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The High Court has temporarily stopped parts of the Kenya-US health deal due to medical data concerns, drawing government criticism. President Ruto called for a fair green transition as Kenya declared a drought emergency. In other news, the governmen...The High Court has temporarily stopped parts of the Kenya-US health deal due to medical data concerns, drawing government criticism. President Ruto called for a fair green transition as Kenya declared a drought emergency. In other news, the government confirmed no school fee hike for 2026 and withdrew the Public Finance Management Bill. New directives mandate county worker salaries by the third of each month, tax calculations for manufacturers are set for reform, and a High Court ruling shifts VAT and bank deposit risk to taxpayers.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
The Kenyan government has confirmed there will be no increase in school fees for the 2026 academic year, providing relief for parents as thousands of students prepare to transition to Senior School.
The Judiciary Service Commission (JSC) has appointed 100 new resident magistrates, announced on Thursday, December 11, 2025, to strengthen judicial service delivery and reduce case backlogs across Kenya.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya have criticized Kenyans who went to court to halt a Ksh 200 billion health deal between Kenya and the United States. They accuse petitioners of sabotaging vital government health programs.
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has spoken out after the High Court halted the implementation of sections of the Kenya-US Health Cooperation Framework, specifically those dealing with health data transfer. He emphasized that health data belongs to individuals, not the state, and raised concerns about potential human experimentation as well as the agreement's constitutionality.
The Ministry of Education in Kenya has released the first-ever Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results, replacing the old KCPE system. This new Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, introduced in 2017, emphasizes learners' skills and interests over memorization.
Luhya Elders Forum met with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Otsotsi in Kakamega to discuss critical issues affecting Western Kenya, including the privatization of sugar mills, expanding gold mining, and a proposed nuclear plant in Siaya County.
The United Nations plans to significantly reduce its humanitarian funding appeal for 2026 to roughly half of its 2025 request, following substantial aid cuts from donor countries including the United States and several European nations.
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) addressed claims that Kenya's U15 boys' and girls' teams were stranded in Uganda after the African Schools Football Championship, clarifying that a transport delay, not abandonment, caused the overnight stay.
Kenya has launched new initiatives, including the Magical Kenya Souvenir Passport and the Hapa Ni Wapi domestic tourism platform, to boost its tourism sector. These platforms aim to enhance visitor experiences and attract a target of 5.5 million tourists by 2027.
The Kenya Defence Forces Rifle Association (DEFRA) secured a dominant victory at the Highland Minerals Trophy 2025 shooting competition held at the KDF Range Laikipia from December 3-6, 2025, outperforming teams from the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and the National Police Service (NPS).
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