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Underfunding exerts pressure on labour sector and public service programmes
Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) under the Departmental Committee on Labour have appealed to Parliament for additional funding in the 2026/27 financial year.
By Mike Kihaki 22 hrs ago
Underfunding exerts pressure on labour sector and public service programmes
Parliament defends Gachagua impeachment, says process met threshold
Parliament has defended the impeachment process that led to the removal of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office in October 2024.
By Mike Kihaki 21 hrs ago
Parliament defends Gachagua impeachment, says process met threshold
Village elders may soon get Sh3,000 stipend
Village elders will soon receive a monthly stipend of Sh3,000 for village elders across the country if the government proposal will be approved parliament.
By Mike Kihaki 19 hrs ago
Village elders may soon get Sh3,000 stipend
Somalia border still closed, Ruto says
President William Ruto defends Kenya’s decision to keep the Kenya–Somalia border closed, citing renewed instability in Somalia and escalating regional security concerns.
By Mike Kihaki 19 hrs ago
Somalia border still closed, Ruto says
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Knec to roll out digital exams next year in push to modernise learning
Knec plans to pilot digital assessments in senior schools next year as part of wider education reforms aimed at modernising examinations and strengthening digital literacy under the CBC system.
By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago
Knec to roll out digital exams next year in push to modernise learning
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Macron, Ruto seal pact on digital skills and youth empowerment
Kenya and France have deepened cooperation on digital skills, education and youth empowerment, with President Ruto and President Macron unveiling new training initiatives and innovation hubs.
By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago
Macron, Ruto seal pact on digital skills and youth empowerment
Ruto puts education, innovation at heart of Africa's future growth
President William Ruto has placed education, youth empowerment and digital innovation at the center of Africa’s economic transformation agenda
By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago
Ruto puts education, innovation at heart of Africa's future growth
France tightens health surveillance on deadly Hantavirus cases
French authorities have moved to strengthen health surveillance and tracing measures following concerns over the spread of hantavirus infections linked to an international cruise ship.
By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago
France tightens health surveillance on deadly Hantavirus cases
Ruto, Macron push for African financial sovereignty ahead of G7 talks
President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron have called for a new global partnership framework that places Africa at the center of decisions on development financing.
By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago
Ruto, Macron push for African financial sovereignty ahead of G7 talks
Four-month closure of Eldoret Road for Nairobi River Bridge works
Motorists using Eldoret Road in Nairobi will face major traffic disruptions  after the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) announced the closure of a section of the road
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
Four-month closure of Eldoret Road for Nairobi River Bridge works
IEBC receives election materials ahead of Emurua Dikirr and ward by-elections
Ballot papers for Emurua Dikirr, Porro and Endo ward by-elections arrive at JKIA, IEBC says all polling stations to get papers by Wednesday ahead of the vote on Thursday.
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
IEBC receives election materials ahead of Emurua Dikirr and ward by-elections
Kenya, France deepen partnership on education, youth, innovation
President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron have unveiled an ambitious Kenya-France partnership targeting education reforms
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
Kenya, France deepen partnership on education, youth, innovation
Uhuru in Uganda for Museveni's inauguration
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives in Kampala, Uganda, ahead of swearing-in ceremony of President Yoweri Museveni, scheduled to take place tomorrow after his re-election in January.
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
Uhuru in Uganda for Museveni's inauguration
Guterres demands global financial justice for Africa
UN Secretary-General António Guterres used the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi to demand sweeping reforms to global financial institutions.
