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  The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has introduced stricter rules for Kenyans seeking recognition for their academic certificates earned abroad. In a statement released on Monday, April 14, KNEC unveiled new guidelines for the equation of foreign certificates, which must now be submitted through its dedicated online platform, the Query Management Information System (QMIS). The move aims to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and overall effectiveness of the certificate equation process, particularly as more Kenyans pursue education abroad. KNEC’s updated system will streamline the verification of both school and post-school qualifications, ensuring that only legitimate and accredited academic credentials are recognized in Kenya. To be eligible for evaluation, KNEC has outlined
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  Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku has declared a net worth of Ksh377 million, attributing most of it to his private business ventures. While appearing before the Committee on Appointments on Monday, April 14, Ruku—President William Ruto’s nominee for Cabinet Secretary for Public Service—disclosed that he holds shares worth Ksh250 million in a private company. Ruku further revealed that he owns land and buildings spread across the country, collectively valued at Ksh40 million, with his family residence alone worth Ksh60 million. His savings and Sacco shares total Ksh15 million, and he owns vehicles valued at Ksh12 million. President Ruto nominated Ruku to take over the Ministry of Public Service following the dismissal of former CS Justin Muturi. During his vetting, Ruku laid out a reform-focused vision
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  After more than two decades at the helm of Kenya’s Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu), Secretary General Francis Atwoli has signaled that he may soon step down. Speaking during the burial of George Oduor, Raila Odinga’s longtime bodyguard, Atwoli reflected on his long career and service under every Kenyan President since independence. He hinted that President William Ruto may be the last Head of State he serves under as Cotu boss. “I have had the opportunity to serve all Presidents of Kenya since independence… Maybe your(William Ruto) government will be the last one I serve before returning to Khwisero,” Atwoli told mourners in Ruto’s presence. Atwoli went on to
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  The government has admitted that funds collected through the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system were initially banked in Swiss accounts during the pilot phase of the program. In a statement issued on Monday, April 14, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura explained that the eTA system was launched in collaboration with a Swiss company, which managed the service during its early rollout. Mwaura clarified that the decision to use Swiss accounts was necessary due to the system’s trial phase. However, he assured the public that with the pilot now completed, all future eTA collections would be deposited directly into the Consolidated Fund. “There was a piloting phase for the eTA program, which
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  In a bold step toward modernizing Kenya’s education system, the government has proposed sweeping reforms that would introduce artificial intelligence (AI) to mark national exams and overhaul the structure that oversees assessments. This digital shift is part of a wider effort to streamline processes and align Kenya’s education system with global standards. At the heart of the proposal is the replacement of the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) with a new entity—the Kenya National Education Assessments Council (KNEAC). The move is designed to better support the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which emphasizes skills over rote learning. According to the Kenya National Education Assessments Council Bill, KNEC will remain
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  Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has called for the impeachment of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya,…
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  MAVOKO, Kenya Apr 14 – A man recently appointed to lead East African Portland Cement has been arraigned in court over alleged fraud involving forged documents. Bruno Oguda Obodha appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Derrick Kuto in Mavoko, where he pleaded not guilty to six counts of forgery and uttering false documents with the intent Read More

  Right now, Trump is relishing the sight of world leaders lining up to negotiate with him. A few days ago, U.S. officials claimed that over 75 countries had reached out. Read More

  The Chinese leader added that he also expects to take his visit as an opportunity to work with the Vietnamese side to draw up a new blueprint for the building of the China-Vietnam community with a shared future. Read More

  Data from EPRA shows that the price of Super Petrol fell from USD 927.00 per metric tonne in April 2024 to USD 683.89 by March 2025. Read More