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 11 hrs 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 11 hrs 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 9 hrs 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 9 hrs 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 1 day 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 3 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 days ago

Court clash leaves football league in dilemma

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed blame the league kickoff on two conflicting court directive.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

NTSA rolls out free training for 4,000 PSV drivers and operators

More than 4,000 public service vehicle (PSV) drivers, operators, SACCO managers and supervisors are set to undergo free training by NTSA.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Kilifi pending bills hit Sh10.7bn as suppliers decry payment delays

Kilifi County’s financial troubles have come under renewed scrutiny after suppliers and contractors told the Senate County Public Accounts Committee.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Kenya takes its agenda to the UN Unga summit

Kenya is preparing to use the global stage of the United Nations to advance national and continental priorities.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

World observe Cleanup Day 2026

Kenya joins the world in marking World Cleanup Day by turning attention to one of the most visible consequences of modern consumption waste.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Faith leaders call for early action ahead of El Nino rains

Church leaders and faith-based organisations are calling for early and coordinated action as Kenya prepares for anticipated El Niño-related rains.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Ng'etich wins gold in Copenhagen

Agnes Ng’etich wins the women’s half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, sets a new women-only world record of 1:05:15

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Murkomen: We shall protect young athletes against doping

The fight against doping will take centre stage during this year’s Mashujaa Day sporting tournament, as the government seeks to protect young athletes from exploitation.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Governments urged to invest in specialist healthcare and education

Governments and development partners across Africa and Asia have been urged to invest more in specialist healthcare and education.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Government defends G-to-G fuel deal

Government defends G-to-G fuel deal, Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi says it eased dollar shortages, secured petroleum supplies and built forex reserves.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Students urged to consider alternative pathways

Education stakeholders are calling for urgent action to support students who have not reported to universities and other higher learning institutions.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

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Ogamba: Adequate funding and teacher deployment key to fixing education sector

The issue is not simply how much money is allocated, but how effectively those resources are distributed and whether they reach the areas of greatest need.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Youth urged to be innovative amid job scarcity

Youth have been urged to rethink their approach to employment and look beyond the traditional white-collar jobs as unemployment continues to challenge graduates.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Five arrested after robbing TJ Kajwang's team

Five suspects were subsequently arrested and, according to the police report, positively identified by the complainants.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Ida unveils committee to steer Raila's first anniversary commemoration

National steering committee led by Prof Adams Oloo to coordinate Raila Odinga's first anniversary commemoration from Oct 10-17, Ida Odinga says.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Ruto faults Uhuru for undermining his government

President William Ruto has renewed his public criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing his predecessor of undermining the government.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Govt steps up El-Nino preparedness warns Kenyans over floods

Govt steps up El Nino preparedness, warns of floods, landslides and disruptions, spokesperson Charles Owino urges Kenyans in vulnerable areas to relocate.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Invest in the girl child a river that sustains generations

Principal Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Prof. Jane Imbunya, has urged men to educate and support their wives and daughters.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Ole Sapit condemn abduction of journalist and rising political goonism

ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, UN-Habitat envoy Susan Nakhumicha condemn Standard Group Editor Alex Kiprotich’s abduction, goonism and political intolerance.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Youth challenged to claim their place at the governance table

Young people have been challenged to move beyond protesting the shortcomings of public institutions and claim a meaningful place in decision-making.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Wetang'ula calls for climate accountability

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called for greater accountability from major climate polluters.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Two police officers among five killed in Isiolo bandit attack

Two police officers are among five people killed after an armed group ambushed a team pursuing suspected livestock thieves in Gotu, Isiolo County.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Mudavadi urges Kenyans to verify overseas jobs

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans seeking employment abroad to verify every job offer through official government channels.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

FKF clears path for SportPesa League kick-off

Kenyan football fans can finally look forward to the return of top-flight football after FKF and participating clubs reached an agreement.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

KFS challenges Muthaiga Golf Club's occupation of Karura forest

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has challenged Muthaiga Golf Club’s occupation of part of Karura Forest.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Murkomen reveals 1,189 sentenced over political goonism

At least 1,189 people have been sentenced for offences linked to political violence and goonism since 2022, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the Senate.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

MPs fault governments over failure to protect persons with disabilities

MPs attending the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference have raised concerns over what they described as persistent government failures.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

SanlamAllianz Kenya profit before tax rises by 21p.c

SanlamAllianz General Insurance (Kenya) Limited posted a stronger financial performance in 2025, with profit before tax rising by 21 per cent.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

MPs challenged to push for stronger oversight

Kenya’s push to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) must be matched by stronger parliamentary oversight, accountability and protection of citizens’ rights.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago