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How a school ditched a Sh300,000 firewood bill for cheaper clean energy

Kenyan schools are significantly cutting costs and environmental impact by transitioning from expensive firewood to clean energy solutions for cooking. This shift offers substantial savings and health benefits for students and staff.

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Preserving Kinale: Community at heart of ensuring survival of scenic roadside forest

The Kinale Forest, a scenic roadside forest easily accessible off the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway, is facing threats from human activities but is being revitalized by community-led conservation efforts and a national tree-planting agenda.

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top23h ago

Stop bribery and violence eroding democratic gains

Kenya faces a significant threat to its democratic process as bribery and violence potentially undermine the upcoming General Election. The influx of money into politics is turning the electoral process into an unfair auction, with premature campaigns already underway through substantial cash handouts.

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top23h ago

Prepare Junior Harambee Starlets

The Kenyan Junior Starlets, the U-17 women's football team, face a crucial second round of the 2026 Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Uganda next month.

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top1d ago

Ruto: Fuel prices in Kenya reflect its middle-income status

Kenyan President William Ruto defended the country's high fuel prices, attributing them to Kenya's middle-income status and superior infrastructure development compared to neighboring nations.

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top1d ago

Pope Leo challenges Angolan leaders

Pope Leo XIV has urged Angolans to overcome divisions following decades of conflict during a Mass attended by an estimated 100,000 people near Luanda on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

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top1d ago

NTSA tightens rules on KD plates amid misuse concerns

Kenya's transport regulator, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), has intensified rules governing the use of dealer registration ("KD") plates to prevent misuse and improve road safety.

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top1d ago

Rude awakening for Kenya 7s in quest for promotion

Kenya Sevens faced a significant setback in their pursuit of promotion back to the World Rugby Series, losing a crucial quarter-final match at the Hong Kong Sevens.

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top2d ago

Race for substantive UoN, KU varsity bosses enters home stretch

The race to appoint substantive Vice-Chancellors for the University of Nairobi (UoN) and Kenyatta University (KU) is nearing its conclusion, with University Councils set to finalize selections from shortlists provided by the Public Service Commission (PSC) in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary for Education.

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top2d ago

Trump says Israel barred from bombing Lebanon: 'Enough is enough'

President Donald Trump announced the United States has prohibited Israel from further bombing in Lebanon, declaring "Enough is enough!!!" The US naval blockade on Iran will remain in place until a transaction is 100% complete.

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top2d ago

Of Ruto, Gachagua and lessons from literature

A requiem mass for the late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho in Nyandarua County on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, became the stage for a public confrontation between President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, reminiscent of a "war of all against all" described by Thomas Hobbes.

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top3d ago

Outcry as new SHA limits force teachers to pay out of pocket

Kenyan teachers are facing significant financial burdens and accessing healthcare challenges due to new, restrictive limits imposed by the Social Health Authority (SHA) under the new Mwalimu Cover scheme.

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top3d ago

Police on high alert over planned fuel costs demonstrations

The National Police Service has heightened security and warned against participating in planned demonstrations over rising fuel costs, citing intelligence about "goons" mobilised by political actors to incite violence.

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top3d ago

Will oil prices ever truly go back to normal?

Global oil prices are facing persistent elevated levels driven by geopolitical conflict in the Middle East and a shift towards a "just in case" supply strategy, potentially signaling the end of the era of cheap oil.

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Namwamba moves to help Kenyan child left stranded in Kampala

Kenya's High Commissioner to Uganda, Ababu Namwamba, has intervened to assist a Kenyan minor who was found stranded in Kampala.

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All set for Kuppet elections as ex-MP Ronald Tonui locked out of SG post

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) is set for its national elections on Saturday, April 17, 2026, with incumbent Secretary General Akello Misori leading the charge for re-election.

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top3d ago

Oburu: ODM, UDA talks not at risk

ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has clarified that talks between ODM and UDA have not stalled, as formal negotiations have not yet commenced and no negotiating team has been formed.

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top3d ago

Win for State in hardship zones review

The Kenyan government has won a legal battle to proceed with the finalisation of a reviewed hardship zones report after the Employment and Labour Relations Court dismissed a petition by the Kenya Teachers in Hardship and Arid Areas Welfare Association (Kethawa).

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top3d ago

Independent commission staff demand 50pc pay rise in ultimatum

Workers in Kenya's independent commissions have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) demanding negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to address salary and allowance concerns.

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top3d ago

Freezing of accounts pushes Moi University to the brink

Moi University is facing a severe operational crisis after its key bank accounts were frozen by the High Court over a debt exceeding Sh1 billion.

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top3d ago

Why saving bees is vital as rising heat endangers Kenya’s insects

Kenya's vital bee populations are facing an existential threat due to rising global temperatures, jeopardizing ecosystems, food security, and livelihoods across the nation.

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top3d ago

Orengo, Siaya leaders: We support planned nuclear plant, but...

Siaya Governor James Orengo and regional leaders have backed Kenya's plan to build its first nuclear power plant in Siaya County, a project estimated to cost Sh1 trillion and significantly boost the nation's electricity generation.

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top3d ago

Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire, Trump says Iran may meet US over weekend

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has begun, coinciding with President Donald Trump's announcement that a potential meeting with Iran could occur this weekend, signaling optimism for an end to the Iran war.

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top4d ago

Arsenal roasted as school drama festival turns Gunners into punchline

The Kenya Schools and Colleges Drama and Film Festival in Nyeri has seen English Premier League club Arsenal FC become a recurring punchline among performers, humorously highlighting their lack of recent trophies.

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top4d ago

Nine Kenyan seafarers detained in Tanzania over human trafficking claims

Nine Kenyan seafarers are detained in Tanzania after their vessel was impounded on March 30, 2026, over alleged human trafficking, though no victims have been publicly confirmed.

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top4d ago

Lamu teacher takes on Kuppet’s old guard in historic leadership bid

Biology and Chemistry teacher Christine Agutu is making a historic bid for the national chairmanship of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet), challenging the male-dominated leadership and seeking to represent the ordinary classroom teacher.

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top4d ago

Moi University accounts frozen over Sh1bn debt owed to contractor

Moi University has had over 10 of its bank accounts frozen by the High Court due to a debt exceeding Sh1 billion, stemming from a botched construction deal over two decades ago.

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top4d ago

Epra reduces fuel prices day after sharp increase

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) has reduced fuel prices, a day after a significant increase. This comes after the National Treasury reviewed VAT on fuel for the second time in two days.

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top4d ago

Explainer: Why is Sudan at war, and what is the impact?

The war in Sudan, now entering its fourth year on April 15, 2026, continues to be the world's worst humanitarian crisis despite international attention. The conflict pits the Sudanese army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

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top5d ago

Report: School heads buried in paperwork as learning suffers

A new UNESCO report reveals that school heads in Kenya are spending too much time on administrative tasks, negatively impacting foundational learning outcomes.

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