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Mike Kihaki

Manyora: Ruto's leadership at risk if he ignores public discontent

Political analyst Herman Manyora has urged President William Ruto to listen to the voices of ordinary citizens, especially the youth, to effectively manage the country.

Manyora: Ruto's leadership at risk if he ignores public discontent

Charles Nyachae: Parliament to blame for failed implementation of 2010 Constitution

Charles Nyachae: Parliament to blame for failed implementation of 2010 Constitution

Charles Nyachae cites court's instability in decision to resign from EACJ

Charles Nyachae cites court's instability in decision to resign from EACJ

Church denies Gachagua opportunity to speak from pulpit

Church denies Gachagua opportunity to speak from pulpit

Search for UoN Vice Chancellor on amid leadership woes

PSC has released the list of candidates shortlisted for the position of Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi.

Search for UoN Vice Chancellor on amid leadership woes

Rising insecurity in varsities raises concern

The growing insecurity within university campuses in Kenya is raising alarm, with students increasingly falling victim to mysterious murders, suicides, and violent crimes.

Rising insecurity in varsities raises concern

Mutuma sworn in as Meru governor after court dims Mwangaza

Isaac Mutuma has been sworn in as Meru governor after the High Court upheld the impeachment of Kawira Mwangaza.

Mutuma sworn in as Meru governor after court dims Mwangaza

Career pathways to shape senior school selections

With the new guidelines, senior schools will be categorised as either triple pathway or double pathway institutions, a shift from traditional categories that saw learners select schools.

Career pathways to shape senior school selections

Omollo urges teachers to take up leadership roles beyond classrooms

Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo has called on teachers to develop leadership skills beyond the classroom, emphasising their role in shaping national governance and development.

Omollo urges teachers to take up leadership roles beyond classrooms

Ole Sapit bars politicians from addressing faithful in ACK churches

ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit says politicians will only be acknowledged by name and if they wish to speak to the congregation, they must do so outside the church compound.

Ole Sapit bars politicians from addressing faithful in ACK churches

Schools and businesses closed ahead of Ruto's Eastlands tour

Some schools alerted parents and guardians to pick their children as early as 10am to avoid ‘any inconveniences’

Schools and businesses closed ahead of Ruto's Eastlands tour

Kagwe orders destruction of over 20,000 expired bags of fertiliser

Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe orders destruction of 27,518 bags of expired fertiliser at various NCPB stores, assures that government and public won't incur any losses or costs.

Kagwe orders destruction of over 20,000 expired bags of fertiliser

More police officers set for promotion

NPS Commission to promote 738 officers from Kenya Police, Administration Police, and DCI, including 50 civilian staff, chairperson Eliud Kinuthia says.

More police officers set for promotion

Kenyans to get National IDs for free, Ruto directs

President Ruto directs national IDs to be issued free of charge; Kenyans have been paying Sh300 for new IDs and Sh1,000 for replacements since January 2024.

Kenyans to get National IDs for free, Ruto directs

National Assembly dismisses viral nomination list

National Assembly clerk dismisses as fake a letter circulating on social media purporting to announce the nomination of several prominent individuals to unspecified government positions.

National Assembly dismisses viral nomination list

Kenya faces HIV funding crisis as donor support dwindles

Kenya requires Sh 5.24 billion for the 2024/2025 fiscal year and Sh 13.5 billion for 2025/2026 to maintain its current HIV response.

Kenya faces HIV funding crisis as donor support dwindles

MMU students protest over death of comrade

Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU) students took to the streets on Monday demanding justice for their fallen colleague, Lameck Wambui Mwangi.

MMU students protest over death of comrade

Report: Saudi Arabia top employer of Kenyans

Most Middle East countries employ domestic workers, drivers and security guards. Turkey offers domestic and professional roles.

Report: Saudi Arabia top employer of Kenyans

Missing Wajir MCA resurfaces after six months

The Dela Ward MCA returned on March 8,blindfolded, frail, and unwilling to speak .His release came just days before his seat was to be declared vacant on March 12.

