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Kenya's Ministry of Education is poised to revolutionise secondary education with the implementation of a comprehensive placement system that will channel over one million students into senior schools based on their chosen career pathways.  Starting May 26, the initiative, rooted in the…
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Nairobi's hawking community is demanding accountability from city authorities amid escalating allegations of corruption, assault, and sexual harassment perpetrated by Nairobi City inspectorate officers, commonly referred to as "kanjos."  The accusations have triggered an investigation by the…
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Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu is once again facing scrutiny, with a fresh petition filed seeking her removal from office.  The petition, submitted by Nairobi resident Belinda Egesa to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), alleges misconduct and constitutional violations related to the…
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Governor James Orengo is navigating a complex political landscape as tensions rise between him and other elected leaders from Siaya County over engagement with President William Ruto's administration.  The immediate catalyst is a postponed State House meeting intended to address key…
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A legal battle has erupted between the Maasai community in Kenya and tech giants Netflix and Meta over the contentious Northern Kenya Rangelands Carbon Project, jeopardising the validity of carbon credits purchased by these corporations.  The dispute, currently before the Kenyan courts,…
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A coalition of opposition leaders is intensifying its demands for transparency in the appointment process of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).  The opposition is calling for the immediate release of the selection panel's exit report, along with all records pertaining…
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is facing a significant challenge to his political influence in the Mt. Kenya region as a wave of defections from his inner circle to President William Ruto's camp intensifies.  The departure of Ngunjiri Wambugu, a former key advisor and strategist,…
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President William Ruto has vehemently denied accusations that his administration sanctions enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. He disputes figures presented by human rights organisations amid ongoing concerns over the fate of individuals who disappeared during last year's Gen Z…
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A significant number of Kenyan Members of Parliament (MPs) were denied access to their offices at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Monday, May 12, as a consequence of over Ksh50 million in unpaid rent.  The lockout has brought into sharp focus the financial management…
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly criticised President William Ruto's recent nominations for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), alleging political bias and questioning the impartiality of the selection process.  Speaking in a radio interview with…