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Tragedy as three children die in house fire

Three minors were killed on Wednesday night after fire gutted eight houses at Gituamba, Gitaru in Kiambu county.

Please beware, in brave new Kenya, irritating Prezzo Ruto is a crime

President William Ruto had the time to retreat to a studio to turn his roadside declaration-about a massive road in North Eastern region-into an online musical

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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

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