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Today’s stories
- Twice a week: Why deputy principal dresses like her studentsDeputy principal Catherine Muthuri builds student connections by wearing the school uniform twice weekly.
- Of impunity and madness: How Nairobi roads descended from order to anarchyNairobi roads have transitioned from an orderly public transport system to anarchy, with a decline in structure and courtesy.
- From anger, acid and death: The sad tale of 'Wamboo', woman who fed Thika townPhylis Wambui and her two sons were allegedly victims of a tragic acid attack linked to her estranged husband at Kiganjo Estate in Thika, Kiambu County.
- Of harsh realities and tale of two worlds: Mbadi admits Kenyans sought to lessen burden but offers little hopeJohn Mbadi acknowledged Kenyan efforts to reduce economic burdens but provided limited hope for improvement, presenting a contradictory view of an economy facing significant challenges.
- Out of touch: 'Hustlers' say Mbadi's Sh4.8tn plan won't uplift livesArtisans and ordinary Kenyans criticize Mbadi's Sh4.8tn plan, calling it a budget for the elite that does not address the high cost of living.
- Out of touch: 'Hustlers' say Mbadi's Sh4.8tn plan won't uplift their livesArtisans and ordinary Kenyans criticize Mbadi's Sh4.8tn plan, calling it a budget for the elite that does not address the high cost of living.
- Live Blog: Budget 2026-27 in picturesKenya's 2026-27 budget, presented by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, includes allocations for vulnerable groups, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and economic growth, with a total expenditure of Sh4.82 trillion.
- VIDEO: Mbadi heads to Parliament ahead of budget readingTreasury CS John Mbadi is heading to Parliament to present the 2026/27 budget worth Sh4.84 trillion, accompanied by officials and police, with a focus on debt repayment and financing through borrowing.
- Budget Day: Cost of living, public spending top Kenyans' concernsKenya's 2026-2027 budget faces public scrutiny over cost of living concerns and public spending efficiency, with citizens demanding accountability and relief from economic pressures.
- 80-year-old man 'appearing' to family at night exhumed in ugly family disputeAn 80-year-old man's body was exhumed a month after being buried in Kakimanyi village due to a family dispute.
- People Vs State: Mbadi's Sh4.8tr budget raises tax fearsNational Treasury CS John Mbadi is set to present a budget amid economic challenges and public resistance, with concerns over increased taxes.
- Mbadi's Sh4.8tr budget raises taxes fears amid economic stressKenya's National Treasury CS John Mbadi presented a Sh4.8tr budget amid economic challenges and public concerns over increased taxes.
- Opposition unveils 'People's Budget' ahead of 202627 fiscal planThe Kenyan opposition unveiled a Sh.4.32 trillion 'People's Budget' ahead of the 2026/2027 fiscal plan, criticizing the government's fiscal policies and proposing alternative spending priorities.
- Ololtuaa: The teacher taking over Basic Education docketJohn Lekakeny Ololtuaa was appointed as the new Principal Secretary for Basic Education, replacing Professor Julius Bitok, who was transferred to the Tourism docket.
- Ogamba: Ministry to restructure school calendar amid schools' unrestKenya's Education Ministry plans to restructure the school calendar starting next year to address learner fatigue and unrest in boarding schools, following a fire that killed 16 students and other incidents. The ministry also announced measures to improve safety and investigate the causes of the unrest.