NEMA on the spot as heavy rains expose Nairobi's failing system

Members of the National Assembly Environment, Forestry, and Mining Committee have put the spotlight on the country’s environmental watchdog after heavy rains triggered flooding in Nairobi.

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Government maps 37 flood-prone areas in Nairobi

The government has identified at least 37 flood-prone areas across Nairobi as heavy rains continue to pound several parts of the country.

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Opposition condemn police role in Tuju property dispute

Opposition leaders have strongly criticised what they termed the misuse of state power in the ongoing property dispute involving former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju.

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State pulls finances out of Safari Rally as private sector takeover looms

President William Ruto has announced that the government will no longer use exchequer funds to promote the Safari Rally starting next year, signalling a major shift.

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Standoff: Lungu-Hichilema rivalry goes down to the grave

The Zambian government maintains that as a former president, Lungu belongs to the nation and must be buried with full state honours at the national mausoleum in Lusaka.

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State allocates Sh4.2 billion to universities

Public universities are expected to receive Sh4.2 billion this week to support continuing students under the government’s new higher education financing system.

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Inside principals push for increased school fees

Kenyan school principals are urging the government to raise school fees, arguing that the demands of the Competency-Based Education system are making the current model unsustainable.

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Court orders release of Maxmillan Nyagwaya over TikTok money-tearing stunt

Kisumu Court orders police to release Maximillan Motai, captured on TikTok video tearing Kenyan currency, says the alleged offence does not warrant detention.

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MPs flag funding gaps, governance challenges in universities

MPs have raised concerns over emerging governance and funding challenges affecting universities and technical institutions, warning that the issues could strain operations across the country.

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Ruto hints at Sh765 billion allocation to education sector

President William Ruto hints that the government will allocate Sh765 billion to the education sector in the next financial year, marking the highest budgetary allocation ever in Kenya.

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Wave of road crashes continue to claim lives

A four-year-old pupil in Nyamira county is among 10 people who lost their lives  in a series of fatal road accidents reported across different parts of the country.

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Teachers face health cover blow as SHA excludes crucial benefits

Teachers in Kenya face reduced health protection after the Social Health Authority scheme excluded key benefits such as Group Life Cover and Work Injury Benefits Act provisions.

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44,000 intern teachers face uncertain future as court voids internship policy

More than 44,000 intern teachers face an uncertain future after a court declared the government's teacher internship policy null and void.

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Koskei puts 80,000 school heads on notice over illegal levies

The government has ordered school principals to stop charging parents unauthorised fees or face action, warning the practice violates policy.

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Education sector set for major boost in supplementary budget

The education sector is the biggest beneficiary of the government’s proposed supplementary budget for the 2025/2026 financial year.

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KNEC opens KCSE registration for 8-4-4 candidates

With just two years remaining before Kenya fully transitions from the 8-4-4 education system, the Kenya National Examinations Council has opened registration for KCSE examination.

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Teachers in limbo as TSC seeks separate funding for work injuries, group life cover

Teachers’ group life cover and work injury benefits are not provided for under SHA, TSC says after unions raise concerns, but it is seeking a separate budget allocation

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Judiciary adds 15 Small Claims courts, two appellate courts to cut travel, delays

Chief Justice Martha Koome gazettes new Court of Appeal stations in Kakamega and Meru, raises total to eight; Small Claims Courts increase to 55 nationwide.

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'Bodyguard betrayal': How MP Ong'ondo Were was trailed and killed

Just like in the Bible Jesus was betrayed by Judas, the late Ong'ondo Were was betrayed by the very person tasked to protect him, leading him to the hands of his killers.

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CS Barasa: Disaster preparedness is a collective responsibility

The government has defended its disaster preparedness mechanisms amid criticism over the response to recent floods that have claimed dozens of lives across the country.

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Sakaja links Nairobi floods to generational infrastructure deficit

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has warned that the capital’s drainage infrastructure is incapable of handling the increasingly intense rainfall being experienced.

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Floods sweep away newly commissioned Kinyago Sports Ground in Nairobi

A newly renovated community football facility in Kamukunji, Nairobi, has been severely damaged by floods only days after it was officially commissioned by President William Ruto

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Kindiki to politicians: 'Church is not a campaign podium'

DP Kithure Kindiki has told political leaders to stop turning church services into campaign platforms, warning that the practice risks eroding the spiritual purpose of religious gatherings.

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Battle for Westlands seat intensifies as new contenders enter 2027 race

The race for the Westlands parliamentary seat is gathering momentum as several aspirants declare interest ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Gachagua, Kalonzo: Kindiki used police to bar us from Meru church

Leaders allied to the united opposition have accused the government of deploying security forces to bar them from attending a church service in Meru County.

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Chronic underfunding pushes examination body to the brink

Chronic underfunding has put the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) at risk, with MPs warning that exam credibility and integrity could be compromised without urgent reforms.

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After coercion to join, teachers now cry foul over SHA contributions

Teachers seek a return to the old scheme amid healthcare access frustrations as unions demand reforms, transparency, and comprehensive benefits under SHA.

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Iran: We are not attacking our neighbours

Iran’s ambassador to Kenya, Ali Gholampour, now says Tehran has no intention of attacking other countries.

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Bungoma Woman Rep Wambilianga under probe over suspect NGAAF tenders

Bungoma Woman Representative Catherine Wambilianga has been grilled over allegations of conflict of interest and money laundering linked to government funds meant to empower women.

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Storm over alleged issuance of passport to Sudanese warlords

A storm is brewing over Kenya’s immigration system following claims that a Sudanese warlord and several foreign nationals with questionable backgrounds were issued Kenyan passports.

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KAA dismisses Adani deal claims over JKIA expansion plans

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has dismissed claims that India's Adani Group is staging a back-door return to the expansion of the country's main airport through proxy companies.

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Funding gaps, climate shocks slow school feeding ambitions

The government is struggling to meet its ambitious target of feeding 10 million learners under the national school meals programme.

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MPs unite in grief at late MP Johana Ng'eno's home

Leaders from both Houses of Parliament on Monday converged at the Nairobi home of the late Emurua Dikiir MP Johana Ng'eno to mourn the fallen legislator.

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Mudavadi to push trade, investment ties at Raisina Dialogue in India

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi departs for New Delhi, India to represent President William Ruto at Raisina Dialogue global forum between March 5–7.

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Government issues advisory to Kenyans in the Middle East as Iran conflict spirals

Prime CS Mudavadi urges Kenyans in Middle East to avoid nonessential travel, monitor updates and contact embassy in emergencies after Israel-Iran-US attacks.

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Ruto: National Schools are pillars of cohesion

President William Ruto has strongly defended national schools, describing them as enduring symbols of national unity.

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Public schools to run on solar as Ruto launches Sh45bn programme

Kenya will solarise all public schools within a year under a Sh45 billion programme launched by President William Ruto on Sunday.

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The school fees burden that awaits parents after mid-term break

As learners break for mid-term this week, thousands of parents are grappling with anxiety over mounting fee demands that threaten to lock students out of classrooms.

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KUCCPS opens placement for Kenya School of Law diploma

KUCCPS has opened applications for the Diploma in Law (Para-legal Studies) at the Kenya School of Law (KSL) through the central placement system for the first time.

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Teachers go unpaid as ministry admits Sh400m sports fund hole

Ministry of Education has admitted it cannot pay teachers who supervised co-curricular activities, with pending bills hitting Sh400 million.

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