Njengere reported that 993,226 candidates sat the 2025 KCSE examinations in 10,765 schools, with 492,012 boys and 501,214 girls participating. Candidates were tested in 30 subjects using 74 examination papers over a 24-day period from October 21 to November 21, 2025.
David AbonyoEducation CS Julius Ogamba said 270,000 candidates qualified for direct university entry after attaining grade C+ and above.
Samuel OtienoForecasts predict record-breaking heat for Friday and Saturday, putting Victoria and South Australia on high alert. Authorities warn that the combination of high temperatures and gusty winds makes fires highly unpredictable and fast-moving.
Maureen KinyanjuiLiverpool’s 0-0 draw at Arsenal extended a ten-game unbeaten run but exposed a blunt attack, with no shots on target and declining chance creation under Arne Slot.
Wainaina MarkA total of 993,000 learners sat the national examinations, with girls accounting for half of the candidature. The briefing was presented to the President before the results are officially released today.
Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking on Radio Generation on Friday, he claimed agent payments failed, systems were sabotaged, and key decisions were controlled by a small command centre, leaving him shedding tears as the operation collapsed.
Chrispho OwuorGabriel Martinelli’s shove on injured Liverpool defender Conor Bradley in Arsenal’s draw has sparked condemnation and defence across football, despite his apology, reigniting debate over gamesmanship and player safety.
Wainaina MarkThe suspensions follow an inquiry into the Lugazi FC vs Buhimba United Saints fixture played on 8 November 2025, a match FUFA now believes may have been tampered with for betting purposes.
Wainaina MarkUkraine has accused Russia of deliberately targeting energy networks to cause widespread disruption during the cold season.
Maureen KinyanjuiSix races open the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, marking the event’s first U.S. return in 30+ years and a key test for Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda.
Wainaina MarkThe directive was issued on Thursday during her inspection of the Kinale Forest tree nursery in Kiambu County, which she described as a strategic facility in the country’s national tree growing and restoration programme.
David AbonyoThe Ombudsman has criticized TSC for merging its pension unit with general human resource functions, a move that has worsened delays and left retirees and families in limbo.
Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Kaloki noted that by 2050, about 70 per cent of Africa’s population will be living in urban areas, with cities growing by an estimated 25 million people every year.
David AbonyoOmawumi Ogbe, speaking on behalf of the family, said they were “devastated by this profound loss” and expressed appreciation for the messages of support from friends, fans, and well-wishers. The statement also asked the public to respect their privacy and keep the family in their prayers.
Maureen KinyanjuiPayments under the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) programme will start on Friday, January 9, 2026, through a designated payment service provider.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe announcement from Washington follows a sweeping move by the Trump administration to leave 66 international organisations, including 31 UN agencies. Some of these institutions were originally set up with strong US support.
Maureen KinyanjuiProfessionals from the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), The Architects Alliance (TAA), and the Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP) highlighted widespread failures in design, construction, and regulation, calling for urgent action to prevent similar disasters.
Maureen KinyanjuiSpain confirmed that five of its citizens, including one dual national, were among those released. Rights activist Rocio San Miguel is thought to be included in this group. Her release marks the first publicly confirmed case from the new wave of detainee releases.
Maureen KinyanjuiNew data from the Council of Legal Education (CLE) indicate that out of 1,834 candidates who sat the November 2025 Advocates Training Programme (ATP) exams, only 397 passed all nine required units.
Maureen KinyanjuiBids for the coins will close on January 22, 2026, following a three-year coin minting tender that closed last month, signalling the regulator’s intent to introduce fresh coins. Like most central banks, the CBK routinely withdraws coins and banknotes that have deteriorated over time.
Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the prosecution, the indoctrination intensified between 2020 and 2023, when followers were instructed to cut ties with society, abandon education, reject medical care and disengage from state institutions.
Bradley BosireThe department noted that night-time (minimum) average temperatures are expected to be less than 10°C in some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley and in the vicinity of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Bradley BosireThe talks occurred concurrently with the opening ceremony of the 2026 China–Africa Year of People‑to‑People Exchanges, a yearlong initiative to promote cultural, educational and social links between China and African states.
Bradley BosireThe event patron, who is the Tinderet Member of Parliament Julius Melly, confirmed that over 3,000 runners are expected to participate, with more than 10,000 spectators anticipated
David Bogonko Nyokang'iYears of mismanagement, public spats and last-minute upheavals have long haunted Cameroonian football, but the chaos that preceded this AFCON was extraordinary even by those low standards.
Wainaina MarkThe authorities seized machines and large quantities of plastics, arrested a suspect, and launched ongoing investigations to enforce the ban and protect the environment.
Chrispho OwuorIn her statement, the MP said the milestones achieved over the past year demonstrate what is possible when leadership prioritises investment in people and inclusive growth.
David Bogonko Nyokang'iMukutani Forest in Baringo South has recently drawn political attention, as the Baringo MP, Florence Jematiah, has been in a public dispute with the Chief Conservator of the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), Alex Lemarkoko, who is from the Ilchamus community.
David Bogonko Nyokang'iKahata’s signing injects leadership, creativity, and a calming presence into a midfield that has struggled for consistency.
Wainaina MarkThe said officials allegedly seized 76 metric tons of donor-supported food assistance from a US-funded World Food Programme warehouse.
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