Parents Plead for Support to Further Children’s’ Education – Kenya News Agency

Parents of Uasin Gishu County who were affected after their children failed to secure admission to overseas universities despite paying millions to study in Finland and Canada through the Overseas Education Trust scholarship, are pleading for help from the government and well-wishers to help support their children realize their education dreams. Through the Eldo 40 Vijana…

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Rachel Ruto honours mothers’ enduring love and selfless spirit in Mother’s Day message

First Lady Rachel Ruto speaking on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. PHOTO/@MamaRachelRuto/XFirst Lady Rachel Ruto has paid tribute to mothers across Kenya with a heartfelt Mother’s Day message that celebrates their unconditional love, sacrifice, and spiritual strength. In a heartfelt message shared on her social media platforms on Sunday, May 11, 2025, the First Lady described…

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I will defeat you even if you appoint yourself as IEBC chair, Kalonzo tells Ruto

Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang’i and Eugene Wamalwa during a thanks giving ceremony at Wamunyoro in Nyeri County on May 04, 2025. [Denish Ochieng, Standard] Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper) and Eugene Wamalwa (DAP-K) have slammed President William Ruto for allegedly attempting to control the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) ahead of the…

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Police announce operation on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway after 15-hour gridlock

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja addressing security officers on Friday November 8, 2024. PHOTO/@NPSOfficial_KE/XThe National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed the deployment of additional security officers on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway following a 15-hour gridlock. In a statement, NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga indicated that the police would help enforce traffic rules on the highway, which…

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KeNHA issues traffic alert after night-long snarl-up near Nakuru

A past traffic snarl-up along a major highway. PHOTO/@KeNHAKenya/XThe Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a traffic advisory following a night-long traffic jam along the A8 road between Kariandusi and Nakuru town. In a statement released on Saturday, May 10, 2025, KeNHA attributed the congestion to overlapping and widespread driver indiscipline, which significantly hampered…

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Orwoba faces UDA wrath over Matiangi welcome, President Criticism

Senator Gloria Orwoba when CS Alfred Mutua appeared  before the Senate’s Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, at Mini Chambers, County Hall, Parliament, Nairobi. May 6th, 2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has summoned nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba to face disciplinary action, accusing her of disloyalty, misconduct and violations of the party…

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Orwoba and UDA treasurer in fiery exchange over party loyalty

Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba. PHOTO/@gloria_orwoba/XNominated Senator Gloria Orwoba and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) national treasurer Japheth Nyakundi, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, engaged in a fiery exchange over party loyalty. This followed claims that Orwoba had been summoned by the President William Ruto-led UDA party disciplinary committee over her links with former Interior…

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How independently can new IEBC nominees carry out their mandate?

Former Turkana county Attorney Mr Erastus Edung Ethekon when he appeared before the selection panel in Nairobi on March 25th 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] The nomination of Erastus Edung Ethekon as the next Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson, alongside six other commissioners, completes the controversial reconstitution of the agency in preparation for the…

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Rumbles over IEBC just moments after Ruto nominates members

President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua receives the report of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) from the Co-Chairs Kalonzo Musyoka and Kimani Ichung’wah at State House Nairobi. [PCS] The decision by President William Ruto to nominate chairperson and commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission without consulting a section of Azimio La…

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