Alliance-bound student trapped in dumpsite

John scored 64 points in his KJSEA examinations at Zau School, a strong performance that earned him admission to Alliance Boys High School.

By Juliet Omelo 9 days ago

15 rehabilitation centres slapped with closure notices over lack of medical personnel

NACADA says 30 facilities have been denied accreditation, while an additional 56 facilities with compliance gaps will remain under close monitoring.

By Juliet Omelo 11 days ago

ODM grassroots leaders intensify calls for NDC

They warn that failure to regularise party leadership in line with the constitution risks plunging the party into uncertainty ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Juliet Omelo 12 days ago

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Reprieve as needy Grade 10 learners finally admitted after ordeal

For the family of Nimrod Kibet, relief came after two agonising days that sparked public outrage and renewed debate on inclusive education.

By Mike Kihaki and Juliet Omelo 13 days ago

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How schools use uniforms to rip-off parents

Institutions are forcing parents to buy items from specific outlets at exorbitant prices. Items could cost half the amount if parents were allowed freedom of choice.

By Mike Kihaki and Juliet Omelo 14 days ago

Education lobby group decries chaotic transition as Grade 10 reporting begins

More than 1.13 million pioneer CBE learners begin reporting to senior school on Monday

By Juliet Omelo 16 days ago

Sunshine schools, Moi Educational Centre post stellar results in 2025 KCSE exam

Students, teachers, parents, and administrators broke into celebrations marked by thanksgiving, applause, and expressions of pride.

By Juliet Omelo 18 days ago

Walkways become new informal marketplaces

Makeshift businesses are rapidly spreading from city centres into surrounding estates and residential neighbourhoods.

By Juliet Omelo 20 days ago

Government launches Sh1.9b Last Mile project to bring power to 27,000 homes

At least 27,000 households in Bungoma County are set to be connected to electricity under the government's Last Mile Connectivity.

By Juliet Omelo 20 days ago

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Back to school: Grade 10 textbook printing to start after Sh5.64bn release

The Ministry of Education has released Sh5.64 billion to KICD to support the printing and nationwide distribution of Grade 10 textbooks for public schools.

By Juliet Omelo 21 days ago

Uganda denies plans to block internet during election as Starlink restricted

The Ugandan government has dismissed claims that it has shut down internet ahead of the upcoming general election, calling the reports false and misleading.

By Juliet Omelo 21 days ago

Families appeal for speedy rescue of kin trapped in collapsed building

The family spokesperson, said that they are not engaging in blame game but want their loved ones rescued from the rubble.

By Juliet Omelo 24 days ago

Venezuela accuses US of 'aggression' as explosions rock Caracas

Multiple explosions rock Venezuela's capital, Caracas; government declares a state of emergency amid tensions between the US and Venezuela.

By Juliet Omelo, AFP 25 days ago

Ruku says only two people trapped in South C collapsed building

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku says the revised figure on people suspected to have been trapped was reached after reviewing CCTV footage from the area.

By Juliet Omelo 25 days ago

National crackdown on road safety as schools set to open next week

The government has launched a nationwide road safety crackdown ahead of the reopening of schools next week.

By Juliet Omelo 25 days ago

Lusaka swears in new CPSB members, vows to end nepotism

Governor Lusaka said the appointments followed a competitive, transparent and merit-based recruitment process.

By Juliet Omelo 29 days ago

How an AI platform is rebuilding patients record in Kenya

Tiba is an artificial intelligence-powered health platform to address challenges faced by patients and clinicians.

By Juliet Omelo 29 days ago

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Shee Kupi: Man who built Kiunga's camp-free refugee community

Refugees fleeing drought and conflict in Somalia successfully integrated into Kiunga's community, thanks to Shee Kupi.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

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Thirty and unrushed: How women are redefining marriage timelines, myths

Turning 30 for Kenyan women is no longer a countdown to marriage.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Justice Ibrahim stood for truth, colleagues say as he's laid to rest

Former Chief Justice David Maraga described his former Supreme Court colleague Mohamed Ibrahim as a judge of rare uprightness and discipline and had zero tolerance for corruption.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

UASU slams University of Nairobi for re-advertising vice chancellor post

UASU leaders said that the re-advertisement is unnecessary, as the Public Service Commission had already completed interviews and shortlisted three qualified candidates six months ago.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Education gains at risk as teacher shortages and inclusion gaps persist, civil society warns

Kenya has made notable progress in reforming its basic education system.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

KNCHR decries prevailing challenges amid progress in legislation

KNCHR has expressed concerns that Kenya continues to face persistent human rights challenges.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

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Senior School placements begin Friday amid transition concerns

A total of 1.13 million Grade 9 learners who sat for KJSEA will begin receiving information on their senior school pathways and placement starting Friday.

By Juliet Omelo and Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Networking into a shared digital business, minting cash through linkages

A Kenyan digital startup is turning alumni connections into a structured business model.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Kindiki convenes meeting over drought situation

The government is adopting a whole-of-society approach aimed at mitigating the effects of the prevailing drought situation across the country.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

State agency validates CBE resource centres ahead of nationwide rollout

Teachers and education stakeholders had called for spaces where practical learning resources could be accessed, viewed, and used in schools.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

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Beyond the bleed: Haemophilia patients fight invisible battles

Without early diagnosis and preventive treatment, repeated internal bleeding leads to chronic pain, joint damage, disability, and long-term psychological trauma.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

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Family seeks help to trace rape victim who vanished from hospital

Investigators say the two women were tortured, drugged, and sexually assaulted before being left for dead.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Tanzania opposition says 2,000 killed in election violence

Opposition party Chadema's deputy chairperson John Heche told reporters that Tanzania witnessed "mass killings of more than 2,000 people and over 5,000 injured in the space of just one week".

By Juliet Omelo, AFP 1 month ago

NGEC sounds alarm on gender violence, demands action

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has raised fresh concern over the scale of gender-based violence in Kenya .

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

KWAL banks on solar power to expand green footprint at Tatu City

Kenya Wine Agencies Limited has commissioned a 700-kilovolt (kV) solar power plant at its Tatu City facility.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

KNCHR warns of rising cases of rights violations

KNCHR Chairperson Claris Ogangah says that the resurgence of abductions, torture, and extra-judicial killings undermines public trust in security institutions and the rule of law

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Government rebrands Public Benefits Authority

The government has rebranded the Public Benefit Authority as part of an ambitious plan to overhaul oversight in the non-profit sector, signalling a new phase of transparency and professionalism.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Budget boost fails to fix health gaps, KNCHR says

KNCHR says that a significant number of Kenyans, particularly those in vulnerable and marginalised communities, continue to face barriers to essential health services.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

KNCHR calls for urgent legal reforms to safeguard intersex persons

The Commission urged Parliament to fast-track the Intersex Persons Bill, 2024

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

EACC recovers Sh3.4b, boasts of major anti-graft gains in report

The Commission investigated 800 files, completing 229 cases on corruption and economic crimes, and 56 cases involving violations of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Kibera youth trained in environmental conservation through global partnership

Teenagers in Nairobi's Kibera slums are learning how to become champions of environmental conservation through a new initiative led by local community organisation Penda Mama Earth.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Makongeni residents demand demolition of 'nuisance' garage

Residents of Makongeni Estate in Nairobi are calling for the swift eviction and demolition of Gadano Garage, accusing its owners of defying government directives to vacate the land.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Experts call for digitisation of public procurement

Kenyan governance experts, civil society actors and county leaders have intensified calls for full digitisation of public procurement.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago