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TSC Explains Why Teachers Cannot Be Promoted Every Year
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TSC Explains Why Teachers Cannot Be Promoted Every Year

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has clarified that teachers are not guaranteed annual promotions, saying career progression is guided by eligibility, qualifications and the availability of funding. Addressing the media on August 5,…

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Why 920 Students and 100+ Teachers Slept at KICC After Parliament Tour
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Why 920 Students and 100+ Teachers Slept at KICC After Parliament Tour

Molo Member of Parliament Kuria Kimani has explained why more than 900 students and over 100 teachers from his constituency spent the night at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). Speaking in an interview, Kuria said the…

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HELB Explains How Students Can Fix Portal Activation Link Issues
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HELB Explains How Students Can Fix Portal Activation Link Issues

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has issued guidance to students facing difficulties activating their Higher Education Fund (HEF) Portal accounts. In a notice posted on Wednesday, August 5, HELB outlined the steps applicants should…

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CBK Sets KSh250,000 M-Pesa Payment Limit for Select Investors
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CBK Sets KSh250,000 M-Pesa Payment Limit for Select Investors

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced that investors seeking to purchase Infrastructure Bonds can use M-Pesa to make payments of up to KSh250,000. During an Infrastructure Bond investor briefing on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, CBK…

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Ruto Announces Ksh70 Million for Select Muslim Community Projects
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Ruto Announces Ksh70 Million for Select Muslim Community Projects

President William Ruto has pledged Ksh70 million to support the development of Muslim institutions in Mombasa and Western Kenya, reaffirming his government’s commitment to religious education and community development. Speaking during a…

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Safaricom Lists Factors That Determine Customers’ M-Shwari Loan Limit
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Safaricom Lists Factors That Determine Customers’ M-Shwari Loan Limit

Kenya’s tech giant, Safaricom, has explained why some customers who save through M-Shwari may still not receive a loan limit in response to a customer’s inquiry on August 5. The clarification came after a customer identified as Princ…

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IEBC Appoints Ruth Kulundu as Acting CEO
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IEBC Appoints Ruth Kulundu as Acting CEO

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appointed Ruth Kulundu as Acting Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary following the completion of Moses Ledama Sunkuli’s six-month tenure. In an internal memo dated…

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Ruth Kulundu: Profile of IEBC’s Acting CEO and Commission Secretary
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Ruth Kulundu: Profile of IEBC’s Acting CEO and Commission Secretary

On August 4, 2026, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) appointed Ruth Kulundu as its Acting Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said Kulundu’s appointment would take…

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Former CBK Governor Explains Why Kenya Liberalized Its Economy
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Former CBK Governor Explains Why Kenya Liberalized Its Economy

Former CBK Governor Eric Kotut has explained how Kenya liberalized its economy in the 1980s. Speaking in an interview reflecting on his tenure at the Central Bank, Kotut, who served as Kenya’s fourth CBK governor between 1988 and 1993,…

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KNEC Faces KSh6.7 Billion Shortfall Three Months to KCSE and KJSEA
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KNEC Faces KSh6.7 Billion Shortfall Three Months to KCSE and KJSEA

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced that it is facing funding challenges as it prepares to administer the 2026 national examinations and assessments to 3.5 million learners. Appearing before the National Assembly’s…

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KNEC Announces Instant Online Access to 2025 KCSE Certificates
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KNEC Announces Instant Online Access to 2025 KCSE Certificates

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has uploaded the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificates to its e-certificate platform, allowing candidates to instantly access secure digital copies of their…

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NPS Ends Confusion Over Viral List of Nairobi OCS Appointments
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NPS Ends Confusion Over Viral List of Nairobi OCS Appointments

The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed as fake a viral document circulating on social media purporting to contain a list of newly appointed Officers Commanding Stations (OCSs) in Nairobi. In a statement shared through its official…

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UK Announces Fully Funded 2027 Scholarships for Kenyans: How to Apply
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UK Announces Fully Funded 2027 Scholarships for Kenyans: How to Apply

The United Kingdom (UK) has opened applications for the prestigious Chevening Scholarships, offering fully funded study opportunities to Kenyan scholars. The scholarship supports individuals pursuing a master’s degree at universities…

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Casino Games Kenya Players Are Choosing on Mobile
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Casino Games Kenya Players Are Choosing on Mobile

Kenya’s casino scene is increasingly shaped by the smartphone rather than the traditional gaming floor. Mobile connections, faster data networks and familiar digital payment tools have made online slots, crash games and live tables easier…

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Kenya Airways Cancels Return Flight After Tyre Burst in Cape Town
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Kenya Airways Cancels Return Flight After Tyre Burst in Cape Town

Kenya Airways has confirmed that its flight KQ784, operating from Nairobi to Cape Town, safely landed on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, before experiencing a tyre burst during landing. iIn a statement dated August 4, the airline said all…

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