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President William Ruto has met with over 10,000 teachers and union leaders at State House, Nairobi, in a move that places educators at the centre of national policy discussions for the first time. The meeting brought together representatives from the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut), the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet), the…
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Kenya has registered 29 new coronavirus cases, raising the total number of infections in the country to 110, the Health Ministry said on Thursday. In a media briefing at Afya House, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe also announced the passing of two more Covid-19 patients, increasing the number of fatalities to three. CS Kagwe said…
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Reports have emerged that a Johannesburg-bound Kenya Airways flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Tanzania after one of its engines burst into flames. The Dreamliner aircraft carrying 142 passengers and 10 crew members en-route to South Africa, from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) managed to land safely, thus averting a possible…
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NPS announces postponement of police recruitment exercise The National Police Service (NPS) has postponed its scheduled recruitment exercise following a directive from the Employment and Labour Relations Court. In a statement on Thursday, October 2, NPS confirmed that the exercise, which was set to commence on Friday, October 3, will now be held at a…
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Gideon Moi to contest for Baringo Senatorial by-election The Kenya African National Union (KANU) has confirmed that its National Chairman, Gideon Moi, will be on the ballot in the forthcoming Baringo Senatorial by-election. In a statement on Thursday, October 2, the party revealed that Moi had been nominated after wide-ranging consultations both within the party…
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Four people have died after a shaft collapsed at a mining site in Kambi Karai area in West Pokot County on Thursday, October 2. Four people have died after a shaft collapsed at a mining site in Kambi Karai area in West Pokot County on Thursday, October 2. According to a police report, the quartet…
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UDA SG hits back at Gideon Moi, accuses him of ‘smear campaign’ The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has hit back at KANU National Chairperson Gideon Moi, accusing him of authorizing the publication of what it says is “malicious and unprofessional content” in a recent article in the Standard Newspaper. The response, issued by UDA Secretary…
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KNEC introduces new guidelines for 2025 national exams The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has unveiled a set of new regulations that it will be enrolling during the administration of the 2025 national examinations, aimed at tightening security and enhancing accountability. Speaking during the official launch of the 2025 National Examination and Assessments Season on…
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Gachagua throws thinly-veiled jab at Matiang’i’s presidential bid Cracks in the united opposition continue to deepen as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua took a swipe at some unnamed presidential aspirants, whom he says want to unseat President William Ruto through hotel and boardroom meetings, only posting their activities on social media. The opposition team, which…
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Farouk Kibet, has indirectly faulted Turbo MP Janet Sitienei for her apparent failure to enhance learning infrastructure across the constituency. President William Ruto’s aide, Farouk Kibet, has indirectly faulted Turbo MP Janet Sitienei for her apparent failure to enhance learning infrastructure across the constituency. Farouk toured Kosachei Adventist Primary School Friday, October 3, where he…