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What new TSC-KUPPET deal means for Kenya's education future
Although the Sh33.8 billion new CBA between the KUPPET and Teachers Service Commission is bringing relief to thousands of teachers in lower job groups, it misses key demands of teachers.
By 1 day ago
What new TSC-KUPPET deal means for Kenya's education future
'Terror laws used to muzzle youth protests,' Wamalwa claims
DAP-K Party leader Eugene Wamalwa urges IEBC to outline 2027 election roadmap, warns against delays; accuses government of using laws to silence dissent and digital activism
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'Terror laws used to muzzle youth protests,' Wamalwa claims
CECAFA slams Kenya's last-minute withdrawal tournament
The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations raises its disappointment after Kenya’s Harambee Stars abruptly withdrew from the Four Nations Tournament just two days before kickoff.
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CECAFA slams Kenya's last-minute withdrawal tournament
University student leaders back call for youth-led national dialogue
Among the key issues the students hope to address through the proposed dialogue are youth unemployment, inclusive governance, police brutality, and reforms to the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
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University student leaders back call for youth-led national dialogue
Govt opens 4,000 internship slots under affordable housing plan
The government has announced 4,000 internship opportunities under the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), targeting recent graduates across a wide range of professional disciplines.
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Govt opens 4,000 internship slots under affordable housing plan
Teachers equipped with AI skills ahead of national STEM exhibition
Over 170 secondary school teachers in the country have been trained in Artificial Intelligence (AI) under a national programme aimed at boosting AI literacy in classrooms.
By 2 days ago
Teachers equipped with AI skills ahead of national STEM exhibition
Shadrack Maluki elected NOC-K President as Eliud Kipchoge Joins Leadership
Shadrack Maluki has been elected the new President of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) following a hotly contested election held Monday, July 21, in Nairobi.
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Shadrack Maluki elected NOC-K President as Eliud Kipchoge Joins Leadership
One-vote wins put hockey, fencing, softball at helm of NOCK
Leaders from hockey, fencing and softball have won top seats at the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK), each by one vote, in results that could change how Kenya prepares for the Olympics.
By 2 days ago
One-vote wins put hockey, fencing, softball at helm of NOCK
Farmers to get automatic climate cover with government fertiliser
The government has launched a plan to embed climate risk insurance into the National Fertiliser Subsidy Programme to shield farmers from climate shocks while increasing food production.
By 2 days ago
Farmers to get automatic climate cover with government fertiliser
Judiciary ready for 2027 election disputes, Koome says
Chief Justice Martha Koome has said the judiciary is ready to handle disputes that might arise from the 2027 General Election.
By 2 days ago
Judiciary ready for 2027 election disputes, Koome says
CS Cheptumo calls for support for Special Needs institutions
Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children’s Services Hanna Cheptumo, has called for collective efforts to address challenges facing children with disability.
By 3 days ago
CS Cheptumo calls for support for Special Needs institutions
Not even the president can direct IEBC', Wetang'ula warns politicians
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula urge politicians to stop interfering with the IEBC, warning that political meddling could derail voter registration and upcoming by-elections
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Not even the president can direct IEBC', Wetang'ula warns politicians
TSC launches retooling exercise for Senior School teachers ahead of CBC rollout
The TSC has announced a nationwide retooling programme for senior school teachers in preparation for the rollout of Competency-Based Education (CBE) at senior secondary level.
By 3 days ago
TSC launches retooling exercise for Senior School teachers ahead of CBC rollout
Rare delay in Kenya Music Festival disrupts schools, performers
For the first time in years, the Kenya Music Festival will start later than planned, disrupting a tightly held tradition that has shaped the country’s artistic calendar for generations.
By 3 days ago
Rare delay in Kenya Music Festival disrupts schools, performers
Schools are struggling in silence, says PS Bitok
Bitok says the challenges must be addressed before the implementation of the final phase of CBC.
By 6 days ago
Schools are struggling in silence, says PS Bitok
Auditor General uncovers massive irregularities at Communications Authority
The auditor general has revealed significant inconsistencies and documentation failures at the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA), which could jeopardise billions of shillings in public assets.
By 6 days ago
Auditor General uncovers massive irregularities at Communications Authority
Kenya bets on TechPlomacy to enhance inclusive digital literacy
Kenya has stepped up efforts to ensure the enhancement of technology to address global challenges in the digital era.
By 6 days ago
Kenya bets on TechPlomacy to enhance inclusive digital literacy
Teachers' shortage threatens smooth rollout of senior secondary- report
Kenya's public education system is facing a significant crisis as the country approaches the full implementation of Senior Secondary under the Competency-Based Curriculum,report. 
By 6 days ago
Teachers' shortage threatens smooth rollout of senior secondary- report
Maraga: 'We won't allow this to continue!'
Ex-CJ Maraga accuses government of weaponising the justice system to ‘terrorise’ arrested youth after court frees 37 individuals on bond, says charges are trumped-up.
By 7 days ago
Maraga: 'We won't allow this to continue!'
Ruto rallies Harambee Stars ahead of CHAN showdown
President William Ruto has affirmed government full support to the national football team Harambee Stars in readiness for the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) in August.
