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Kenya stamped its authority as the region’s athletics powerhouse after its legislators clinched the highest number of gold medals in the sports at the ongoing East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games (EAC-IPG) in Kampala, Uganda.
Ogamba also revealed that girls recorded stronger results than boys in Exceeding Expectation in 10 of the 12 subjects assessed. He said the widest gap appeared in Kiswahili, where 64.86 per cent of girls exceeded expectations compared to 51.41 per cent of boys. Girls also led in CRE with 59.77 per cent compared to 48.39 per cent of boys.
Releasing the 2025 KJSEA results, Ogamba said the ministry was satisfied with how the assessments were carried out across the country, noting that teams on the ground acted quickly whenever challenges arose.
Creative Arts and Sports emerged as the best-performed area, with 96.84 percent of learners meeting or going beyond expectations. Agriculture followed closely at 96.2 percent, while Kiswahili and Social Studies posted 93.11 percent and 92.93 percent respectively.
According to the ministry’s figures, 642,620 learners — 56.84 per cent — were within the recommended age of 14 to 15 years, which Ogamba said showed better alignment between learner age and their level of study.
Announcing the inaugural Grade 9 results at the Kenya National Examination Council headquarters in Nairobi, Ogamba said female learners met or exceeded expectations in 10 of the 12 subjects assessed.
The regulator confirmed that lenders have settled on varying benchmarks as they roll out the revised risk-based pricing model, meaning customers will now rely on different base rates depending on the bank.
Speaking at the opening of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) in Nairobi, Ruto underscored the urgency of responding to the “triple planetary crisis” of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
Releasing a video of the seizure, Attorney General Pam Bondi described the vessel as a "crude oil tanker used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran".
After spotting a lack of women at the 2021 WRC Safari Rally, Lisa Christofferson launched the Rally Lionesses, Africa’s first women’s rally team, to open motorsport to more girls and women.
In a formal condolence message released by UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar, the party expressed deep sorrow and paid tribute to Ole Sambu’s longstanding commitment to its growth and democratic ideals.
Lumumba added that true peace will only come when Africa confronts internal greed, foreign meddling, and its own self-inflicted misfortunes.
A deficit shows that outflows are higher than inflows, meaning the economy must rely on outside funding to maintain stability. Kenya’s goods trade balance remains the main source of the gap due to the country’s reliance on imported inputs, machinery and consumer products.
Manchester City edged Real Madrid, Arsenal stayed perfect at Club Brugge, and late twists in Spain and Germany reshaped a tight Champions League Wednesday across Europe.
The party says toddlers aged three and five were beaten in custody and released with injuries, demanding answers and accountability from police authorities and human rights institutions.
The African Development Bank and KCB Bank Kenya have signed a Sh19.4bn package to strengthen KCB’s capital and trade guarantees, expanding green lending and SME finance in Kenya and the region.
Speaking during the conferment ceremony at State House, Nairobi on Thursday, she said the rank recognizes not only personal achievement but also the nation’s confidence in the integrity, professional excellence, and distinguished service of the senior advocates honored.
Muthoni hopes the feat will spotlight the urgency of climate action while surpassing her own previous milestone.
With nearly 50,000 Kenyans powering key sectors in the neighbouring country, the lawmaker warns that the government cannot afford to overlook a community that sends home over Sh500 million annually.
Speaking during the conferment ceremony of 54 advocates to the prestigious rank of Senior Counsel at State House, Nairobi, the President praised their exemplary service, scholarship, and integrity, emphasizing the important role they play in maintaining public confidence in Kenya’s legal system.
The judgment, delivered on Friday by Justices Agnes Murgor, Kibaya Imaana Laibuta and Ngenye-Macharia, dismissed an appeal filed by Magretville Asami Macho and Grigorios Smaragdis. The court noted that the buyers had acknowledged receiving consent from the Bahari Land Control Board on January 12, 2010, meaning their 90-day countdown began on that date.
In its decision, the tribunal ruled that Lakeview Panorama Limited must receive the full amount offered by the company in December 2020, along with interest and the costs of the case. The panel, however, dismissed a separate request seeking damages for trespass.
The PERAK Jamhuri Day pool tournament concludes today at Nairobi’s KICC, featuring East African players, cash prizes for men and women, and the Talanta Mtaani Season 7 festival.
The report indicates that DStv had 270,017 active subscribers by the end of September, up from 188,824 in June. This means the platform gained 81,193 more customers, translating to a 43 percent rise within a single quarter.
The directive was delivered on 10 December 2025 by Justice Bahati Mwamuye after the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) filed an urgent application. In his ruling, the judge noted that the court had to act quickly because of the nature of the issues presented.
Under the new framework, FDA authorisation will be sufficient for products to gain clearance in Kenya, though “subject to verification of product sameness and the applicable review processes of the PPB and other applicable regulatory bodies.”
Cervical cancer remains a major health threat in Kenya, ranking as the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths among women. According to GLOBOCAN 2020–2022 data, the country records about 5,200–5,800 new cases and 3,200–3,600 deaths annually, with an age-standardized incidence rate of over 30 cases per 100,000 women.
The previous IMF arrangement ended in March this year, one month before its planned expiry, after the country failed to meet several performance targets, including raising more tax revenue. The collapse of that programme left the State seeking new room for credit at a time when its access to IMF funds is already tight due to nearly maxed-out limits.
The directive came shortly after a statement by Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, who instructed all event organisers, promoters, venue owners and institutions to seek approval from the county’s disaster management committee before hosting any functions.
Many supporters, holding phones to capture the moment, chanted her name in Spanish: "Maria!" "Maria, here!" At one point, Machado climbed over metal barricades to mingle directly with the crowd.