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Free education takes a hit as funds slashed, exam fees return

Among the proposals is a cost-sharing model where parents, especially those from well-off households, will be required to pay part of the Sh7,200 exam fee.

13 hours ago

Stop normalising suffering

Glorification of endurance is dangerous. While resilience is a virtue, there's a fine line between overcoming challenges and accepting unnecessary pain

19 hours ago

Ojwang custody death: Officer James Mukhwana arrested

Mukhwana is accused of involvement in the fatal incident that occurred after Ojwang's arrest and detention.

23 hours ago

Ojwang custody death: Officer James Mukhwana arrested

Mukhwana is accused of involvement in the fatal incident that occurred after Ojwang's arrest and detention.

23 hours ago

One survivor after London-bound plane with 242 on board crashes in India

There were 242 people aboard, including two pilots and 10 cabin crew.

23 hours ago

'No justice, no budget': social media erupts as Mbadi unveils Sh4.29 trillion budget

Treasury CS John Mbadi's presentation of Sh4.29 trillion budget sparked a storm of praise and protest across social media, with users on X expressing sharply di

1 day ago

Low turnout marks budget reading as MPs observe moment of silence

Parliament was a near-empty shell on Thursday afternoon as Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi delivered his maiden budget statement for the 2025/26 Financial

1 day ago

Unpacking Mbadi's Sh318b budget for energy and transport sectors

The government plans to spend approximately Sh256 billion in the 2025/26 financial year to construct, rehabilitate, and maintain key transport infrastructure, b

1 day ago

How Health and Education fared in 2025-26 Budget allocation

Health and education remain key pillars in the 2025/26 budget proposal tabled by Treasury CS John Mbadi, with each receiving some of the largest individual allo

1 day ago