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By Lesego Lehari, 13 Oct, 2025 / Education

KNEC Skips Security Escorts for 2025 KPSEA & KJSEA Exams, Focuses on KCSE

KNEC will forgo security escorts for 2025 KPSEA and KJSEA exams, deploying officers only for KCSE centres and new digital safeguards.

By Lesego Lehari, 12 Oct, 2025 / Sports

Walsall hold top spot as MK Dons thrash Bristol Rovers in League Two

Walsall kept the League Two lead after a 1‑0 win over Crawley, while MK Dons' 4‑0 rout of Bristol Rovers sharpened the promotion race.

By Lesego Lehari, 11 Oct, 2025 / Sports

Brazil Thrash South Korea 5-0 in Seoul Friendly Ahead of 2025 Tournaments

Brazil smashed South Korea 5-0 at Seoul World Cup Stadium, highlighting Brazil's attacking firepower and prompting Korea to rethink its defensive setup.

By Lesego Lehari, 10 Oct, 2025 / Education

Kenya's Schools to Plant 2,000 Fruit Trees Each for Mazingira Day

Kenya's Education Ministry orders every primary school to plant 2,000 fruit trees on Mazingira Day 2025, boosting nutrition and helping meet the 30% forest cover goal.

By Lesego Lehari, 9 Oct, 2025 / Sports

Libya Beats Eswatini 2-0, Keeps World Cup Hope Alive in Benghazi

Libya beat Eswatini 2‑0 in Benghazi, keeping World Cup hopes alive and leaving Eswatini out of contention as Group D races toward its final games.

By Lesego Lehari, 8 Oct, 2025 / Business

CBN Takes Full Control of Nigeria’s Fixed‑Income Market, Investor Impact

The Central Bank of Nigeria will seize full control of the fixed‑income market from November 2025, prompting analyst debate, operational risk concerns, and new bond‑investment strategies.

By Lesego Lehari, 8 Oct, 2025 / Entertainment

Imisi Wins BBNaija Season 10, Takes Home 150 Million Naira

Imisi clinched the Big Brother Naija Season 10 title on Oct 5, 2025, earning a 150 million‑naira prize as fans nationwide voted in record numbers.

By Lesego Lehari, 7 Oct, 2025 / Sports

Charlie Dean warns England not to underestimate Bangladesh at Women’s WC clash

Charlie Dean warns England not to underestimate Bangladesh ahead of their Women’s Cricket World Cup clash, highlighting Bangladesh's top‑ranked bowling and the match’s impact on both teams' tournament hopes.

By Lesego Lehari, 7 Oct, 2025 / Politics

Kenya allocates Sh28 bn to NYOTA, aiding 100k small firms

Kenya's NYOTA programme will channel Sh28 bn to grant Sh50,000 to 70 businesses per ward, targeting over 100,000 micro‑enterprises and 800,000 youths.

By Lesego Lehari, 7 Oct, 2025 / Sports

Auger‑Aliassime Stuns Zverev to Reach US Open Fourth Round

Felix Auger‑Aliassime upsets Alexander Zverev at the 2025 US Open, reaches the fourth round and later the semi‑finals, sparking a Canadian tennis resurgence.

By Lesego Lehari, 6 Oct, 2025 / Sports

Barcelona Favored Over Sevilla in La Liga Showdown on Oct. 5, 2025

Barcelona heads into the Oct. 5 La Liga clash at Sevilla's Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán as favorites, while both sides eye crucial points ahead of the international break.

By Lesego Lehari, 3 Oct, 2025 / Sports

India vs West Indies 2025 Test: Gill’s debut, venue row and match drama

Shubman Gill leads India in a two‑match Test vs West Indies as venue controversy erupts over Ahmedabad's empty stadium; India wins the first Test.