The Africa We Want: World Bank to hold jobs policy meeting in Nairobi to discuss Africa’s skills gap

The Africa We Want: World Bank to hold jobs policy meeting in Nairobi to discuss Africa’s skills gap

With global megatrends such as digitalisation, artificial intelligence, green skills and climate change reshaping the future of work, the academy will underscore the urgency of demand-driven, inclusive and high-quality skills systems that can support upskilling, reskilling and lifelong learning for diverse groups, including youth, women in both formal and informal sectors.

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Litein High School students in Kenya burn institution after demand to watch Arsenal vs Manchester City match is declined

Litein High School students in Kenya burn institution after demand to watch Arsenal vs Manchester City match is declined

The students’ grievances, neighbours say, was the school administration’s decision to bar them from watching a live English Premier League match between Arsenal Footfall Club and Manchester City Football Club that ended in a 1-1 draw.

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Pushed to the peripheries of nationhood Kenya’s minorities are now on the cusp of inclusion

Pushed to the peripheries of nationhood Kenya’s minorities are now on the cusp of inclusion

Speaking during a consultative meeting with members of Turkana Community in Nakuru, Lodoyi admitted that though Articles 56 and 26o of the Constitution recognised minority and marginalised groups, progress had stalled due to absence of a guiding policy.

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KRA impounds 21,600 smart phones smuggled into Kenya via Eldoret Airport

KRA impounds 21,600 smart phones smuggled into Kenya via Eldoret Airport

KRA is actively engaged in unearthing tax evasion schemes in order to boost tax revenue compliance as well as adherence to tax laws and procedures, hence ensuring fair trade is maintained within the market.

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US, Israel skip world summit on two-state solution as support grows for Palestinian state

US, Israel skip world summit on two-state solution as support grows for Palestinian state

Israel and the United States will boycott the summit, Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon, said, describing the event as a “circus.” Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal all recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday. France and five other states are expected to also formally do so this week.

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Living in limbo: Rejected by kin and kith, Murang’a’s East African school games shot putt hero cries out for ministry support

Living in limbo: Rejected by kin and kith, Murang’a’s East African school games shot putt hero cries out for ministry support

The Grade Eight pupil at Ndeera Primary and Junior School in Makuyu lives alone in a small rented shack, two kilometres from the school compound. The shack is a single room with a tiny bed in the corner. The bed serves as both his dining table and study area.

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Football bosses make modest alterations in league structure, retain Kanya Premier League format for 2025-26 season

Football bosses make modest alterations in league structure, retain Kanya Premier League format for 2025-26 season

According to a press statement by FKF, the 2025-26 league season that kicked off in on September 19, 2025, will run through to June 2026, maintaining the traditional nine-month calendar.

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As Kenya grapples with illicit alcohol consumption, Eldoret leads North Rift region in counterfeits peddling  

As Kenya grapples with illicit alcohol consumption, Eldoret leads North Rift region in counterfeits peddling  

From the legal front, Jackline Kiptoo from the ODPP in Nandi County addressed the importance of strong evidence in securing convictions for alcohol and drug-related offences.

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Kenya’s irrigation department adopts drone, GIS technologies for efficiency in food production

Kenya’s irrigation department adopts drone, GIS technologies for efficiency in food production

Kani said the department will continue engaging stakeholders to identify and scale technologies that can bridge existing gaps in irrigation management while promoting accountability and efficiency in the sector.

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East Africa to press for stronger conservation of Lake Victoria at climate summit in Brazil

East Africa to press for stronger conservation of Lake Victoria at climate summit in Brazil

With more than 40 million people relying on Lake Victoria for food, water and livelihoods, the degradation of water quality poses a growing regional threat. The EAC is expected to use the report to lobby for stronger commitments at COP30, with Mukubwa saying the aim is to ensure global recognition of the lake’s importance and mobilise support for urgent conservation measures.

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