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Six ethnic groups hold 90% of top jobs, minorities left out
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Six ethnic groups hold 90% of top jobs, minorities left out

The 2025 NCIC ethnic and diversity audit examined staffing across 200 parastatals and multiple universities, uncovering that professional advancement in the public sector is still closely tied to ethnic connections. Communities such as Kikuyu, Kalenjin, Luo, Luhya, and Kamba continue to enjoy a distinct advantage when competing for senior positions.

Kuwait tops global market with record Kenyan coffee prices
Business

Kuwait tops global market with record Kenyan coffee prices

According to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), a single Kuwaiti consignment sold for $2,706.88 (Sh349,728) per 50-kilogramme bag, more than three times the top price recorded in any country a year ago. This equates to about $54 (Sh6,970) per kilogramme of coffee, allowing farmers to earn roughly Sh160 per kilogramme of cherry.

UDA dismisses Gachagua’s Claims as “satirical drama devoid of facts”
News

UDA dismisses Gachagua’s Claims as “satirical drama devoid of facts”

The exchange followed Gachagua’s letter to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, in which he raised concerns about alleged threats to his safety ahead of the Mbeere North by-election. In the letter, he pointed to what he called imminent violence, citing widely circulated videos on social media and demanding swift police action.

Government reopens after 43-day shutdown as Trump approves funding deal
Global Affairs

Government reopens after 43-day shutdown as Trump approves funding deal

The president signed the measure into law on Wednesday night, only hours after the House of Representatives passed it in a 222-209 vote. The Senate had narrowly approved the same bill two days earlier. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said federal agencies would “resume normal operations” and acknowledged that “people were hurt so badly” during the 43-day closure.

Deadly bus accident in Peru leaves at least 37 dead
Global Affairs

Deadly bus accident in Peru leaves at least 37 dead

The bus, carrying around 60 passengers, reportedly collided head-on with a pickup truck while rounding a bend. The impact caused the bus to veer off the road and tumble down a 200-metre drop toward the Ocoña River. The vehicle, run by the Llamosas company, was travelling from Chala in Caraveli province to Arequipa city.