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Kipchoge says marathon record could go lower, eyes global running project
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- Kipchoge says marathon record could go lower, eyes global running project
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- 4 days ago
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- Former marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge says the world record can go lower than the 1 hour 59 minutes and 30 seconds mark if young Kenyan marathoners embrace technology and believe in themselves.
Kipchoge, who ran under two hours in an unofficial marathon organised by Nike, has now shifted his focus to his new project of running a full marathon in all the continents of the world, starting with the Cape Town Marathon in South Africa.
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- Kenya Police FC consolidate third place with 2-1 win over Murang’a Seal
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- 4 days ago
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- Defending champions Kenya Police FC have consolidated their third position in the Kenya Premier League after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Murang’a Seal at the Nyayo National Stadium.
Murang’a Seal have now lost six matches in a row to drop to 11th position.
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- Nairobi United beat Tusker FC 1-0 to maintain strong league run
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- 4 days ago
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- Nairobi United’s good run of form in the Kenyan Premier League continued today after a 1-0 win over Tusker FC at the Nyayo National Stadium.
Nairobi United maintained their fourth position on the log, four points behind Police FC in third.
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- Smart farm | Container maize planting boosts germination and yields but raises costs
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- 4 days ago
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- Farmers in Eldoret are rethinking how maize is planted, with one grower pioneering a method that could significantly boost yields. By shifting from direct seeding to transplanting seedlings raised in containers, the technique promises stronger crops and better field control. But how does it differ from the conventional approach, and can it work at scale? Denis Otieno gives us the answers on this week's Smart Farm.
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- Economic Survey shows Sh5.2bn in unclaimed assets, rising county debt, and falling real wages
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- 4 days ago
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- The 2025 Economic Survey shows that over 5.2 billion shillings sits in the country’s unclaimed financial assets, up from 4.3 billion recorded in 2024.
The report shows that over 70.4 percent of these unclaimed assets come from the banking sector, equivalent to over 3.6 billion.
The information and telecommunications sector was the largest contributor of unclaimed assets at over 771.2 million, while listed companies and insurance accounted for 474.2 million and 139.7 million worth of unclaimed assets respectively.
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- |JKL | ORENGO ON THE BENCH | PART 2
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- 4 days ago
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- Private sector under pressure as fuel prices hit demand
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- 4 days ago
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- The private sector remained under pressure in April, as rising fuel prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East pushed up business costs and weakened consumer spending. The latest Stanbic Bank Kenya PMI shows business conditions contracted for a second straight month, with firms reporting higher transport and shipping costs, softer demand and growing fears over supply shortages. Even so, companies continued hiring and building up inventories in anticipation of further price increases.
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- |JKL | ORENGO ON THE BENCH | PART 1
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- 4 days ago
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- CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
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- 4 days ago
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- American media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner is dead. According to a statement from his company, Ted Enterprises, the 87-year-old passed away peacefully on Wednesday in Florida, surrounded by family. His immediate cause of death has not yet been disclosed.
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- Kindiki assures Kitui of tighter security after deadly attacks
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- 4 days ago
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- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured residents of Kitui County that the government has strengthened security following recent deadly attacks in the county. Prof. Kindiki said security agencies have been directed to enhance security measures to prevent a recurrence as the government works on a long-term solution to the conflict. Speaking on Wednesday after attending the 3rd Annual Regulatory Authorities and Agencies Conference at South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) in Kitui County, the Deputy President said the government has been able to significantly suppress banditry and terrorism and will do the same to crack down on those exploiting resource conflicts to perpetuate crime.
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- Fuel shortage bites as stations run dry despite government assurances
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- 4 days ago
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- The onset of what appears to be a biting fuel shortage across the country has Kenyans raising the alarm, with a considerable number of petrol stations deserted due to lack of fuel.
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi’s assurances that the problem is administrative and technical, and will be resolved today, have done little to calm frayed nerves.
Various fuel stations remain shut until they can restock fuel. Stephen Leto kicks off the bulletin with a report on what appears to be a crisis in the making.
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- Wandayi says fuel shortage resolved, cites technical hitch
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- 4 days ago
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- Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi now says there is enough fuel in the country, and that the shortage witnessed in the past few days was caused by an “administrative and technical hitch”.
Wandayi, who appeared in the Senate plenary to answer questions on the fuel crisis in the country, said the shortage had been resolved. As Emmanuel Too now reports, his counterpart, Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui, defended the government’s move to lower fuel quality standards, saying the new sulphur levels will not affect vehicles.
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- Missing Grade 10 learners appeal for presidential intervention amid transition gaps
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- 4 days ago
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- Despite the government’s insistence that all Grade 9 learners successfully transitioned to Grade 10, Citizen TV has unearthed cases of Grade 10 learners who are still at home, months after their peers moved to the next level. These learners, scattered across the country, contradict repeated assurances from the Ministry of Education that all Grade 10 students had been fully absorbed into schools, with the government achieving 100% transition. Tonight, the affected learners—mostly from less privileged backgrounds—are making a passionate plea for the President to intervene and help them continue with their education.
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- COTU slams Gachagua, distances itself from Atwoli remarks
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- 4 days ago
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- The Central Organization of Trade Unions has fired a scathing attack at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, condemning what it terms “unwarranted and reckless attacks” on the country’s labour movement and leadership. The union accuses Gachagua of targeting COTU leadership in a way that risks undermining national unity and workers’ representation, insisting he has no authority in workers’ affairs and failed to deliver for them while in office. COTU also says Francis Atwoli’s endorsement of President William Ruto was a personal view, not the union’s position.
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- SHA defends means testing tool amid claims of flaws in health cover system
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- 4 days ago
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- Now to matters of health. The Social Health Authority (SHA) is tonight defending its Means Testing Instrument. This follows a report released days ago by Africa Uncensored, which stated that the system used to determine medical cover for Kenyans is flawed. SHA maintains that the new model is equitable and protects low-income households.
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- Ruto faces criticism over diplomatic blunders after Tanzania visit gaffe
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- 4 days ago
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- President William Ruto’s historic address to the Tanzanian Parliament and his tour of the neighbouring country were meant to focus on strengthening ties between the two countries. But a diplomatic gaffe over a refinery in that country has instead become the focal point. It has drawn attention to a long list of similar blunders by the head of state. Brenda Wanga traces this trail that has often left the chief diplomat having to walk back his words.
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- Gachagua alleges moles in opposition, vows 2027 showdown with Ruto
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- 4 days ago
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- DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned of an alleged mole within the United Opposition, claiming the individual is working tirelessly to sow division in favor of President William Ruto’s re-election bid. Speaking in Kandara, Gachagua alleged that the president has strategically planted operatives within the opposition ranks to destabilize the coalition from within. He suggested that these efforts are aimed at weakening the alliance ahead of the 2027 presidential contest. Notably, the United Opposition was last seen publicly nearly two weeks ago, raising fresh questions about its internal stability.
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- Orengo, Babu at DCI as group threatens lawsuit over alleged goons recruitment
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- 4 days ago
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- Linda Mwananchi leaders James Orengo and Babu Owino claim that a special police unit from Nairobi has been deployed in Kisumu County to allegedly track down opposition supporters illegally. Speaking to the press at DCI headquarters along Kiambu Road, after failing to get an audience with Director of Criminal Investigations Mohammed Amin and his deputy John Onyango, the Embakasi East legislator and Siaya Governor announced that they will initiate private prosecutions against Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo and Deputy DCI Director John Onyango for allegedly collaborating with goons and gangs to target opposition leaders.
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- Activists Slam Suluhu Over Gen-Z Crackdown Call
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- 4 days ago
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- Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is tonight facing intense criticism from human rights activists over her remarks regarding the management of youth-led protests in the region. The Kenya Human Rights Commission has strongly condemned Suluhu over calls to “crack the whip,” quite literally, on activists and Gen Z youth opposing the governments of Kenya and Tanzania. The rights defenders say Samia’s statements promote repression across the East African region and undermine long-fought democratic freedoms.
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- Kenya's Gold chat | Ornamental birds in Kenya [Part 1]
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- 4 days ago
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![Kenya's Gold chat | Ornamental birds in Kenya [Part 2]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6xZn392mk6k/3.jpg)
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- Kenya's Gold chat | Ornamental birds in Kenya [Part 2]
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- NIPASHE ~ MAY 6TH, 2026
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- 4 days ago
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- Police FC yadhibiti nafasi ya tatu baada ya ushindi dhidi ya Murang’a Seal
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- 4 days ago
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- Police FC imedhibiti nafasi yao ya tatu kwenye jedwali ya Ligi Kuu ya kandanda baada ya ushindi wa mabao 2-1 dhidi ya Murang'a Seal FC katika uwanja wa Police Sacco. Kipindi cha kwanza kiliisha sare ya bao 1-1 kabla ya Police FC kupata bao la ushindi katika dakika za lala salama kipindi cha pili.
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- Wakulima Eldoret waelekea mbinu mpya ya kupandikiza miche kuongeza mavuno
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- 4 days ago
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- Wakulima katika mji wa Eldoret wanabadilisha mtazamo wao kuhusu upandaji wa mahindi, huku mkulima mmoja akianzisha mbinu mpya inayoweza kuongeza mavuno kwa kiasi kikubwa. Kwa kubadili kutoka kupanda mbegu moja kwa moja shambani hadi kupandikiza miche iliyolelewa kwenye vyombo maalum, mbinu hii inaahidi mazao imara na udhibiti bora wa shamba. Lakini je, ni tofauti gani na njia ya kawaida?
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- Kindiki asema usalama umeimarishwa mpakani Kitui na Garissa
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- 4 days ago
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- Naibu Rais Kithure Kindiki amesema serikali imeweka usalama wa kutosha katika mpaka wa Kaunti ya Kitui na Garissa katika juhudi za kurejesha amani katika eneo hilo. Kindiki amesema kuwa serikali haitalegeza kamba katika kuhakikisha kuwa eneo hilo limesalia na utulivu, akitoa onyo kwa wanasiasa dhidi ya kueneza sema za uchochezi.
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- Mafuriko Mto Tana yawalazimu wakazi Garissa kuhama makazi
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- 4 days ago
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- Familia zinazoishi karibu na Mto Tana, Kaunti ya Garissa, zimeanza kuhama baada ya Mto Tana kuvunja kingo zake kutokana na kuongezeka kwa viwango vya maji. Familia hizo zinahangaika kwa kukosa mahala pa kwenda. Aidha, wanahofia kukosa chakula kwani sasa wamejihifadhi kwenye kambi za muda.
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- Familia ya kasisi Ndumia yataka haki baada ya ripoti kuonyesha alikufa kwa kukosa hewa na majeraha
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- 4 days ago
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- Familia ya kasisi Julius Ndumia, aliyepatikana ameuwawa katika Kanisa la Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Tabuga, Kaunti ya Nakuru, inataka haki baada ya ripoti ya upasuaji kuonyesha kuwa marehemu alifariki kwa kukosa hewa na kuvuja damu kutokana na majeraha kichwani.
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- Viongozi Trans Nzoia waitaka IPOA kuchunguza operesheni ya kukabiliana na magenge
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- 4 days ago
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- Viongozi wa Kaunti ya Trans Nzoia wanaitaka halmashauri ya kutathmini utendakazi wa polisi Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) kufanya uchunguzi wa kina kuhusu operesheni inayoendelea kunasa magenge ya wahuni katika eneo hilo. Viongozi hao wanadai kuwa operesheni hiyo haiendeshwi kwa mujibu wa sheria na kwamba inakiuka haki za kimsingi za wananchi. Na kama anavyoarifu Collins Shitiabayi, maafisa wawili wakuu katika ofisi ya Gavana wa Kaunti ya Trans Nzoia George Natembeya walikamatwa jana kwa tuhuma za kuhusika na uhuni.
