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Ministry, governors seek to address healthcare workers delayed pay

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and governors meet to address delayed salaries, outdated systems, and limited resources amongst health workers.

Ministry, governors seek to address healthcare workers delayed pay

Mudavadi in UK to push Sudan peace talks, secure Nairobi Railway City funding

Mudavadi in UK to push Sudan peace talks, secure Nairobi Railway City funding

Kenya boosts industrial training with CNC machining programme

Kenya boosts industrial training with CNC machining programme

From Okiya Omtatah to Cleophas Malala: Politicians who like performing arts

From Okiya Omtatah to Cleophas Malala: Politicians who like performing arts

Kindiki warns against divisive rhetoric, calls for responsible leadership

The Deputy President emphasised the delicate balance between a maturing democracy and the need to protect national unity.

Kindiki warns against divisive rhetoric, calls for responsible leadership

Ruto vows to protect children against people out to corrupt their minds

Ruto indirectly addressed the controversy surrounding Echoes of War, a student play that was not staged in this year's Kenya National Drama and Film Festival in Nakuru despite qualifying.

Ruto vows to protect children against people out to corrupt their minds

State lays ground to formalise role of village elders

The government plans to roll out public participation for the Draft National Government Village Administration Policy, in efforts to formally recognise and empower village elders.

State lays ground to formalise role of village elders

Why government stopped 'Echoes of War' play

Education CS Julius Ogamba explained why Butere Girls were prevented from performing their Echoes of War play at the national level.

Why government stopped 'Echoes of War' play

Government receives a consignment of Mpox vaccines

Kenya receives 10,700 doses of Mpox vaccine to curb disease spread, Health Ministry says; 67 cases confirmed since July 2024.

Government receives a consignment of Mpox vaccines

Africa is awake and rising economically- Ruto

President William Ruto has called on African countries to seize the moment and claim their rightful place in the global economy.

Africa is awake and rising economically- Ruto

Commission seeks to halt auction of Matili technical college

EACC files an application in a Bungoma High Court seeking to stop auction of public assets belonging to Matili Technical Training Institute.

Commission seeks to halt auction of Matili technical college

Dons call for unity among universities

University Vice-chancellors from East Africa have called for regional integration, internationalisation, and joint recognition of academic programs.

Dons call for unity among universities

Sponsorship programme for special needs learners launched

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has unveiled an education sponsorship programme to support children with disabilities in secondary education.

Sponsorship programme for special needs learners launched

IWMI unveils strategy to tackle water, climate challenges in East Africa

At the core of the new strategy are three interconnected goals: mitigating water risks by preparing for and responding to current and future water-related challenges.

IWMI unveils strategy to tackle water, climate challenges in East Africa

All eyes on KNEC as four million candidates set to sit exams in CBC era

More than four million candidates are expected to sit various assessments across the four levels—KCSE, KPSEA, KJSEA and KPLEA—posing logistical and educational challenges for Knec.

All eyes on KNEC as four million candidates set to sit exams in CBC era

Stakeholders raise concerns over Math specialisation at Senior Schools

Math is an essential subject for building a competent workforce for the 21st century. It has applications in all other areas, including the humanities, sports, and, of course, STEM

Stakeholders raise concerns over Math specialisation at Senior Schools

Gates Foundation withdraws from host agreement with Kenya

Gates Foundation withdraws from Host Country Agreement with Kenya, to continue only branch operations following controversy over diplomatic immunity.

Gates Foundation withdraws from host agreement with Kenya

Vulnerable students dreams shattered as schools withhold KCSE certificates

Thousands of students from vulnerable backgrounds across Kenya are unable to collect their KCSE certificates or result slips due to unpaid school fees.

Vulnerable students dreams shattered as schools withhold KCSE certificates

Kenya to continue humanitarian aid to Sudan despite tea ban, says Mudavadi

Kenya will not let trade tensions disrupt its humanitarian mission in Sudan, despite the export ban, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says.

Kenya to continue humanitarian aid to Sudan despite tea ban, says Mudavadi

Heartbreak as families left homeless in Kwale

Hundreds of families, many of them women and children at Gazi village in Kwale County on Monday, watched helplessly as their homes were reduced to rubble under the watch of police officers.

Heartbreak as families left homeless in Kwale

Murkomen tours Coast region amid rising insecurity cases

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Monday began his six-day tour of the Coastal region amid rising cases of insecurity.

Murkomen tours Coast region amid rising insecurity cases

Kenyan students get new opportunities for higher education in Europe

A major campaign to attract Kenyan students to European universities is currently underway, following the launch of a recruitment initiative by the European Union Delegation to Kenya.

Kenyan students get new opportunities for higher education in Europe

Government committed to settle pending NHIF hospital bills - Duale

Duale noted that only genuine claims should be approved for payment.

