Funding gaps, climate shocks slow school feeding ambitions

The government is struggling to meet its ambitious target of feeding 10 million learners under the national school meals programme.

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MPs unite in grief at late MP Johana Ng'eno's home

Leaders from both Houses of Parliament on Monday converged at the Nairobi home of the late Emurua Dikiir MP Johana Ng'eno to mourn the fallen legislator.

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Mudavadi to push trade, investment ties at Raisina Dialogue in India

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi departs for New Delhi, India to represent President William Ruto at Raisina Dialogue global forum between March 5–7.

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Government issues advisory to Kenyans in the Middle East as Iran conflict spirals

Prime CS Mudavadi urges Kenyans in Middle East to avoid nonessential travel, monitor updates and contact embassy in emergencies after Israel-Iran-US attacks.

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Ruto: National Schools are pillars of cohesion

President William Ruto has strongly defended national schools, describing them as enduring symbols of national unity.

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Public schools to run on solar as Ruto launches Sh45bn programme

Kenya will solarise all public schools within a year under a Sh45 billion programme launched by President William Ruto on Sunday.

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The school fees burden that awaits parents after mid-term break

As learners break for mid-term this week, thousands of parents are grappling with anxiety over mounting fee demands that threaten to lock students out of classrooms.

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KUCCPS opens placement for Kenya School of Law diploma

KUCCPS has opened applications for the Diploma in Law (Para-legal Studies) at the Kenya School of Law (KSL) through the central placement system for the first time.

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Teachers go unpaid as ministry admits Sh400m sports fund hole

Ministry of Education has admitted it cannot pay teachers who supervised co-curricular activities, with pending bills hitting Sh400 million.

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Universities urged to reinvent and be resilient

Universities have been urged to reinvent themselves or risk losing relevance in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape.

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KAA dismisses security breach at Kisumu International Airport

KAA dismisses reports of a security breach at Kisumu International Airport on Feb 21, says goons were outside its jurisdiction and security measures were enforced.

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Specialized counter-terrorism curriculum to strengthen prosecutions

Counter-Terrorism (CT) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Curriculum will equip prosecutors and law enforcement agencies with the specialised knowledge and practical skills.

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Alumni urged to support struggling schools transitioning to new curriculum

Former students have been urged to give back to their old schools as institutions struggle to adapt to the competency-based curriculum (CBC) amid financial and structural challenges.

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'You will not steal our votes'- Opposition warns Ruto ahead of 2027

Opposition leaders have warned President William Ruto Kenya is drifting toward a crisis, accusing his government of sheltering goons, suppressing dissent and plotting to steal the General Election.

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'Politicians are our biggest headache on security,' Murkomen warns

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that the government will prosecute anyone found to incite violence or disrupt public order ahead of elections.

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Kenya Airways' suspends flights to Newyork over snowstorm

Kenya Airways has cancelled two flights on its Nairobi-New York route after a blizzard warning forced John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to suspend operations.

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Cat and mouse game as Oketch Salah, Ruth Odinga trade jabs

Businessman Oketch Salah has responded to Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga after her KTN interview on Wednesday evening.

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Inside bill seeking to end detention of bodies, treat emergencies

A bill seeking to stop hospitals from detaining bodies over unpaid bills is now before a departmental committee of the National Assembly.

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KICD unveils career growth guidelines for staff

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development has launched career growth guidelines to strengthen governance, staff development and institutional efficiency.

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Eng. Luka Kimeli appointed new KeNHA Director General

The board of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has appointed Engineer Luka Kimeli as the Director General starting February 17.

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TSC Amendment Bill, 2024: What MPs want

MPs have backed proposed changes to the TSC Amendment Bill, saying the amendments would address a growing leadership crisis in schools caused by prolonged acting appointments.

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MPs push to embed sex education in curriculum

Members of Parliament are seeking to entrench structured sex education and nationwide awareness in the school curriculum through amendments aimed at curbing sexual harassment and abuse in schools.

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Education reforms: From paper to digital, e-Assessment unveiled

The KNEC has begun implementing e-assessment as part of Kenya’s ongoing education reforms, where processes will be fully aligned with the global best practices.

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KNEC train examiners for KJSEA and KCSE

KNEC has opened applications for examiner training ahead of this year's national examinations, but shortlisted teachers will foot a Sh10,500 training bill before marking a single paper.

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No exam retake: It's do or die for Form Three class as 8-4-4 ends

The final cohort to sit next year’s KCSE under the ending 8-4-4 system will have no fallback, as there will be no possibility to resit the exams.

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State goes after Russian who secretly recorded Kenyan women

Gender CS Hanna Cheptumo condems secret filming and sharing of intimate images of women by Russian national; says move amounts to violation of privacy and personal dignity, calls for investigations.

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Ship simulator to boost blue economy skills

Malindi Maritime Academy has commissioned a Sh30 million state-of-the-art ship bridge simulator.

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Government targets TVET to enhance youth skills

The government has pledged to enhance Technical and Vocational Education and Training as a central pillar for tackling youth unemployment

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Gachagua demands prosecution over church attacks

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of dragging its feet in prosecuting individuals linked to recent attacks on churches.

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Storm over 'ghost students' as report exposes rot in school funding

A damning new report has lifted the lid on the shadowy world of “ghost students” in school.

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Chaos in Kitengela as police lob teargas to disperse Sifuna-led ODM rally

Police lob teargas canisters disrupting Kitengela rally attended by Edwin Sifuna-led ODM faction.

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Grade 10 textbooks to reach learners by end of February, state assures

The government has allayed fears of potential learning disruptions in senior schools over a shortage of textbooks.

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Key agencies to be merged in education sector shake-up

Major changes are in the offing that could see the merger of key student financing and placement bodies.

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Murkomen accuses MPs of funding criminal gangs

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused a section of Members of Parliament and political leaders of funding and protecting criminal gangs that continue to terrorise innocent Kenyans.

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Caleb Amisi challenges ODM ouster, files complaint with party registrar

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi files complaint with Registrar of Political Parties over removal from ODM NEC, terms move illegal and seeks revocation of decision.

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Government gag schools on extra levies

The Ministry of Education has capped senior school fees and warned heads against imposing any additional levies beyond the gazetted amounts.

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Thousands of pupils skip class as drought deepens education crisis

Hunger is driving thousands of school-going children out of classrooms across Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), threatening to reverse gains in enrolment.

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List: The 21 mobile brands you shouldn't buy or use

Communication Authority warns motorists, businesses against using unlicensed vehicle tracking or fleet management services, engage only licensed providers or risk enforcement action.

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EACC sues to recover Sh330 million in CHAN stadium contract

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has moved to court seeking to recover Sh330 million allegedly lost through an irregular stadium security contract ahead of the 2018 CHAN.

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Senate hits back at governors over extortion allegations

The Senate has accused the Council of Governors (CoG) of engaging in public mudslinging following claims of extortion and intimidation by the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC).

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