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
Guterres demands global financial justice for Africa
Kenya turns to farmers and schools to drive tree planting campaign
The country is relying on private agricultural networks and community institutions to accelerate its ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
Kenya turns to farmers and schools to drive tree planting campaign
13 suspects arrested in Trans Nzoia gang crackdown
13 suspects arrested in Gitwamba, Trans-Nzoia county on Saturday in an operation targeting criminal gangs, NPS says.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
13 suspects arrested in Trans Nzoia gang crackdown
Fog disrupts KQ flights, forces diversions
KQ diverts two regional flights to Kilimanjaro Airport due to fog and reduced visibility at JKIA, flights later landed safely in Nairobi.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
Fog disrupts KQ flights, forces diversions
President Maada Bio arrives for Africa Forward Summit
Liberian President Joseph Boakai arrives in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit set for May 11-12, bringing together African leaders to boost Africa-France ties.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
President Maada Bio arrives for Africa Forward Summit
In pictures: Ruto, Sakaja inspect Nairobi CBD overhaul
President William Ruto on Saturday night led an inspection tour of ongoing roadworks and Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) projects within Nairobi’s Central Business District.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
In pictures: Ruto, Sakaja inspect Nairobi CBD overhaul
CAF President Motsepe in Nairobi as AFCON 2027 preparations intensify
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe is expected in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit scheduled for May 11–12, 2026.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
CAF President Motsepe in Nairobi as AFCON 2027 preparations intensify
Football legend Allan Thigo to be cremated, family says
Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia legend Allan Thigo to be cremated within 72 hours, family says it was his final wish.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
Football legend Allan Thigo to be cremated, family says
Qualifications conference to shape future of skills, education and employability
Kenya is set to host a regional and international forum next week aimed at transforming how qualifications are defined, recognised and linked to employment.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
Qualifications conference to shape future of skills, education and employability
Ruto hosts African leaders at State House ahead of summit
Kenya to open embassy and appoint its first-ever ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, President Ruto says move aims to deepen bilateral ties and expand Kenya's diplomatic presence in West Africa.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
Ruto hosts African leaders at State House ahead of summit
Baringo County-led education initiative to boost ECDE leadership
Baringo County unveiled a new education leadership programme dubbed “Lead for Baringo” in a move aimed at strengthening early childhood education and addressing learning challenges.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
Baringo County-led education initiative to boost ECDE leadership
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Of political pressure and evolution: Why Irungu Kang'ata is not resting easy
"I found myself under pressure to declare my political position. I felt pushed into a corner. I had to speak my mind. From where I sit, the current political direction will not end well for UDA"
By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago
Of political pressure and evolution: Why Irungu Kang'ata is not resting easy
National Assembly opens public participation on Sh4.78 trillion budget
The National Assembly has launched public hearings on Kenya's Sh4.78 trillion budget for 2026/27, taking the exercise to 16 counties in a three-day window starting Wednesday, May 13.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
National Assembly opens public participation on Sh4.78 trillion budget
NTSA to scrap physical logbooks for digital system from June
Motor vehicle owners will no longer need physical logbooks from June 10, when National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) rolls out an electronic system to end vehicle transfer fraud.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
NTSA to scrap physical logbooks for digital system from June
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KNEC rolls out digital war on forged papers
KNEC rolls out blockchain QR system to curb fake certificates, enabling instant verification and boosting trust in academic credentials.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
KNEC rolls out digital war on forged papers
KNEC to rolls out digital verification system on fake certificates
Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is planning to unveil a new digital certificate verification system.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
KNEC to rolls out digital verification system on fake certificates
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Alliance Girls principal on TSC whip after uproar over illegal fees
This comes after an uproar in a case that has reignited concerns over rising costs in public education.
By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago
Alliance Girls principal on TSC whip after uproar over illegal fees
COTU dismisses Gachagua's push for rival labour body
COTU-K has dismissed calls by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to form a parallel labour organisation, terming the proposal “reckless” and detrimental to workers’ unity.
By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago
COTU dismisses Gachagua's push for rival labour body
KUCCPS announces final call for university placement
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has issued another call for qualified students to apply for university and college placement.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
KUCCPS announces final call for university placement
EACC partnering with universities to mobilise youth in integrity training
EACC is set to partner with the universities in the country, in an initiative aimed at mobilising young people to champion integrity and ethical leadership across the country.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
EACC partnering with universities to mobilise youth in integrity training
Ruto bids farewell to Monica Juma as she takes up UN roles
President William Ruto has formally bid farewell to Kenya’s outgoing National Security Advisor Monica Juma.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Ruto bids farewell to Monica Juma as she takes up UN roles
MPs decry 'deplorable' living conditions at Mombasa GSU camp
National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security has raised alarm over poor housing and welfare conditions at the General Service Unit (GSU) camp in Mombasa.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
MPs decry 'deplorable' living conditions at Mombasa GSU camp
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CBE nightmare: 151,691 pioneer learners drop out before reaching Grade 10
A new KNEC report shows that over 151,000 pioneer Competency-Based Education learners have dropped out before Grade 10, raising concerns about retention in the new system.
By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago
CBE nightmare: 151,691 pioneer learners drop out before reaching Grade 10
How CBE Learners are discovering hidden talents in CBE
Competency-Based Education system is beginning to bear fruit, with learners uncovering hidden talents and embracing skills-driven pathways beyond traditional exam performance.
By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago
How CBE Learners are discovering hidden talents in CBE
CBE shift cultivates critical thinkers and innovators
Kenya’s transition to the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system is steadily redefining learning, with a growing emphasis on critical thinking, creativity and practical skills over rote memorisation.
By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago
CBE shift cultivates critical thinkers and innovators
KeNHA announces Southern Bypass closure for Nairobi Marathon
Traffic in Nairobi will be interrupted on Sunday May 10 to facilitate the planned 2026 Nairobi Marathon.
By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago
KeNHA announces Southern Bypass closure for Nairobi Marathon
Kenya prepared to host AFCON 2027 FKF assures
Kenya has reaffirmed its preparedness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), even as internal wrangles within the football leadership cast a shadow over the country’s ambitious plans.
By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago
Kenya prepared to host AFCON 2027 FKF assures
Kenya pushes qualifications reform to match global skills
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