Government declares Thursday a normal working day despite planned June 25 memorial protest
Murkomen acknowledged that the police are in receipt of a notification from some citizens who would like to engage in a public demonstration.
Murkomen acknowledged that the police are in receipt of a notification from some citizens who would like to engage in a public demonstration.
Among the proposals that did not make it into the Act were a tax on mobile phones at activation, a new tax on M-PESA money transfers, excise duty on bottled water, and excise duty on locally manufactured plastics.
New HIV infections have fallen from 101,448 in 2013 to 13,936 in 2026, marking the lowest level on record as Kenya continues to make significant gains in HIV prevention and control.
According to the association, the current funding model is no longer sustainable as schools continue to grapple with rising prices of food, utilities, learning materials, transport, staff salaries and infrastructure maintenance.
The association’s chairman, Silas Obuhatsa, emphasised that involving parents more in school affairs would help identify and address problems before they escalate.
KUPPET said the remarks being made during the campaigns were creating fear among teachers and other civil servants, with some teachers from outside the county expressing concerns over their safety.
The petitioners, led by Maurice Otieno Ouma and Paul Juma Were, said deputy principals appointed between 2001 and 2014 have remained in the same grades for years despite gaining more experience and taking up additional duties in school administration.
HELB has been allocated Sh56.3 billion against a requirement of Sh112.1 billion to support an estimated 1.38 million students, leaving a deficit of Sh55.8 billion.
What was once rarely discussed in homes, schools, or workplaces is now being unpacked through TikTok videos, Instagram posts, podcasts, and online communities. Terms such as "boundaries", "gaslighting", and "emotional regulation" have become part of everyday online conversations.
The proposal is part of a growing global push for stricter food labelling standards, aimed at increasing transparency around ultra-processed foods, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and other additives commonly found in packaged beverages.
Whether you prefer a comforting mug of hot chocolate, a mocha latte for an energy boost, or a refreshing chocolate milkshake, drinking chocolate is one of the most versatile pantry staples.
Recent scientific literature, including findings published in the Journal of Applied Animal Research, is beginning to explore the nutritional composition of camel meat and its potential functional health benefits.
By extending shelf life, fermentation reduces waste. By intensifying taste, it makes plant-rich diets more appealing, a double benefit in a world where shifting toward vegetables is one of the most effective dietary changes individuals can make for the planet.