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PPB Warns Against Counterfeit Cancer Drugs

Patricia Waigwa
Global Alert Issued The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has warned Kenyans about counterfeit cancer drugs circulating globally. Moreover, the falsified medicines contain no active ingredients and pose serious risks to patients. Fake IBRANCE Identified PPB confirmed fake versions of IBRANCE, a breast cancer drug, are in circulation. Additionally, nine dangerous batches
Food prices rise in 2026
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Goods and Services Prices Rise as 2026 Begins

Patricia Waigwa
Inflation Report ReleasedKenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reported annual inflation at 4.5 percent in December 2025. Moreover, the report highlighted rising costs of everyday goods and services across households. Food Costs SurgeFood prices rose 7.8 percent over the year, hitting families hardest. Additionally, sukuma wiki increased 4.7 percent, maize flour 5.1
Children going to school
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School Reopening Dates & Academic Calendar for 2026

Patricia Waigwa
Festive Season Ends, Schools Prepare As the festive season concludes, families finish travels and reunions. Meanwhile, preparations are underway for the new school term. Millions of Learners Resume Classes Millions of learners will return to classrooms next week for the first term of the 2026 academic year. Consequently, the long December holiday officially ends. Busy […]
Roadblock for vehicle check
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Mandatory NTSA Inspections Ahead of School Return

Patricia Waigwa
Authority Issues Directive The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has directed all motorists to present vehicles for mandatory annual inspections. Moreover, the inspections must be completed before schools reopen in January 2026. Inspection Centres Operational In a statement on Tuesday, December 30, NTSA confirmed that inspection centres across the country will
Candidates sitting for exams
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Learners Get Another Shot at Grade 10 Selection

Patricia Waigwa
Ministry Announces Review Opportunity Learners dissatisfied with their Grade 10 Senior School placement will have another chance to revise choices next week. Moreover, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed the revision window will run from January 6 to January 9. First Review Results Released The ministry received 355,457 applications during the first review.
Traffic officers arrested over bribery
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Traffic Officers Arrested in EACC Anti-Corruption Sweep

Patricia Waigwa
Officers Nabbed in Separate Operations The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two traffic officers in Mombasa and Murang’a County. Moreover, the arrests followed multiple public complaints about rampant bribery by traffic officers. Murang’a Officer Arrested The first officer, attached to Murang’a traffic base, was nabbed along the Kenol–Murang’a
Former Shinyalu MP dies
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Former Shinyalu MP Daniel Khamasi Dies at 79

Patricia Waigwa
Governor Confirms Death Former Shinyalu Member of Parliament Daniel Liula Khamasi has died at the age of 79. Moreover, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa confirmed the passing in a statement on Tuesday, December 30. Tribute from Kakamega Governor Governor Barasa mourned Khamasi as a dedicated public servant. Additionally, he praised the former MP’s commitment to Shinyalu
Sifuna calls out oil goons
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Sifuna Flags Turkana Oil FDP as Scandal

Patricia Waigwa
Senator Raises Concerns Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has urged Kenyans to scrutinize the Turkana Oil Field Development Plan (FDP). Furthermore, he described the plan as the “biggest scandal” of President William Ruto’s administration. Statement on Red Flags On December 29, Sifuna alleged that the FDP contains questionable amendments. In addition, he claimed most changes