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As Kenyan students prepare to return to school on January 6, 2025, a historic transition in the educational landscape is underway. For the first time since 1985, secondary schools will not welcome new Form One students, marking a key change as the country moves from the 8-4-4 education system to…
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On December 30, 2024, a 500-kilogram metallic object fell from the sky in Mukuku Village, Mbooni East Sub-County, Makueni County. The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has identified the object as a fragment from a space launch vehicle, specifically a separation ring approximately 2.5 meters in diameter.…
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As the clock struck midnight, Kenya welcomed 2025 with an exuberant display of fireworks, cheers, and celebratory honks, marking the end of a challenging year. In Nairobi, two major concerts on City Hall Way attracted thousands of revellers, with a crossover concert behind the Kencom building…
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In his New Year address, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga urged Kenyans to reflect on the nation's future as the country approaches 2025. Emphasizing the need for unity and collective action, Odinga highlighted the ongoing challenges that have persisted into the new year, stemming from a notably…
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In a lively New Year's celebration held at the Kisii State Lodge, President William Ruto led a vibrant gathering of Kenyans in a spirited dance to the popular song "Kasongo." Accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and a host of notable political figures, including Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and…
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As Kenya steps into 2025, which begins on a Wednesday—a cycle last seen in 2014 and set to repeat in 2031—public sentiment is marked by a blend of hope and concern. According to a recent Infotrak opinion poll released on New Year's Eve, only 30 percent of the populace holds a positive outlook for…
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Charge d’Affaires Marc Dillard voices the urgent need for increased accountability and adherence to the rule of law in Kenya. His comments resonate with the rising chorus of calls from international entities, local human rights organizations, and political leaders advocating for an end to the…
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A British couple's holiday in Kenya has taken a dire turn, leaving them with a staggering medical bill of £80,000 (approximately Ksh13 million) after 77-year-old Lee Flint was hospitalized due to severe liver failure. The Flint family, who travelled to Kenya for charitable work and to celebrate…
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A man and his girlfriend in Nakuru have been remanded for 21 days in connection with the alleged murder of Tabitha Wambui on Christmas Day. Senior Resident Magistrate Emmanuel Soita has ordered Benard Ngugi to be detained at Kiugoine Police Station, while his counterpart, Esther Njoki, will remain…
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The landscape of electoral oversight in Kenya is poised for a significant shift as the Senate deliberates on a new Bill aimed at enhancing the transparency of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The proposed Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced by Senate Minority…