A family is grieving the loss of their daughter who tragically lost her life in an accident on Monday while escorting her sister to school. According to the police, the 8-year-old victim was accompanying her sister, who was set to join Form One at Lugulu Girls High School. The fatal …
Read More »KMPDU Urges DCI Investigation into Nakuru Doctor Laban Langat’s Death
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) have called for a comprehensive inquiry into the demise of Dr. Laban Langat, a 26-year-old medical officer intern at Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital (PGH). Dr. Langat, who commenced his internship at the hospital in August 2023, was found dead …
Read More »Cabinet Gives Nod to Treasury Single Account Implementation for National and County Governments
In a significant move aimed at improving public finance management, the Cabinet, chaired by President William Ruto, has granted approval for the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) for both National and county governments. During the cabinet meeting held at State House Nairobi on Monday, the Cabinet emphasized the …
Read More »Social Media Erupts in Outrage over Increasing Incidents of Femicide in Kenya
The recent reported cases of alleged murders of women in Nairobi have ignited a wave of responses from Kenyans on various social media platforms, prompting civil societies to advocate for concrete action. The discovery of an unidentified woman’s dismembered body, found concealed in a sack in Kasarani on Sunday, has …
Read More »How to Check Form One Placement Results for 2024
Parents can now access information about the secondary schools where their children, who took the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examination, have been chosen to enroll. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu released the results on Monday morning at Lenana School in Nairobi following a two-week placement exercise conducted by …
Read More »NYS to Recruit 30,000 Youths in 2024, Reveals CS Kuria
Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has announced the national government’s plan to recruit 30,000 youths into the National Youth Service (NYS) this year. The recruitment will be conducted in two phases, with the first phase scheduled for this month and the second in July. Last year, a total of 20,000 …
Read More »Bandari Youth and Changamwe Ladies Triumph in Safaricom Chapa Dimba
Bandari Youth and Changamwe Ladies, representing Mombasa County, emerged victorious in the fourth edition of Safaricom Chapa Dimba in the Coast region, earning cash prizes of Sh250,000. The runners-up, The Young Gunners and Bulls Starlets, were awarded Sh150,000 each. Additionally, the Most Valuable Player, Best Goalkeeper, and Top Scorer received …
Read More »CS Machogu Advocates Gradual Purchase of JSS Uniforms
The Education Cabinet Secretary, Ezekiel Machogu, has advised primary school administrators to permit parents to gradually purchase the new Junior Secondary School (JSS) uniform. He emphasized the importance of allowing students to continue using their Grade 6 uniform if they face financial constraints. Machogu recognized that the rising cost of …
Read More »MP Advocates for Kalonzo-Nyoro Ticket as Best Choice for Kenya in 2027
With the 2027 General Elections still three years away, political maneuvering and early campaign discussions have already begun. Yatta MP Robert Basil voiced his support on Monday for a presidential ticket comprising Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, considering it as the optimal choice for Kenya. Expressing …
Read More »22-Year-Old Gold Miner Fatally Electrocuted in Siaya
Tragedy struck on Sunday night in Pap Ka’Mboha village, Alego/Usonga sub-county, Siaya County, where a 22-year-old gold miner, identified as Vincent Odhiambo, lost his life due to electrocution. The incident occurred at a gold mining site, where Odhiambo worked as a machine operator. Siaya County police commander Cleti Kimaiyo, confirming …
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