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Education CS Julius Ogamba confirmed KCSE exams in Marakwet East will proceed despite landslides, with plans to airlift candidates. KRA has warned Kenyans about a fake customer care account on X, urging caution. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) launc...Education CS Julius Ogamba confirmed KCSE exams in Marakwet East will proceed despite landslides, with plans to airlift candidates. KRA has warned Kenyans about a fake customer care account on X, urging caution. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) launched KWSPay, a new digital payment system via eCitizen. Separately, Chief Justice Martha Koome visited the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's grave in Bondo to condole with his family.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
Elgeyo Marakwet landslide: State plans to airlift candidates sitting national exams
Officials are assessing the safety of schools in the affected regions to ensure no candidate misses the national tests scheduled for Monday.
Uproar as African Union Addresses President Suluhu's Win
The African Union (AU) Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, faced widespread criticism after congratulating Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu on her election victory with 98% of the votes, while simultaneously expressing regret for lives lost during post-election violence. Kenyans, in particular, voiced outrage on social media, accusing the AU of endorsing electoral authoritarianism.
Trump issues war ultimatum to Nigeria over Christian killings
'If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our CHERISHED Christians!'
KRA Warns of Fake Tax Collectors Tricking Kenyans
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a warning about a fake customer care account on X, cautioning Kenyans not to engage with it. This alert follows the hacking of the genuine KRA CARE X account on October 31st.
KWS Announces New Mode of Payment for Park Services
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has introduced a new digital payment system called KWSPay, integrated into the eCitizen platform, for all its services. This upgrade aims to streamline payments for conservation fees and other KWS offerings, improving visitor experience.
Martha Koome’s Emotional Speech as She Visits Raila’s Grave in Bondo
On November 1, 2025, Chief Justice Martha Koome led a Judiciary delegation, including Supreme Court judges William Ouko and Njoki Ndung'u, to Bondo, Siaya County, to condole with the family of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at his grave.
Guiding your teen through challenges of peer pressure
Girls who go to parties with way older kids and have real boyfriends.
Visiting places to remember three mzungu women...
In her memoir, The Flame Trees of Thika, Elspeth Huxley describes the ride on an ox-cart with her mother from the Norfolk Hotel in Nairobi to the Blue Post Hotel in Thika.
Shortage of Food, Fuel and Money Reported in Tanzania
Tanzania is currently experiencing severe shortages of food, fuel, and cash services following protests that erupted during the country's general elections on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The United Kingdom has elevated its travel advisory, warning its citizens against all but essential travel to the East African nation.
Government Responds to Deadly Floods and Landslide in Elgeyo Marakwet County
JKUAT Closes Indefinitely and Treasury Approves Sh7.7bn Payout Amid University Staff Strike
Landslides in Elgeyo Marakwet Kill 21 as Heavy Rains Cause Flooding Across Kenya
Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Capture El Fasher in Sudan, Killing Scores and Displacing Over 60,000
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Deaths Reported During KDF Recruitment and Operations in Turkana - October 2025
" The Gov't has ensured proper resource mobilization for those affected by the mudslide" CS Ruku
