Doctors suspend services in Siaya over assault on colleague

Siaya County health services ground to a halt on Tuesday after doctors suspended operations to protest an alleged assault on a colleague by county officials and an area chief.

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Rare earth riches cannot come at our cost, Mudavadi tells US investors

Kenya is calling on investors to meet strict environmental and community standards to develop its rare earth minerals, an unusual move in a sector usually driven by profit.

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Beryl Achieng's funeral: Sakaja assures Odinga family of continued support

Raila Odinga’s sister Beryl Achieng funeral service underway at Consolata Shrine, Westlands, Nairobi, Kalonzo Musyoka, Governor Sakaja present; she will be buried on Saturday.

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Teachers' SHA medical cover kicks off as doubts on efficiency linger

Teachers remain skeptical about the migration of their medical cover from AON Minet to Social Health Authority despite the government announcing a successful transition.

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Teachers question SHA transition as representation, transparency concerns mount

More than 400,000 teachers across Kenya are raising concerns over representation and transparency as the government transitions their medical insurance from the long-standing AON Minet scheme.

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KICD warns public against fake Grade 10 curriculum designs

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has issued a stern warning to schools, teachers, parents, and the general public over the circulation of counterfeit Grade 10 materials.

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Six newly elected MPs sworn in after hotly contested by-elections

Six newly elected MPs took the oath of office Tuesday in a ceremony presided over by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, joining the 13th Parliament following the November 27 by-elections.

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Parliament to reinforce accountability in struggling universities

The PIC on Governance and Education intensified its examination of Kenya’s universities and technical colleges to address mismanagement and persistent financial weaknesses across the sector.

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Ruto urges youth to embrace responsibility, build strong families

President William Ruto has called on young people to embrace responsibility, build families, and play an active role in shaping the country’s future.

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Gachagua unveils political deal with Wiper

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced a major political partnership between his party and Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper Democratic Movement.

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KWS dismisses claims of Wildebeest migration blockage in Maasai Mara

KWS has refuted claims circulating on social media alleging that the Ritz-Carlton Safari Camp is blocking wildebeest migration routes and river crossings within the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

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CS Ogamba calls for innovation in universities

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has called on graduates to embrace innovation, seize digital opportunities, and actively contribute to Kenya’s economic transformation.

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Kenya and Malaysia to advance recognition of qualifications

Kenya and Malaysia are looking on ways of strengthening higher education collaboration through mutual recognition of qualifications.

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Kenya, Malaysia forge strategic partnership to boost trade

Kenya and Malaysia agree to boost semiconductor cooperation, with Malaysia set to support Kenya in growing manufacturing capacity and human capital, President Ruto says.

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KNEC enforces strict rules as KCSE exam marking begins

KNEC has begun marking the 2025 KCSE exams under strict security and integrity measures, removing examiners linked to past irregularities and ensuring fair, accurate assessment of scripts.

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Judiciary scorecard: Gains, gaps, and the ongoing battle for justice

The Judiciary has reduced case backlogs, improving court infrastructure, and expanding access to justice, according to its newly released State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice Report.

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Universities urged to embrace AI training

Universities are being urged to accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI) training and research as technological transformation continues to redefine global education and job markets.

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Mudavadi urges peace ahead of Malava by-election

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on residents of Malava Constituency to maintain peace, unity and political sobriety as they prepare to vote in the November 27 by-election.

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Gachagua accuses Ruto and Uhuru of 'betraying' Mt Kenya

Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing both of betraying the Mt Kenya community.

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Why Sonko is pushing for review of his impeachment

Sonko accused Chief Justice Martha Koome of misleading the country through remarks she made on national television before his case was concluded.

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Kalonzo accuses leaders of election manipulation

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka accuse political leadership, accusing senior figures in government of attempting to manipulate elections and undermining Kenya’s democratic foundation.

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TVET hailed for skilling youth and advancing climate action

Kenya’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector continues to make significant strides in the higher education.

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Uasin Gishu to host 98th Kenya Music Cultural festivals

Uasin Gishu County prepares to host this years’ Kenya Music and Cultural Festivals, scheduled for November 30 to December 8, 2025.

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Ruto plan to transform Kenya's transport network

President William Ruto has announced extensive infrastructure programmes nationwide with road expansion initiative that will dual 2,500 kilometres of highway and tarmac.

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Acorn eyes Nairobi's young workers with new Sh2.2b housing project

Acorn Holdings Ltd has received regulatory approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to roll out a new build-to-rent development Real Estate Investment Trust (D-Reit).

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Parliament moves to end decades-long registration nightmare

The National Assembly has passed the Births and Deaths Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2024, paving the way for a major overhaul of Kenya’s civil registration system.

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Experts divided as Ruto prepares state address

As President William Ruto prepares to deliver the State of the Nation address, governance experts are divided offering contrasting assessments of his administration’s performance.

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Ruto touts 'unprecedented gains' in education, cites 76,000 new teachers, funding

President William Ruto says Kenya has made unprecedented gains in education over the last three years, citing reforms in funding, teacher recruitment, and infrastructure.

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Kenya digital push trains 2 million youth, creates 300,000 online jobs

Kenya’s three-year digital transformation has trained nearly two million young people in digital skills and created 300,000 online jobs, President William Ruto said in Parliament on Thursday.

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Private universities under Sh 48.8 billion pending bills

The Members of Parliament, Education committee are probing private universities over mounting financial crisis linked to unpaid government bills.

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Parliament probes rift in tea prices as farmers decry unfair bonus disparities

The Agriculture and Livestock Committee of Parliament has launched inquiry into tea pricing following persistent complaints over disparities in bonus payments between tea factories.

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How Ruto's internship policy has left JSS teachers in limbo

The President affirmed intern teachers are employed on contract before being confirmed as permanent and pensionable.

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Solar micro-grid energy brings hope to Marsabit community

Marsabit is set for a major socio-economic transformation.

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Kindiki assures tea farmers of lasting solution on bonuses

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured tea farmers that the government will address the persistent issue of low bonus payments, promising a long-term fix after years of declining earnings. 

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TSC calls for adaptive, ethical leadership as education reforms deepen

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) reaffirmed its commitment to upskilling and empowering teachers as the education sector navigates through the Competency-Based Education (CBE).

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Opposition leaders accuse government of ignoring public outcry

United opposition leaders accuse the government, accusing President William Ruto’s administration of ignoring public outcry and weaponising state institutions to silence dissent.

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Ruto defends national ID vetting reforms

President William Ruto has defended the government’s nationwide ID vetting reforms, insisting the changes are meant to ensure equality and end decades of regional discrimination.

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How ethnicity shapes recruitment in public universities

Kenya’s public universities, long envisioned as engines of national unity, social mobility, and intellectual excellence, are quietly grappling with entrenched ethnic patterns in staffing.

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IEBC warns of low turnout as new voter registrations lag

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has registered just over 100,000 new voters, far below its target of 6.3 million ahead of the next General Election.

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CS Ruku refutes Gachagua's violence claim

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, has dismissed claims by Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua alleging threats of election violence in Mbeere North Constituency.

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