Author: Evelyne Lagat
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THE UNYIELDING SPIRIT OF A MAN OF THE PEOPLE
Raila Amolo Odinga was born on January 7, 1945, in Maseno, Kenya, into a family deeply rooted in the nation’s political fabric. His father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, was Kenya’s first Vice President, a legacy that inspired Raila throughout his life. Growing up in a politically charged environment, Raila was exposed to the difficulty of governance…
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Shadows in the Courtroom
In the heart of Nairobi, where corridors smell of polished wood and old verdicts, Justice Isaac Lenaola sat behind his bench in the Supreme Court. He was a man of disciplined routine, measured speech, and, in his mind, an unblemished record. Yet reputation, he had learned over the years, is a fragile thing perhaps more…
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END OF AN ERA: RAILA ODINGA, FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF KENYA , DIES AT 80
Kenya is in mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, who passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Kochi, India, at the age of 80. According to reports, Odinga suffered a cardiac arrest during a morning walk and was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. President William Ruto addressed the nation in…
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Drama Erupts in Parliament as Duale and Kibagendi Clash Over SHA Allegations
A stormy session of the National Assembly’s Health Committee turned chaotic on Tuesday after a fiery exchange between Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi, exposing deep divisions within the political class over the controversial operations of the Social Health Authority (SHA). The quarrel erupted during a scheduled appearance by…
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KSTVET Inter-departmental Games 2025
KSTVET Students Clash in Intense Football Showdown. Students from KSTVET showcased remarkable energy and teamwork during an exciting interdepartmental football match that drew large crowds and vibrant support from their peers. The tightly contested game featured skillful play and strong coordination from both sides, highlighting the students’ passion for sports and unity. After the match,…
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Surge in KSTVET Enrollment
Kenya School of TVET (KSTVET) is an institution of higher learning situated in Nairobi, Kenya. It provides Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Kenya Technical Trainers College has since 2020, started training of trainers only and transferred all other students to different colleges around. The Kenya Technical Trainers College (KTTC) was renamed in 2022…
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Education News
In a classroom at the heart of Machakos County, the quiet intensity of a chess match sits alongside the laughter of learners gathered around a game of Ludo. This is a strategy in motion. It is learning reimagined. Lewis Amota and Sarah Misiani, two Cohort 4 fellows are reshaping what learning looks like by introducing…
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Your Vote, Your Voice: IEBC’s Push to Register 6.3 Million New Voters Begins
Kenya is in the midst of a renewed push to refresh its voter roll as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) ramps up registration across the country. Since the latest Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) drive relaunched on September 29, more than 7,000 new voters have been added in just four days. A further 259…
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Beyond Borders: Kenya’s Contribution to Haiti’s Stability
On October 2, 2025, the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti concluded after 15 months of operations. President William Ruto, addressing the United Nations General Assembly, reflected on the mission’s complexities and the broader implications for international peacekeeping efforts. Kenya’s involvement began in June 2024, with the deployment of officers to assist Haiti…
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