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Serfine Achieng

Serfine Achieng

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Teachers demand answers over unexplained Ksh.108 PAYE increase in June payslips
June 20, 2026 11:16 (EAT) • 3 days ago

Teachers demand answers over unexplained Ksh.108 PAYE increase in June payslips

In their June payslips, a majority of teachers were deducted approximately Ksh.108 more in income tax, which, according to union officials, would translate to an aggregate of up to Ksh.32.4 million in one month if effected on the payslips of all the 300,000 teachers employed by TSC....

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Duale says gov't will obey court order halting Laikipia Ebola facility
June 12, 2026 09:54 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Duale says gov't will obey court order halting Laikipia Ebola facility

Duale has however warned that he will not hesitate to invoke sections of the Public Health Act granting him powers to enforce stricter measures to prevent the spread of the highly communicable epidemic should a positive case be confirmed within Kenya’s territories.

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Parents threaten to storm Utumishi Girls as DNA identification of fire victims begins
May 29, 2026 09:00 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Parents threaten to storm Utumishi Girls as DNA identification of fire victims begins

Threatening to storm the school, some parents demanded answers from authorities over the whereabouts and identities of their children.

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Royal Media Services shines at 2026 Media Excellence Awards
May 16, 2026 02:14 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Royal Media Services shines at 2026 Media Excellence Awards

Hard facts in news, economy, health and development to the action in sports and entertainment made award-winning at the 2026 Annual Media Excellence Awards hosted by the Media Council of Kenya.Sema na Citizen took the coveted award for Best Civic Engagement Programme.

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One shot during protests as Marsabit-Wajir border land dispute escalates
May 14, 2026 08:23 (EAT) • 1 month ago

One shot during protests as Marsabit-Wajir border land dispute escalates

The protesters are demanding the release of the elders and the halting of construction of a multi-agency security camp until the dispute is resolved.

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IEBC hits 75% of target as enhanced voter registration ends Tuesday
April 28, 2026 02:00 (EAT) • 1 month ago

IEBC hits 75% of target as enhanced voter registration ends Tuesday

In its latest update, the commission said it had registered 1,876,274 new voters since the exercise began on March 30, representing 75 per cent of the 2.5 million target for the current phase.

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Ministry of Education on the spot over Ksh.903M undisbursed school funds
April 23, 2026 08:46 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Ministry of Education on the spot over Ksh.903M undisbursed school funds

A special audit by the Auditor General has also uncovered irregularities in the allocation of funds, with some school heads inflating the number of learners to draw extra funds.

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Senators raise red flags over Nairobi cooperation deal, cite lack of public participation
March 31, 2026 08:02 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Senators raise red flags over Nairobi cooperation deal, cite lack of public participation

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, however, defended the agreement, maintaining that it is constitutionally grounded and designed to enhance service delivery in the capital by unlocking additional funding.

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Youth turnout surges as ‘Tuko Kadi’ voter registration drive gains momentum
March 19, 2026 08:55 (EAT) • 3 months ago

Youth turnout surges as ‘Tuko Kadi’ voter registration drive gains momentum

By Thursday evening, long queues had formed, creating a logistical challenge for IEBC officials managing the ongoing voter registration.The new mobilisation drive, 'Tuko Kadi,' is a campaign being led and championed by Gen Zs themselves....

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New job dream ends in tragedy as Narok family loses son in Mosop helicopter crash
March 03, 2026 08:14 (EAT) • 3 months ago

New job dream ends in tragedy as Narok family loses son in Mosop helicopter crash

Keter, who was travelling with the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno, had recently secured a Teachers Service Commission (TSC) employment letter after years of waiting — a breakthrough his family hoped would change their fortunes.

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