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- Wakazi Kirinyaga walazimisha viongozi kufungua madarasa Kadawa
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- 4 days ago
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- Kizaazaa kimeshuhudiwa kijijini Kadawa, eneo la Murinduko, Kaunti ya Kirinyaga, baada ya wakazi wa eneo hilo kuwalazimisha wabunge wawili kutoka kaunti hiyo kuyafungua madarasa matano ya Shule ya Msingi ya Kadawa. Wakazi hao walilalamikia kuchelewa kuzinduliwa kwa ufunguzi wa madarasa hayo miezi miwili baada ya ujenzi kukamilika. Wakazi walisitisha kikao hicho kilichokuwa kikihudhuriwa na Mwakilishi wa Kike Njeri Maina na Seneta Kamau Murango.
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- COTU yakosoa Gachagua kuhusu matamshi ya masuala ya wafanyakazi
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- 4 days ago
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- Muungano wa vyama vya wafanyakazi nchini Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Kenya) (COTU) umemkosoa kinara wa DCP Rigathi Gachagua kwa matamshi yake kuwa COTU imeshindwa kutetea maslahi ya wafanyakazi. COTU inasema Gachagua hana haki ya kuingilia masuala ya wafanyakazi, hasa kuhusiana na azma yake ya kushinikiza muungano mbadala.
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- Ziara ya Ruto Tanzania yaangazia uhusiano wa kidiplomasia na changamoto za makosa ya mawasiliano
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- 4 days ago
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- Hotuba ya kihistoria ya Rais William Ruto katika Bunge la Tanzania na ziara yake katika taifa hilo ilinuia kuangazia kuimarishwa kwa uhusiano kati ya mataifa haya mawili. Hata hivyo, makosa ya kidiplomasia kuhusu ujenzi wa kiwanda cha kusafisha mafuta katika taifa hilo yaligeuka kuwa darubini kuu, yakionyesha changamoto za mawasiliano ya kidiplomasia zilizohusishwa na kauli za rais.
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- Gachagua ajigamba uwezo wa kumshinda Rais Ruto uchaguzi ujao
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- 4 days ago
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- Kinara wa DCP Rigathi Gachagua sasa anasema ni yeye tu ndiye mwenye misuli kamili kumwondoa Rais William Ruto debeni mwaka ujao. Gachagua akisema kuwa anaamini ana uungwaji mkono zaidi ya vinara wengine wa upinzani kusimama dhidi ya Rais Ruto na kutwaa ushindi. Hata hivyo amewarai viongozi wenzake wa upinzani kutafuta uungwaji mkono kote nchini kabla hawajaketi mezani kuamua atakayepeperusha bendera.
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- Wanaharakati wakosoa matamshi ya Rais Samia kuhusu wanaharakati na vijana wa Gen-Z
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- 4 days ago
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- Wanaharakati wa kutetea haki za binadamu nchini wamekashifu matamshi ya Rais wa Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan kuhusu kuwapiga wanaharakati na vijana wa Gen-Z wanaotetea demokrasia nchini Kenya na Tanzania. Wanaharakati hao wamesema kuwa Rais Suluhu anaeneza ukandamizaji Afrika Mashariki na kukiuka haki kufuatia matamshi yake.
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- Watoto wazidi kusimulia changamoto za karo huku mjadala wa mpito wa elimu ukiendelea
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- 4 days ago
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- Watoto zaidi wamejitokeza kusimulia masaibu yao ya kulazimika kuwacha shule kwa kukosa karo, licha ya serikali kuwaagiza kuripoti shule bila karo wala sare. Baadhi ya watoto hawa wamelazimika kuwacha shule huku wengine wakisema bado wanangoja kujiunga na Gredi ya 10, wakati wenzao wakiendelea na muhula wa pili. Simulizi hizi zinajitokeza huku Wizara ya Elimu ikikana takwimu za Baraza la Mtihani kwamba wanafunzi zaidi ya laki moja na nusu hawakuendelea na masomo ya mpito wa CBE.
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- Viongozi wa ODM wasilisha malalamishi DCI wakidai kulengwa kwa wafuasi wao
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- 4 days ago
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- Wanasiasa wa mrengo wa ODM wa Linda Mwananchi wamewasilisha malalamishi kwa Idara ya Upelelezi wa Jinai (DCI) wakidai kulengwa kwa wafuasi wao. Malalamishi hayo yaliwasilishwa na Gavana wa Siaya James Orengo na Mbunge wa Embakasi East Babu Owino wakidai kuwepo kwa kitengo maalum cha polisi kuwalenga wafuasi wao Kisumu. Aidha, viongozi hao wamewalaumu maafisa wakuu wa usalama kwa mchipuko wa magenge.
