IEBC reorganises to rebuild public trust

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is restructuring its operations in a bid to deliver credible elections and restore Kenyans confidence, Commissioner Dr. Alutalala Mukhwana said.

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Siaya County bets Sh2 billion on hospital and stadium

Siaya County has begun a Sh2 billion upgrade of the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium and the expansion of Siaya County Referral Hospital.

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Ruto heads to Addis for Africa Climate Summit

President Ruto departs for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the second Africa Climate Summit, to push for climate finance, equitable carbon pricing, and financial reforms

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NACADA intensify crackdown on illicit brew

National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has mounted a major crackdown on illicit brews across the country targeting dealers and consumers.

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Rift emerges over Kituyi's appointment as opposition Spokesperson

Efforts to build a united opposition coalition have hit turbulence after DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala rejected the appointment of Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi as the coalition’s spokesperson.

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Former Minister and Rongo MP Dalmas Otieno dies at 80

Former Rongo MP and ex-Moi, Kibaki-era minister Dalmas Otieno dies at his home in Nairobi after a short illness, family confirms.

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Kerio Valley's most dreaded bandit surrenders

Kerio Valley’s most wanted bandit, Arthur Ruto Komen, surrenders at Tot Police Station, hands over firearm and ammunition, police confirm.

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Police officer shoots two Boda Boda riders in Thika, mob torch car

Tension gripped Makongeni, Thika Town, on Sunday morning after a police officer shot and killed two boda boda riders in a confrontation following a road accident near Makongeni Police Station.

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Tough choices for nearly one million freshers join colleges and universities

More than 990,000 students are joining universities, colleges, and technical institutions across Kenya, marking one of the largest intakes in recent years.

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Uproar after newly promoted teachers are transferred

TSC says the promotions are designed to plug leadership gaps in newly upgraded schools and strengthen instructional supervision as the CBC prepares to roll out into senior school from January.

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IGAD mourns victims of North Darfur landslide

The Executive Secretary, Intergovernmental Authority on Development Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu condole with families and communities devastated by a massive landslide in Sudan’s North Darfur.

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Kenya looks to build arena for global basketball events

Kenya will partner with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to build a multi-purpose arena capable of hosting major international competitions, including the Basketball Africa League.

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Schools drowning in debt as suppliers turn to courts to claim unpaid bills

Three weeks ago, Watuka Boys High School in Nyeri County saw its bus repossessed over a Sh11.8 million debts.

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Government unveils sweeping police reforms to restore public trust

The government has announced wide-ranging reforms to the National Police Service, aimed at transforming it into a people-centered institution that commands trust and delivers reliable security.

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Police crackdown on criminal gangs in Nairobi and Malindi

At least 80 suspects have been arrested in Nairobi following a police crackdown on violent robberies that have unsettled city residents.

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Murkomen pledges maternity uniforms, career reforms in police shake-up

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced sweeping reforms in the National Police Service, including the first-ever maternity uniforms for female officers.

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Cash-strapped schools send learners home as capitation delays bite

Schools are sliding into a crisis as delayed government capitation leaves administrators with little choice but to send learners home over unpaid fees.

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Muluka: Political elite using power for self-preservation

Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Secretary General Barack Muluka has accused Kenya’s political class of using governance as a shield to protect themselves rather than serve citizens.

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Technical committee formed to unlock private sector investment in sports

President William Ruto has formed a technical committee comprising of the government, Football Kenya Federation (FKF), and the private sector to coordinate collaboration and investment in sports.

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Kenya's big bet on technical skills as youth prepare for a global training

As more than 700,000 learners prepare to join higher learning institutions, the government is investing heavily on technical and vocational training, a foundation of Kenya’s future workforce.

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Harambee Stars striker Ogam to move to Austrian Bundesliga Side Wolfsberger AC

Harambee Stars striker Ryan Ogam seals move to Austrian Bundesliga side Wolfsberger AC, Tusker FC confirms.

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Why running a school in Kenya is a nightmare

Schools are flooded with more learners than they can accommodate during transition, stretching infrastructure and resources beyond breaking point.

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Jubaland forces in Kenya aligned with Madobe, claims Wajir South MP

Wajir South MP Mohammed Adow has dismissed claims that Jubaland forces are actively training in Kenya, saying any such activity would be part of a Kenya-backed security arrangement against al-Shabaab.

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Sakaja survives impeachment after Raila intervention

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has been handed a lifeline after ODM MCAs agreed to suspend the impeachment process against him.

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Kang'ata: Corruption, delayed funds still a threat to devolution

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has described devolution as the greatest achievement of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution.

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Relief for parents as universities roll out reduced fees for freshers

The Ministry of Education has begun implementing the newly revised fee structure for all first-year students admitted through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS).

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Nursing students secure apprenticeships in youth employment pact

Kenya’s persistent youth unemployment crisis is receiving a lifeline through international partnerships.

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Ruto: Sh30 billion NHIF claims won't be paid without proof

President William Ruto says the government will not pay the Sh30 billion debt claimed by the National Health Insurance Fund unless every claim is verified.

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Kenya pushes for inclusion of clinical officers in UK labour agreement

Kenya is exploring the expansion of its Bilateral Labour Agreement (BLA) with the United Kingdom.

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Government moves to harmonise civil servants' pay

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to motivating civil servants through the harmonisation of salaries across all cadre.

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Stars shine bright as Morocco, Senegal, and Madagascar light up CHAN 2024

The curtains fell on the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 in Nairobi with Morocco lifting their record third title.

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Kakamega, Bungoma top in new 24,000 TSC promotions

Kakamega, Bungoma top in new 24,000 TSC promotions.Teachers in populous counties benefit most in TSC slots announces 24,000 promotions, heavily favoring Western counties.

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South Africa's High Commissioner to Kenya is dead

South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu dies aged 72 after a short illness, International Relations Minister Lamola announces.

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Parents forced to shoulder burden as State delays capitation funds

Kessha chairman Willy Kuria warns that without immediate intervention, it will be difficult for schools to feed learners and pay utilities, and prepare for national examinations.

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Katiba at 15: A Constitution on paper, a struggle in practice

The Constitution of Kenya 2010 remains one of the country’s greatest achievements.

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VAR in football: How technology is changing the game in football

Over the past decade, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has transformed football officiating, sparking both praise and controversy. 

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TSC to pay terminal benefits to teachers exiting service

Teachers who leave service through resignation or dismissal will now be entitled to receive their terminal benefits, provided they exited service from April 6, 2018 onwards.

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Mbadi orders ministries to scrap overlapping duties in new budget cycle

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has directed ministries to eliminate overlapping functions in the new budget cycle, warning that duplication is driving up government spending.

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Government drops 215 UHC 'ghost workers' from payroll

The government has announced the absorption of more than 7,400 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff into formal service.

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Gov't to release capitation to schools this week, says PS Bitok

The government will disburse Sh 23 billion in capitation funds to 45,000 schools across the country by the end of this week, Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has announced.

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