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Several other passengers sustained serious injuries, with some victims reportedly trapped inside the wreckage while others were left lying on the ground awaiting rescue.

The half-life of technical skills has dropped to just 5 years. If you haven't upskilled since 2021, half of what you know is likely outdated.

The Ministry clarified that fees for senior schools remain unchanged, with the government maintaining capitation at Ksh 22,244 per learner annually.

At the same time, the ministry confirmed that all basic education institutions will reopen for Term One of the 2026 academic year on Monday, January 5.

Ruto’s administration is positive that the projects will be one of the key government achievements highlighted in the lead-up to the 2027 General Elections.

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Babu claimed the structure had been approved for fewer floors, with additional storeys allegedly added unlawfully, and called for a full, independent investigation.

The python had attacked the man's dog, leading him to kill the constrictor in self-defense.

The changes also include a Salary Market Adjustment (SMA), which consolidates entertainment, domestic servant, and extraneous allowances into a single, streamlined adjustment.

As you make your New Year’s resolutions, consider making investment a priority, as some opportunities allow you to earn money even when you are not actively working.

Nairobi, which has a population of approximately five million people, requires up to 900 million litres of water a day.

Speaking ahead of New Year celebrations, Oburu clarified that ODM had not fully endorsed a working partnership with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

In many families in Kenya, falling sick normally triggers a financial calculation. Consultation fees and laboratory test costs can quickly add up, particularly for low-income families.

Lumumba served as part of the National Police Service's protective unit assigned to safeguard one of Kenya's top state officers.

The Kenya Red Cross said a multi-agency response team was immediately deployed to manage the crisis, conduct search-and-rescue operations, and secure the area.

Witnesses said the container dislodged from the trailer, killing two people instantly and leaving one other person seriously injured.

The legislator warned that ODM risks becoming a regional outfit confined to Nyanza, similar to Kenya African National Unity's (KANU) national decline.

Mwangangi’s remarks come at a critical time as the first cohort of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) transitions to Senior School this January.

Museveni admitted that Uganda narrowly avoided protests similar to Kenya’s Gen Z-led demonstrations witnessed in 2024 and 2025.

He warned that without strong voter turnout in 2027, Kenya risks another term under the current administration.

Responding to the matter, officers discovered the victim had been shot twice in the head at close range, prompting an immediate investigation.

School textbooks rose 0.5 per cent, education services increased 2.2 per cent over the year, while hotel food and lodging also ticked up slightly, pushing the restaurants and accommodation category up.

Foreign hospitals and medical facilities have a 14-day window from the date of the advertisement to submit their applications via the authority’s official channels.

2026 will be particularly unique since the pioneer cohort of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) is expected to transition to junior secondary school in mid-January.

The front section of his car suffered major damage, though the popular presenter did not disclose the exact location where the accident occurred.

The fraudulent products claim to be made by Pfizer, a major pharmaceutical company, but tests show they are completely fake.

He noted that any working arrangement with UDA will depend on several factors, including the honouring of the 10-point working agenda and the memorandum of understanding signed between ODM and UDA.

The Head of State said the unit would work in collaboration with the National Intelligence Service (NIS), border management agencies, county governments, and international partners to fully execute its mandate.

The confusion stems from Kenya Gazette Notice No. 1555 of 2015, which initially outlined a cost-sharing model where parents contributed KSh 9,374 while the government provided KSh 12,870 per learner.

With the new year around the corner, there are seven things which are almost certain to happen in Kenya come 2026.