Government committed to settle pending NHIF hospital bills - Duale

Kenya to host over 1,000 youth leaders for CorpsAfrica ACC conference

Kenya is set to host over 1,000 youths for the CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference (ACC 2025), a gathering of youth leaders focused on advancing community-led solutions on the continent

Kenya to host over 1,000 youth leaders for CorpsAfrica ACC conference

Nakhumicha opens up on Gachagua's alleged role in KEMSA scandal

Susan Nakhumicha has disclosed that she was unaware of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s alleged involvement in a Sh3.7 billion KEMSA tender during her tenure.

Nakhumicha opens up on Gachagua's alleged role in KEMSA scandal

My exit was political, not performance-based, says Nakhumicha

Former Health CS Susan Nakhumicha attributs her removal from office to political dynamics rather than professional failure, defending her record despite controversies that marred her tenure

My exit was political, not performance-based, says Nakhumicha

CJ Koome mourns Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee

Nowrojee passed on April 5 in the United States at 84.

CJ Koome mourns Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee

Russian cultural workshop seeks to tackle education challenges in rural areas

Poor infrastructure, water scarcity, and alarmingly high dropout rates, particularly among girls, dominated the three-day Russian Cultural Workshop.

Russian cultural workshop seeks to tackle education challenges in rural areas

Kenya charts path to ethical, inclusive, and innovation-driven AI adoption says Mudavadi

Kenya is positioning itself to become Africa’s leading hub for artificial intelligence (AI) model innovation, with a vision focused on sustainable development, economic growth, and social inclusion.

Kenya charts path to ethical, inclusive, and innovation-driven AI adoption says Mudavadi

A new dawn at Standard Group as Chaacha Mwita named Executive Editor

Standard Group PLC appoints Chaacha Mwita as Chief Executive Editor (CEE).

A new dawn at Standard Group as Chaacha Mwita named Executive Editor

Women MPs urge swift action on children's vaccines

KEWOPA said the government's delay in fulfilling its co-financing obligations could lead to severe vaccine shortages and jeopardize child health nationwide.

Women MPs urge swift action on children's vaccines

Kenyan businesses brace for US tariffs impact

Kenyan businesses exporting to the US will face higher costs as a 10pc tariff imposed, Trade and Foreign Affairs ministries say working on a plan to expand production.

Kenyan businesses brace for US tariffs impact

Museveni arrives in Juba as AU, IGAD mediate South Sudan peace talks

This is in a bid by regional leaders making urgent interventions to salvage the youngest African nation’s fragile peace.

Museveni arrives in Juba as AU, IGAD mediate South Sudan peace talks

AU panel in Juba to intervene in South Sudan crisis

The Panel of the Wise, a key pillar of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) since 2007, comprises African leaders focused on conflict prevention and resolution.

AU panel in Juba to intervene in South Sudan crisis

Government to appeal judgment on eCitizen school fee payments

Government to appeal court judgement against e-Citizen school fee payment, Education PS Bitok argues the platform protects parents from hidden charges.

Government to appeal judgment on eCitizen school fee payments

'Don't read too much into it,' Kahiga clears air over Ruto link

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga’s appearance at President William Ruto’s tour in Kieni has raised eyebrows, given his vocal criticism of the Kenya Kwanza administration.

'Don't read too much into it,' Kahiga clears air over Ruto link

TSC promotes 25,000 teachers

TSC promotes over 25,000 teachers across various levels, from primary to high school, receives Sh1 billion to implement new salary scales.

TSC promotes 25,000 teachers

Social change and innovation to dominate schools Drama and Film Festival

Riara Springs Girls’ High School will represent Nairobi with The Bottle Trap, a powerful play that explores the devastating impact of alcohol addiction on young lives.

Social change and innovation to dominate schools Drama and Film Festival

Check your water meters and settle bills or face consequences

Illegal water connections have long plagued the city, reducing efficiency in water distribution.

Check your water meters and settle bills or face consequences

Alarm as schools close early amid funding gaps

Concerns are mounting among parents and education stakeholders over the persistent early closure of schools, defying the Ministry of Education’s official academic calendar.

Alarm as schools close early amid funding gaps

Juba denies Raila's claims on Machar's house arrest, Uganda mediation

Odinga, who was sent by President William Ruto to assess rising tensions in South Sudan, met with Kiir on Friday, March 29, before traveling to Uganda.

Juba denies Raila's claims on Machar's house arrest, Uganda mediation

We will not be arm twisted, opposition says on IEBC chair nominee

Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Karua and Wamalwa say they will reject IEBC chair nominee if not involved in the selection process, vow not to be arm-twisted.

We will not be arm twisted, opposition says on IEBC chair nominee

State in bid to align TVET to competency-based curriculum

The Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen TVET institutions to support the ongoing transition to the competency-based curriculum.

State in bid to align TVET to competency-based curriculum

Parents anxious over flaws in senior school placement system

Many parents fear that their children may be placed in pathways that lack the necessary resources, forcing them to appeal their placements thus delaying their academic progress.

Parents anxious over flaws in senior school placement system

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