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Financial crisis in public schools to worsen as State eyes funding cuts

Schools will receive Sh21 billion less than what is needed to provide capitation under the Free Day Secondary Education programme.

3 weeks ago

Parliament team probes Sports Fund amid claims of impropriety

The National Assembly is now investigating alleged financial mismanagement at the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund following mounting concerns over "opa

3 weeks ago

Army-backed Sudan government recalls Kenya envoy in protest

Sudan's army-backed government recalled its ambassador from Kenya on Thursday in protest at Nairobi's hosting of its paramilitary foes' preparations to establis

3 weeks ago

Ruto suspends South Sudan peace talks, cites Juba's request

President William Ruto has suspended mediation talks for South Sudan at Juba's request, saying they will resume in March 2025 after consultations.

3 weeks ago

MPs recommend dissolution of University of Nairobi Council

MPs have recommended for the dissolution of the University of Nairobi council over meddling with management of the institution.

3 weeks ago

DCI, NIS officers charged with murder of Kenyan and two Indians

Seventeen officers from the disbanded Special Services Unit, NIS and KWS were Thursday charged with the murder of a Kenyan and two Indian nationals two years ag

3 weeks ago

Singoei under fire for sharing deepfake video on Sudan crisis

Foreign Affairs Principal Korir Singoei is facing backlash after posting an AI-generated video falsely attributed to CNN's Fareed Zakaria.

3 weeks ago

Singoei under fire for sharing deepfake video on Sudan crisis

Foreign Affairs Principal Korir Singoei is facing backlash after posting an AI-generated video falsely attributed to CNN's Fareed Zakaria.

3 weeks ago

IGRTC says more state agencies with duplicating functions to be dissolved

IGRTC has revealed that more State agencies with duplicating functions that are devolved are on the verge of being dissolved or merged with the relevant institu

3 weeks ago