Ecuador’s Electoral Council Confirms Noboa’s Victory Amid Recount Calls
Ecuador’s National Electoral Council (CNE) has officially declared incumbent President Daniel Noboa the winner of the second round of the presidential election, solidifying his mandate amid ongoing political tension. CNE…
Black Tax in Kenya: The Silent Burden of Being the Firstborn
Introduction In Kenya, being the firstborn child is often seen as a badge of honor. But behind the scenes, it can come with a heavy price—what many now call “black…
KUCCPS CEO Explains Why Students End Up in Courses They Didn’t Apply For
Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) CEO Agnes Wahome has addressed growing concerns from students placed in courses they did not apply for, particularly those eyeing medical-related programmes.…
Kenya Forest Service Denies Officer Involvement in Student’s Killing
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has denied allegations that one of its officers fatally shot a Form 3 student on a private farm, clarifying that the incident occurred within a…
Court Lifts FKF Ban on Goalkeeper Patrick Matasi Pending Match-Fixing Case
The High Court in Kakamega has temporarily lifted the suspension imposed on Harambee Stars and Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper Patrick Matasi by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) over alleged match-fixing. In…
TSC Faces Budget Crunch as Teacher Shortage Nears 100,000
Thousands of hopeful graduates and teachers eyeing promotions will have to wait longer, as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) struggles with insufficient budget allocation. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Constitutional…
Kuria Hints at New Taxes Amid Revenue Uncertainty, Clashing with Treasury CS Mbadi
National Assembly Finance Committee Chair Kimani Kuria has suggested that Kenyans could face a fresh wave of taxes in the upcoming Finance Bill 2025, should existing revenue sources prove insufficient…
Missing Family Found Safe in Tsavo East After Intense 24-Hour Search
A family of four that went missing during a weekend camping trip in Tsavo East National Park has been found safe and in good health, following a dramatic rescue operation…
USADF Cancels KSh 6.7 Billion in Grants Across Africa, Including Kenyan WhatsApp Chatbot Project
The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) has terminated grants worth over KSh 6.7 billion (approximately $51 million) across several African countries, including a technology-focused initiative in Kenya. According to…
Trump Targets Kenya Over Corn Tariff, Imposes Retaliatory Trade Measures
United States President Donald Trump has fired a stern warning to Kenya over what his administration termed as unfair trade practices, following the imposition of a 50 percent tariff on…