Relief for commuters as matatu strike is called off after talks

Commuters across the country breathed a sigh of relief on Sunday after matatu operators suspended a nationwide strike that had been scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026.

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Ruto declares war on garbage cartels in Nairobi

President William Ruto has announced a sweeping plan to overhaul garbage management in Nairobi.

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KUCCPS targets schools for early career guidance as CBE takes shape

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) targets structured career guidance programme targeting learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

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Matatu owners: Deal with the rampant boda boda attacks or else

The Matatu Owners Association (MOA) has threatened to withdraw services nationwide starting Monday, February 2, citing what it describes as growing lawlessness by rogue boda boda riders.

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Oketch Salah fires back after Winnie Odinga interview

A charged public debate between Winnie Odinga and businessman Oketch Salah has erupted over claims surrounding the final moments of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

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Organisations step up youth skilling drive in TVET

Youth skilling has become a growing focus on practical, industry-driven training that aligns education with labour market needs.

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Why your child may start senior school unfunded

As the first cohort of Grade 10 learners settles into Kenya’s newly restructured senior schools, over a million students are attending without adequate government support

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How new CBE pathways will benefit students

As the country grapples with youth unemployment, rising poverty, and urban insecurity, the government is moving away from an overreliance on academic grades toward the development of practical skills.

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TSC sounds alarm as teacher killings escalate in Garissa

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) raise concerns over the safety and security of teachers working in arid and semi-arid regions.

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Big numbers and top results: How headteachers manage

As student populations in Kenyan secondary schools continue to grow, principals are facing the dual challenge of managing large enrolments while maintaining academic excellence.

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Govt. to merge Senior schools with low enrolment

The Ministry of Education has signalled a major policy shift that could see some secondary schools with persistently low enrolment merged

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Leaders embraces youth skilling drive to tackle unemployment and insecurity

The government’s renewed focus on youth skilling is taking root at the grassroots across the country.

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Poor results linked to overcrowding in schools, FLANA report reveals

A new report by Usawa Agenda has painted a dark picture of primary education system in the country.

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Government warns principals against flouting fees directive

Education CS Julius Ogamba says government to take action against principals disregarding directive on admitting Grade 10 learners reporting without fees or uniform.

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Cofek raises concerns over funding gaps crippling National Labour Board

The Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) has raised alarm over what it terms a deliberate neglect of the National Labour Board (NLB).

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Over one million Grade 10 learners report to Senior Schools

More than one million Grade 10 learners have reported to senior schools across the country, marking a major milestone in the government’s push for full transition under the reformed education system.

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Museveni appoints Flavian Zeija as Uganda's Chief Justice

Justice Zeija’s appointment follows his vetting and approval by the Parliament of Uganda, as required by law.

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Sugar sector not in crisis, Kenya Sugar Board assures

Kenya's sugar sector is undergoing temporary challenges but remains stable as part of a long-term reform process aimed at sustainable growth

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Government kick off textbooks supply to Grade 10 learners

The government has begun distribution of grade 10 textbooks to learners in public senior schools across the country.

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The deepening divide in Senior school admissions

Transition to senior secondary school has exposed deep cracks in the education system, pitting government assurances against mounting frustration from parents, teachers and policy experts.

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Kanjama: How integrity is eroding confidence in Judiciary

Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has raised concern over what he described as declining integrity within the Judiciary and the broader legal profession

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Kenya secures German backing for 100pc clean energy target

Kenya and Germany have strengthened their decades-long partnership during a two-day official visit by Germany's Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul

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Why Muhoozi wants to 'extinguish' Bobi Wine

Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has triggered international condemnation after issuing graphic threats to kill opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi.

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Nairobi set to anchor UNESCO's regional hub in Africa

Kenya is pushing to position Nairobi as UNESCO’s regional hub anchor in Africa.

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Poverty locks out thousands of Grade 10 learners as deadline nears

One week after senior secondary school admission officially kicked off, thousands of Grade 10 learners from vulnerable households remain stranded at home.

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How scramble for national schools is exposing deep educational gaps

As placement of learners into senior secondary schools begins data from the 2025 KCSE results is exposing uncomfortable truths about the cost, equity, and outcomes of national schools.

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Why KNEC is facing backlash over sign language grading in 2025 KCSE

The controversy arose after it emerged that marks for Kenyan Sign Language were missing from the final result slips of some candidates, leading to confusion.

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Arts and Sports students seek transfers after government extends deadline

he government’s decision to extend the school reporting deadline to January 21 has offered temporary relief to parents and administrators grappling with rising education costs.

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Zero to One programme, a relief to many in Dagoretti South

200 vulnerable families in Dagoretti South, Nairobi, receive a lifeline through a food distribution and livelihoods initiative dubbed Zero to One, spearheaded by local food firm Vibo Eats.

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Keep politics out of education, varsity don warns leaders

Mount Kenya University (MKU) Pro-Chancellor Dr Vincent Gaitho has urged political leaders to refrain from politicising the education sector

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Crisis as drought drives wildlife into farms

The ongoing drought gripping Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) is no longer just a rural pastoral crisis.

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Bright but locked out: Vulnerable learners struggling to join Senior Schools

As admission deadlines for Grade 10 students close, the futures of bright learners hang in the balance.

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Kenya nears full school CBE transition

Kenya has recorded major gains in implementing the 100 per cent School Transition Policy, with 97 per cent of learners who completed Grade 6 in 2025 successfully.

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Independent commissions unions push for long-delayed CBA

Trade unions representing the workers have intensified calls for the signing and implementation of the long-delayed CBA, warning that delays threaten their independence and effectiveness.

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Murkomen warns drug barons as government intensifies crackdown

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned individuals involved in the distribution of illicit drugs and adulterated ethanol.

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Fees racket: How principals are using underhand tricks to fleece parents

From choreographed parents’ meetings and carefully worded circulars to “commitment fees” disguised as goodwill payments, parents say schools have perfected the art of extracting money.

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Reprieve as needy learners finally admitted after ordeal

As Grade 10 admission continues, thousands of families are walking a tightrope, caught in a process that has exposed deep anxieties, hurdles and, in some cases, long-awaited moments of reprieve.

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CBE system struggles as teacher woes, resource gaps persist

The shift to the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system is facing major challenges as poor assessment results and teacher complaints expose deep flaws in its rollout.

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The curse of the pioneer CBE class: A journey marked by uncertainty

For Kenya’s pioneer CBE class, this transition marks the culmination of over six years of disruption, experimentation and unresolved challenges that now threaten to shape their future.

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KWS begins process to preserve super tusker, Craig

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has begun preserving Craig, Amboseli National Park's legendary super tusker who died on January 3 at 54.

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