No Prayer Days or School Visits: Education Ministry Enforces Third-Term Restrictions

Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang reaffirmed the ongoing ban on social activities in schools during the third term. In a circular issued on Wednesday, Dr. Kipsang emphasized that activities such as prayer days for national exam candidates and school visits will remain prohibited throughout the term. Kipsang directed regional, county, and sub-county education directors…

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Govt keen on strengthening cooperatives in Uasin Gishu – Kenya News Agency

Co-operatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Cabinet Secretary, Wycliffe Oparanya, visited Uasin Gishu County on Friday for consultation on issues impacting farmers and cooperatives in the County. The CS was accompanied by Patrick Kilemi, the Principal Secretary, State Department for Cooperatives, and Samuel Ichura, Ag. Managing Director (MD) for the new Kenya Cooperative…

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Top ODM officials tender resignations ahead of cabinet vetting

The Orange and Democratic Movement (ODM) party has confirmed the resignation of its four top officials following their nominations to cabinet. Through a statement, the opposition party said the four who were nominated by President William Ruto last week: Hassan Joho (Blue Economy), Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperatives), Opiyo Wandayi (Energy and Petroleum) and John Mbadi (Treasury)…

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Why banks have cut lending to customers

Kenya’s banking sector is tightening its grip on deposits, opting to hold onto its piles of cash rather than extend loans to small businesses, according to a recent survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).  This cautious stance is pushing many businesses to seek alternative funding sources outside traditional banking streams. The survey, published yesterday by…

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Parliament to Resume Amid Protests and Damage Repair

Members of Parliament will resume House sittings on Tuesday, July 23, following a short break, coinciding with planned anti-government protests. Lawmakers will return to a Parliament building that has suffered significant damage after protesters stormed and desecrated the premises. The damage occurred after MPs approved the now-withdrawn Finance Bill 2024, with reports indicating that properties…

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Saka stars as Arsenal thrash Sporting Lisbon – KBC

  Arsenal got back to winning ways in the Champions League with a commanding 5-1  victory over Sporting at Estadio Jose Alvalade. Gabriel Martinelli tapped home from Jurrien Timber’s low cross as Mikel Arteta’s side went in front early on. They doubled the lead in similar fashion, Bukayo Saka getting in behind the Sporting defence…

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‘If you ain’t burning, you ain’t earning’- Noah Lyles’ approach to track and field that fiancée Junelle Bromfield agrees with

Olympic champion Noah Lyles has always made it clear that he is all about earning his worth and his training philosophy embodies just that. American sprinter and Olympic champion Noah Lyles has always been a polarizing figure in the track and field world. Known for his vibrant personality and outspoken nature, Lyles divides opinion, beloved…

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Ethiopian youngster Freweyni Hailu sets lofty ambitions after breaking Hellen Obiri’s record

The world indoor champion has celebrated breaking Hellen Obiri’s record in Ostrava and gained confidence to set ambitious goals. Freweyni Hailu has reacted to breaking Hellen Obiri’s 3000m meeting record at the Czech Indoor Gala, the fourth World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting in Ostrava on Tuesday. Obiri’s meeting record for the women’s 3000m indoor…

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