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Saturday, 8 August 2026
Kenya’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Saturday, 8 August 2026
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Politics

  1. Proposed law makes school heads accountable to education ministry

    The proposed Basic Education Bill, 2025, will require school principals and headteachers to serve as agents of the Ministry of Education on financial management of public funds, while remaining employees of the Teachers Service Commission.

    2 hours ago · The Standard

  2. Kalonzo appoints new Wiper leadership ahead of 2027 election

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced new party leadership appointments including Jamleck Irungu Kamau as national chairperson, Mohamed Ali as deputy party leader-designate, and Ndegwa Njiru as spokesperson, in preparation for the 2027 General Election and efforts to lead an opposition coalition against President William Ruto.

    2 hours ago · The Standard

  3. Uhuru to convene opposition meeting amid internal cracks

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to convene a meeting of the Opposition as internal divisions emerge within its member parties.

    2 hours ago · The Standard

  4. Sifuna pitches for presidency, consolidates support in Western region

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has launched rallies across Western Kenya under his Linda Mwanainchi brigade, calling for new leadership and attacking President Ruto's administration on governance, economy, healthcare and policy reforms.

    2 hours ago · The Standard

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