By 7 days ago
Ruto rallies Harambee Stars ahead of CHAN showdown
Learning yet to resume in four schools in Turkana, Murkomen
Four schools in Turkana County remain unreconstructed three years after they were destroyed by bandits, Interior CS Murkomen says KDF will assist in rebuilding
By 7 days ago
Learning yet to resume in four schools in Turkana, Murkomen
Kenyatta honoured for championing global pandemic treaty
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has been honoured by the World Health Organization (WHO) for his pivotal role in championing the adoption of the WHO Pandemic Agreement.
By 8 days ago
Kenyatta honoured for championing global pandemic treaty
Educators furious after Kisumu MP publicly shamed teachers
Teachers’ unions have condemned Kisumu East MP Shakeel Shabbir for making derogatory public remarks against teachers at St Peter’s Kindu Secondary School.
By 8 days ago
Educators furious after Kisumu MP publicly shamed teachers
We expect too much from a broken system, ex-IEBC boss Oswago says
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chief Executive Officer James Oswago has lifted the lid on what he calls the deep-rooted structural flaws and political interference.
By 9 days ago
We expect too much from a broken system, ex-IEBC boss Oswago says
Mudavadi calls for dialogue, discipline, police reforms
Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi calls for restraint, dialogue, and a sober reflection in the wake of widespread protests, increasing public anger, and the controversial handling demonstrators by police.
By 9 days ago
Mudavadi calls for dialogue, discipline, police reforms
Regular eye checks will save children's vision, medics advise
Parents have been urged to ensure their children go for regular eye check to avert blindness at an early stage.
By 9 days ago
Regular eye checks will save children's vision, medics advise
Preserving indigenous languages promotes moral values, says CS Ogamba
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has encouraged Kenyans to protect and promote indigenous languages saying this will enable transfer of knowledge to the young generation.
By 10 days ago
Preserving indigenous languages promotes moral values, says CS Ogamba
Gachagua: No dialogue with Ruto, only the ballot will speak for Kenyans
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has ruled out any possibility of dialogue with President William Ruto, insisting that the only meaningful engagement Kenyans through the 2027 general election.
By 10 days ago
Gachagua: No dialogue with Ruto, only the ballot will speak for Kenyans
IEBC leadership is about merit, not ethnicity - Duale
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has supported the newly appointed Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Ethekon
By 10 days ago
IEBC leadership is about merit, not ethnicity - Duale
Karua: I am not going for anything less than the presidency
People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has declared her intent to run for the presidency in the next general elections, stating she will not deputise any candidate.
By 10 days ago
Karua: I am not going for anything less than the presidency
Teachers threaten strike over funds and CBA
Kuppet noted that principals are under intense pressure to run schools without resources. The union has also taken issue with TSC over delayed negotiations for the 2025–2029 CBA.
By 10 days ago
Teachers threaten strike over funds and CBA
KUCCPS opens window for inter-university and College transfers
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) opens 2025 Inter-Institutional Transfer (IIT) window for students to change their institutions or programmes following placement.
By 10 days ago
KUCCPS opens window for inter-university and College transfers
Students hail teachers as unsung heroes at music festival
Teachers resilience took centre stage as part of this year’s Kenya Music Festival as students take to the stage to showcase their talents.
By 10 days ago
Students hail teachers as unsung heroes at music festival
Parks fees set to go up as KWS seeks to bridge funding gap through raising gate charges
KWS said the proposed changes were informed by an impact assessment that went through a countrywide public participation process.
By 13 days ago
Parks fees set to go up as KWS seeks to bridge funding gap through raising gate charges
Shoot and maim, not kill, Ruto orders police over violent protests
President William Ruto has directed security agencies to firmly deal with those looting and vandalising businesses during protests.
By 14 days ago
Shoot and maim, not kill, Ruto orders police over violent protests
Kenyans turn Ruto's 'shoot-the-legs' order into meme resistance
Kenyans have turned President William Ruto’s order for police to shoot protesters in the legs into a wave of memes and satire, using humour as protest against state violence and economic hardship.
By 13 days ago
Kenyans turn Ruto's 'shoot-the-legs' order into meme resistance
Court ruling fails to save aging teachers from joblessness
More than 39,000 registered teachers aged 45 and above remain unemployed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) despite a 2019 court ruling declaring age-based hiring restrictions unconstitutional.
By 13 days ago
Court ruling fails to save aging teachers from joblessness
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru: State using courts to settle scores with MP Mukunji
A lawyer has accused the State of abusing the judicial process and using the courts to settle political scores in a probe against Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji.
By 13 days ago
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru:  State using courts to settle scores with MP Mukunji
Kenya Wildlife Service eyes new fees to save wildlife as funding crisis bites
The Kenya Wildlife Service is seeking to raise conservation fees for the first time in nearly 20 years to close a Sh 12 billion annual funding gap threatening the survival of the country’s wildlife.
By 13 days ago
Kenya Wildlife Service eyes new fees to save wildlife as funding crisis bites
Ruto issues tough warning to protesters attacking police
President William Ruto has declared war on unrest, warning that violent protests and attacks on police stations amount to terrorism and will be met with full force of the law.
By 14 days ago
Ruto issues tough warning to protesters attacking police
Raila faces defections over deal with Ruto
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A third force forming away from Ruto and Gachagua ahead of 2027
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Why DIG Eliud Lagat's suspension bid has stalled again
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