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Over 281,000 Kenyan Students Default on HELB Loans Totaling Nearly Sh40 Billion
The Higher Education Loans Board, known as HELB, has reported that more than 281,000 former students have failed to repay their education loans.
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WhatsApp Begins Showing Ads in Kenya
Meta, the company that owns WhatsApp, has started placing advertisements in the popular messaging app for users in Kenya.
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President Ruto Lays Wreath at Tomb of the Fallen Soldiers in Rome
President William Ruto began his three-day state visit to Italy on Monday, April 20, 2026, with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Fallen Soldiers in Rome.
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TVETA Orders Closure of College, Declares Certificates Invalid
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has taken strong action against the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) by revoking its accreditation and ordering the immediate closure of all its 13 campuses across the country.
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Kenyans Prepare for Street Protests Over High Fuel Prices on Tuesday
Many Kenyans are getting ready to return to the streets on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in demonstrations against the recent increase in fuel prices.
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Stabex Chairman Jackson Chebett Sues Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for Defamation Over Fuel Deal Claims
Jackson Chebett, the chairman and majority shareholder of Stabex International Limited, has filed a defamation lawsuit against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
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CUE Summons Mukhisa Kituyi Over Alleged Irregularities in Masinde Muliro University Graduation List
The Commission for University Education (CUE) has formally summoned Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, a former Cabinet Secretary and ex-Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, to appear before it.
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Israel and Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify
A temporary 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect on Friday, April 17, 2026, offering a brief pause in the recent fighting.
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President Ruto Signs Law Reducing Fuel Tax to 8 Percent Amid Public Concern
President William Ruto has officially signed the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, into law at State House in Nairobi.
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Kenya Maritime Authority investigating detention of Kenyan vessel MV Sea Mfalme in Tanzania
The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has confirmed it is actively looking into the circumstances surrounding the detention of the Kenyan-flagged fishing vessel MV Sea Mfalme by Tanzanian authorities.
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South Africa’s Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years in jail for gun related charges
South African opposition leader Julius Malema, founder and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has been sentenced to five years in prison on firearm-related charges.
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Kalonzo writes to Pope Leo, asks for prayers for good leaders in Kenya
Wiper Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has written a heartfelt message to Pope Leo XIV, humbly asking the pontiff to remember Kenya in his prayers.
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EPRA lowers fuel prices slightly after VAT cut to 8 percent amid public uproar
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has announced a small reduction in the prices of petrol and diesel following a further cut in the value-added tax on petroleum products.
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Trump announces Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold talks on Thursday
US President Donald Trump has revealed that leaders from Israel and Lebanon will speak directly on Thursday in an effort to create some calm between the two countries.
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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino unveils team of pro bono lawyers to help Kenyans
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Paul Ongili, popularly known as Babu Owino, has formed a team of lawyers ready to offer free legal services to ordinary Kenyans who cannot afford to pay for advocates.
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Gachagua names President Ruto and top officials in alleged multi-billion fuel scandal
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto and several senior government officials of involvement in what he described as one of the largest fuel scandals in Kenya’s history.
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Commuters hit as matatus raise fares by 25 percent
Many Kenyans who rely on public transport faced higher travel costs starting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, after matatu operators announced a 25 percent increase in fares across the country.
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Trump criticizes Pope Leo, claims Iran has killed at least 42,000 protesters
Trump criticizes Pope Leo, claims Iran has killed at least 42,000 protesters