Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made an emotional plea to President William Ruto, urging him to spare his children from political battles. Speaking on Wednesday, February 26, during an interview with vernacular radio stations in Ukambani, Gachagua accused the president of orchestrating actions that have negatively impacted his children’s businesses. “I am only asking the president, please, …
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The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has reopened its online portal to accept applications for Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) placements. This initiative aims to fill remaining vacancies in 21 KMTC courses for the upcoming March 2025 intake. The application window is open until March 4, 2025. This reopening follows an earlier application phase that commenced on …
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The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Act, 2013, as amended in 2021, introduced a new contribution structure that significantly affects both employers and employees. These amendments aim to enhance retirement benefits for Kenyan workers, align contributions with economic conditions, and ensure the fund’s sustainability. This article delves into the key changes, their impact on employers and employees, and the …
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Kirinyaga County is mourning the loss of three junior secondary school pupils who died in a tragic road accident on Sunday, February 23. The children were riding on a motorcycle that collided head-on with a lorry at Gatugura along the Kutus-Kimunye road in Gichugu. How the Accident Happened According to Kirinyaga East Sub-County Police Commander Johnson Wachira, the …
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The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced that most of its employees will be either fired or placed on administrative leave by midnight on Sunday, marking a significant step in the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce government spending. According to a statement on USAID’s website, approximately 1,600 employees based in the U.S. will be laid off …
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The family of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson Wafula Chebukati has disclosed that he succumbed to a cardiac arrest after battling a recurrent cancerous brain tumor. Speaking to the press on Monday, the family revealed that Chebukati had initially been diagnosed with the tumor and underwent surgery in Germany. However, the tumor recurred in April …
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Makueni County – Police have launched an investigation after herders discovered a suspected decomposing human body inside a green sack in Makongo Forest, Makongo Sub-location, on the morning of February 22, 2025. Authorities were alerted at around 10:00 a.m., prompting officers from Mukuyuni Police Station and detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCIO) Makueni to visit the …
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A speeding driver lost control and crashed into a staff van at the Nyayo Stadium roundabout, resulting in the death of a young woman and injuring several others. Victim Identified The accident claimed the life of Elsie Njeru, while multiple passengers sustained injuries. Suspected Street Racing Eyewitnesses believe that the driver of the VW Golf GTI …
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Renowned journalist Ken Mijungu has been fired from TV47, barely a month after joining the station. Sudden Contract Termination A letter from Cape Media CEO Lilian Makandi, dated February 22, 2025, confirmed that Mijungu’s contract had been revoked just days after he requested time off. He had formally written to the management on February 21, 2025, …
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Overview Kenyan employees will experience changes in their pay slips starting February 2025 due to the continued implementation of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) reforms. These reforms, which began in 2023, aim to increase retirement benefits by gradually raising contribution rates over five years. Understanding the New NSSF Contribution System Under the NSSF Act, 2013, …
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