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Jupiter will reach opposition on the night of January 10, 2026, offering a rare opportunity to observe the gas giant at its brightest and closest to Earth.  This alignment will make the planet easily visible throughout the night, peaking in the constellation Gemini. At opposition, Earth lies…
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Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of threatening his life after armed police intercepted his convoy in Sagana, Kirinyaga County, on Friday, forcing him to reroute to Kagio town.  Several vehicles were damaged during the incident. The altercation escalated tensions in the area, with…
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Two top performers from the 2021 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Bruce Mackenzie Magata and Ashley Kerubo Momanyi, have secured straight A grades in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), reaffirming their academic excellence. Four years ago, Mackenzie and Ashley were…
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A fraudulent teacher recruitment scheme targeting job seekers in Bomet County has been exposed, with victims losing over Ksh40 million to fraudsters posing as officials from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Four suspects, including a TSC Director from Konoin Sub-County, a former Bomet County…
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The Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya, Irungu Houghton, has resigned from a government-appointed panel tasked with compensating victims of demonstrations and public protests, citing constitutional concerns following a High Court ruling that declared the panel unlawful. In a letter…
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has opened accreditation for election observers and media practitioners ahead of the by-elections scheduled for 26 February 2026. In a public notice issued on 9 January, the Commission invited eligible organisations to submit applications…
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A family in Nairobi’s Kawangware neighbourhood is seeking justice after a dental extraction, performed by an unlicensed practitioner, left their relative unable to speak or eat. The patient had visited a small clinic for a routine tooth extraction but soon developed severe complications, including…
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Kenya will host the first full-scale Association of African Air Forces Exercise (AAAFEX) in early 2027, bringing together air forces from across the continent to improve their collective response to humanitarian crises and natural disasters. The Kenya Air Force is already preparing for the exercise…
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The Ministry of Education has released the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results, covering 993,226 candidates who sat the national examinations. The announcement was made by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, marking the conclusion of the examination cycle and setting…
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Eight people were arrested in Kakamega and Vihiga counties after security agencies carried out a coordinated operation targeting illicit alcohol production. The operation was led by Western Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamed and involved multiple agencies. Officers dismantled brewing sites in…