Kenya’s New University Funding Bill Proposes Merger of HELB, KUCCPS Into Single Authority
The Kenyan government has proposed sweeping reforms to the country’s higher education system through the Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, legislation that would merge the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), the Kenya Universities and…
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EACC, ODPP strengthen partnership to boost corruption and money laundering prosecutions
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) have renewed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in the investigation and prosecution of corruption and money laundering cases. The…
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Kenya Urged to Raise Tobacco Taxes Amid Growing Health Crisis
As Kenya marks World No Tobacco Day 2026, health advocates and the National Taxpayers Association (NTA) are urging Parliament to strengthen tobacco control laws through the Finance Bill 2026 and the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill 2024. Speaking in…
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Amnesty International Kenya Appoints George Morara as its Executive Director
NAIROBI, Kenya – Amnesty International Kenya has announced appointment of George Morara as new Executive effective June 2, 2026, following an open competitive process announced in February. George Morara brings a distinguished record of three…
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IEBC Condemns Remarks on Alleged 2027 Election Manipulation
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has condemned recent statements made by pro-government leaders that suggest possible interference in the 2027 General Election. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the…
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Pavilion Master Builders Launches Mixx Cement, Opens its New Showroom at Vision Plaza in Nairobi
PHOTO: From L – R Mixx Cement With Style CEO Moya Blight, Pavilion Master Builders CEO James Kimotho and African Supplies Ltd Marketing Director Simon Pogson during the launch of Micro Cement Distributed in Kenya by Pavilion Master Builders and…
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Liberty Kenya Unveils HeriAfya Suite, Targets Kenya’s Most Underserved Demographics
In a strategic move to bolster financial inclusion within the insurance sector, Liberty Kenya has launched two pioneering health products targeting historically Under-insured demographics. The new offerings are specifically engineered to bridge…
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Former LSK President, Faith Odhiambo Warns Proposed Finance Bill 2026 Could Regnite Public Anger
Former LSK President, Faith Odhiambo, has sharply criticized the proposed Finance Bill 2026, warning that several of its provisions risk overburdening ordinary Kenyans, small businesses and investors while doing little to address deeper structural…
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UASU Raises Alarm Over Leadership Vacuum and Debt Crisis at University of Nairobi
The Universities’ Academic Staff Union (UASU), University of Nairobi chapter, has called for urgent intervention to address what it describes as a deepening leadership and financial crisis at the University of Nairobi. In a statement released Monday, the…
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Two Killed in Ishiara as Protests Over Hospital Conditions Turn Violent
Two people have been shot dead following protests by residents of Ishiara in Mbeere North, Embu County, over the poor state of Ishiara Level 4 Hospital. The demonstrations began as peaceful protests, with residents demanding urgent intervention to…
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