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    Ruto makes special appeal to teachers ahead of upcoming national exams

    Published on October 5, 2026

    Source: People DailyBy Felix Kyalo👁 36 views

    William RutoUDA

    President William Ruto has urged teachers to adequately prepare candidates for the upcoming national examinations while protecting the integrity of the testing process. Ruto made the call on Monday, October 5, 2026, during the national World Teachers’ Day celebrations at Kasarani, Nairobi, where he brought together teachers, government officials, Members of Parliament, education stakeholders and […]

    President William Ruto has urged teachers to adequately prepare candidates for the upcoming national examinations while protecting the integrity of the testing process. Ruto made the call on Monday, October 5, 2026, during the national World Teachers’ Day celebrations at Kasarani, Nairobi, where he brought together teachers, government officials, Members of Parliament, education stakeholders and […]

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    Kenya targets bigger Safari Rally as government seeks five-year WRC extension

    Published on October 5, 2026

    Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 24 views

    The government is planning a bigger and more commercially driven Safari Rally in 2027 as Kenya seeks to extend its hosting agreement with the World Rally Championship (WRC) for another five years. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi says Kenya has already submitted its bid to retain the WRC Safari Rally, with the government now looking to deepen private-sector involvement in…

    The government is planning a bigger and more commercially driven Safari Rally in 2027 as Kenya seeks to extend its hosting agreement with the World Rally Championship (WRC) for another five years.

    Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi says Kenya has already submitted its bid to retain the WRC Safari Rally, with the government now looking to deepen private-sector involvement in financing and supporting the event.

    Mwangi said increased private-sector participation had already played a key role in the successful staging of the 2026 Safari Rally, helping supplement government funding.

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    Gachagua vows to back one presidential candidate, even at cost of his ambition

    Published on October 5, 2026

    Source: People DailyBy Sharon Atieno👁 40 views

    Rigathi GachaguaDCP

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed to sacrifice his presidential ambitions if necessary to help opposition parties settle on a single candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Sunday, October 4, 2026 during a church service at PCEA tumaini church springfield Massachusetts USA, Gachagua said he was willing to put aside his […]

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed to sacrifice his presidential ambitions if necessary to help opposition parties settle on a single candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Sunday, October 4, 2026 during a church service at PCEA tumaini church springfield Massachusetts USA, Gachagua said he was willing to put aside his […]

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    Wave 360 Africa wins recognition at Nairobi Trade Fair

    Published on October 5, 2026

    Source: KBC DigitalBy KBC Digital👁 27 views

    Young Kenyan digital and marketing firm Wave 360 Africa has received recognition from the government for its work in helping brands connect with audiences through creative storytelling, digital campaigns and experiential marketing. The firm was recognised during the ongoing Nairobi International Trade Fair at Jamhuri Showground, where Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe applauded the company for…

    Young Kenyan digital and marketing firm Wave 360 Africa has received recognition from the government for its work in helping brands connect with audiences through creative storytelling, digital campaigns and experiential marketing.

    The firm was recognised during the ongoing Nairobi International Trade Fair at Jamhuri Showground, where Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe applauded the company for its contribution to Kenya’s growing creative and digital economy.

    Kagwe, who officially opened the Nairobi International Trade Fair on September 30, said the work being done by local creative companies such as Wave 360 demonstrated the growing role of innovation and technology in connecting businesses and institutions with the public.

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    Ruto gives Parliament January deadline to pass new university, TVET funding law

    Published on October 5, 2026

    Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 23 views

    William RutoUDA

    President William Ruto has given Parliament until January 2027 to complete legislation paving the way for a new higher education funding framework that will determine how students in universities, TVET institutions and KMTC are supported. Speaking during an event to commemorate World Teachers’ Day in Kasarani, Nairobi County, on Monday, October 5, 2026, Ruto said […]

    President William Ruto has given Parliament until January 2027 to complete legislation paving the way for a new higher education funding framework that will determine how students in universities, TVET institutions and KMTC are supported. Speaking during an event to commemorate World Teachers’ Day in Kasarani, Nairobi County, on Monday, October 5, 2026, Ruto said […]

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    IEBC puts parties on notice over gender balance in 2027 nominations

    Published on October 5, 2026

    Source: News – Capital FM KenyaBy IRENE MWANGI👁 28 views

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 5 -Political parties could face tighter scrutiny of their candidate lists ahead of the 2027 General Election as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission moves to enforce the constitutional requirement on gender representation. IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu said the commission intends to examine party nomination lists against the two-thirds gender threshold, in a move aimed at increasing…

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 5 -Political parties could face tighter scrutiny of their candidate lists ahead of the 2027 General Election as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission moves to enforce the constitutional requirement on gender representation.

    IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu said the commission intends to examine party nomination lists against the two-thirds gender threshold, in a move aimed at increasing the number of women appearing on the ballot.

    The commission has also urged political parties to go beyond simply complying with the minimum requirement by deliberately fielding women in constituencies where they have established political support.

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    TEP set for Linda Mwananchi rebrand as Sifuna revs up 2027 political vehicle

    Published on October 5, 2026

    Source: NTV KenyaBy Nick Mwirigi👁 40 views

    Edwin SifunaTEP

    Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna has found a political vehicle for his 2027 presidential bid,  The Equitable Party (TEP), registered in 2022. Sifuna now wants the party rebranded as the Linda Mwananchi Movement, as his allies gathered in Nairobi to rally behind his presidential ambition.

    Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna has found a political vehicle for his 2027 presidential bid,  The Equitable Party (TEP), registered in 2022.

    Sifuna now wants the party rebranded as the Linda Mwananchi Movement, as his allies gathered in Nairobi to rally behind his presidential ambition.

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    World Teachers’ Day: KUPPET chair Omboko Milemba raises concerns over pay and recognition of ECDE teachers

    Published on October 5, 2026

    Source: People DailyBy Felix Kyalo👁 23 views

    William RutoUDA

    Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) National Chairman Omboko Milemba has raised fresh concerns over the treatment and remuneration of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers, urging President William Ruto to intervene in their plight. Milemba made the remarks on Monday, October 5, 2026, during the national World Teachers’ Day celebrations at Kasarani […]

    Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) National Chairman Omboko Milemba has raised fresh concerns over the treatment and remuneration of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers, urging President William Ruto to intervene in their plight. Milemba made the remarks on Monday, October 5, 2026, during the national World Teachers’ Day celebrations at Kasarani […]

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    Gachagua Backs Sifuna's New Party, Urges Push to Challenge Ruto Allies

    Published on October 5, 2026

    Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 23 views

    Rigathi GachaguaEdwin SifunaDCP

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has thrown his weight behind Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's new political vehicle, urging him to move quickly to build the party and recruit candidates ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has thrown his weight behind Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's new political vehicle, urging him to move quickly to build the party and recruit candidates ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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