Ministry of Education to crack down on school transport violations

Basic Education PS Julius Bitok has issued a nationwide crackdown on schools defying the Traffic (Amendment) Act 2017, which restricts school bus operations to between 6 am and 6 pm.

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Kenya, Angola set for crucial CHAN clash

All eyes will be on the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, this Thursday, August 7, when Harambee Stars take on Angola in their second Group A fixture of the CHAN 2024.

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Benni McCarthy weeps over Jorge Costa death

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy fought back tears as he paid tribute to his former FC Porto teammate, Jorge Costa.

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I am the darling of Kenyans, Gachagua tells US media

Gachagua accused President William Ruto and his inner circle of orchestrating the tribal narrative to weaken his growing national influence.

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KUCCPS opens August window to upgrade P1 and ECDE certificates to diploma

Teachers holding Primary Teacher Education (P1) and Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) certificates now have a new chance to advance their academic qualifications.

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Government rolls out plans to avert congestion at stadiums

Interior PS Raymond Omollo acknowledged that lapses in deployment timing had led to congestion at entry points during Kenya’s opening CHAN match.

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Major city traffic disruptions tomorrow for CHAN matches

Traffic on Lang’ata and Mombasa roads to be disrupted tomorrow ahead of DRC vs Zambia 4 pm match at Nyayo Stadium and Kenya vs Angola at 7 pm at Kasarani, Nairobi traffic commander Chirchir says.

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Experts: How Ruto's Hustler Fund is failing hustlers

When the Hustler Fund was unveiled in November 2022, it was hailed by President William Ruto as a tool to uplift low-income earners and boost economic growth.

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Ministry forges stronger ties in healthcare training

Director General of Public Health Dr. Patrick Amoth urges institutions to invest in science and innovation, calling it key to fixing human resource gaps in Kenya’s healthcare sector.

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Duale: Biometrics to replace OTP use in sweeping SHA reforms

Biometric identification will be mandatory for all Kenyans seeking care under the Social Health Authority after Health CS Aden Duale announced the nationwide rollout of the new system.

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'I am Kenya's best president,' Ruto claims

President William Ruto has declared that he bears the responsibility of transforming Kenya and has no excuse for failure, saying he combines the best traits of Kenya’s past presidents.

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Musonye sets the record straight on CHAN ticket hoarding claims

Nicholas Musonye, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee clarify on the alleged hoarding of tickets  that locked out football fans from watching Kenya play DR Congo in the CHAN 2024 on Sunday.

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Leaders join thousands to cheer Harambee Stars in CHAN 2024 opener

Political leaders joined thousands of Kenyans at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, to rally behind the Harambee Stars during their CHAN 2024 opening match against DR Congo.

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South African referee to officiate Kenya-DR Congo CHAN 2024 opener

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the officiating team for Sunday's much-anticipated CHAN 2024 Group A opener between hosts Kenya and DR Congo at Kasarani Stadium.

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CAF unveils star-studded officiating teams for CHAN 2024 fixtures

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a distinguished panel of match officials for two key CHAN 2024 fixtures scheduled for Sunday in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam.

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Harambee Stars ready to roar against DR Congo in CHAN opener

The mood in the Harambee Stars camp on the eve of the highly anticipated African Nations Championship- CHAN 2024 group opener against DR Congo is high.

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Tanzanian fans light up Stadium into a festival of football and creativity

The roar of vuvuzelas, the rhythmic pounding of drums, and a ray of  colors decorated the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on the opening day of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

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KEPHIS fights proposed Seed Law over fears of cartels

As Kenya’s agricultural sector continues to battle the effects of climate change, unpredictable weather, and rising input costs, a new storm is brewing, this time, over seeds.

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Kenyans brave cold to back Harambee Stars at CHAN opener

Thousands of Kenyans defied the Sunday morning cold to fill the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, casting aside political differences and daily struggles to unite behind the Harambee Stars.

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KAA issues travel advisory amid road closures for CHAN 2024

The Kenya Airports Authority urge passengers flying through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport to plan ahead, check their flight schedules due to traffic disruptions.

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Kuppet lauds state move to restore full capitation, slash varsity fees

Kuppet has lauded President William Ruto's bold interventions in the education sector, including restoring full capitation for Free Day Secondary Education and slashing university fees.

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Kindiki: Focus shifts to development after restoring security in Baringo

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has declared Baringo safe once again, crediting the success to Kenya Kwanza administration’s intensified crackdown on banditry.

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Former Standard Managing Editor Joseph Kamau Kanyanga dies

Veteran journalist and former Standard Group Managing Editor Joseph Kamau Kanyanga, fondly known as KK, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, marking the end of an era for Kenya’s media industry.

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Kalonzo accuses Government of blocking fans to Harambee Stars match

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of deliberately denying Kenyans access to watch Harambee Stars in action.

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DR Congo Leopards in the shadow of war, show resilience

The story of the DR Congo national football team fondly called Les Léopards, is one of rare pride, joy, and heartbreaking contradiction.

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100 days of Ruku: The public service shake-up

Ruku's leadership style, experts argue, has been hands-on.

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CHAN 2024 prize: What a billion shillings could do for ordinary Kenyans

A win for Kenyan national football team Harambee Stars in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) will pocket Sh1 billion in rewards.

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Inside CHAN: Africa's homegrown football showcase

The African Nations Championship (CHAN) is a football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football, aimed at spotlighting and nurturing local talent.

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East Africa unites for CHAN glory

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have joined hands to deliver one of the continent’s most  anticipated football events the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

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CHAN 2024, Kenya's opportunity to boost economy, tourism

From tourism and youth employment to infrastructure and regional unity, CHAN is shaping up to be a golden opportunity for Kenya to shine both on and off the pitch.

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"This can't even buy cooking oil": Why teachers are angry with TSC's Sh36 salary increase

Education expert Majani Baridi warned that if the concerns aren’t addressed urgently, teachers morale may suffer.

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Bunge FC boost Harambee Stars ahead of CHAN opener

With just days to the kick-off of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), Parliament Football Club (Bunge FC) paid a morale-boosting visit to the Harambee Stars training camp.

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Relief for university students as government lowers fees

The government has slashed tuition fees for all academic programmes in public universities and constituent colleges, offering fresh hope to struggling students and parents.

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Five East Africa stadia ready to host CHAN 2024

CAF has unveiled five stadiums across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda that will host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

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Ruto assents to Conflict of Interest and Social Protection Bills

President William Ruto has this morning signed into law the Conflict of Interest Bill, 2023, and the Social Protection Bill, 2025, at State House, Nairobi.

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Mudavadi condemns DR Congo church massacre

Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has condemned  the brutal attack on a Catholic church in Komanda, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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Kimuge replaces Mbadi in Parliament, vows to fight for disability rights

Kipchumba Harold Kimuge has been sworn in as a nominated Member of the  National Assembly, replacing Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning John Mbadi.

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Pipeline staff threaten to down tools, cite breach of agreement

The Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union has issued a fresh seven-day strike notice, warning of a nationwide industrial action by KPC employees, citing failure by employer to honour agreement.

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Union blames government for varsity crises, delays, and debt

Chronic under-funding, mounting debts, and government inaction have forced universities to continue facing crises.

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Let's be constructive on education funding, CS Ogamba says

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has urged stakeholders to avoid politicising education funding and instead safeguard the education system by engaging constructively in funding discussions.

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