidelines for staff

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development has launched career growth guidelines to strengthen governance, staff development and institutional efficiency.

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Eng. Luka Kimeli appointed new KeNHA Director General

The board of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has appointed Engineer Luka Kimeli as the Director General starting February 17.

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TSC Amendment Bill, 2024: What MPs want

MPs have backed proposed changes to the TSC Amendment Bill, saying the amendments would address a growing leadership crisis in schools caused by prolonged acting appointments.

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MPs push to embed sex education in curriculum

Members of Parliament are seeking to entrench structured sex education and nationwide awareness in the school curriculum through amendments aimed at curbing sexual harassment and abuse in schools.

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Education reforms: From paper to digital, e-Assessment unveiled

The KNEC has begun implementing e-assessment as part of Kenya’s ongoing education reforms, where processes will be fully aligned with the global best practices.

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KNEC train examiners for KJSEA and KCSE

KNEC has opened applications for examiner training ahead of this year's national examinations, but shortlisted teachers will foot a Sh10,500 training bill before marking a single paper.

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