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UK pledges $22m to sustain AU mission in Somalia as US pulls back
Global Affairs

UK pledges $22m to sustain AU mission in Somalia as US pulls back

The UK’s Minister for Development, Baroness Jennifer Chapman, said the contribution is part of a $30 million support package for the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (Aussom) and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS). Out of this, $8 million will go to UNSOS to strengthen its non-lethal support to Somali forces.

Floods kill 19, displace hundreds of thousands across South Sudan: UN
Global Affairs

Floods kill 19, displace hundreds of thousands across South Sudan: UN

Save the Children noted that entire communities have already lost farmland, homes, livelihoods, and access to schools and medical facilities. Rising waters have displaced 379,000 people, leaving many without basic necessities. The charity also warned that waterborne diseases and snake bites are escalating public health concerns, particularly among children and vulnerable groups.

Tough rules unveiled to curb graft in police recruitment
News

Tough rules unveiled to curb graft in police recruitment

The National Police Service Commission (Recruitment and Appointment) Regulations, 2025, have been presented to the National Assembly for debate and approval, marking a major shift in how new officers will be selected across the country. The proposed framework introduces strict checks and a transparent step-by-step process aimed at ensuring that only competent and deserving candidates are admitted into the service.

Kiambu County refutes reports of newborn deaths, calls claims misleading
Health and Wellness

Kiambu County refutes reports of newborn deaths, calls claims misleading

Kiambu County boasts strong health performance, with an average of eight neonatal deaths per 1,000 live births, well below the national average of 17 and the Sustainable Development Goals target of 12. Kiambu Level V Hospital was recently recognised at the United Nations General Assembly for recording zero maternal deaths from January to July this year.

Sh5 billion Nyota Fund launched to empower 100,000 youth
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Sh5 billion Nyota Fund launched to empower 100,000 youth

The Nyota initiative, implemented in partnership with the World Bank, will provide Sh50,000 grants to 70 young people in each of Kenya’s 1,450 wards, enabling them to start small businesses. Ahead of the rollout, Principal Secretaries will travel to all 47 counties on October 6 to meet governors, MPs, MCAs, and local leaders to ensure the programme is well understood and implemented smoothly.

Over 3.4 million candidates ready as KNEC finalises 2025 exams
Education and Career

Over 3.4 million candidates ready as KNEC finalises 2025 exams

The 2025 exams will see a record 3,424,836 candidates sit for KCSE, KPSEA, and KJSEA. This massive exercise will be supported by 10,765 centre managers, 12,126 supervisors, 54,782 invigilators, and 22,247 security officers for KCSE alone. Primary and junior exams require even more staff, including over 125,000 invigilators.

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