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Ruto unveils record 50,000 teacher promotions and 20,000 permanent contracts from 2027

President William Ruto announced 50,000 teacher promotion slots and the conversion of 20,000 contract teachers to permanent status starting Jan 2027, funded …

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Ruto unveils 120,000‑teacher recruitment target and broader welfare measures

President William Ruto announced a recruitment drive for 120,000 teachers by Dec 2026 and outlined measures to improve housing, health and salary …

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Tengecha Boys High School Shut Indefinitely After September Dormitory Fire

A September blaze that destroyed key dormitory blocks at Tengecha Boys High School has led Kericho County officials to close the school …

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Judiciary faces Sh20.4 billion funding gap as 2027 election disputes loom

The Judiciary warns that a Sh20.4 billion shortfall in its Sh50.7 billion budget could strain its capacity to handle election‑related disputes and …

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High Court suspends National Youth Council elections pending civic education review

Kenya's High Court in Kiambu has halted the National Youth Council elections after a youth activist challenged the process over inadequate civic …

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President Ruto orders overhaul of school capitation rates last set in 2015

President William Ruto announced a review of Kenya’s school capitation rates, urging higher per‑learner allocations for primary, junior and senior secondary schools.

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Cabinet Secretary Wahome warns against illegal land grabs around Lamu refinery project

Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome says no free land exists for squatters on the 5,000‑acre site earmarked for the Dangote East Africa Oil …

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Watamu ESP Market Fully Occupied as Traders Praise New Facilities

The Watamu Economic Stimulus Programme market is now fully occupied, offering over 200 traders modern stalls, sanitation and storage under a government‑built …

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Dangote Foundation Grants Nigerian Students 10 Free Refinery Shares with Minimum Purchase

Eligible Nigerian tertiary students can receive ten complimentary Dangote Refinery shares after buying ten shares worth about N5,250 before the IPO closes …

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Habitat for Humanity study finds 63% of Ethiopians dissatisfied with housing amid urban and climate pressures

A Habitat for Humanity International survey reveals that nearly two‑thirds of Ethiopians are unhappy with their homes, citing safety, affordability and climate …

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Lands Minister Says Most of Dangote Refinery Site in Lamu Is State‑Owned

Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome clarified that roughly 7,000 acres plus an extra parcel of over 2,000 acres earmarked for the Dangote East …

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Education Minister Urges Striking Lecturers to Return as Government Clears CBA Arrears

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba called on university staff to obey court orders and resume teaching after the government settled all arrears …

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