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CS Ezekiel Machogu disclosed that President William Ruto had directed the National Treasury to set the capitation per junior secondary student at Ksh15,000 per learner. [Photo/ UNICEF]
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No Fees for Junior Secondary, But Prepare for New Uniforms

This follows concerns raised by parents and teachers' unions on the potential introduction of school fees for junior secondary despite the Constitution guaranteeing...

President Ruto was present for the launch of Homa Bay Municipal Market on Friday, January 13 alongside Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga.
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5 Projects Ruto is in Nyanza to Launch

Ruto is set to commission and launch several projects in the course of the tour, in addition to attending a homecoming ceremony for...

Dr. Wario will be well versed with the authority's operations and plans.
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Dr. Adano Wario: New CAK Director-General Takes Charge

Kariuki exits after serving two terms as the Competition Authority boss, since his appointment at the start of 2013.

BUSINESSECONOMY

KQ Passengers Fume as Flights Cancelled

According to the loss-making airline, KQ has found it difficult to bring back into operation planes in scheduled maintenance, due to global challenges...

The telco is yet to name Ngumi's successor, only stating that a chair will be elected by the board in coming weeks.
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John Ngumi is Exiting as Safaricom Chairman. Here’s What You Should Know

The government holds a 35% stake in Safaricom, the region's largest and most profitable company. Ngumi, a seasoned investment banker who has sat...

The surgeon argues that Safaricom abuséd its market dominance and failed to properly communicate to customers the introduction of expiry dates. [Photo/ MarcoPolis]
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Inside Surgeon’s Bid to Stop Bonga Points Expiry

The telco had in November last year announced that all unredeemed Bonga points would expire after three years. Bonga Points accumulated before December...

President William Ruto at Sunday service at Siloam Ministry, Bamburi, Mombasa County on January 1, 2023.
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Ruto: Why Unga is Still Ksh200 Despite my 100-Day Promise

One of Ruto's key promises on the campaign trail had been that he would reduce the cost of living within his first 100...

Gachagua had maintained that the cases against him were politically instigated, arguing that tenders his companies secured were above board.
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Gachagua Secures Ksh200M in ARA U-Turn

Before backtracking, the DCI had told the court that the funds were acquired illegitimately, and presented a paper trail of dealings between Gachagua-linked...

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