Why University of Nairobi is not among approved Law schools

Several Kenyan universities, including the University of Nairobi, are awaiting approval of their law programme licence renewals as the Council of Legal Education reviews compliance.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

KLB seeks Parliament's help to recover Sh251 M debts

The Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) has appealed to Parliament for intervention in recovering more than Sh251 million in long-outstanding debts.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

MUSIC FESTIVAL: Learners champion online safety, data privacy in music

Learners continue using music, poetry, elocution and dance to tackle country's most pressing social issues, including online safety, data protection, responsible internet use.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Thousands miss out as 6,500 compete for 702 Medicine slots in university

Medicine has once again emerged as Kenya's most competitive university degree programme.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

NOC-K eyes Glasgow Commonwealth Games as launchpad for LA 2028 Olympic

The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) has intensified preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

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Girls outdance boys in Kenya Music Festival

The dominance of girls' schools at the Kenya Music Festival has intensified calls for separate competition categories and targeted support to boost boys' participation.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Chief Justice Martha Koome leads tributes to retired judge Tunya

Chief Justice Martha Koome mourns death of retired High Court Judge Justice Omondi Tunya, praises his distinguished service and contribution to justice in Kenya

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Fire guts Nyabondo Boys dormitory, second Kisumu school hit in hours

A fire destroyed part of the boarding section at Nyabondo Boys Boarding Primary School in Nyakach, Kisumu County, forcing pupils to flee as teachers and residents battled the flames.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

How Gen Z took Saba Saba back from the politicians who created it

As Kenya marks 36 years since Saba Saba, the protest tradition once led by veteran politicians now belongs to a generation demanding accountability rather than multi-party rule.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Learners use Music festival to champion conservation, peace

Kenya Music Festival gathers momentum through poetry, dance and elocution, learners continue tackling some of Kenya's most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Ruto signs CBK Reform Law, Parliamentary Pension Bill

President Ruto signs the CBK (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2023 into law, boosting banking oversight and pension reforms.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Police probe lawyer's death in Athi River

Detectives have launched investigations into the killing of a 30-year-old advocate whose body was found outside a residential estate in Athi River, Machakos County

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

EACC moves to recover Sh1.5 billion paid in Ruaraka land deal

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has begun the process of recovering Sh1.5 billion paid as compensation for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive-In Primary School

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Kenya, Saudi Arabia sign new deals to deepen labour, trade and investment ties

Thousands of Kenyan workers are set to benefit from stronger labour protections. Local businesses also stand to access new export markets.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Junior Starlets on brink of second World Cup

Kenya's Junior Starlets are just 90 minutes away from securing a second consecutive FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup appearance.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Girls continue to rule Kenya Music Festival

Girls' schools once again stamped their authority at this year's Nairobi Region Kenya Music Festival.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

DCI summons MP Zaheer Jhanda as four more arrested over Kisii chaos

DCI summon Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda over violent attacks at Keumbu on Kisii-Keroka Road on July 3; four suspects arrested

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Aladwa defends Interior PS Omollo over abduction claims

Makadara MP and Nairobi ODM Chairman George Aladwa has come to the defence of Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo following criticism over his recent remarks.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Police hunt matatu crew after traffic officer is dragged

Police have launched a manhunt for the driver and conductor of a public service vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident that left a traffic police officer seriously injured in Ruiru.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Ruto warns against tribal politics, empty rhetoric

President William Ruto has criticized leaders whom he accused of using abusive language to stir ethnic divisions.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Government targets public officers in Sh6.2 B payroll fraud crackdown

The government will begin taking action against public officers implicated in the manipulation of the public service payroll after an audit uncovered suspected fraud amounting to Sh6.2 billion.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Universities urged to embrace strategic governance to stay afloat in AI era

Universities must fundamentally transform their governance models and embrace strategic leadership if they are to remain globally competitive.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

New giants emerge at Nairobi Regional Kenya music festival

The 2026 Nairobi Regional Kenya Music Festival produced a new generation of champions as little-known day schools stunned established powerhouses

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

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Flagged down: Why leaders resolved to ban Somali clan flags in Eastleigh

The leaders resolved that public display of Somali clan emblems, banners and flags during street celebrations would no longer be permitted.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Students use song to tackle drugs, femicide

The war against alcohol and drug abuse, femicide and the need to nurture young people’s talents took centre stage as learners used music, dance and drama to tackle pressing social issues.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Talent galore as annual music festival starts

The power of music took centre stage as the Kenya Music Festival (KMF) Nairobi regional competitions kicked off at Buruburu Girls High School.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Grade 10 student wins national anti-drug essay competition

Faith Munyazi Wugoma of Helping Hands Senior School clinched the top position in the competition organised by NACADA.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

151 Kenyans evacuated from South Africa

A total of 240 Kenyan nationals requiring assistance have registered with the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

MPs scrutinise Bill to balance access to state Information

The Bill further creates penalties for the unauthorized disclosure of classified information.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Governor Otuoma defends crackdown on criminal gang

Otuoma described the incident as heartbreaking and urged investigators to establish the full circumstances surrounding her death without delay. 

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Mudavadi orders faster delivery of Nairobi Rising Projects

Mudavadi described the Nairobi Rising Programme as a critical initiative aligned with the national and county governments' vision

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Parents accuse St George's Girls of indecent search of students

Parents at St George's Girls Senior School are demanding accountability after their daughters were allegedly subjected to invasive body searches during a security screening exercise on June 15.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Knec call for KCSE candidates as curtain falls on 8-4-4 education system

The Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) has issued what could be the final opportunity for thousands of Kenyans who have never sat for KCSE.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

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Ogamba to principals: Let students participate in co-curricular activities

Education CS Julius Ogamba has urged school heads to prioritise sports, arts and other co-curricular activities alongside academics.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

NTSA suspends enforcement of new vehicle inspection rules

The authority on Sunday said it had notified police not to demand proof of the mandatory inspection certificate from private vehicles during road checks until further notice.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Activist Lichuma found alive after alleged abduction

Mathare social justice activist Davis Lichuma has been found alive after missing for more than three days.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Maseno university don killed in suspected land dispute

Police in Homa Bay County have launched investigations into the murder of a Maseno University professor who was hacked to death outside his home.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Counties to share Sh428 billion as Ruto signs county allocation of Revenue Bill 2026

County governments are set to receive a record Sh428 billion from the National Treasury after President William Ruto assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Six killed, scores injured in road crashes

Six people killed and more than a dozen others injured in two separate road accidents in Kericho and Bungoma counties on Saturday, adding to the growing number of fatalities on Kenyan roads.

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago

Turkana scholar breaks barriers with Master's degree

When Moses Ekuwam left his village in Lokichogio, Turkana County, in 2018 carrying a small bag and an admission letter to study in China, few could have imagined the remarkable journey.

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago