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Kiambu County to Construct Swimming Pools for ECDE Schools Kiambu County has unveiled plans to construct swimming pools in Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) schools, a move aimed at enhancing facilities in public institutions. Governor Kimani Wamatangi shared the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, January 24, but did not disclose the project’s estimated cost. He explained that the initiative would ensure children in public ECDE centers enjoy modern amenities, previously only available in private schools. “I will categorize the ECDE centers managed by the county government into zones and ensure that each zone has its own swimming pool.…

KUCCPS Opens Portal for University and College Applications All students who sat for the 2024 KCSE exams now have 21 days to apply to colleges and institutions of their choice. This follows an announcement by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), which opened its online application portal on Friday, January 24, 2025. The portal will enable students seeking admission to Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to apply early. The application window is set to close on February 14, 2025. In a statement signed by the KUCCPS Chief Executive…

Why Fewer Kenyans Are Buying Cars The demand for cars in Kenya dropped by 2.7% in 2024, marking the third year in a row that vehicle sales have fallen. According to the Kenya Motor Industry Association (KMIA), sales by local car dealers decreased to 11,059 units in 2024, compared to 11,370 units sold in 2023. When regional exports were included, total sales reached 11,352 vehicles. This was a significant drop from 2022, when 13,352 units were sold, showing how the challenging economic conditions in Kenya continue to take a toll on the market. Industry experts have pointed to high borrowing…

Recent reports indicate that former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga was assaulted by an angry crowd. The assailants claimed they had not received full payment after allegedly being hired to disrupt a prayer event led by Pastor Dorcas Rigathi in Nyeri last weekend. The incident underscores the volatile nature of political and social tensions in the region. The prayer meeting at Kamukunji Grounds in Nyeri was abruptly interrupted when Njenga arrived with a convoy of supporters. His unexpected appearance caused panic among attendees, leading to the swift evacuation of Pastor Dorcas and other leaders. Njenga’s supporters, chanting slogans, took over the…

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Friday, January 24, confirmed the arrest of a Kenyan suspect involved in a fraudulent private jet scheme that cost a Nigerian national Ksh12 million, equivalent to 150 million Naira. In an official statement, the DCI disclosed that detectives from its headquarters had apprehended the suspect, who worked alongside accomplices still at large. The group reportedly conspired to deceive the Nigerian victim by posing as legitimate businessmen capable of arranging the hiring of a private jet to transport undisclosed investment funds from Kenya to Nigeria. The victim, believing the group to be genuine, paid…

The government has introduced a new police unit known as the National Government Administration Police Unit (NGAPU) to bolster the execution of its operations. Unveiled on Friday, January 24, the NGAPU will operate under the Administration Police Service (APS) and has been established to assist chiefs in carrying out government duties across the country. The unit aims to enhance security, streamline operations, and improve service delivery at various levels of administration. NGAPU will be headquartered in Nairobi, with branches extending to regional, county, sub-county, divisional, and locational levels, ensuring comprehensive coverage nationwide. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed that 6,000…

Nearly 6,000 Kenyans have lost their jobs in the past three years as businesses grapple with the effects of a challenging economic environment. The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) reports that 5,567 individuals were declared redundant during this period. However, the actual number is likely higher since FKE’s data only covers job losses among its member organizations. This troubling trend comes at a time when many employed Kenyans are experiencing a sharp decline in their standard of living, which FKE attributes to policies implemented under President William Ruto’s administration. Speaking ahead of the national budget-making process, FKE CEO Jacqueline Mugo…

ODM Deputy Leader Osotsi Criticizes Ruto Over Heckling of Governor Otichillo at Luanda Market Event ODM Deputy Party Leader and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has strongly criticized President William Ruto and his administration following the heckling of Vihiga Governor Wilber Otichillo during the launch of the Luanda Modern Market. Osotsi condemned the incident, terming it a “barbaric and thoughtless act” that embarrassed the people of Vihiga. The heckling occurred when Governor Otichillo took to the podium to address the crowd during the market’s grand opening, which was graced by President Ruto. However, the governor’s attempt to speak was met with…

LSK Threatens to Occupy Supreme Court Over Ban on Ahmednasir Abdullahi Kenya could be heading towards a significant legal standoff as the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) announced plans to boycott court proceedings in protest of the Supreme Court’s ban on prominent lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi and his associates. Speaking during a press conference on Friday, January 24, LSK President Faith Odhiambo revealed the society’s intention to stage peaceful demonstrations at the Supreme Court if the controversial ban is not reversed. “If our demands for the reversal of these orders are ignored, we will have no choice but to escalate our…

Government Plans Temporary School Disruptions for Taifa Care Registration Schools across the country will face temporary disruptions as the government rolls out a nationwide registration exercise for learners under the Taifa Care program. This initiative is being overseen by the Social Health Authority (SHA) as part of the government’s broader plan to enroll all Kenyans into the health scheme. To facilitate this exercise, the Ministry of Education has joined hands with the Ministry of Health. The collaboration aims to ensure a seamless registration process for learners, who will now be part of the universal health coverage drive. In Mombasa, public…