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Nyanza giants bounce back with blistering performances

Celebrations rocked academic giants, Maranda, Asumbi, Mbita High School, Riokindo, Ng'iya, Maseno, Kisumu Girls, and Kisumu Boys, following the results.

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Silence, gloom as Western region records uneven performance

It was a mixed bag of fortunes for the traditional performing giants in the Western region, as several schools registered a decline in performance in the 2025 KCSE.

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2025 KCSE: Nairobi, Kiambu schools post improvements

Several National schools in Nairobi and Kiambu County recorded an improvement in the just-released 2025 KCSE results.

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Mt Kenya's academic giants rise again as top schools post stellar KCSE results

The Mt Kenya region has once again reaffirmed its place at the heart of Kenya’s academic excellence after leading secondary schools posted outstanding results in 2025 KCSE.

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Chaos, confusion and rigging claims mar UDA Western party primaries

Chaos, confusion and accusations of rigging overshadowed the grassroots elections in several places.

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Sleeping giants, little-known schools shine in Western, Nyanza

Nearly all the schools in the region registered an improvement in their overall grading.

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How bungled Grade 10 placement leaves parents stranded

Confusion, anxiety, and uncertainties have rocked schools and parents over the chaotic placement of the Senior Secondary School learners expected in school on Monday.

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Parents stretched thin as schools reopen

Uniform shop operators, bookshop owners, supermarket attendants, and street vendors said business remained slow over the weekend, contrary to expectations.

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Mudavadi and Wetangula: The powerful yet powerless duo

Western region is experiencing intense political activity as new entrants intensify their strategy to unite Western Kenya and usher in a new political order.

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Clergy calls for sobriety as country rolls into politically charged year

As Kenyans usher in 2026, the Church has challenged the Kenya Kwanza administration to address the challenges of economic strain, political polarisation, and institutional mistrust in the country.

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Kenyans enter 2026 with cautious hope amid economic struggles

A section of Kenyans have expressed pessimism ahead in the New Year as they claimed tough economic times marked by high cost of living has dampened their spirits.

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Kenyans welcome New Year in style despite tough economic times

It was pomp and colour as Kenyans marked the New Year celebrations in spectacular fashion, highlighted by fireworks, music, and bonfires.

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Constitutional change? Mudavadi's proposal sparking fierce divisions

Mudavadi’s proposal for a constitutional referendum alongside the 2027 elections has sparked debate over legality and motives, with supporters backing reform and critics warning of risks.

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Tight budgets, road safety concerns cloud Christmas celebrations

From packed churches to modest homes, Christmas unfolded as a season of prayer, and warnings over road accidents. Clergy urged peace, responsibility and compassion.

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Pain on Christmas: No merry as cost of living crashes party

Bus fares from Mombasa to Nyanza or Western shot up from Sh2,500 to Sh5,000 

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KJSEA placement shocker

Several learners across the country who excelled in the KJSEA have expressed displeasure over their placement in senior schools.

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Fresh clues after CCTV, autopsy reveal deadly crash killed Jirongo

With CCTV footage from the crash scene now in public domain and an autopsy conducted in the presence of three pathologists finally unveiled, fresh clues have emerged on Cyrus Jirongo's death.

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Teething problems: why Private schools dominated top grades

Private schools have maintained dominance over their public school counterparts in the just-released Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA).

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Top achievers eye STEM careers as public schools decry missing labs

Students say perseverance and support from teachers led to remarkable success. Public schools face resource shortages, low morale and internet access issues.

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Security and unity dominate Jamhuri celebrations in counties

Calls for improved security ahead of the Christmas festivities, alleged unfulfilled promises by the government, and unity dominated speeches as Kenyans convened in counties.

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Boardroom affair: No jubilation as parents struggle with meaning of KJSEA results

For some, a search for results of their kin only revealed the list of schools their children had selected for placement, but not the actual results.

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Why Gen Z's absence in by-elections leaves hopes for change in limbo

Gen Z largely stayed away from the recent by-elections despite their strong presence in protests and online activism.

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The emergence of a new political axis after the by-elections

The battle for regional control in several areas may be shifting, attracting fresh entrants into the political arena.

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New faces win big in by-elections as god fathers lose ground

Young candidates defy odds, winning seats in surprising by-election results.

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Claims of bribery, voter suppression mar Magarini by-election

Claims of voter bribery and suppression marred the Magarini by-election on Thursday,as rivals allied to the broad-based government and United Opposition exchanged accusations.

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Ballot bloodshed: By-elections marred by violence and property destruction

Virtually all the mini polls across the country witnessed gang violence and property destruction

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Low voter turnout leaves electoral officials idle in deserted polling stations

It is feared some electoral areas may record less than 50 per cent turnout.

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Low turnout, drama as voters participate in by-elections

The voting exercise across several constituencies and wards commenced smoothly, despite low voter turnout, concerns about violence, and heightened security measures.

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From abduction, torture and money withdrawal: Inside Willis Ayieko's murder plot

The security firm manager was first abducted as he drove out of his friend’s home, where the captors tortured him as they withdrew money from his Mpesa and bank accounts.

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From matatus to bars; how top police officers spearhead elaborate extortion racket

The report shows that the junior officers are then deployed to go out and harass Kenyans as they collect the desired amount.

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Lecturers' strike called off

University staff unions call off strike after agreeing to two-phase payment of Sh7. 9b, first tranche in November and another in July 2026, UASU Sec-Gen Wasonga says; strike lasted 49 days.

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School principal goes missing after KCSE exam malpractice

A school in Kajiado County has been thrown into controversy after its principal went missing following allegations of examination malpractice during the ongoing KCSE examination.

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Why university staff have rejected phased pay deal in Sh7.9b salary dispute

Government, unions deadlocked over Sh7.9b salary arrears payment plan. 46-day strike has crippled universities, leaving thousands of students stranded.

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PHOTOS: KPSEA and KJSEA exams start across the country

Some 1.1 million KJSEA candidates are expected to join Grade 10 in 2026.

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Raila celebrated as the father of devolution across counties

This year’s 62nd Mashujaa Day celebrations across the counties honoured the late Raila Odinga as the father of devolution that has spurred development across the country.  

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PHOTOS: Uhuru visits Raila's grave

A day after the burial of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, former President Uhuru Kenyatta visited the Odinga family at Opoda Farm, Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County.

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HIV gains at risk as donors cut lifeline support

The UNAIDS report revealed that the withdrawal of USAID funding has affected HIV care, increasing risks and uncertainty around the availability and management of essential HIV commodities.

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PHOTOS: How counties marked Mashujaa Day

Kenya marked the Mashujaa Day on Monday, October 20, keeping with a tradition observed every year since the promulgation of the 2010 constitution.

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Bondo welcomes its beloved son

The final journey of Raila Odinga begins where his story was born—to rest beside his father—welcomed by wails, song, and solemn tributes.From Kisumu to Bondo, a region mourns its son.

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All set as Nyanza prepares to receive Raila for the last time

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Saturday returns to the land of his birth and childhood, to a region where time seems to have stood still since his passing in India on Wednesday.

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