Doctors' strike leaves patients in agony
Health CS Susan Nakhumicha said lack of funds has derailed the posting of over 3,000 intern doctors across the country, which is one of the demands doctors have put on the table.
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Doctors' strike leaves patients in agony
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Counties on the edge as governors and senators feud
Battles being fought at the Senate, in public gatherings, in courts, and within some of the dominant parties that sponsored the leaders while differences threaten service delivery.
By 7 days ago
Counties on the edge as governors and senators feud
Ruto picks 16 female envoys as International Women's Day is marked
President Ruto said that his administration will remove collateral requirements for women groups who apply for loans from the Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) to start or expand their business premises.
By 9 days ago
Ruto picks 16 female envoys as International Women's Day is marked
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Pain of students seeking to apply for varsity, college courses
The chaos in the application has been largely occasioned by the operations of e-Citizen, frustrating payments and verification of the same.
By 19 days ago
Pain of students seeking to apply for varsity, college courses
Inside Ruto's relentless charm offensive to tilt Azimio support
Apart from development, Ruto’s allies are hoping to convince Luo Nyanza to support him for backing Raila’s AU bid but Raila’s allies are pushing back to stop Kenya Kwanza from making inroads.
By 22 days ago
Inside Ruto's relentless charm offensive to tilt Azimio support
CJ Koome: State must obey court orders
Chief Justice Martha Koome has faulted the State over its failure to obey court orders and demanded respect from all arms of government.
By 26 days ago
CJ Koome: State must obey court orders
Residents' agony as 20 killed in reign of terror, police on the spot
The residents are grappling with a gang that has been waging a reign of terror in the area for months now, leaving a trail of death and pain in its wake.
By 1 month ago
Residents' agony as 20 killed in reign of terror, police on the spot
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To accept or reject? Raila faces a fresh political dilemma over AU job
Opposition leader's decisions today will jolt his long political journey. The stakes are too high with the 2027 presidential election also on the cards.
By 1 month ago
To accept or reject? Raila faces a fresh political dilemma over AU job
Frustration as KUCCPS portal collapses
Students seeking placement in tertiary institutions have expressed their frustrations after the Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) portal collapsed.
By 1 month ago
Frustration as KUCCPS portal collapses
Swoop on gas refilling plant as Kenyans raise safety concerns
Officers raid illegal gas storage facility in Kitale after tip off by Nyumba Kumi. In Mombasa as some of the gas refilling stations are operated at night and are not labelled.
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Swoop on gas refilling plant as Kenyans raise safety concerns
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Expert: Swarms of butterflies not a bad omen, just mere migration
Current migration triggered by prevailing weather conditions that are very suitable in some regions, says scientist. But some community elders believe sighting of the insects portend famine.
By 1 month ago
Expert: Swarms of butterflies not a bad omen, just mere migration
City residents abandon Mradi area for hours over gas leakage fear
Police chief says detectives will soon release findings on last Friday’s blast and those found culpable will face the law.
By 1 month ago
City residents abandon Mradi area for hours over gas leakage fear
I saw a woman on fire: Victims recall horrifying scenes in mid-night gas blast
Residents of Mradi, where the incident happened, described horrifying scenes of flying metal objects, including vehicle parts, gas cylinders and a shipping container
By 1 month ago
I saw a woman on fire: Victims recall horrifying scenes in mid-night gas blast
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Big divide in JSS rollout as public schools struggle to teach learners
Public schools have few teachers, no laboratories while classes are overcrowded. Most private academies have state-of-the-art facilities and well trained teachers.
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Big divide in JSS rollout as public schools struggle to teach learners
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Crucial leads into Rita Waeni's murder as head recovered
The investigators are now focusing on CCTV footage around the dam with the hope of ascertaining the individual(s) who dumped the head there.
By 1 month ago
Crucial leads into Rita Waeni's murder as head recovered
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Teachers, parents want Knec to scrap the KPSEA grading system
Parents Association Trans Nzoia branch chair Martin Waliaula said the results had caused confusion among parents, pupils, and teachers due to the assessment formula.
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Teachers, parents want Knec to scrap the KPSEA grading system
Needy students flock to schools as principals opt to find solutions
In Vihiga County, Charles Odede from Kisumu County arrived and walked into the compound of Chavakali High School with only a paper bag carrying a few items.
By 2 months ago
Needy students flock to schools as principals opt to find solutions
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Needy learners on the brink over empty NG-CDF bursary coffers
MPs, who are the patrons of NG-CDF boards, claim their hands are tied and admit that the future of thousands of learners who depend on bursaries is uncertain.
By 2 months ago
Needy learners on the brink over empty NG-CDF bursary coffers
Parents cry foul over high prices of all Form One requirements
In South Rift counties, some school principals have conspired with school uniform outlets to beat the Ministry of Education directive on uniforms.
By 2 months ago
Parents cry foul over high prices of all Form One requirements
Well wishers come to the rescue of bright, needy students
Most beneficiaries were on the verge of dropping out of school due to lack of school fees.
By 2 months ago
Well wishers come to the rescue of bright, needy students
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Ruto hands over first 'affordable houses' even as hustlers protest
Ruto says shift in the delivery model for social housing will relieve ordinary Kenyans of the burden of owning a house, but hustlers say the houses are beyond their reach.
