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The death toll resulting from Japan’s destructive New Year’s Day earthquake has surpassed 160, according to authorities. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing to locate over 100 individuals who remain missing a week after the disaster. Inclement weather, marked by heavy rain and snow, is impeding rescue operations, raising concerns …

Authorities in Bondo sub-county are looking into the demise of a 25-year-old man whose body was discovered in a residential area within Usenge town last evening. The individual, identified as Pius Onyango Ouma, was found hanging on a fencing pole within the compound of the residential property, leading to suspicions …

As schools reopened for the first term on Monday nationwide, parents of Tinet Primary School in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County, took to the institution in protest of the inadequate performance of students. The parents, expressing frustration over the low marks achieved by learners in the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary …

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu announced on Monday that students who were unable to take their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations last year will still be admitted to secondary schools this year. CS Machogu stated that a group of 2,000 pupils will join Form One on January 15, …

An 11-year-old girl, identified as Gabriela Atieno, tragically lost her life after allegedly being physically abused by her parents for purportedly stealing Ksh 200 at their residence in Masita village within Bondo sub-county, Siaya County. The parents, Cornel Ogeno and an unnamed mother, reportedly subjected the young girl to severe …

Students who took the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations can now review their personal results via the internet. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu announced on Monday that candidates can visit the Knec website and check their results by following this link here. CS Machogu mentioned that the …

The aftermath of demolitions and evictions in Msambweni Village, Voi constituency, Taita Taveta County, witnessed enraged residents expressing anger towards local leaders who convened a meeting to address the crisis. Over 3,000 families were rendered homeless due to the demolitions. A gathering, led by Taita Taveta Senator Jones Mwaruma, Voi …

Healthcare professionals in Homa Bay are poised to go on strike if the County Government does not address longstanding issues affecting them. Despite presenting their concerns to the employer, healthcare workers have not seen any action, prompting them to issue a 7-day ultimatum before initiating a work stoppage. Key grievances …

Four individuals have lost their lives, and 40 others have been hospitalized in southern Tunisia due to the consumption of contaminated alcohol, as stated by an official. An investigation has been initiated, and the individual responsible for supplying the tainted alcohol has been apprehended, according to Fethi Baccouche, a spokesperson …

Reports from local media on Sunday revealed that an air strike on a village in northwestern Myanmar resulted in the death of at least 15 individuals, including children. The country has been grappling with escalating conflict, with the junta engaged in fierce battles against opponents in the northern and eastern …