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Grade 10 School Finder: Senior Schools Offering All Three Sciences
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Grade 10 School Finder: Senior Schools Offering All Three Sciences

As Grade 10 learners prepare to transition to senior school under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), many are expected to consider the pathways that align with their interests and future career plans. One of the pathways available at…

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JKUAT Shuts Out Sifuna, Cancels Student Forum at Last Minute
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JKUAT Shuts Out Sifuna, Cancels Student Forum at Last Minute

Linda Mwananchi movement’s leader Edwin Sifuna was denied access to Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Karen Campus after the institution canceled a student forum he had been invited to attend on September 17.…

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Russia Hits Tanzanian Ship, Captain Killed and Multiple Injured
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Russia Hits Tanzanian Ship, Captain Killed and Multiple Injured

A Tanzania-flagged vessel bound for a Ukrainian port was struck by a Russian UAV on September 17, killing the captain and injuring three crew members. In a statement issued on September 17, the Ministry for Restoration, Infrastructure and…

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Equity Bank Accelerates Push to Link Local SMEs to Global Markets
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Equity Bank Accelerates Push to Link Local SMEs to Global Markets

Equity Bank is accelerating efforts to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) move beyond raw material production and connect to higher-value local and global markets. In a statement on September 17, the bank said the strategy…

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SHA Announces Nationwide Three-Year Contracts for Hospitals and Clinics
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SHA Announces Nationwide Three-Year Contracts for Hospitals and Clinics

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced a nationwide contracting exercise targeting hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers seeking to offer services under Kenya’s new health insurance system. In a public notice issued…

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Gachagua Drags Ruto Into Muthaiga Golf Club Land Grab Storm
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Gachagua Drags Ruto Into Muthaiga Golf Club Land Grab Storm

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that President William Ruto is targeting Muthaiga Golf Club amid the ongoing land dispute. In a statement dated September 17, Gachagua said Kenya Forest Service (KFS) officers entered…

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Junior Secondary Schools Face Management Shake-Up Under New Reforms
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Junior Secondary Schools Face Management Shake-Up Under New Reforms

The National Assembly Education Committee has received proposals to change Junior Secondary School (JSS) management as it continues public participation on the proposed Education Reform Bills. In submissions made in Kisumu and Homa Bay on…

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Govt Sounds Alarm Over KCSE Disruption Ahead of El Niño
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Govt Sounds Alarm Over KCSE Disruption Ahead of El Niño

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has raised concerns over possible disruptions to national examinations as Kenya braces for a strong El Niño event expected to trigger above-normal rainfall between October and December. Speaking at the 15th…

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Matatu and Truck Collide Killing Several People
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Matatu and Truck Collide Killing Several People

A fatal road accident involving an 18-seater matatu and a truck occurred on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Kapiti Plains section of the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway. The two vehicles collided head-on, with several people feared dead in…

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Sakaja Issues New Directives Affecting Nairobi Street Photographers
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Sakaja Issues New Directives Affecting Nairobi Street Photographers

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced new measures targeting street photographers operating in the capital. In a meeting with the photographers on September 16, Sakaja said the photographers will receive official identification…

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Joe Ageyo Demoted, Sent to Uganda in Sweeping NMG Editorial Shake-Up
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Joe Ageyo Demoted, Sent to Uganda in Sweeping NMG Editorial Shake-Up

Nation Media Group (NMG) has announced a major a reorganization of its editorial leadership across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The changes, announced by Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Geoffrey Odundo, take effect…

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KRA Announces iTax Disruptions Days Before VAT Filing Deadline
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KRA Announces iTax Disruptions Days Before VAT Filing Deadline

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced intermittent disruptions affecting its iTax system, days before the September 20 deadline for filing Value Added Tax (VAT) returns. In a notice on September 16, KRA said its technical teams…

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Top 10 Most Stressed Countries in the World
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Top 10 Most Stressed Countries in the World

Rwanda has emerged among the countries recording the highest levels of reported daily stress globally, with 64% of surveyed respondents saying they experienced significant stress during the previous day. The figure puts Rwanda joint top…

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TSC Major Shake-Up as Senior Directors Reshuffled Across the Country
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TSC Major Shake-Up as Senior Directors Reshuffled Across the Country

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has carried out a fresh round of senior management deployments affecting regional, county, and sub-county offices across the country. The changes affect officers serving in Nairobi, Meru, Murang’a,…

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