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A recent report from Old Mutual reveals a troubling trend in the financial satisfaction of working Kenyans, with 70% of respondents expressing dissatisfaction with their current financial conditions. The study highlights a significant decline in income for a large portion of the population, with 70…
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The disappearance of seven-month-old Mercy Chepng’eno's body from the Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital has provoked significant outrage and allegations of negligence among her grieving family. Mercy's parents, both members of the deaf community, are now grappling with the distressing…
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Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has concluded his campaign for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC), arriving in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ahead of the crucial election scheduled for Saturday. His final campaign event was held in Bujumbura, Burundi, where he engaged with…
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Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has declared the Kenya Kwanza coalition as the majority party, claiming 165 members, in contrast to the 154 members of the Azimio coalition. This declaration reinforces a previous position taken by Wetang’ula in 2022, which had been subsequently…
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On February 5, 2025, President William Ruto signed a Presidential Proclamation in Wajir town, aimed at reforming the national identity card (ID) issuance process for Kenyans, particularly those living in border areas. This decisive move abolishes the previously stringent secondary vetting process…
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African heads of state are set to gather in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 14 and 15, for a critical summit aimed at electing a new Chairperson for the African Union Commission (AUC). This meeting seeks to identify a successor to Mousa Faki of Chad, whose term is concluding. Three prominent…
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The Kenyan government has officially classified the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) as a food animal under the Meat Control Act, as detailed in Gazette Notice No. 977 issued on January 31, 2025. The announcement, made by Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe,…
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In response to growing political scrutiny, Professor Adams Oloo, a member of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel, has firmly declined calls for his resignation amid concerns over a potential conflict of interest. Critics had raised alarms regarding Oloo's…
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The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is witnessing a significant increase in applications for its mortuary science courses, which were launched in March 2023. The program has quickly gained traction, with 250 applicants competing for just 50 available slots, far surpassing initial enrollment…
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On Tuesday, the National Assembly of Kenya was the stage for a contentious debate surrounding the leadership roles of the Majority and Minority factions. The conflict was ignited by Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo, who called for the resignation of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula. Odhiambo…