June 8, 2025
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Tears and protest as Butere students walk off without performing

A cloud of frustration and heartbreak loomed over Nakuru on Thursday morning as Butere Girls High School students walked away from the National Drama Festivals without performing their much-anticipated play, Echoes of War. The group of students, dressed in full costume and visibly prepared, had arrived early and were scheduled to perform at around 8:00

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Katiba Institute pushes for full disclosure of MPs’ employment contracts and salaries

The Katiba Institute has officially written to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) and the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) to ask for information about the employment terms of Members of Parliament and Senators. In their statement dated March 30, the institute said they want clarity on several issues, especially regarding the salaries of Members of

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Machakos female MCA caught in Malindi love drama speaks out as viral reports emerge

A female Member of the County Assembly (MCA) from Machakos has come out to strongly deny rumours linking her to a dramatic fight between two male politicians during a retreat in Malindi. The incident, which spread widely on social media, claimed that the two male leaders fought over a romantic relationship involving the MCA. Many

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NTSA to begin breathalyzer checks as drunk driving law returns

Davis Chirchir, the Transport Cabinet Secretary, has announced that the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and police will install breathalyzers on important roadways throughout the country. The program will begin this week to assist reduce the country’s escalating rate of road accidents. In a statement issued on Sunday, April 6, CS stated that any

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Returnees reveal harsh conditions in rebel-controlled Myanmar work camps

Kenyans who had gone to Myanmar to work were ferried back home on Saturday. Some Kenyans were lured into security employment in Myanmar but instead ended up working in scam phone centers in areas held by rebel groups fighting the Myanmar government. The first 24 Kenyans were released in March as part of a group

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Court dismisses Sarah Cohen’s bond plea as witnesses give harrowing recount

For the second day, the late Dutch businessman Tob Cohen’s home in Kitisuru was transformed into a high court, with two witnesses taking the stand. One of the witnesses, a scene-of-crime officer, testified in court that the crime scene had been changed after it was handed over to the primary suspect, Sarah Wairimu, just last

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Kenyan woman arrested in India for smuggling cocaine worth Ksh300 million

A 43-year-old Kenyan woman has been arrested by Indian customs officials for smuggling 1.7 kilograms of cocaine worth between Ksh225 million and Ksh300 million. She was apprehended at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport after authorities acted on intelligence about her movements. The woman had traveled from Nairobi to Delhi through Doha, carrying illegal narcotics

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Government issues notice to teachers on fresh CBC training

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced an opportunity for teachers to apply for training in item writing. This training is essential in ensuring the quality of national examinations by equipping teachers with the necessary skills to develop test items that meet required standards. Teachers who qualify and are interested in this training are

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Kenya’s health crisis deepens as KEMSA order fill rate falls to 43%

The Ministry of Health has raised concerns about a shortage of medicines and other essential health supplies at the Kenya Medical Supply Authority (KEMSA). Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale addressed the issue during a press conference on Tuesday, April 1. According to Duale, the shortage is primarily caused by a lack of sufficient funds to

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