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Funding Delays Threaten School Operations as Final Term Begins

Public schools across Kenya reopened yesterday for the third and final term amid concerns over delayed government funding, which school heads warn could disrupt operations and preparations for national examinations.Th…

Aug 26, 2025

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Ruto Appoints Panel to Oversee Compensation for Protest Victims

President William Ruto has appointed a 15-member panel to develop and implement a compensation framework for victims of public protests and unrest in Kenya.The panel, established through a Gazette Notice following a p…

Aug 26, 2025

Kenya

Susan Burns Takes Charge at US Embassy in Nairobi

Susan M. Burns has officially taken over as the United States Chargé d’Affaires in Kenya, becoming the senior-most American diplomat at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi.Her appointment follows a period of leadership change…

Aug 26, 2025

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Ruto Declares August 27 as Katiba Day to Mark Constitution’s Anniversary

President William Ruto has declared 27 August as Katiba Day, a national day of observance to commemorate the anniversary of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution.In a statement issued on Monday, the President announced that Katib…

Aug 25, 2025

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Raphael Tuju Breaks Silence on Jubilee Exit, Speaks on 2027 Future

Raphael Tuju has resigned from his position with the Jubilee Party, submitting his resignation to former President Uhuru Kenyatta on 19 August.Tuju, the former Secretary-General of the Jubilee Party from 2016 to 2022…

Aug 25, 2025

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How Learners Will Be Placed in Senior Schools Under Kenya’s New Education System

Kenya is on the verge of a major shift in its education system as more than 1.2 million Grade 9 learners prepare to sit for the first-ever Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) this November.This exam marks…

Aug 25, 2025

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Kenya’s Ambitious Plan to Plant 15 Billion Trees by 2032

As the short rainy season begins, Kenya is intensifying its commitment to plant 15 billion trees by 2032. This ambitious project aims to fight climate change and restore damaged ecosystems. While the government report…

Aug 25, 2025

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How WhatsApp Messages Are Taking Kenyans to Court

Kenya is facing new legal challenges as courts handle a growing number of cases involving content shared through digital platforms such as WhatsApp. One recent case in Lamu has drawn national attention. Donald Mwendwa…

Aug 25, 2025

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How Criminals in Kenya Use Signal Jammers to Steal Vehicles Without a Trace

Kenya is experiencing a growing threat to vehicle security, as criminal groups increasingly use signal jamming devices to disable traditional vehicle tracking systems. For many years, vehicle tracking systems based on…

Aug 24, 2025

Kenya

Shock as Kwa Binzaro Victims Found Buried Face Up

The horrors linked to Shakahola, a name now associated with religious extremism in Kenya, have re-emerged with the discovery of shallow graves in the nearby village of Kwa Binzaro. Located about 27 kilometres from the…

Aug 24, 2025

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Why Gachagua’s Bid to Reinvent Himself Is Facing Resistance

Six months after launching the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) as a new force in Kenyan politics, Rigathi Gachagua’s challenge to President William Ruto is already facing serious difficulties. A homecoming even…

Aug 24, 2025

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Coalition of Rebel Lawmakers Plans Political Movement Ahead of 2027

A group of about 70 young Kenyan MPs from both the Kenya Kwanza and Azimio la Umoja coalitions is planning to launch a new political movement aimed at challenging President William Ruto’s bid for re-election.The group…

Aug 24, 2025

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EACC Probes 16 Governors Over Sh1.6 Billion County Funds Scandal

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is currently investigating the financial activities of 16 governors—both sitting and former—amid claims of widespread misuse of public funds. The investigations involve…

Aug 23, 2025

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CS Promises Action Over Gachagua Homecoming Unrest

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is facing criticism over violent clashes that broke out at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and along major Nairobi roads following his return from the United States on Thur…

Aug 23, 2025

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Ministry Delays Petition to Relocate Jomo Kenyatta Remains to Gatundu

The Ministry of Gender, Culture, and Children Services is reviewing a formal petition by Nairobi resident John Mweha calling for the relocation of Jomo Kenyatta’s remains from Parliament Grounds to his ancestral home…

Aug 22, 2025

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How Nairobi Became One of the World’s Most Polluted Cities

Once celebrated for its cultural vibrancy and economic growth, Nairobi is now contending with a serious environmental threat: worsening air pollution that has placed the city among the most polluted urban centres worl…

Aug 22, 2025

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How a Woman’s Fight Against CRB Led to Her Property Auction

The High Court in Malindi has rejected Asha Kamene Salim’s application to stop the auction of coastal land she valued at nearly Sh100 million.The ruling allows Eco Bank Ltd to proceed with the sale of the properties…

Aug 22, 2025

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Gachagua Chooses Silence as Tensions Rise on Homecoming

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s return to Kenya on Thursday triggered scenes of disruption at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), as confusion over his exit route caused unrest among hundreds of sup…

Aug 22, 2025

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EACC Denies Reports of Planned Raid on Speaker Wetang’ula’s Residence

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has dismissed claims that it plans to raid the home of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, calling the reports false and misleading. The clarification follows P…

Aug 21, 2025

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ODM Postpones Busia County Delegate Elections

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced a last-minute postponement of its planned delegate elections in Busia County, which were scheduled to take place on Monday, 25 August 2025. The delay comes as the par…

Aug 21, 2025