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Freshers unable to attend classes as funding saga lingers

With no money for tuition, accommodation, or even basic meals, many students face the harsh reality of potentially missing out on education.

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Surviving the 'Terrible Twos': Tips every parent needs

Parental experts say to be successful, parents need to learn developmental milestones, including emotional and social development in the formative years of a ch

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Ruto engages Macron, US State Secretary Rubio on DRC crisis

President William Ruto holds bilateral talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, discuss Haiti and Kenya's role in promoting peace within the region.

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How Donald Trump weaponized tariffs

Trump had first threatened to levy 25 percent tariffs on all imported Colombian goods.

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DeepSeek 'programmed' to toe Beijing line

DeepSeek is happy to talk about world leaders and sensitive political topics -- as long as they aren't in China.

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Trump's policy hits Kenyan HIV and health initiatives

Suspended US-funded programmes in Kenya signal growing healthcare uncertainty amid global aid cutbacks.

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Controversy mars Northern Kenya Rangelands carbon credit project

Critics claim the conservancies have illegally armed rangers who terrorise pastoralists.Conservancy official said no single murder or rape case had been reporte

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School capitation is a pittance principals

School heads across Kenya are calling on the government to urgently review capitation funds, citing an inability to meet the rising costs of education and settl

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No pay, no exams for students, striking TUK lecturers vow

Learning activities at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) was paralyzed for the third day after lecturers downed their tools over unpaid salaries.

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