The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is sparking parliamentary debate over how future elections will be conducted and results communicated to the public, with battle lines already being drawn for the 2027 General Election.
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The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is sparking parliamentary debate over how future elections will be conducted and results communicated to the public, with battle lines already being drawn for the 2027 General Election.
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Kenya's High Court has declared that personal branding of projects funded by taxpayers is unconstitutional and illegal, ending a common practice of politicians' images and names appearing on public infrastructure.
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National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo told Parliament's Finance Committee that the Treasury is taking its role managing the Government digital payment platform, e-Citizen, as the entity in charge of revenue collection, following Auditor-General concerns about platform ownership and Treasury oversight.
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The second cohort of students writing Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) is benefiting from eased administration and conduct as schools adapt to the new operational model, which has reduced the anxiety and tight security that characterised the former 8-4-4 examination system.
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England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or award at a ceremony in London on October 26, 2026. Kane's move to Bayern Munich, questioned at the time and reportedly costing 100 million euros initially, proved instrumental in his career achievement.
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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Cole Palmer knows the mistakes that led to his red card against Tottenham, where he was sent off for two bookable offences during Chelsea's 2-0 loss. Alonso expressed confidence Palmer will avoid repeating the infractions.
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Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said striker Alexander Isak "feels the trust of everyone" after scoring six times in seven Premier League games this season, including three goals in his past three matches, following a difficult debut campaign since his £125 million move from Newcastle.
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Tanzanian opposition activist Twaha Mwaipaya disappeared on October 25 in Machakos County, with Kenyan authorities offering no response. The abduction is described as the latest in a pattern undermining Kenya's image as a regional sanctuary for those fleeing persecution.
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Chinese state television suspended broadcasts of La Liga matches and advertisements involving Kylian Mbappe after a viral video showed the Real Madrid star making remarks about Mao Zedong. China Media Group said apologies from La Liga, Mbappe and Real Madrid are an absolute prerequisite for resuming broadcasts.
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The European Union is pressing for wealthy emerging economies like Gulf states and China to join a donor list to fund global conservation efforts, a dispute that remains unresolved as nearly 200 nations meet at COP17 biodiversity talks in Armenia to assess progress toward 2030 nature protection goals.
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