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Here is a quick look at stories making headlines today.
Ministry of Education to no longer announce the top candidates in national examinations
In an effort to reduce unhealthy competition, the Ministry of Education will no longer publish the names of the top scorers in national exams.
Ezekiel Machogu, the Education Cabinet Secretary, revealed that President William Ruto had been briefed earlier in the day and agreed with the decision not to rank the candidates. The CS shocked the nation when he broke with tradition and did not announce the top candidate in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exam when he announced the results yesterday at Mitihani House in Nairobi. He only mentioned the highest score of 431.
Academies excel as boys outshine girls
In the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education exam, private schools once again outperformed public ones, maintaining their position as academic behemoths.
Boys excelled over girls.
Additionally, from two candidates with special needs in 2021 to 39 candidates with scores of 400 or higher.
Form One selection to be completed by January 16
The selection of Form One candidates for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exam in 2022 will be completed by January 16, just one week before schools reopen.
Ezekiel Machogu, the CS for Education, stated that the selection process’ completion aims to give parents enough time to get ready for their children to start secondary school. The date the students will begin Form One was not, however, mentioned by him.
Mike Sonko cleared of charges of corruption and money laundering
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko was cleared on Wednesday of charges of corruption and money laundering relating to contracts that were awarded while he was in office.
Sonko was released along with other defendants, including Anthony Otieno Ombok alias Jamal and ROG Security Ltd., by Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogoti.
The magistrate ruled that the charge sheet was flawed and that there was insufficient support for Sonko’s defense from the testimony of the 19 witnesses.
Biden meets Zelensky, promises support
President Joe Biden has told President Volodymyr Zelensky the US will stick by Ukraine “for as long as it takes” in its war with Russia.
“You will never stand alone,” Mr Biden told Mr Zelensky as he visited the White House on his first overseas trip since the Russian invasion began.
Mr Biden confirmed a new package of more than $2bn (£1.7bn) in assistance for Ukraine and promised another $45bn.
Carabao Cup fourth-round highlights
Manchester United are through to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup following a straightforward 2-0 win over Burnley at Old Trafford.
Christian Eriksen’s first-half goal from close range following excellent work by recalled right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka gave United the lead. A wonderful solo effort from the in-form Marcus Rashford early in the second half then put Erik ten Hag’s team in total control.
In other news, League One Charlton defeated Premier League’s Brighton on penalties following a scoreless draw to advance to the Carabao Cup quarterfinals.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest hit four past Blackburn to reach the last eight.
VAR has made six incorrect interventions this season with 42 deemed correct
This year, the Key Match Incident panel has determined that 42 of the video assistant referee interventions made by the Premier League were correct. There was also 6 incorrect decisions.
According to ESPN, one of the six errors involved the goal by Gabriel Martinelli that was disallowed in Arsenal’s loss to Manchester United in September.
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