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Education CS Ezekiel Machogu during a meeting in his office on February 20, 2024. PHOTO | COURTESY

Schools to Reopen on May 6 Despite Floods

Despite the ongoing floods causing widespread damage, the Ministry of Education has reaffirmed that schools will reopen on Monday, May 6, as previously announced. In a circular dated May 2, 2024, Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu emphasized that the rescheduled opening date remains unchanged, underscoring the importance of prioritizing the safety of children. Machogu urged…

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World Bank Group President Ajay Banga addresses delegates during the IDA for Africa Heads of State Summit at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya April 29, 2024. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi/File Photo

World Bank Chief Anticipates Wealthy Nations Fulfilling African Aid Appeals

World Bank President Ajay Banga expressed confidence that donor countries will fulfill African leaders’ plea for significant contributions to a low-interest facility aimed at supporting developing nations. Ajay Banga said that these contributions are not merely handouts but strategic investments in the future. In a conference on Monday, African heads of state urged wealthy nations…

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja in his office during a past meeting. PHOTO | COURTESY

UDA Party Grassroots Elections Marred by Voter Identification Issues

The UDA Party Grassroots elections encountered voter identification issues. The party witnessed the commencement of its grassroots elections across several counties, albeit overshadowed by confusion stemming from voter identification complications in certain regions and delayed starts in others. In the capital, Nairobi, a notable portion of voters encountered obstacles as only a fraction received identification…

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