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Defence, Agriculture, Higher Education biggest winners in Sh246 billion supplementary budget

Defence, agriculture, higher education and medical services departments are among the biggest beneficiaries in the Sh245.9 billion supplementary budget.

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TSC compiling list of unemployed teachers

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is updating its database to compile an accurate list of registered but currently unemployed teachers.

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Sh100b more needed to fund basic education

The Ministry of Education says it has a deficit of over Sh100 billion it requires to optimally fund basic education, the school feeding programme and national assessments.

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Drug abuse among youth 3pc more than average, MPs told

NACADA says the youngest individual to have been abusing drugs is a seven-year-old who has been under rehabilitation and now recovered.

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Inside Nyakang'o's trouble with Infrastructure Fund Bill

The Controller of Budget has raised concerns over several clauses in the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, 2026, and proposed amendments to align it with the Constitution and other laws.

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MPs call for law change to address KMTC training and management dispute

The National Assembly Committee on Health has called for proper funding alignment to end a long-running dispute in the management and student placement process at the KMTC

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From rodents to leaks and hunger: Inside Kenya Prisons' crisis

Nancy Gathungu has flagged deplorable conditions in Kenya Prisons Service facilities, citing rodents, leaks and food shortages and urging urgent intervention.

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CSs Mbadi, Joho and Wandayi eat, sleep and breathe partisan politics

Anyone who saw Mining CS Hassan Joho and his Energy counterpart Opiyo Wandayi in their orange shirts at the weekend could easily have mistaken them for ODM youth wingers.

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Lawyer wants lawmakers to reject Meja's PSC chair nomination

Former NTSA Director-General Francis Meja is facing a petition challenging his nomination, citing violation of the Public Service Act that guides selection of nominees to the PSC.

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'Sisi ndio Sifuna': Why the dynamic duo must find ways to sustain wave

For two consecutive weekends, embattled ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and his team has not only startled Kenyans with their undying spirit but also caused excitement.

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Revealed: At least 1,000 Kenyans fighting for Russia

At least 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited and deployed to fight in the Russian-Ukrainian war, with some of them leaving the country through tourist visas to join the Russian army.

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Bill to help school principals

A bill establishing a clear framework for the duration principals or headteachers can serve in an acting capacity before confirmation was read a second time in the National Assembly of Kenya.

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Why Kitutu Chache South MP Kibagendi has been expelled from Parliament

Anthony Kibagendi was expelled from the House indefinitely and ordered to apologise over remarks suggesting the House had been auctioned.

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Kenyans will get raw deal from Safaricom shares sale, Nyoro says

Even with the conclusion of public hearings on the sale of Safaricom shares, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro insists that the sale must be halted immediately and advertised internationally.

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The Sifuna factor: Moment or movement?

A political storm is brewing after embattled ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna drew a massive turnout in Kitengela, despite claims by a rival faction that his position has already been filled.

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Linda ground Vs Linda mwananch: Inside Sifuna-Oburu ODM clashes

The fractures within ODM on Sunday morphed into a battle for control of the country’s most recognisable party as the two factions led separate rallies.

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Gulf Energy to pump over Sh780b into Turkana oil project

Local petroleum exploration firm Gulf Energy is seeking to start the production of crude oil by December, even as it pledged to maintain international best practice in the process.

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Treasury says country's debt is sustainable

The National Treasury’s 2025 Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) has shown that Kenya’s public debt remains sustainable but with high risk of distress.

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Bill seeks to end body detention, guarantee emergency care

Public health facilities will soon be compelled to offer emergency services before demanding payment.

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Why SHA won't pay for patients treated abroad

CEO Mercy Mwangangi says Kenyans will have to foot their bills, for now. SHA putting in place fresh procurement process as it seeks to expand coverage.

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Revealed: Oscar Sudi, George Aladwa among MPs who have never spoken in Parliament

A recent analysis of the performance of members of the National Assembly shows that some have never made a speech since the 13th Parliament commenced on September 8, 2022.

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Kalonzo Musyoka: My time has come

Kalonzo says the opposition is seeking to bring order to the country, including reversing some of the unpopular laws spearheaded by the Ruto administration.

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Ida Odinga's credentials sent to departmental committees for approval

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has referred the name and credentials of Ida Odinga to the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations to consider for approval.

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Mt Kenya politics marred by claims of police misuse, forced transfers

Claims of misuse and politically driven transfers of police officers have moved to the centre of an escalating power struggle in the Mt Kenya region.

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United Opposition rubbishes division rumors

United Opposition leaders insist they will hold together and agree on one candidate to run against President William Ruto in 2027.

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ODM divisions rekindle memories of bitter ousters of top leaders

Orange party leaders insist the differing opinions are part and parcel of democracy.

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Faithfuls choked at Nyeri church as Gachagua claims assassination attempt

Terror struck worshippers in Othaya, Nyeri County, on Sunday after people suspected to be plain-clothes police officers lobbed teargas into a church during service attended by Gachagua.

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Muturi: High Court's ruling on advisory offices matters, provides clarity

Muturi said that although the High Court has now switched the lights back on, there is concern whether the political class will listen and implement.

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NADCO team seeks to drop idle tag after meeting President

Members of NADCO on Thursday defended themselves against allegations of dragging their feet, saying they have covered a wide scope of issues to achieve the right output.

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Labour mobility is structured process, Mudavadi assures

He made the remarks during a joint press conference in Nairobi with visiting German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul.

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Lusaka: Ford-K will renegotiate its stake in Kenya Kwanza

Lusaka made the remarks as he affirmed that the party remains in Kenya Kwanza and will also support President William Ruto’s re-election next year.

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Safaricom shareholding change won't alter governance - Ndegwa

Safaricom has moved to allay fears on its structure if the partial divestiture by government is approved, saying that it will still remain a Kenyan-run company.

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Parties go into a frenzy as they prepare for elections

Political parties are scrambling to put their houses in order with 600 days remaining before the August 2027 General Election.

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Muturi questions Ruto's development priorities

Muturi criticises governance driven by optics, arguing productivity must precede grandiosity.

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Developers condemn reports that most city buildings are unsafe

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Kingpin: Ruto, Gachagua battle for Mt Kenya region's attention

The battle for the Mt Kenya region vote basket continues even as President William Ruto insists on the need to go beyond politicking and focus on critical programmes of empowerment.

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Former CS Muturi weighs in on senior school admissions debate

Muturi says the country does not need a new formula of admissions into senior secondary schools but rather a political ethic that forces leaders to live with the consequences of their governance.

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Phasing out 8-4-4: KCSE exams enter final stretch

The number of candidates could be higher, as more learners are expected to use the chances available to acquire secondary school certification under 8-4-4, a system that is being replaced with CBE.

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Sub-county schools outshine county rivals in KCSE

Day schools have this year turned the tables on their higher-ranked County counterparts and will now be sending more students to the universities.

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Why Natembeya is the most influential Western region leader

The poll conducted on December 29, 2025, shows that Governor Natembeya influences Luhya politics, having garnered at least half of the support from the five counties sampled.

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