Pipeline staff threaten to down tools, cite breach of agreement

The Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union has issued a fresh seven-day strike notice, warning of a nationwide industrial action by KPC employees, citing failure by employer to honour agreement.

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Union blames government for varsity crises, delays, and debt

Chronic under-funding, mounting debts, and government inaction have forced universities to continue facing crises.

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Let's be constructive on education funding, CS Ogamba says

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has urged stakeholders to avoid politicising education funding and instead safeguard the education system by engaging constructively in funding discussions.

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Education DG calls for integrity as national School games kicks off

Dr. Elyas Abdi, the Director General for Basic Education, has called for a mecable way of addressing a growing concern over the rising number of legal disputes in school competitions.

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Kenya hosts EAC-SADC meeting to unite rival peace missions on DRC crisis

Kenya will on Thursday, August 1, host a joint meeting of the EAC-SADC Co-Chairs in a renewed push to end conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

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KUCCPS warns public against fake social media accounts

KUCCPS has raised the alarm over rising cases of online impersonation, cautioning the public against interacting with fraudulent social media pages falsely claiming to represent the agency.

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Morocco jets in ahead of CHAN 2024

With just days to the kickoff of the 2024 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), two-time champions Morocco have landed in Nairobi.

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Students urged to align technical skills with industry demands

Education stakeholders raise concerns over the mismatch between acquired skills and market demands, slow absorption of graduates into industry, and inadequate post-training support.

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Wetang'ula urges farmers to oust corrupt coffee cooperative leaders

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on farmers in Bungoma County to rise up and eject corrupt cooperative officials who continue to defraud them of their hard-earned income.

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Gachagua: We will secure our secret card until the last minute

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua vowed opposition will not reveal its preferred presidential candidate any time soon, saying the decision is a calculated strategy to President William Ruto.

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Ruto promises learning for all as Treasury signals financial crisis

President William Ruto has ruled out any compromise on education access and quality, even as Treasury admits the government is struggling to fund learners under a ballooning public debt.

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Education lies in limbo as State insists 'nothing has changed'

President William Ruto has declared free basic education untouchable even as his Treasury admits it is underfunded and unsustainable.

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Mudavadi: Sh2 billion school funds lost as digital crackdown begins

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused education officials of misusing up to Sh2 billion in capitation funds and vowed a digital crackdown to stop the theft.

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Counties, pharmacists awarded as Kemsa resets health supply chain

Sixteen individual pharmacists were also awarded for their exemplary leadership in health supply chain management.

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CHAN LOC wary of Gen Z protests

With Kenya set to co-host the 2025 CHAN alongside Uganda and Tanzania, LOC Chairman Nicholas Musonye has called for safety preparations.

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I'm ready to testify, activist Ndiang'ui Kinyagia tells court

IT expert and activist Ndiang’ui Kinyagia has told the High Court he is ready to take the stand and explain his controversial disappearance

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Govt rolls out Sh1.5b milk coolers to boost dairy sector

The government has launched the installation of 230 bulk milk coolers worth Sh1.45 billion across 40 counties.

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'They don't even know what it means,' activists on controversial charges

Majority of protesting youth are not informed about the Protection Terrorism Act.

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How budget cuts are threatening free education

Kenya's free education program is under threat following the government's decision to slash secondary school capitation from Sh22,244 to Sh16,900 per student annually.

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Homebound at last: All is set for Stephen Munyakho's return

Saudi Arabia authorities agreed to fully cover deportation costs of Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan national who had been on death row in the Middle East for manslaughter following release from jail.

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'Every coin will count,' Maraga tells supporters as donations pour in

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has assured that his campaign will be transparent and accountable in handling public donations and data.

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Murkomen accuses LSK of defending 'criminals'

Interior CS Murkomen criticises LSK for ‘siding with suspected criminals,’ claims they shouldn’t be represented as they’ve been properly identified and placed at scene of crime

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Why schools are shaken by wave of unrest

At Kaplong Girls, students protested over claims sexual harassment by a male teacher.

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What new TSC-KUPPET deal means for Kenya's education future

Although the Sh33.8 billion new CBA between the KUPPET and Teachers Service Commission is bringing relief to thousands of teachers in lower job groups, it misses key demands of teachers.

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'Terror laws used to muzzle youth protests,' Wamalwa claims

DAP-K Party leader Eugene Wamalwa urges IEBC to outline 2027 election roadmap, warns against delays; accuses government of using laws to silence dissent and digital activism

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CECAFA slams Kenya's last-minute withdrawal tournament

The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations raises its disappointment after Kenya’s Harambee Stars abruptly withdrew from the Four Nations Tournament just two days before kickoff.

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University student leaders back call for youth-led national dialogue

Among the key issues the students hope to address through the proposed dialogue are youth unemployment, inclusive governance, police brutality, and reforms to the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

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Govt opens 4,000 internship slots under affordable housing plan

The government has announced 4,000 internship opportunities under the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), targeting recent graduates across a wide range of professional disciplines.

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Teachers equipped with AI skills ahead of national STEM exhibition

Over 170 secondary school teachers in the country have been trained in Artificial Intelligence (AI) under a national programme aimed at boosting AI literacy in classrooms.

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Shadrack Maluki elected NOC-K President as Eliud Kipchoge Joins Leadership

Shadrack Maluki has been elected the new President of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) following a hotly contested election held Monday, July 21, in Nairobi.

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One-vote wins put hockey, fencing, softball at helm of NOCK

Leaders from hockey, fencing and softball have won top seats at the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK), each by one vote, in results that could change how Kenya prepares for the Olympics.

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Farmers to get automatic climate cover with government fertiliser

The government has launched a plan to embed climate risk insurance into the National Fertiliser Subsidy Programme to shield farmers from climate shocks while increasing food production.

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Judiciary ready for 2027 election disputes, Koome says

Chief Justice Martha Koome has said the judiciary is ready to handle disputes that might arise from the 2027 General Election.

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CS Cheptumo calls for support for Special Needs institutions

Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children’s Services Hanna Cheptumo, has called for collective efforts to address challenges facing children with disability.

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Not even the president can direct IEBC', Wetang'ula warns politicians

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula urge politicians to stop interfering with the IEBC, warning that political meddling could derail voter registration and upcoming by-elections

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TSC launches retooling exercise for Senior School teachers ahead of CBC rollout

The TSC has announced a nationwide retooling programme for senior school teachers in preparation for the rollout of Competency-Based Education (CBE) at senior secondary level.

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Rare delay in Kenya Music Festival disrupts schools, performers

For the first time in years, the Kenya Music Festival will start later than planned, disrupting a tightly held tradition that has shaped the country’s artistic calendar for generations.

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Schools are struggling in silence, says PS Bitok

Bitok says the challenges must be addressed before the implementation of the final phase of CBC.

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Auditor General uncovers massive irregularities at Communications Authority

The auditor general has revealed significant inconsistencies and documentation failures at the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA), which could jeopardise billions of shillings in public assets.

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Kenya bets on TechPlomacy to enhance inclusive digital literacy

Kenya has stepped up efforts to ensure the enhancement of technology to address global challenges in the digital era.

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