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Why Sonko is pushing for review of his impeachment

Sonko accused Chief Justice Martha Koome of misleading the country through remarks she made on national television before his case was concluded.

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Kalonzo accuses leaders of election manipulation

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka accuse political leadership, accusing senior figures in government of attempting to manipulate elections and undermining Kenya’s democratic foundation.

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TVET hailed for skilling youth and advancing climate action

Kenya’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector continues to make significant strides in the higher education.

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Uasin Gishu to host 98th Kenya Music Cultural festivals

Uasin Gishu County prepares to host this years’ Kenya Music and Cultural Festivals, scheduled for November 30 to December 8, 2025.

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Ruto plan to transform Kenya's transport network

President William Ruto has announced extensive infrastructure programmes nationwide with road expansion initiative that will dual 2,500 kilometres of highway and tarmac.

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Acorn eyes Nairobi's young workers with new Sh2.2b housing project

Acorn Holdings Ltd has received regulatory approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to roll out a new build-to-rent development Real Estate Investment Trust (D-Reit).

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Parliament moves to end decades-long registration nightmare

The National Assembly has passed the Births and Deaths Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2024, paving the way for a major overhaul of Kenya’s civil registration system.

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Experts divided as Ruto prepares state address

As President William Ruto prepares to deliver the State of the Nation address, governance experts are divided offering contrasting assessments of his administration’s performance.

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Ruto touts 'unprecedented gains' in education, cites 76,000 new teachers, funding

President William Ruto says Kenya has made unprecedented gains in education over the last three years, citing reforms in funding, teacher recruitment, and infrastructure.

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Kenya digital push trains 2 million youth, creates 300,000 online jobs

Kenya’s three-year digital transformation has trained nearly two million young people in digital skills and created 300,000 online jobs, President William Ruto said in Parliament on Thursday.

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Private universities under Sh 48.8 billion pending bills

The Members of Parliament, Education committee are probing private universities over mounting financial crisis linked to unpaid government bills.

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Parliament probes rift in tea prices as farmers decry unfair bonus disparities

The Agriculture and Livestock Committee of Parliament has launched inquiry into tea pricing following persistent complaints over disparities in bonus payments between tea factories.

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How Ruto's internship policy has left JSS teachers in limbo

The President affirmed intern teachers are employed on contract before being confirmed as permanent and pensionable.

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Solar micro-grid energy brings hope to Marsabit community

Marsabit is set for a major socio-economic transformation.

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Kindiki assures tea farmers of lasting solution on bonuses

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured tea farmers that the government will address the persistent issue of low bonus payments, promising a long-term fix after years of declining earnings. 

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TSC calls for adaptive, ethical leadership as education reforms deepen

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) reaffirmed its commitment to upskilling and empowering teachers as the education sector navigates through the Competency-Based Education (CBE).

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Opposition leaders accuse government of ignoring public outcry

United opposition leaders accuse the government, accusing President William Ruto’s administration of ignoring public outcry and weaponising state institutions to silence dissent.

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Ruto defends national ID vetting reforms

President William Ruto has defended the government’s nationwide ID vetting reforms, insisting the changes are meant to ensure equality and end decades of regional discrimination.

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How ethnicity shapes recruitment in public universities

Kenya’s public universities, long envisioned as engines of national unity, social mobility, and intellectual excellence, are quietly grappling with entrenched ethnic patterns in staffing.

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IEBC warns of low turnout as new voter registrations lag

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has registered just over 100,000 new voters, far below its target of 6.3 million ahead of the next General Election.

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CS Ruku refutes Gachagua's violence claim

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, has dismissed claims by Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua alleging threats of election violence in Mbeere North Constituency.

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State to accredit building sector agencies on conformity and safety

Kenya’s construction sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, spurred by rapid urbanisation, multibillion-shilling infrastructure projects,.

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Mudavadi lauds Kenya's digital sprint as Safaricom marks 25 years

Kenya has made remarkable strides in communication, trade and industry in the last two decades.

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Stop the theatrics, UDA tells Gachagua over alleged planned attacks on his campaign

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has dismissed Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua’s claims of threats to his safety.

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COTU urges Kenyan workers abroad to register with Embassies

The Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya), COTU (K), has called on all Kenyan workers employed abroad to formally register with Kenya’s diplomatic missions.

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KNEC boss Dr Njengere appointed to UNESCO Council

He becomes the first Kenyan to sit on this prestigious non-executive board, where he will serve a four-year term.

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Mobile phones major challenge to exam integrity

Mobile phones are once again undermining Kenya’s national examinations, with students and even adults flouting strict bans despite heightened surveillance and warnings.

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Mudavadi: 400 Kenyans fall victim to fraudulent jobs in Asia

One teacher was shot dead in Tanzania during election violence, Prime CS Mudavadi says 8 Kenyans released while 3 others remain in custody, two in Arusha and on in Dar.

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TSC calls for adaptive and ethical leadership

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to upskilling and empowering teachers as the government rollout Competency-Based Education (CBE).

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Gachagua alleges rising insecurity in Mbeere North ahead of by-election

Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua raised alarm over what he termed as an emerging wave of politically instigated insecurity ahead of November 27 by-election.

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CS Ogamba: We have invested heavily to ensure integrity of exams

Ogamba said every learner, regardless of location or background, sits for their exams under the same fair and just conditions.

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Teachers to shift to SHA Medical Scheme

More than 400,000 teachers and their dependants are set to migrate from the Minet Kenya medical cover to the new Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme beginning December 1.

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CS Ogamba reaffirms government's commitment to credible exams

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has reaffirmed the government’s commitment  to upholding the integrity of national examinations, assuring Kenyans that stringent measures.

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Kenya ready to lead Africa's digital revolution, Says Mudavadi

Kenya is positioning as Africa’s leading hub for software and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, with government unveil new strategies to transform the country into a digital powerhouse.

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Ruto defends his record amid criticism

President William Ruto defend his three-year record in office, maintaining that his administration has delivered on most of its promises despite mounting criticism over the economy.

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Nairobi City Water official charged with academic certificate forgery

Former Nairobi Water staffer Asembo Babra Gladys charged for using a fake KCSE certificate to get a job and illegally acquired Sh8.3 million of public funds.

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Partnerships power clean energy transition in schools

Kenya’s journey toward clean and sustainable energy is gaining attraction particularly in learning institutions across the country.

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Mudavadi: Greed-driven interests threaten Kenya's conservation efforts

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned that unregulated commercial interests driven by greed pose the greatest threat to Kenya’s conservation agenda.

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Scouts tapped for frontline role in youth empowerment programs

The government has announced plans to partner with the Kenya Scouts Association to enhance civic education, peacebuilding, and youth engagement initiatives nationwide.

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Wahome urges counties to waive land fees to boost public projects

Lands CS Alice Wahome urges county governments to waive land charges for affordable housing projects, says the initiative targets low-income Kenyans seeking decent homes

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