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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba

CS Ogamba puts schools on notice after Gilgil drowning incident

A learner at Gilgil Hill Academy fell into a fish pond on the school grounds and drowned.

Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho dies at the Nairobi Hospital, Speaker announces

Kiaraho was serving his third term as Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou Constituency, having first been elected in 2013.

Ruto announces 72‑hour passport processing for Kenyans with jobs abroad

President Ruto said the government is working to remove bureaucratic hurdles that slow down passport issuance.

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Sifuna warns police against interference as Linda Mwananchi wing storms Mombasa with a huge rally.

GARP Kenya report shows that vaccines could prevent hundreds of thousands of resistant infections and save many lives by 2030.

Ababu Namwamba

Active participation by a High Commissioner in party politics is unusual, and Namwamba’s involvement in the ODM’s SDC will definitely be debated for some time.

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Prof Laz Ekwueme

Once dismissed as a vagabond's trade, acting in Africa has evolved, with scholars like Prof Laz Ekwueme, Sam Dede, and others bringing depth and cultural authority to Nollywood roles.

COTU(K) Secretary General Francis Atwoli.

Atwoli wins sixth straight term as COTU Secretary General.

Rostam Azizi

Mr Azizi is widely considered among the richest individuals in the East African region, alongside prominent tycoons such as Mohammed Dewji of Tanzania and Sudhir Ruparelia of Uganda.

SPORTS

CAF shake-up: Nigeria’s Samson Adamu takes over after DR Congo’s Véron Mosengo-Omba exit.

At Walodeya Primary School, Andy Cole Omolo first encountered rugby in Class Seven, though his early focus leaned more toward football.

ICYMI

ECVR exercise is expected to start on March 30, 2026, and run until April 28, 2026, targeting new voters, especially youth, and those seeking to transfer.

Central Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer Elizabeth Vivi has confirmed that 15 people were killed in the Nyeri crash, with only two survivors reported from the scene.

Forensic audits and inter-agency reports are also being scrutinized to establish a complete picture of what went wrong.

PICTURE/GALLERIES

New exhibition brings the journey of the Mara River to life

New Exhibition Brings the Journey of the Mara River to Life — Principal Project Investigator at the National Museums of Kenya Edward Njagi (left), explains an exhibit to Project Principal Investigator at the University of Florida, Prof Amanda Subalusky (centre), and Assistant Professor at Randolph-Macon College, Prof Ray Schmidt, during the launch of the Mara River Basin Exhibition at the National Museums of Kenya headquarters in Nairobi on March 5, 2026. Photo/ Sande Onyango

New Exhibition Brings the Journey of the Mara River to Life — Fifteen years of research culminate in an engaging display on the Mara River’s ecological, social, and economic significance for East Africa. Photo/Sande Onyango

New Exhibition Brings the Journey of the Mara River to Life — International collaboration between Kenyan and American scientists brings comprehensive insights into the Mara River ecosystem to the public through exhibition. Photo/Sande Onyango

New Exhibition Brings the Journey of the Mara River to Life — The National Museums of Kenya unveils a new exhibition tracing the Mara River’s vital journey from Mau Forest to Lake Victoria. Photo/Sande Onyango

New Exhibition Brings the Journey of the Mara River to Life — The exhibition highlights how communities, wildlife, and ecosystems across Kenya and Tanzania depend on the Mara River Basin. Photo/Sande Onyango

Journalists urged to prioritise accurate anti-doping reporting

Sixth ADAK-SJAK workshop equips journalists on anti-doping — A presentation during ADAK Media Workshop in Mombasa on February 27, 2026. Photo/SJAK

Mombasa event highlights risks of errors in doping coverage — Attendees focus intently on anti-doping regulations and jargon to enhance balanced reporting and protect Kenya's sporting reputation. Seated on the left is Jeff Olubuyi. Photo/SJAK

Mombasa event highlights risks of errors in doping coverage — Speakers stress media's responsibility in shaping narratives and safeguarding clean sport during the two-day training session. Photo/SJAK

Sixth ADAK-SJAK workshop equips journalists on anti-doping — Participants at the Mombasa workshop absorb key insights on WADA Code, TUEs, and precision in sports journalism. Photo/SJAK

Sixth ADAK-SJAK workshop equips journalists on anti-doping — ADAK and SJAK collaborate to equip Kenyan sports media with tools for ethical, informed anti-doping coverage. Photo/SJAK

Media plays key role in safeguarding clean sport, ADAK says — Attendees focus intently on anti-doping regulations and jargon to enhance balanced reporting and protect Kenya's sporting reputation. Photo/SJAK

