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Four years of Kenya's education sector reforms

The transition of education from the 8-4-4 system to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), exposed long outstanding challenges.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Sifuna mandated to lead the way for Linda Mwananchi brigade

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has shed light on how the Linda Mwananchi movement resolved its leadership question to settle on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Caleb Amisi dismisses claims of powerful forces funding his political campaigns

People’s Renaissance Movement (PRM) leader and Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has dismissed claims that his growing political activities are being financed by powerful individuals.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

KURA extends Eldoret Road closure to December 30

Motorists and other road users on Eldoret Road in Nairobi’s Eastlands area will have to wait longer after the Kenya Urban Roads Authority.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Jubilee accuses President Ruto of hypocrisy

Jubilee Party has accused President William Ruto of hypocrisy after he appeared to respond to remarks by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta during a church service.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Pauline Sheghu: 'Women must take their place without intimidation'

Renowned Safari Rally driver Pauline Sheghu has challenged women to stand up, claim their space and take their rightful role in society without intimidation.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Ruto unveils plan to extend SGR to Tanzania

Kenya to extend the SGR into Tanzania, with Sh5 billion set aside for the project to boost trade between the two countries, President Ruto says.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

TSC pushes for teacher wellness and professional development

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has placed the physical and mental wellbeing of teachers at the centre of its nationwide Teacher Run.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Ruto urges leaders to exercise restraint at public gatherings

President William Ruto has urged political leaders to exercise discipline and restraint at public gatherings.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Miners suffocate to death in Migori

Four people have died after allegedly suffocating in a gold mining shaft at Ntunyigi in Kuria West, Migori County.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Kalonzo signals at working with Ruto if 2027 poll is free and fair

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has signalled that the opposition could accept the outcome of the 2027 General Election and consider working with President William Ruto.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

George Aladwa defends G-to-G fuel deal

Makadara MP George Aladwa has defended Kenya’s Government-to-Government (G-to-G) petroleum importation arrangement.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Gachagua accuses opposition allies of being 'slippery' over unity deal

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has accused some of his opposition colleagues of failing to commit publicly to backing a single presidential candidate ahead of the next General Election.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

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Burn or bury? When burial wishes collide with faith, tradition and kin

The cremation of Maureen Nyadida-Lukoye has reopened one of the most sensitive conversations over whether a person’s final wish should prevail when it conflicts with the traditions.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

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Charles Owino: Police reforms go beyond uniforms

Charles Owino says Kenya’s police uniform change is only one part of wider reforms covering welfare, training, accountability, technology and working conditions.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Nairobi MCAs turn up heat on Sakaja over poor services

Growing concerns over service delivery, revenue accountability and uneven development are increasingly placing Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration under scrutiny.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Borehole ends water vendor reliance for 1,900 Kajiado learners

A rehabilitated borehole at Olekasasi Primary School in Kajiado County has ended the school’s reliance on water vendors and opened the way for learners to practise irrigated agriculture.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Nairobi bids farewell to Kanini's quintuplets

Five small white caskets arrived at All Saints Cathedral on Thursday, carrying the remains of quintuplets who died immediately after birth.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Universities urged to link learning to jobs as Sh64.5bn prize targets reform

Universities have been challenged to move beyond producing graduates with academic qualifications and instead ensure that what students learn translates into jobs.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Murkomen presides over destruction of Sh8.2b meth

Interior CS Murkomen presides over destruction of Sh8.2b methamphetamine in Bamburi, Mombasa, declares war on illicit drug manufacture, trafficking.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Government pays Harambee Stars allowances

Govt clears Harambee Stars allowances, FKF processing pending payments ahead of AFCON 2027 preparations, Sports CS Salim Mvurya says.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Student leaders hit back at Uhuru over claim Raila won 2022 election

Universities and colleges student leaders have criticised former President Uhuru Kenyatta over his recent claim that the late Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

African leaders push for greater say in global AI rules

African leaders are increasingly taking the continent’s digital transformation agenda to the United Nations.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Ruto calls for investment as Africa seeks bigger role in global economic order

President William Ruto has called for a fundamental shift in the way Africa engages the global economy.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Ruto, NBA Deputy Commissioner Tatum discuss basketball growth

President William Ruto has held talks with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum on Kenya’s partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA).

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

KMA warns of rough seas, strong winds along Kenyan coast

The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has issued a public safety warning over anticipated adverse weather and dangerous sea conditions along the Kenyan coast.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Sports CS Mvurya: Youth, creatives and athletes face financial challenges

Young people in Kenya’s creative and sports industries are confronting a range of challenges, from financial insecurity and intense public scrutiny to limited career opportunities.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Kahiga questions night-time use of county vehicle

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has raised questions over the alleged use of a county government vehicle outside official duties.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Murkomen warns police reservists against misusing firearms

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned newly trained National Police Reservists (NPRs) against misusing firearms entrusted to them.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Universities battle for students' enrolment

The growing demand for university education in Kenya is pushing institutions to expand their programmes, strengthen innovation and creativity.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Eastern Africa pushes for seamless digital integration

Eastern African countries are stepping up efforts to build a more connected regional digital economy, with governments and regional institutions.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Eastern Africa turns to cold chain and logistics to protect horticulture

Eastern Africa's horticulture industry is being urged to treat logistics, cold-chain infrastructure and trade facilitation as strategic investments.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Horticulture traders pushes for investment, value addition and sustainability

Eastern Africa's horticulture industry is shifting its focus from simply producing more flowers, fruits and vegetables to capturing a greater share of the value generated from them.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Kenya, UNODC agree on strategy to tackle cybercrime, drug trafficking

Kenya and UNODC through its Executive Director Monica Juma have agreed to establish a multi-agency team to develop a national strategy

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Dr Kalua Green calls for accountability in Kenya's tree-growing campaign

Kenyans must take time to nurture all trees they plant to maturity if the country is to achieve its ambitious target of growing 15 billion trees by 2042

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Atwoli: Edwin Sifuna must 'suffer'

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has poured cold water on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s emerging bid for the presidency

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Azimio rebrands as Ukombozi Alliance ahead of 2027 elections

The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has rebranded as the Ukombozi Alliance, marking a new phase in the opposition’s efforts to reorganise ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Kindiki: Put development and unity of the country first

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defend the Kenya Kwanza administration’s development record, challenge political rivals to account for their own time in government.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Universities warn of skills mismatch

Kenya’s universities are producing increasingly large numbers of graduates, but the concentration of students and graduates in education, arts and social sciences.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Universities student numbers surge against staff

Kenya’s universities are facing mounting pressure to maintain the quality of teaching and student support as enrolment grows much faster than academic staffing.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago