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Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: November 2, 2026Country: Kenya

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Kenyans.co.ke’s news tracker reports that former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu appeared for sentencing in a money-laundering case involving KSh 588 million. More than 1.04 million candidates began the 2026 KCSE written examinations, while Education CS Julius Ogamba banned examination officials from using mobile phones to curb cheating. A Commission on Revenue Allocation report found that 43 counties exceeded the 35% wage-bill limit in 2025/2026, with Taita Taveta recording the highest share at 64% of its revenue.

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