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K24 Digital Hansi Flick praises Barcelona’s performance as La Liga giants kick off title defense with massive win K24 Digital Nigerian TikToker who spent 1 month in Shimo La Tewa prison reveals what led to his arrest TUKO Answered prayers: Murang'a woman delivers twin girls at 62 after years of trying People Daily IEBC clarifies degree requirements for presidential, MP and gubernatorial candidates Al Jazeera Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to de-escalate tensions Al Jazeera ‘We know this movie’: Iran mocks latest US sanctions Al Jazeera Climbers escape rockfall crossing ‘Death Pass’ on Mont Blanc Al Jazeera Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball from Mexico sells for $3.35m TUKO Video: Why Liverpool were awarded a controversial penalty vs Newcastle explained K24 Digital ‘I’m proud of the person I see’ – Kinuthia reflects on journey to self-acceptance and his sexuality TUKO Raila may be gone but his legacy lives on: Ida Odinga celebrates 76th birthday TUKO Video: Worrying scenes as journalists, fans are assaulted after FKF Shield Cup Citizen Digital Ann Nderitu: IEBC summoned, fined suspects who breached code of conduct in Ol Kalou polls Citizen Digital Over 150 migrants rescued off Greece's Crete in recent days People Daily Burnham to visit Kyiv on first foreign trip and reaffirm UK support for Ukraine Kahawa Tungu Burnham to visit Kyiv on first foreign trip and reaffirm UK support for Ukraine - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu New Tata boss to face formidable challenges - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30 - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu Ruto says not scared, trusts the judgement of Kenyans - Kahawatungu BBC News China Orders Massive Recall of Nearly 3 Million Teslas Over Emergency Door Handle Concerns K24 Digital Jackie Matubia celebrates daughter after swimming championship despite missing medal K24 Digital Abud Omar: Gor Mahia underestimated Tusker and got punished in Super Cup duel Citizen Digital Norwegian King Harald's health has 'deteriorated': palace People Daily IEBC Commissioner Nderitu urges parties to field more women, youth and PWD candidates in 2027 K24 Digital Diana Bahati overjoyed as their long-serving pastor marries in beautiful church wedding TUKO Missed millions: Why Chelsea are starting another season without a shirt sponsor Al Jazeera Human-caused Nevada wildfire forces 42,000 people to evacuate Al Jazeera Ebola cases in DRC hit 5,515 as Pope Leo urges global action to save lives Al Jazeera Can Kenya’s AI ambitions coexist with Naivasha’s water needs? 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IEBC clarifies degree requirements for presidential, MP and gubernatorial candidates

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A university degree will not be a requirement for Kenyans seeking the presidency, governorship or parliamentary seats in the 2027 General Election, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has clarified, reopening a debate that sparked controversy during the last election. IEBC Commissioner Dr Ann Nderitu said the current legal position does not allow the […]

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