Media plays key role in safeguarding clean sport, ADAK says — Journalists engage deeply as Dr Martin Yauma highlights the critical role of accurate reporting in anti-doping efforts. Photo/SJAK

ADAK workshop stresses precision in covering doping matters — Speakers stressed media's responsibility in shaping narratives and safeguarding clean sport during the two-day training session. Photo/SJAK

ADAK workshop stresses precision in covering doping matters — ADAK and SJAK collaborate to equip Kenyan sports media with tools for ethical, informed anti-doping coverage. Photo/SJAK

Media plays key role in safeguarding clean sport, ADAK says — Speakers stressed media's responsibility in shaping narratives and safeguarding clean sport during the two-day training session. Left is John Kimwere listening to presentations. Photo/SJAK

ADAK workshop stresses precision in covering doping matters — Participants at the Mombasa workshop absorb key insights on WADA Code, Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs), and precision in sports journalism. Photo/SJAK

Journalists urged to prioritise accurate anti-doping reporting — Journalists engage deeply as Dr Martin Yauma highlights the critical role of accurate reporting in anti-doping efforts. Photo/SJAK

Journalists urged to prioritise accurate anti-doping reporting — Nation Media Group's photojournalist Sila Kiplagat (right) engages deeply as Dr Martin Yauma highlights the critical role of accurate reporting in anti-doping efforts. Photo/SJAK

Journalists urged to prioritise accurate anti-doping reporting — Acting Director of Standards and Compliance at Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) Dr Martin Yauma makes a presentation during the sixth ADAK Media Workshop in Mombasa on February 27, 2026. Photo/SJAK

Kang'ata distributes maize seed to farmers

Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata distributes maize seed in Kandara constituency. Photo/Tybalt Madume

Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata distributes maize seed in Kandara constituency. Photo/Tybalt Madume

Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata distributes maize seed in Kandara constituency. Photo/Tybalt Madume

Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata distributes maize seed in Kandara constituency. Photo/Tybalt Madume

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Hybrid maize seed

The onset of rains often triggers a rush for farm inputs, pushing prices up and forcing some small-scale farmers to delay planting.

Kenyans benefit as MSMEs tap affordable financing

Insured dairy cows used as collateral and digital platforms such as Kwamua Digital and Bonyeza are game-changers for MSME owners.

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Wavinya Ndeti distributes 74.9 tons of certified maize seeds to 37,450 farmers in Machakos

Maize seed distribution project in Machakos — Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti gives an elderly woman some maize seeds for planting at Kathaana in Kangundo Constituency on March 3, 2026, during the launch of the distribution of 74.9 tons of certified seeds to 37,450 farmers across the county. Governor Ndeti said the rains which were expected to start towards the end of March had started early thus farmers could expect good yields if they planted and tilled their crops. Photo/Gastone Valusi

Maize seed distribution project in Machakos — Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti at Kathaana in Kangundo Constituency during the launch of distribution of 74.9 tons of certified seeds to 37,450 farmers across the county. Governor Ndeti said the rains which were expected to start towards the end of March had started early thus farmers could expect good yields if they planted and tilled their crops. Photo/Gastone Valusi

Maize seed distribution project in Machakos — Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti (right) poses for a photo with a resident of Kathaana in Kangundo Constituency on March 3, 2026, during the launch of the distribution of 74.9 tons of certified seeds to 37,450 farmers across the county. Governor Ndeti said the rains which were expected to start towards the end of March had started early thus farmers could expect good yields if they planted and tilled their crops. Photo/Gastone Valusi

Maize seed distribution project in Machakos — Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti (right) hands a bag of certified hybrid maize seed to a resident of Kathaana in Kangundo Constituency on March 3, 2026, during the launch of the distribution of 74.9 tons of certified seeds to 37,450 farmers across the county. Governor Ndeti said the rains which were expected to start towards the end of March had started early thus farmers could expect good yields if they planted and tilled their crops. Photo/Gastone Valusi

Maize seed distribution project in Machakos — Governor Wavinya Ndeti interacts with some residents of Kathaana in Kangundo Constituency on March 3, 2026, during the launch of the distribution of 74.9 tons of certified seeds to 37,450 farmers across the county. Governor Ndeti said the rains which were expected to start towards the end of March had started early thus farmers could expect good yields if they planted and tilled their crops. Photo/Gastone Valusi

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Job Nyangenya Bwomanga - Eminent Peace Ambassador - UN

A nation that cannot protect the education of its poorest children cannot claim to be serious about development.

Job Nyangenya Bwomanga - Eminent Peace Ambassador - UN

The push to register more than five million new young voters is not just a political strategy, it is a national turning point.