The Ministry of Education (MoE) has responded to public concern by allowing Grade 9 students who sat the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) exams to revise their senior school choices. The KJSEA Grade 9 placement revision system will allow students to request changes to their senior schools between December 23-29, 2025. Communication gaps between parents, learners, and school officials. PS Bitok encouraged collaboration between parents, learners, and school officials, emphasizing that the Government is committed to a transparent, fair, and student-centered placement process. By revising placements, the Ministry hopes to increase student satisfaction and improve alignment with Kenya’s top secondary schools and career pathways.

Oburu Oginga addressing during the State Funeral Service his late brother Raila Odinga at the Nyayo National Stadium on October 17, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]A potential implosion is looming in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Kenya’s most enduring opposition party, as leaders continue to disagree over the party’s future engagements and direction. This is happening as camps begin to emerge within the party, including in former Raila Odinga’s family, where his kin appear to be pulling in different directions.

The Prime Minister had just put the finishing touches to closing the propaganda session without the opposition's annoyance. Not an action, but an operation, says the prime minister, but the answer is not enough. Action or operation, the name cannot change the consequences in the economy, in people's lives and in society in general. The “Last Folly” together with Rama’s promise resulted in an isolated action or “operation”, not part of a strategy that would provide a solution. In the absence of a strategy, the answer is the police, in the absence of a project, the answer is action.

The late former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo addresses a past political rally. [File, Standard]Like all historical personalities, the late Cyrus Jirongo cannot "rest in peace". Wrangles, contests and reviews of his life have and will characterise his death. He is not alone in this.

Earlier this month, Utah food enthusiasts rejoiced over the news that some Utah restaurants might earn a Michelin star. And now Utah establishments could be included in “The Michelin Guide Southwest,” which will highlight restaurants in Utah, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. We do not yet know which Utah places will appear in the 2026 publication. Regardless, the Michelin star rating system rewards restaurants one to three stars, with three stars indicating “exceptional cuisine” that is worth a special journey to get to. I’m sure the anonymous Michelin investigators have their own rubric for identifying the best in food Utah has to offer.

It came as a major blow for the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in its privatisation process after Fauji Fertiliser Company Ltd formally pulled out from the bidding for a 75 per cent stake in the country’s national carrier, just ahead of the deadline to submit sealed bids. With its exit, three prequalified bidders remain in the race and are set to submit sealed bids by December 23. The bidding process will begin with sealed bids, followed by approval of the reserve price by the Privatisation Commission Board and the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation, after which bids will be opened publicly. Govt guarantees job securityThe government has assured PIA employees of one year of job security, while the holding company will manage pension and post-retirement liabilities. Officials said the airline, which operates flights to 78 destinations and holds around 170 international landing slots, urgently needs fresh investment and professional management to revive its operations.

---Advertisement---Mission not informed---Advertisement---The statement alleged that the protestors carried out their activities right outside the High Commission, and that the High Commission had not been informed in advance about the organised event. The statement also noted New Delhi’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all Bangladeshi diplomatic posts in the country. ---Advertisement---MEA calls claims ‘misleading’These remarks from the Bangladeshi side come moments after the Ministry of External Affairs responded to media queries about reported demonstrations outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, stating that Bangladeshi media had propagated a “misleading” narrative. The intercommunal situation in Bangladesh is better than in many other parts in South Asia. Our officials remain in touch with Bangladesh authorities and have conveyed to them our strong concerns at the attacks on minorities.

Rachel Ruto celebrated President William Ruto on his special day. Photo: Rachel Ruto. How did Rachel Ruto celebrate him? See the post below:Kenyans celebrate William RutoThe post has since resonated widely online, with Kenyans flooding the comments section to celebrate the President. William Ruto celebrated his 59th birthday.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Youth Cooperative Conference and UP Cooperative Expo-2025 at Jupiter Hall, Indira Gandhi Pratishthan on Sunday, marking the International Year of Cooperatives 2025. The Chief Minister and former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu also released a booklet documenting these milestones. ---Advertisement---During the event, the Chief Minister honored officials and beneficiaries for outstanding contributions to the cooperative sector and distributed loan cheques under various schemes. Honored by the Chief Minister---Advertisement---•⁠ ⁠Satyendra Kumar, District Magistrate, Varanasi, was honored for his pivotal role in strengthening cooperatives in Maharajganj, Barabanki, and Varanasi. •⁠ ⁠Santosh Kumar Sharma, District Magistrate, Maharajganj, was recognized for enrolling the highest number of members (1.22 lakh) and adding the maximum online members (28,000) in the state under the M-PACS Membership Mega Campaign-2025.

Liverpool have been given positive news on Alexander Isak in a quick update from one teammate. Alexander Isak delivered exactly the kind of moment Liverpool dreamed of on Saturday as he opened the scoring against Tottenham Hotspur. Article continues under the videoAnd that's why Liverpool spent over £200m on the pair. Wirtz's creativity is seen as the perfect match for Isak's goal-hunting but we haven't really seen what the pair can deliver. Isak was visibly in a lot of pain afterwards, failing to get up from the pitch without help.

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi during the launch of a rural electrification project at Karabare area in Rongo Sub-County, Migori County. [Anne Atieno, Standard]Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and a section of leaders from Nyanza region are now calling for the region to support President William Ruto unconditionally, despite ODM leaders setting conditions. According to the CS, once they have agreed that they are supporting President Ruto, they must do so unconditionally and on the basis of mutual interest.

Passengers jump down from the Air Congo aircraft at Kindu Airport. Why Air Congo flight passengers were stuckBut relief quickly turned to confusion and anxiety when the aircraft came to a stop and no mobile stairs or ground handling services arrived to allow passengers to disembark. Were there casualties in Air Congo flight drama? Kindu Airport delay criticisedAviation professionals have since criticised the incident as a serious failure of ground operations and passenger safety management. For some observers, the Kindu incident has raised uncomfortable questions about whether supporting infrastructure has kept pace with those ambitions.

[Courtesy/GettyImages]During the holidays, organised groups and tourists visit orphanages in Kenya, bringing gifts and foodstuffs. But what most people do not realise is these visits can sustain a system that harms children, depriving them of what they really need: stability. Globally and in Kenya, up to 80 per cent of children in orphanages have at least one living parent or relative who could potentially care for them. Many are placed in institutional care because of poverty rather than absence of parents. Poverty remains the main driver of child homelessness in Kenya.

The Yogi government’s river conservation initiative in Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a national benchmark. For the first time, a state has deployed high-tech drone survey systems on such a large scale for river rejuvenation. The remarkable outcomes of this initiative have prompted the central government to replicate the Uttar Pradesh model across the country. Based on the drone survey findings, a comprehensive action plan is being prepared to ensure zero discharge into rivers. Owing to the Yogi government’s welfare-oriented policies and effective use of technology, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the leading state in river conservation.

[PCS]The government has undertaken ambitious, science-led and community-centered reforms in the conservation of wildlife in the past three years, Deputy President Kindiki Kithure has disclosed. To secure this heritage, the DP also said the government is establishing a world-class National Wildlife Protection and Anti-Poaching Modernization Framework to effectively secure wildlife. At the same time, KIndiki disclosed that tourism revenue grew strongly in 2024, restoring global confidence in Kenya. Tourism revenue grew strongly in 2024, restoring global confidence in Kenya. He further said the government approach to wildlife conservation is bold, modern, science-based, and people-centered.