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Ruto to Train 600,000 Kenyans to Access Government Contracts
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Ruto to Train 600,000 Kenyans to Access Government Contracts

President William Ruto has unveiled a bold initiative to empower young people, women, and persons with disabilities by expanding their access to government procurement opportunities, a move aimed at boosting economic inclusion nationwide.…

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Oparanya Warns: Govt Monitors NYOTA Spending, Blocks Funds if Misused
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Oparanya Warns: Govt Monitors NYOTA Spending, Blocks Funds if Misused

The government has issued a firm warning to beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project, cautioning them against diverting the funds to non-business activities and clarifying how existing loans and…

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CBK Puts 281 Tonnes of Old Coins Up for Sale in Rare Currency Disposal
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CBK Puts 281 Tonnes of Old Coins Up for Sale in Rare Currency Disposal

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has invited buyers for about 281 tonnes of old and damaged coins in a rare large-scale currency disposal aimed at clearing unusable stock from its vaults and making room for newly minted coins. In a tender…

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Why Kenyan Workers Want Francis Atwoli Back for a Sixth Term at COTU
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Why Kenyan Workers Want Francis Atwoli Back for a Sixth Term at COTU

Francis Atwoli heads toward a sixth term as Secretary-General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu). Forty-two affiliated trade unions have endorsed him to serve another five-year term. The umbrella union has scheduled its…

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How Treasury’s New Digital Systems Will Track Debt and Donor Funds
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How Treasury’s New Digital Systems Will Track Debt and Donor Funds

The National Treasury has announced plans to fully automate its debt management and resource mobilization systems in a move aimed at strengthening fiscal transparency and protecting Kenya’s financial integrity. Speaking on Thursday,…

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Alarm in Nairobi as Two Lionesses Roam Outside National Park
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Alarm in Nairobi as Two Lionesses Roam Outside National Park

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued an urgent public safety alert after two lionesses were spotted roaming outside Nairobi National Park in the Sholinke Trading Area, approximately 8.3 kilometers from the park’s boundary. The rare…

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Gachagua Under Fire as Eastleigh Mall Owners Demand Hate Speech Probe
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Gachagua Under Fire as Eastleigh Mall Owners Demand Hate Speech Probe

The owners of Business Bay Square (BBS Mall) in Nairobi’s Eastleigh neighbourhood have petitioned the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to investigate, censure, and recommend the prosecution of former Deputy President…

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How to Apply for KMTC Courses as KUCCPS Opens January 2026 Window
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How to Apply for KMTC Courses as KUCCPS Opens January 2026 Window

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders who meet the entry requirements for the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) can now apply for courses through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS)…

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Why Eddy Oketch Backed Down on Sifuna Expulsion Motion Inside ODM
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Why Eddy Oketch Backed Down on Sifuna Expulsion Motion Inside ODM

Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has withdrawn a contentious motion aimed at de-whipping and expelling Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, opting instead to pursue alternative dispute resolution within the party. In…

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High Failure Rate Hits Kenya School of Law as Women Outperform Men
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High Failure Rate Hits Kenya School of Law as Women Outperform Men

Latest data from the Council of Legal Education (CLE) shows a sharp decline in performance among candidates sitting the November 2025 Kenya School of Law (KSL) bar exams. Out of 1,834 candidates, only 397 passed all nine units of the…

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