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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.
By 2 days ago
Education reforms: From paper to digital, e-Assessment unveiled
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.
By 1 day ago
KNEC train examiners for KJSEA and KCSE
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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.
By 2 days ago
No exam retake: It's do or die for Form Three class as 8-4-4 ends
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.
By 2 days ago
State goes after Russian who secretly recorded Kenyan women
Ship simulator to boost blue economy skills
Malindi Maritime Academy has commissioned a Sh30 million state-of-the-art ship bridge simulator.
By 3 days ago
Ship simulator to boost blue economy skills
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
By 3 days ago
Government targets TVET to enhance youth skills
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.
By 3 days ago
Gachagua demands prosecution over church attacks
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.
By 3 days ago
Storm over 'ghost students' as report exposes rot in school funding
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.
By 3 days ago
Chaos in Kitengela as police lob teargas to disperse Sifuna-led ODM rally
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.
By 3 days ago
Grade 10 textbooks to reach learners by end of February, state assures
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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.
By 6 days ago
Key agencies to be merged in education sector shake-up
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.
By 6 days ago
Murkomen accuses MPs of funding criminal gangs
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.
By 7 days ago
Caleb Amisi challenges ODM ouster, files complaint with party registrar
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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.
By 7 days ago
Government gag schools on extra levies
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.
By 7 days ago
Thousands of pupils skip class as drought deepens education crisis
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.
By 7 days ago
List: The 21 mobile brands you shouldn't buy or use
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.
By 8 days ago
EACC sues to recover Sh330 million in CHAN stadium contract
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).
By 8 days ago
Senate hits back at governors over extortion allegations
KNEC under pressure to administer four exams in 2026
KNEC is staring at one of the heaviest operational seasons in its history as it prepares to administer four major national assessments involving nearly four million learners across the country.
By 9 days ago
KNEC under pressure to administer four exams in 2026
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Beaten and Left for dead: Love and rage behind murder of Umoja gym trainer
He was seated outside a liquor outlet at Innercore when a man approached him. What started as a brief confrontation quickly escalated into a violent assault, leaving Migasha badly injured.
By 11 days ago
Beaten and Left for dead: Love and rage behind murder of Umoja gym trainer
What the new green number plates for electric vehicles mean
Officials have cautioned motorists not to confuse the new plates with the older green “KD” (Kenya Dealer) plates, which are reserved exclusively for vehicle dealers.
By 11 days ago
What the new green number plates for electric vehicles mean
Kalonzo in Washington for Prayer Breakfast
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka is in  Washington, DC for the 74th National Prayer Breakfast.
By 14 days ago
Kalonzo in Washington for Prayer Breakfast
Ex-Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama's son dies
Moses Nduya Muthama, the son of Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu and former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama, has died.
By 13 days ago
Ex-Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama's son dies
Bomet University gets a full charter
Bomet University has been elevated to operate as a full fledged public university after getting a charter, marking a major milestone in Kenya’s higher education sector.
By 14 days ago
Bomet University gets a full charter
Religious leaders unite to safeguard children
Major religious leaders have committed to protect children from violence, abuse and neglect by signing the National Religious Leaders’ Declaration on Child Safeguarding. 
By 14 days ago
Religious leaders unite to safeguard children
Kanini Kega ditches Uhuru's party for Gachagua's DCP
This comes as fresh political realignments take shape ahead of the 2027 elections.
By 14 days ago
Kanini Kega ditches Uhuru's party for Gachagua's DCP
AU condemns killing of Saf al-Islam Gaddafi
AU Commission chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf condemns killing of Libya's political leader Saïf al-Islam Gaddafi, urges calm, rule of law and investigations into the attack.
By 14 days ago
AU condemns killing of Saf al-Islam Gaddafi
Nassir defends ODM leadership decisions
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has defended recent leadership decisions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
By 14 days ago
Nassir defends ODM leadership decisions
Lionesses step up preparations ahead of HSBC SVNS Division 2
Kenya Women’s national rugby sevens team, the Lionesses, returned to training on Tuesday morning at the RFUEA Grounds following a high-intensity preparation tour in Spain.
By 14 days ago
Lionesses step up preparations ahead of HSBC SVNS Division 2
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How schools are struggling to teach pioneer Grade 10 class
Three weeks after the first cohort of Grade 10 learners, the pioneer class under Competency-Based Education (CBE) reported to senior schools, but learning is yet to take place
By 15 days ago
How schools are struggling to teach pioneer Grade 10 class
TVETs hold the key to the Singapore dream
Now, bring us up to speed. What exactly does KUCCPS do and where does it sit within the government?
By 15 days ago
TVETs hold the key to the Singapore dream
ODM spares Kindiki in fight for bigger share of government
ODM party leader Oburu Odinga on Monday dismissed claims that the party is angling for the Deputy President’s seat, amid power-sharing negotiations with President William Ruto’s camp.
By 15 days ago
ODM spares Kindiki in fight for bigger share of government
Address gaps in universities readiness for 2029 CBE intake
Pressure is mounting on the Kenya Kwanza government to urgently address persistent gaps in the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.
By 15 days ago
Address gaps in universities readiness for 2029 CBE intake
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Pathways without lanes: Senior school transition faces challenges
From shortages of trained teachers to inadequate infrastructure, particularly in county and sub-county schools, many institutions are struggling to deliver the pathways as designed. 
By 16 days ago
Pathways without lanes: Senior school transition faces challenges
Chaos on the roads as matatu strike paralyses transport
Thousands of commuters in Metropolitan region were left stranded on Monday morning after sections of the matatu industry stayed off the roads, defying reports that a planned strike had been suspended.
By 16 days ago
Chaos on the roads as matatu strike paralyses transport
Ruto hits back at critics over education reforms
President William Ruto has launched a blistering attack on the previous administration and opposition critics, saying his government is correcting years of mismanagement.
By 16 days ago
Ruto hits back at critics over education reforms
Oburu promises tough bargaining in talks with Ruto ahead of 2027
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders insist the party will continue engaging the government as it positions itself for the 2027 General Election.
By 16 days ago
Oburu promises tough bargaining in talks with Ruto ahead of 2027
Matatu operators announce weekly Monday strikes
Matatu operators have announced plans to hold a weekly strike every Monday, a move that threatens to deepen transport disruptions in major towns
By 16 days ago
Matatu operators announce weekly Monday strikes
Nyota programme transforming youth livelihoods, Kindiki
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has mounted a strong defence of the Kenya Kwanza administration’s economic agenda
By 16 days ago
Nyota programme transforming youth livelihoods, Kindiki
Teachers mourn colleagues in union voting accident
What began as a routine and spirited exercise in union democracy ended in tragedy on Saturday evening, after a horrific road accident outside City Primary School in Nairobi.
By 17 days ago
Teachers mourn colleagues in union voting accident
How towers are competing for Nairobi's skyline
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Revealed: At least 1,000 Kenyans fighting for Russia
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