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Tighter household budgets stall land purchases in Nairobi’s satellite towns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

HassConsult noted that Sh1 million invested in satellite town land in 2007 would now be worth Sh13.23 million, compared with Sh7.4 million in Nairobi...

Horn of Africa sees decline in extremism victims, but militants adapt with new tactics
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 29, 2025

New IGAD report shows violent extremism deaths down 19 per cent across the Horn of Africa, but warns militant groups are regrouping with drones, crypt...

Ministry of Education addresses missing exam papers in KJSEA rollout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

Education PS Julius Bitok says all missing papers have been replaced, exams are running smoothly, and new smart digital padlocks are securing KJSEA co...

University student charged over fake 2025 KCSE exam leak claims
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 28, 2025

Nasiuma Chrispinus Nambafu is accused of claiming to have access to genuine KCSE examination papers purportedly obtained from the Kenya National Exami...

IPOA probes fatal shooting of Kitale student at Kibomet pool hall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

The Authority emphasised that the probe aims to establish the full circumstances of the incident and ensure accountability for the student’s death.

IGAD demands action to protect civilians as Sudan conflict escalates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

Al Fashir, the last stronghold of the Sudanese military in Darfur, has been under siege for over a year, with nearly a million people facing famine as...

Treasury reports Sh16.9 billion in excise duty waivers amid push for local manufacturing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

The Tax Expenditure Report 2024 highlights that the bulk of the increase was driven by import excise duty, which almost tripled to Sh6.2 billion from...

KNEC enforces strict rules to safeguard 2025 national exams
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 27, 2025

Examination containers will be opened at 6:00 am for both assessments, while the KCSE exams will commence at 7:00 am.

Kenya's 2025 national examinations summary
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 27, 2025

To manage the KCSE exams, KNEC has deployed 10,765 centre managers, 12,126 supervisors, 54,782 invigilators, 22,247 security officers, and 2,692 drive...

KNEC rolls out smart digital padlocks to secure exam papers and curb leaks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the locks, being piloted for the first time, are linked to the KNEC command centre, allowing officials...

Government recurrent spending surges by Sh86.4 billion despite Ruto’s austerity pledges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

Government ministries, departments, and agencies spent Sh366.5 billion between July and September 2025 on recurrent votes such as salaries, wages, adm...

Insurance audit firms face eight-year term limit under draft Treasury rules
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

The proposed regulations aim to introduce strict rotation rules, capping the tenure of audit partners, managers and staff at four consecutive years, w...

Human ancestors were exposed to lead millions of years ago, and it shaped our evolution
The Conversation  |  Oct 27, 2025

By studying how our ancestors’ bodies and genes responded to environmental stress, we can learn how to build a healthier, more resilient future.

KNEC reinforces anti-malpractice rules as millions of learners to sit 2025 exams
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 26, 2025

According to KNEC CEO David Njengere, approximately 3.4 million learners will be sitting for the KPSEA, KJSEA, and KCSE exams this year.

Beyond the numbers: Why Kenya’s teenage pregnancy crisis demands new conversations
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 26, 2025

Isaack believes real change will only come when both genders are included in the conversation — when young men are taught empathy, respect, and shared...

Religious leaders reject state bid to regulate faith-based groups, cite threat to worship freedom
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 26, 2025

The draft proposal seeks to establish a Religious Affairs Commission under a new statutory framework to oversee religious institutions.

Education ministry warns against exam cheating as KNEC flags Telegram leaks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 26, 2025

The warning comes as KNEC raised an alarm over the rampant use of Telegram channels to leak examination papers during the ongoing tests.

East Africa’s largest art exhibition opens in Nairobi, over 800 works on display
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 25, 2025

This year’s edition features over 400 artists and more than 800 works on display, ranging from first-time exhibitors to internationally recognized nam...

Kenya Police FC bow out of CAF Champions League after 4–1 aggregate loss to Al Hilal
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 24, 2025

With continental ambitions now dashed, the Kenya Police will shift their focus back to domestic duty as they aim to defend their now named SportPesa P...

Banks remit Sh194.81 billion in taxes as KBA calls for review of PAYE to boost purchasing power
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

While the sector’s share of total tax receipts slightly declined from 8.78 per cent in 2023, it remains a substantial contribution given that it origi...

M23 rebels deny looting gold allegedly linked to President Tshisekedi's family at Twangiza
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 24, 2025

At a press conference in Goma on Thursday, Corneille Nangaa, political coordinator of the Congo River Alliance/M23, said the mine was not operational...

IPOA investigates alleged assault of minor in Narok's Narosura police custody
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 24, 2025

In a statement, IPOA emphasised that the investigation will be conducted impartially and in accordance with Article 244 of the Constitution, which est...

Sudan among countries facing widespread mine and explosive contamination – UN report
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 23, 2025

The severe humanitarian impact of explosive ordnance contamination has rendered some land unsuitable for cultivation and increased the risk of civilia...

Garissa Governor Nathif Jama sounds alarm over Dadaab crisis at IGAD conference
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 23, 2025

Governor Nathif Jama sharply criticized international organisations tasked with managing refugee affairs, accusing them of failing to act despite year...

Construction growth slows amid rising costs, labour shortages
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 23, 2025

Loans and advances from commercial banks to the sector declined from Sh602.7 billion in 2023 to Sh528.0 billion.

Kenyan peacebuilder named 2025 Humanitarian Hero of the Year
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 23, 2025

The award was announced during the AidEx Humanitarian and Development Summit held in Geneva, Switzerland.

KRA retains fringe benefit tax rate at 8 per cent for October–December 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

The CBK on October 7 reduced its Central Bank Rate to 9.25 per cent from 9.50 per cent, continuing a trend of monetary easing that began in August 202...

Spotify's Android app freezing, crashing for users on Wi-Fi
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 22, 2025

The issue appears to be affecting primarily Android users, particularly those on newer devices such as Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones.

IGAD Chief urges action over irregular migration, joblessness in Horn of Africa
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 22, 2025

Gebeyehu revealed that more than 1.5 million citizens from IGAD countries migrate to the Middle East and Gulf states annually, through the dangerous R...

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