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School Heads Urged to Engage Parents on Fees Payment to Keep Students in School

Matayos: Matayos Member of Parliament Geoffrey Odanga has called on school heads to actively engage parents regarding the payment of school fees to prevent students from being sent home. Speaking at St Mary’s Burumba Secondary School during the distribution of a Sh67 million bursary, Odanga highlighted the adverse impact on

MOH Destroys 5.5 Tonnes of Illicit Tobacco Products in Uasin Gishu County

Uasin Gishu: Health Cabinet Secretary (CS), Aden Duale, has led a government multi-agency team in the destruction of 5.5 tonnes of seized harmful products, including shisha, gutkha, and flavoured e-cigarettes. The activity took place at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Uasin Gishu County as part of activities to

Kindiki Assures Completion of Kenya Kwanza Promises by 2027

Kibirichia: The Kenya Kwanza government will fulfil all the promises made to Kenyans before the next general elections, Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki has assured. Speaking in Kibirichia, Meru County, during an Economic Empowerment program for Small Scale Traders through their SACCOs, Professor Kindiki said they were focused on fast-tracking

Slum Dwellers Demand Kakuzi Honour Settlement Agreement

Makuyu: Residents of Gachagi slums, situated on Kakuzi Company Ltd land in Murang’a South Sub County, are urging governmental intervention to resolve a longstanding land settlement dispute that has persisted for over a decade. According to Kenya News Agency, the conflict originates from a 2010 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between

Shun Tribalism, Foster Unity, Wetangula Tells Leaders

Machongo: Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula has led a major interdenominational fundraiser team in support of 40 churches in the Bomachoge Chache constituency, held at the Machongo P.A.G. Primary School grounds. The event drew large crowds and was graced by numerous religious and political leaders from across the

Kachapin, Khalif Lead West Pokot in Madaraka Celebrations

West Pokot: West Pokot County Commissioner Abdullai Khalif and Governor Simon Kachapin took center stage during the Madaraka Day celebrations at Makutano Primary School in Kapenguria Constituency. The event, which saw participation from national government officials, local leaders, and residents, marked a significant occasion for the community. According to Kenya

Funding Crisis Derails Varsity Research, Innovation

Nairobi: Researchers have raised concerns over the current financial struggles facing most local universities, warning that they pose a threat to research and innovation. Many institutions, they noted, are struggling to secure adequate funding, making it difficult to support and sustain innovative projects through to completion. They added that only

Politicians Warned Against Inciting Residents to Oppose Government Programmes

Murang’a: Murang’a County Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha has issued a stern warning to politicians and other individuals against inciting residents to oppose government-led development projects and programmes. Nkanatha described such behaviour as reckless and aimed at derailing progress during his speech at the Madaraka Day celebrations held at Ihura Grounds. Acting