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- Waziri Wandayi asema hakuna uhaba wa mafuta, Kinyanjui atetea mabadiliko ya viwango vya ubora
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- 4 days ago
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- Hayo yakijiri, Waziri wa Kawi na Petroli Opiyo Wandayi sasa anasema Kenya ina mafuta ya kutosha, akiwataka Wakenya kutokuwa na kiwewe kuhusu uhaba wa bidhaa hiyo muhimu nchini. Aidha, Waziri wa Biashara Lee Kinyanjui ametetea kupunguzwa kwa viwango vya ubora wa mafuta hayo, akisema hatua hiyo imechangiwa na kuvamiwa kwa maghala ya mafuta nchini Iran na maeneo ya Ghuba.
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- Uhaba wa mafuta wasababisha vituo vingi kusalia mahame Nairobi, Mombasa na Nyeri
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- 4 days ago
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- Vituo vingi vya kuuza mafuta vimeendelea kusalia mahame kwa uhaba wa petroli na dizeli huku magari yakilazimika kutafuta vituo vichache vinavyouza mafuta. Madereva wakilalamikia mahangaiko ya kupata mafuta. Kutoka Nairobi hadi Mombasa na Nyeri, uhaba huu wa mafuta umeripotiwa.
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- Lawyer Paul Mwangi outlines Raila Odinga coalition playbook as ODM refines strategy ahead of talks
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Lawyer Paul Mwangi outlines Raila Odinga coalition playbook as ODM refines strategy ahead of talks
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- DCP Rally in Kandara, Murang'a
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- 4 days ago
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- Kindiki assures Kitui residents of enhanced security after attacks
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- 4 days ago
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- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured residents of Kitui County that the government has strengthened security following recent deadly attacks in the county.
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- Ruto hosts new UN Resident Coordinator at State House Nairobi
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- 4 days ago
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- President William Ruto has welcomed the new United Nations Resident Coordinator Garry Conille to Kenya at State House, Nairobi today.
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- NEMA shuts down Mlolongo firm over alleged Nairobi River pollution
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- 4 days ago
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- The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has shut down Shreeji Chemicals Ltd in Mlolongo and arrested three of its proprietors following a crackdown on industries allegedly polluting the Nairobi River system.
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- Vocal Africa raises alarm over rising femicide cases in Kenya
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- 4 days ago
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- Kenya is facing a disturbing surge in femicide, with advocacy group Vocal Africa sounding the alarm.
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- Organisers of this year’s Hajj sensitise pilgrims on the itinerary of the holy visit to Mecca
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- 4 days ago
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- COTU hits back at Gachagua over criticism of workers’ union
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- 4 days ago
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- The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has condemned DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua’s remarks that COTU has failed to defend workers’ interests and that Kenya needs an alternative workers’ union.
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- Orengo, Babu Owino seek private prosecution over alleged attacks on opposition
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- 4 days ago
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- Linda Mwananchi principals James Orengo and Babu Owino say they will pursue private prosecution against Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo and Deputy Director of Criminal Investigations John Onyango, whom they accuse of contracting goons to target opposition leaders.
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- Wandayi assures Kenyans of adequate fuel supply amid shortage
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- 4 days ago
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- Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi now says there is enough fuel supply in the country, attributing the shortage experienced yesterday and today to technical and administrative hitches.
Speaking when he appeared before the Senate plenary to answer questions from members, Wandayi said normal supply will resume by the end of today.
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- Fuel shortage hits Nairobi despite government assurances
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- 4 days ago
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- Nairobi is experiencing a fuel shortage that has left motorists scrambling for the scarce commodity. Despite the government’s assurance that stocks are sufficient, the situation on the ground is different.
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- Kenya to begin commercial exploitation of the Lokichar oil before end of year
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- 5 days ago
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- Mombasa Senator questions gov’t's venture in Tanga Refinery project instead of reviving Changamwe
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- 5 days ago
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