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Education Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has revealed that the government intends to prolong the second term to compensate for the delay in reopening caused by flooding. Originally scheduled to commence on April 29, the reopening was postponed due to severe rainfall and ensuing floods, which have claimed the lives of more …

A roster of African Presidents descended upon Nairobi for the Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit, with many arriving on Wednesday. Scheduled for Thursday, the leaders will engage in discussions during their session. ALSO READ: Doctors’ strike called off in Kenya This marks the second gathering of African heads in Nairobi …

Real Madrid snatched an incredible semi-final victory as two late goals defeated Bayern Munich and set up a Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund. Bayern looked to be heading to the final when Alphonso Davies cut in and blasted past Andriy Lunin after England captain Harry Kane had found him …

NTV news anchor Olive Burrows has announced her departure from the Nation Media Group after a year-long tenure at the Kimathi Street-based TV station. In her final broadcast on Wednesday night, Burrows emphasized that her departure is not a farewell, but rather a “see you later.” “This isn’t a goodbye, …

President William Ruto has announced that all schools will reopen on Monday, May 13. The reopening comes barely a week after he announced the suspension of school reopening until further notice.   More information to follow..

All individuals inhabiting the five-story structure that collapsed in Uthiru, Nairobi County on Tuesday evening have been successfully rescued. The Kenya Red Cross, among the primary responders, reported that ten individuals were safely evacuated with minor injuries and provided with initial medical assistance.  ALSO READ: BREAKING:5-Storey Apartment Collapses In Uthiru “Ten …

Intern teachers at Junior Secondary Schools have formally notified the government of their intention to strike, demanding permanent employment with pension benefits. The announcement came during a peaceful demonstration held in Kilifi on May 6, 2024. The teachers, representing a significant number of interns, voiced grievances against the Teachers Service …

By: BBC Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge says he feared for his family’s life during a campaign of online abuse against him that wrongly linked him to the death of fellow Kenyan marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum. Kiptum, the world record holder who looked set to end Kipchoge’s victory over …

New DNA results reveal a staggering 99.99% likelihood that Okoth Obado, the former Migori Governor embroiled in the 2018 murder case of Sharon Otieno, is the biological father of the late student’s unborn child. These revelations surfaced during the trial proceedings, where a prosecution witness from the Cyber Crime Investigations …

Search and rescue operations are underway in Uthiru, Nairobi, after an apartment block collapsed on Tuesday evening. Several videos shared online showed the apartment block tilted to the side, lights still on, as onlookers raised alarm. The Kenya Red Cross said it dispatched a team on Tuesday evening to respond …