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KUCCPS records historic boom: Over 293,000 students placed in higher education institutions

Lion ObimboJuly 8, 2026July 8, 202603 mins

The government has released the long-awaited placement results for students seeking admission to universities and colleges. The selection, conducted through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), targets candidates who sat for the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination. This milestone prepares thousands of students to transition into universities, colleges, and…

Desert blooms: Marsabit farmers turn arid land into food

Mike KwobaJuly 8, 2026July 8, 202606 mins

Mention Marsabit or Northern Kenya, and the picture that immediately comes to mind is one of drought, hunger, cattle rustling, and perpetual dependence on food aid. But across the county, a quiet transformation is underway. Local communities are actively rewriting that narrative by embracing agriculture. Pastoralists and farmers are turning scarcity into opportunity, utilizing modern…

Meru County drug crackdown: National Police Service seize cannabis in Timau

Mike KwobaJuly 8, 2026July 8, 202601 mins

Police have arrested two suspects and seized an undisclosed amount of cannabis (bhang) following a successful raid on a suspected drug den in Timau Town, Meru County. Acting on credible intelligence, officers targeted a house in the Soko Korona area believed to be a central hub for storing and processing illicit substances. During the search,…

Gold, Grit and Hope: The inspiring story of women miners in Turkana

Kimani KaranjaJuly 8, 2026July 8, 202606 mins

In the vast, sun-scorched plains of Turkana County, where pastoralism has defined livelihoods for generations, another form of survival is taking root beneath the earth’s surface. Hidden within the rocky terrain are deposits of gold that have become a source of hope for hundreds of families, particularly women who are increasingly driving the county’s artisanal…

KUCCPS challenges universities to recognise technical subjects in degree admissions

Binti WangilaJuly 8, 2026July 8, 202602 mins

Students who took technical subjects in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination emerged among the country’s top performers, prompting the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) to call on universities to review admission requirements in line with the country’s evolving education system. Data released by KUCCPS during the announcement of…

Conflict escalates in South Sudan as medical evacuations surge 50%

Binti WangilaJuly 8, 2026July 8, 202602 mins

The humanitarian crisis in South Sudan is deepening, with the number of wounded civilians evacuated for emergency medical treatment rising by 50 percent in the first half of 2026 as renewed fighting overwhelms the country’s fragile healthcare system. According to the International Committee of the Red Cross, 266 wounded people were evacuated between January and…

IEA warns global gas crunch could push energy prices higher through 2027

Binti WangilaJuly 8, 2026July 8, 202602 mins

Consumers in Kenya and other gas-importing countries could face higher energy costs over the next two years as global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies remain under pressure, according to the International Energy Agency. In its latest quarterly gas market report, the IEA says the global outlook has worsened following disruptions caused by the recent conflict…

Argentina complete dramatic comeback to eliminate Egypt and reach World Cup quarter-finals

Binti WangilaJuly 8, 2026July 8, 202601 mins

Argentina staged a sensational second-half comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 and keep their FIFA World Cup title defence alive after overturning a two-goal deficit in a thrilling Round of 16 encounter. Egypt stunned the defending champions with first-half goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, while goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir denied Lionel Messi from the penalty…

Taita Taveta activists demand immediate disbandment of Tavevo water company over inflated bills

Albert MwanyasiJuly 7, 2026July 7, 202603 mins

The Economic Justice Forum has demanded the immediate disbandment of Tavevo Water and Sewerage Company, accusing the Taita Taveta county utility firm of failing residents despite the region hosting major water sources that supply the wider coastal belt. Economic Justice Forum Chairman Christopher Mwambingu declared that Tavevo has completely failed in its mandate and should…

Taita Taveta 2027: Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako dismisses running mate rumours

Albert MwanyasiJuly 7, 2026July 7, 202602 mins

Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako has dismissed claims that he has already picked a running mate for the 2027 Taita Taveta gubernatorial race, terming the reports circulating online as baseless rumours. In a statement on his official social media pages, the second-term lawmaker clarified that reports suggesting he has settled on a deputy are entirely untrue….

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