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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has rolled out a fresh set of comprehensive guidelines that will govern the promotion of teachers across all cadres in Kenya’s public schools for the 2025/2026 financial year. In a circular dated August 11, 2025, addressed to TSC county, regional, and sub-county directors, the Commission said the new measures are…
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KCB Group PLC delivered strong financial results in the first half of 2025, driven by growth in earning assets, amid a difficult operating environment. The Group sustained its focus on deepening and leveraging regional scale to catalyse ongoing economic transformation and deliver value to shareholders, customers, and other stakeholders. As a result, the Board of…
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The second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the Treaty on Plastics is currently being held in Geneva, Switzerland, with over 170 nations meeting to discuss the implementation of a legally-binding instrument on plastic pollution. If signed, the treaty would cut the production levels of single-use plastics, posing significant economic…
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Malcom Forbes said that “Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.” John Dewey, on the other hand, said, “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” There is no doubt that education is power, a key that gives hope to the hopeless, opens doors to millions, and encourages…
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has held the second edition of its API Masterclass, reinforcing its commitment to partnering with Kenya’s tech developer community to co-create simplified digital solutions. The initiative is part of KRA’s wider digital transformation agenda. KRA is the first public sector institution in Kenya to develop a platform that allows businesses…
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For three days last May, eSports enthusiasts gathered at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi to test their mettle in the LG Screen and Sound Festival gaming contest, powered by LG OLED and QNED TVs. Eventually, Adam Mcloude walked away with the LG Soundbar in contention; a modest prize, but whose preceding challenge introduced excitement around the…
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SportPesa Mega Jackpot winner Boniface Kamau says he has no intention of returning to his casual job after securing one of the largest betting payouts in Kenya. Kamau was announced the winner of the Sh424,660,718 prize on August 4, 2025, after correctly predicting the outcomes of 17 football matches earlier in the year. Speaking on…
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Old School R&B Brunch (OSR), one of the fastest-growing entertainment sensations in the world, is set to bring its much-loved brand of music, culture, and community to Kenya this week. The global movement will host a four-day programme of events in Nairobi and Mombasa, promising an unforgettable experience for lovers of old-school rhythm and blues.…
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Football fans attending a CHAN match at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. /HARAMBEE STARS The Kenyan government has announced six official fan zones to give Harambee Stars supporters a lively and secure match-day experience for Sunday, August 17’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 clash against Zambia. According to Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports…
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A Kenya Airways plane about to take off at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for Haiti on Saturday, January 18, 2025. /KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has cautioned Kenyan students in America that missing classes could lead to the cancellation of their visa status. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 13,…