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Race for AUC leadership: A Look at 2025 election process for chairperson and deputy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

For the 2025 elections, Eastern Africa has nominated candidates for chairperson, while Northern Africa has put forward candidates for deputy chairpers...

Budget experts call scrapping of KCSE exam fees waiver as KNEC faces budget shortfalls
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

With rising enrolment numbers, the government has been struggling to meet the full costs on time, leading to deficits in the national exams body.

Raila AUC bid: Drawing lessons from 2017 vote when Kenya’s Amina Mohamed lost to Faki Moussa
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 14, 2025

One of the most painful lessons was that public endorsements rarely translate into real votes in the secret ballot.

Schools nationwide directed to comply with food safety guidelines after 68 Embu students fall ill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 10, 2025

The affected students, all in Form Four, developed severe stomach pains, diarrhoea, and vomiting after eating meat prepared at the school.

Supreme Court to determine fate of 27 constituencies ahead of 2027 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

At least 27 constituencies that do not meet the new threshold of 164,000 people risk being scrapped before the 2027 elections.

PSC report exposes gender bias in Kenyan government agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 30, 2025

The law mandates that no more than two-thirds of workers in any government body should be of the same gender.

KNEC opens registration for July 2025 KCSE exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 25, 2025

This new series aims to accommodate private candidates, repeaters, and adult learners seeking to improve their academic performance.

State's plan to vaccinate 22 million cattle, 50 million goats begins next week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 22, 2025

The mass vaccination campaign, announced by President William Ruto in November 2024, aims to prevent further damage to Kenya's livestock sector.

DCI wants Hashim Dagane, suspect in murder of four Eastleigh women, denied bond
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 21, 2025

The suspect, who fraudulently acquired a Kenyan national identity card, remains a pre-trial remandee at the Nairobi Area Remand and Allocation Prison.

As more police officers are deployed to Haiti, Kenyans put government in a spot over insecurity at home
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

Kenyans have demanded urgent action from the government to restore order and prioritise local security over international missions.

DCI warns Kenyans against obstructing officers on duty after mob prevents arrest in Kirinyaga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

Officers driving a Subaru car bearing what residents said was a suspicious number plate attempted to forcibly take Jackline Gatwiri, claiming she coul...

KNEC gives another chance to those who missed KCSE exams as mid-year tests set for rollout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said plans are underway to introduce a mid-year KCSE exam series in July.

KNEC urges accuracy as registration of KCSE, KPSEA candidates set to kick off
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

According to Njeng'ere, registration for the 2025 KPSEA candidates will begin on January 27, 2025.

You’ve up to 2027 to resit KCSE exams, KNEC CEO David Njeng'ere tells Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Njeng'ere encouraged both students and educators to prepare for a seamless transition as the CBC continues to take shape in the coming years.

Defiance of court orders by police bosses a sign of failure in security leadership, says Nairobi Senator Sifuna
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Senator Sifuna expressed disappointment at what he termed as an apparent belief among some security leaders that they are above the law.

25 leaders allied to Gachagua demand commission to investigate abductions, emergence of criminal gangs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 07, 2025

They expressed alarm over these developments, stating that they threaten the safety, dignity, and democratic rights of Kenyan citizens.

Court orders Attorney General to file response on petition to push enforced disappearance cases to ICC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

The individuals who have been abducted are reportedly active social media users known for their outspoken criticism of President Ruto and his administ...

Poor handling of food in roadside eateries raises concerns about foodborne illnesses
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 05, 2025

Food poisoning is becoming an increasing concern in Kenya, largely due to poor food handling in roadside eateries and contaminated water.

Kenya Ports Authority unveils multi-billion-shilling infrastructure upgrade to boost capacity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Earlier in 2024, KPA procured new gantry cranes worth $31.5 million (Sh4.1 billion) as part of its efforts to strengthen its operations.

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