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LIVE: Kenya marks 62nd Jamhuri Day
Jamhuri Day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on 12 December each year. “Jamhuri,” the Swahili word for “republic,” marks the day Kenya gained independence on 12 December 1963.
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Mombasa Court holds seven soldiers in meth trafficking case for 10 days
Investigating officer PC Isaac Njoroge told the court that officers recovered more narcotics and 11 mobile phones of different brands, including Redmi, Tecno, Itel, Samsung Galaxy, Vivo, and Oppo, from the suspects’ homes and workplaces. The magistrate approved forensic examination of all devices to establish communication links and possible connections to other suspects involved in the trafficking network.
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Murder suspect accused in Charlie Kirk case makes first in-person court appearance
Tyler Robinson, 22, is facing several charges, including aggravated murder, and could receive the death penalty if found guilty. He is yet to enter a plea. His lawyers and the Utah County Sheriff’s Office had asked the court to block cameras, saying wide news coverage could affect his right to a fair trial.
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Parallel statements stir unease in Opposition ahead of Jamhuri day
During the briefing, leaders criticised President William Ruto’s administration for what they described as a quiet sale of public assets without involving citizens, warning that such actions were disrespectful to the country’s long-fought sovereignty.
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Judiciary announces appointment of 100 new Resident Magistrates
The appointments, announced on Thursday, mark a significant boost to Kenya’s magistracy, which now stands at 660 officers serving in 143 courts nationwide.
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Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’Oei loses father Mzee John Kibiego
His death was announced by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Thursday.
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Kenya’s parliamentary tug-of-war team out muscles Uganda
The match, held at the Lugogo Cricket Circuit Grounds, drew a lively crowd of legislators, staff, and supporters eager to witness one of the most intense and entertaining contests on the programme.
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KCB lowers loan base rate to 9.0% as new CBK pricing rules take effect
The change, which took effect on December 1, 2025, marks a major shift in how loans will now be priced under the bank’s updated credit framework.
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US embassy engages young Kenyan leaders on future of bilateral partnership
US Chargé d’Affaires Susan Burns, who led the dialogue, underscored Washington’s long-standing partnership with Kenya.
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Standard Bank signs Sh17.8bn deal with Safaricom to boost Ethiopia’s digital infrastructure
The bank served as the sole arranger, lender, and facility agent for the term facility, also providing advisory services to ensure the funding meets Safaricom’s specific operational and market needs.
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AU raises alarm over escalating tensions in DRC, Burundi
In a statement issued on Thursday, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf warned that the latest violence threatens to undermine recent diplomatic progress and urged regional actors to exercise restraint.
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Key city roads to be closed ahead of Jamhuri Day celebrations
According to the advisory, traffic approaching the stadium from Langata Road will be diverted at the Madaraka Roundabout, with vehicles redirected toward the Lusaka Road Roundabout.
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Kenyan MPs sweep top medals at EAC games
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.
Education and Career
New KJSEA grading model unveiled as learners post strong results
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.
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Ogamba: All 1.13m learners sat 2025 KJSEA despite rains and landslides
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.
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2025 KJSEA results: 75% of Kenyan junior learners meet targets
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.
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Mombasa hits rare 50-50 gender mark as KJSEA results released
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.
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Girls outshine boys in 2025 Junior secondary assessment
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.
Business
Half of banks stick to CBR, confusing loan comparisons
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.
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Ruto urges UNEA to turn climate pledges into action for vulnerable Africa
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.
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US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela as Caracas condemns 'act of piracy'
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".
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UDA deputy secretary general Daniel Ole Sambu is dead
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.
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PLO Lumumba dismisses Trump‑brokered DRC–Rwanda peace deal
Lumumba added that true peace will only come when Africa confronts internal greed, foreign meddling, and its own self-inflicted misfortunes.
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Kenya’s current account deficit rses to 2.2 percent of GDP
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.
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Chadema demands answers over alleged beating of toddlers in Geita
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.
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AfDB, KCB sign Sh19.4bn package to boost green lending, trade
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.
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Koome urges new Senior Counsels to lead on ethics and national unity
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.
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Kenyan activist sets 72-hour tree-hugging world record
Muthoni hopes the feat will spotlight the urgency of climate action while surpassing her own previous milestone.
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Mandera South MP urges State action on Kenyans hit by Juba inferno
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.
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Ruto urges new Senior Counsel to bridge gaps, uphold integrity
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.