Politicians warned against using schools for campaigns as government moves to curb student unrest

Political aspirants in Laikipia County have been warned against using learning institutions as platforms for political mobilisation as the government intensifies efforts to address rising cases of student unrest reported in schools across the country. Laikipia County Commissioner Duncan Muyesu said schools must remain secure and neutral environments dedicated to learning, character development and academic…

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Court Sends Strong Warning as Two Convicted Over Telecom Vandalism

A Kabarnet court has handed two men a hefty penalty for vandalising telecommunication infrastructure in Baringo County, underscoring the growing concern over attacks on critical communication facilities. Senior Principal Magistrate Purity Koskey sentenced Enock Kabiswa Chongwa and Elijah Ouma Odhiambo to a fine of Sh10 million each or 10 years’ imprisonment after finding them guilty…

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Inside the Dilapidated School Where Richard Kilel Votes

A sharp, unsettling contrast has emerged in the heart of Bomet Central, where the decaying infrastructure of Manyatta Primary School stands as a stark contradiction to the political prominence of its immediate neighborhood. ​Despite serving as the official polling station and immediate neighbor to the area Member of Parliament, Richard Kilel,whose private residence sits a…

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59 Students Injured After School Bus Crashes on Eldama Ravine-Nakuru Highway

Fifty-nine students were injured on Thursday morning after a school bus veered off the Eldama Ravine-Nakuru highway near Kibasiso, close to Taidys Hotel. The bus was transporting learners to a regional music festival in Mogotio when the accident occured.  The accident occurred at about 9:20 a.m. and involved a bus belonging to Pineview Academy Kiplogon. Eldama…

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Over 2,700 Liters of Illicit Brew Destroyed in Laikipia Crackdown

LAIKIPIA, Kenya — Authorities in Laikipia County have intensified their crackdown on illicit alcohol, destroying more than 2,600 liters of kangara and seizing 160 liters of chang’aa during a multi-agency operation in Shamanek village, Nyahururu Sub-County. The joint operation, which brought together security agencies and local administrators, targeted illegal brewing dens as part of sustained…

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Rights Defender Champions Menstrual Hygiene to Keep Nakuru Girls in School

Promoting hygiene and personal care among teenagers is essential to building confident, healthy, and focused learners, girls’ rights defender Doreen Totona Korir has said. Speaking at Murinduko Baptist Senior School in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County, Korir emphasized that no girl should miss learning opportunities due to a lack of proper hygiene and sanitary support. “Every…

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Belgut MP denies claims government illegally issuing IDs to non-Kenyans

Belgut Member of Parliament Nelson Koech has defended the government’s handling of national identification documents, claiming that identity cards recently cited in reports of irregular issuance to foreign nationals were processed during the previous administration. Speaking during a panel discussion on Citizen TV’s Day Break programme on Monday, Koech said investigations into the matter showed…

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Years of Fear as Government Orders Fresh Security Deployment Along Narok-Migori Border

For many families living along the Narok-Migori border, peace remains elusive as recurring violence continues to disrupt lives, education and economic activities. The latest wave of concern has prompted leaders to call for urgent interventions, with Narok Governor Patrick ole Ntutu announcing that the government will deploy additional security personnel to the troubled region. Speaking…

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Governor Rotich calls for restoration of corporal punishment

As schools across Kenya grapple with rising cases of student unrest, Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich has ignited debate by calling for the reinstatement of corporal punishment as a tool for restoring discipline among learners. Addressing residents in Iten town, Rotich said increasing incidents of school disturbances point to deeper challenges in the education system,…

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