By 2 months ago
Ruto hands over first 'affordable houses' even as hustlers protest
Several former academic stars struggling to make comeback
In the KCSE results that were released on Monday, the trend of gloom continued for a majority of the former academic powerhouses.
By 2 months ago
Several former academic stars struggling to make comeback
2023 KCSE: Engineering and medicine are the stars' top choices
Top student at Lenana wants to be a surgeon, and he hopes to join Harvard University. Students appeal to sponsors to help them realise their career dreams, and join universities abroad.
By 2 months ago
2023 KCSE: Engineering and medicine are the stars' top choices
How customers were left stranded in Mpesa glitch
System unexpectedly failed, disrupting thousands of transactions. Residents blame Safaricom for not alerting Kenyans before the service was interrupted.
By 2 months ago
How customers were left stranded in Mpesa glitch
Kabarak School tops KCSE exams as Rift Valley powerhouses continue to dominate
At St. Patrick's Iten, 373 candidates achieved a commendable score of 8.263. Meanwhile, Kapenguria School, with 399 candidates, achieved a mean score of 7.84.
By 2 months ago
Kabarak School tops KCSE exams as Rift Valley powerhouses continue to dominate
Mudasa Academy and Kamusinga top Western in 2023 KCSE exam
At least 73 candidates at Mudasa Academy secure direct university entry grades. School principal attributes stellar performance to discipline among learners.
By 2 months ago
Mudasa Academy and Kamusinga top Western in 2023 KCSE exam
2023 KCSE: Central Kenya giants to send more to university
Meru School, Igembe, Kagumo, Ikuu and Chuka Girls among those that reported high grades. Mariri Day School surprised many with four candidates scoring grade A-.
By 2 months ago
2023 KCSE: Central Kenya giants to send more to university
Academic giants in Nyanza region power back to top of the pack
Maseno, Maranda, Mbita High, Chemelil Academy and Rangala Girls' power back to the top. Little-known St Peter's Abwao Secondary post a mean of 9.75 to defeat several top schools.
By 2 months ago
Academic giants in Nyanza region power back to top of the pack
Light Academy tops as Coast National Schools bounce back
Light Academy Mombasa tops Coast region with a mean score of 10.18. Kwale Boys High, Kenyatta Mwatate, Mama Ngina and Shimo La Tewa bounce back.
By 2 months ago
Light Academy tops as Coast National Schools bounce back
Faces of 2023 KCSE top performers
The results were announced on Monday by Education CS Ezekiel Machogu
By 2 months ago
Faces of 2023 KCSE top performers
Opposition supporters celebrate Raila's 79 birthday with clear cake messages to Ruto
In Nairobi, Raila’s supporters missed the opportunity to cut their cake after police officers lobbed teargas canisters at their gathering at the Tom Mboya statue.
By 2 months ago
Opposition supporters celebrate Raila's 79 birthday with clear cake messages to Ruto
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Back-to-school rush hits amid cry over high cost of learning items
Several towns and centres witnessed a flurry of activity as parents set up tents in bookshops and supermarkets to purchase school items for their children.
By 2 months ago
Back-to-school rush hits amid cry over high cost of learning items
Endemic corruption, cost of living major worries for clergy
From churches to entertainment joints, Kenyans gathered to celebrate the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024 with prayers, music, laughter, and fireworks.
By 2 months ago
Endemic corruption, cost of living major worries for clergy
Calls for hope, peace and resilience dominate New Year messages to Kenyans
Religious leaders presiding crossover celebrations in different churches called on Kenyans to keep peace and hope as they navigate through the economic hardships in the new year.
By 2 months ago
Calls for hope, peace and resilience dominate New Year messages to Kenyans
Kenyans have huge expectations as they usher in the new year
From church leaders, politicians, business people, transporters, and ordinary Kenyans, all they are hoping for is a government that will be responsive to the needs of the people.
By 2 months ago
Kenyans have huge expectations as they usher in the new year
Where action will be for religious folk and revellers to usher in 2024
Comedian Daniel Ndambuki aka Churchill is holding his much-anticipated crossover show at Garden City Mall in Nairobi.
By 2 months ago
Where action will be for religious folk and revellers to usher in 2024
Shakahola massacre: Search and exhumation of bodies suspended
Homicide detectives and forensic investigators involved in the operation last month identified more than 40 mass graves.
By 2 months ago
Shakahola massacre: Search and exhumation of bodies suspended
UDA shaken by Raila's plans to revive street demos in new year
Independent groups, including some clerics, have backed call for mass action. But Kenya Kwanza camp wants opposition leaders to restrict themselves to dialogue.
By 2 months ago
UDA shaken by Raila's plans to revive street demos in new year
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Raila's hands full as he plans to rebuild party, keep Ruto in check
Azimio leader hopes to insulate his support bases amid encroachment by UDA amid claims the recommendations of the Bomas team have already split the opposition.
By 2 months ago
Raila's hands full as he plans to rebuild party, keep Ruto in check
How Kenyans marked low-key Christmas amid tough economy
Most families thronged places of worship and beaches to celebrate. Hoteliers report few booking as hard economic times made it expensive for people to travel.
By 2 months ago
How Kenyans marked low-key Christmas amid tough economy
Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan
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