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Govt Disburses KSh23.4 Billion for Schools Capitation
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Govt Disburses KSh23.4 Billion for Schools Capitation

The government has released Ksh 23.4 billion in capitation funding for basic education institutions ahead of the second term. Speaking in the National Assembly, Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, addressing Members of…

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Huge Win for Democrats as Virginia GOP Suffers Redistricting Loss
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Huge Win for Democrats as Virginia GOP Suffers Redistricting Loss

Virginia voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment on April 21 that allows the state General Assembly to redraw congressional districts for the 2026 elections. The measure passed with 51.5% voting yes and 48.5% voting no,…

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Worry as 1.4 Million Eligible Voters in Nyanza Refuse to Register
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Worry as 1.4 Million Eligible Voters in Nyanza Refuse to Register

Nyanza Regional Commissioner Flora Mworoa has raised concern over low voter registration in the region, noting that 1.4 million eligible voters have yet to register as the ongoing enhanced voter registration exercise nears its conclusion…

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Court Rules on Closure of KIM College
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Court Rules on Closure of KIM College

The High Court of Kenya has suspended the revocation of Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) accreditation and closure of its campuses pending the determination of the case. KIM challenged the decision, saying the actions are unreasonable,…

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Horse Racing in Kenya: A Growing Sport with Cultural Significance
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Horse Racing in Kenya: A Growing Sport with Cultural Significance

There are few sports that have undergone a more transformative formation in recent history than Kenya. The African nation has made no secret of its ambition to become the next big player in international horse racing, following in the…

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Ilhan Omar Linked to $250Million Fraud Scheme
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Ilhan Omar Linked to $250Million Fraud Scheme

Minnesota state lawmakers accused Rep. Ilhan Omar of helping enable a $250 million fraud scheme during a hearing on Tuesday, April 21st. The GOP-led Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee held the…

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Court Ruling Exposes Legal Risks of Using ChatGPT for Advice
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Court Ruling Exposes Legal Risks of Using ChatGPT for Advice

A US federal court ruling has sent a warning to AI users, stating that conversations with chatbots such as ChatGPT and Claude are not protected by attorney-client privilege and can be obtained and used as evidence in court. According to…

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Govt Gives Way Forward for Students After KIM Closure
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Govt Gives Way Forward for Students After KIM Closure

The Government has outlined its way forward for students and what it will do to address the Technical and Vocational Education decision to close the Kenya Institute of Management(KIM). Appearing before the National Assembly, Education…

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Motorists Urged to Exercise Caution as Huruma Protests Erupt
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Motorists Urged to Exercise Caution as Huruma Protests Erupt

Motorists have been urged to exercise caution as protests erupt in Huruma, Nairobi County, disrupting movement in the area. Residents in Huruma were staging protests linked to a reported shooting incident during police operations in the…

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Gold vs Crypto in 2026: Are Traders Hedging Fear or Hunting Performance?
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Gold vs Crypto in 2026: Are Traders Hedging Fear or Hunting Performance?

In mid-January, gold surged past 4,600 USD per ounce while bitcoin dropped below 92,000 USD, remaining volatile but still holding up well YTD. Both assets are attracting capital, framing them as opposites, but something more nuanced is…

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MultiChoice Migrates Showmax Services to DStv Ahead of April 30 Closure
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MultiChoice Migrates Showmax Services to DStv Ahead of April 30 Closure

MultiChoice has integrated Showmax into DStv Stream, bringing content from both platforms into one place. The migration comes ahead of the scheduled closure of the standalone Showmax service on April 30, 2026, with the transition aimed at…

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Kenya Met Lists Areas to Receive Heavy Rainfall for the Next 7 Days
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Kenya Met Lists Areas to Receive Heavy Rainfall for the Next 7 Days

The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has warned of continued heavy rainfall across several parts of the country over the next seven days, raising concerns about possible flooding, mudslides, and disruptions to transport and…

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How Kenyans Can Claim Unclaimed Financial Assets from UFAA
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How Kenyans Can Claim Unclaimed Financial Assets from UFAA

Kenyans can claim their Unclaimed Financial Assets—funds or property that have been abandoned or forgotten by their rightful owners over a specified period. Questions have long lingered among Kenyans on what happens to money held in…

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Murkomen Blames Politicians for Faking Abductions for Political Gain
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Murkomen Blames Politicians for Faking Abductions for Political Gain

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has claimed that some senior political figures, including Members of Parliament and former Cabinet ministers, are staging their own abductions for political gain. Speaking in Parliament on 22…

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IDF Announces Death of Khamis Qassas Linked to Nir Oz Attacks
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IDF Announces Death of Khamis Qassas Linked to Nir Oz Attacks

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced that Khamis Muhammad Khamis Qassas has been killed in a military operation in the ongoing war. In a statement dated April 22, 2026, the IDF stated that Khamis Qassas participated in the…

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Russia Deploys 215 Drones in Overnight Attack, Targets Odesa Port
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Russia Deploys 215 Drones in Overnight Attack, Targets Odesa Port

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia launched a large-scale assault on Ukraine using 215 strike drones. The overnight drone strikes targeted key transport infrastructure in Ukraine, hitting a railway facility in the Zaporizhzhia…

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Ruto Mourns Mother of KERRA Chairman Anthony Mwaura
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Ruto Mourns Mother of KERRA Chairman Anthony Mwaura

President William Ruto has sent a message of condolence to Anthony Mwaura, the Chair of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Elections Board, following the death of his mother, Consolata Wanjiru…

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