Missing Wajir MCA resurfaces after six months

Debate rages if Grade 9 learners capable of picking career paths

Before moving to senior secondary school, the students must select a career pathway, a choice that some experts argue may come too early in their academic development.

Debate rages if Grade 9 learners capable of picking career paths

Street families to be taken back home soon, CS Mutua pledges

Thousands of street families flooding the streets across the country could be from neighbouring countries.

Street families to be taken back home soon, CS Mutua pledges

Universities, unions clash over human resource policies

KUSU has opposed attempts by VCs of public universities to alter human resource policies and procedures, arguing that such mandates lie solely with university councils.

Universities, unions clash over human resource policies

Ogamba: The man tasked with reshaping public varsities

Education CS Julius Ogamba inherited a multiple crisis when public universities across the country were reeling from staggering debts exceeding Sh70 B debts, leadership dispute.

Ogamba: The man tasked with reshaping public varsities

School heads send students home for fees amid delayed capitation

Experts and education stakeholders warn of dire consequences of sending students home.Schools left with no option since the government owes them billions of shillings.

School heads send students home for fees amid delayed capitation

Parents, learners bear the burden of financial crisis in public schools

Learning institutions are choking in huge debts while parents are paying extra levies.Last week, Education Cabinet Secretary Ogamba promised to release Sh15 billion.

Parents, learners bear the burden of financial crisis in public schools

Three Kenyan schools honoured for their efforts to transform education

Three Kenyan schools have been recognized for their outstanding efforts in improving education and expanding access in ASAL and informal settlements.

Three Kenyan schools honoured for their efforts to transform education

The silent struggle for education in Kenya's informal settlements

Quality education remains just a dream, as barriers ranging from poverty to lack of schools continue to deny them access to quality education.

The silent struggle for education in Kenya's informal settlements

Kenya, Canada partner to promote safe migration guidelines

Kenya and Canada have launched a joint campaign to promote legal migration guidelines in order to ensure the safe and regular migration of Kenyan workers abroad.

Kenya, Canada partner to promote safe migration guidelines

Power struggles that threaten to tear UoN apart

For years, the University of Nairobi (UoN) has been at the center of a power struggle that has turned the once-revered institution into a battleground for leadership wrangles.

Power struggles that threaten to tear UoN apart

Bills war: Kenya Power demands Sh3b as City Hall delivers garbage

Ugly drama ensued on Monday as Nairobi County Government and Kenya Power fought over pending unpaid bills.

Bills war: Kenya Power demands Sh3b as City Hall delivers garbage

Sifuna told to quit ODM and join Gachagua

The MP accused the Secretary-General of rebelling against decision to work with Ruto. Sifuna has said he will not vote for the President in 2027.

Sifuna told to quit ODM and join Gachagua

Teachers lament over missing out on latest recruitment

Amidst fierce competition and limited vacancies, many qualified educators continue to battle unemployment, their dreams of securing a stable job fading with each passing recruitment cycle.

Teachers lament over missing out on latest recruitment

How Kenya got it wrong by meddling with polytechnics

For decades, Kenya’s polytechnics played a crucial role in producing skilled professionals—engineers, architects, veterinary officers, and field officers—who directly supported farmers and industries.

How Kenya got it wrong by meddling with polytechnics

Schools break early for mid-term as cash crunch bites

Schools have begun sending learners home for the mid-term break a week early than the scheduled date.

Schools break early for mid-term as cash crunch bites

Tributes flow for educator killed in road accident

KEPSHA chairman Johnson Nzioka died in a crash on Mombasa Road, Sunday. Education stakeholders mourn Nzioka, honouring his contribution to the sector.

Tributes flow for educator killed in road accident

School heads propose fee hikes, cite rising costs, funding deficit

A proposal to hike school fees has sparked concern among parents already struggling. If adopted, it will see fees in secondary schools increase by up to Sh20,000 annually

School heads propose fee hikes, cite rising costs, funding deficit

Scrapping of medical cover hurts students

The termination of the programme has put a significant financial burden on parents, many of whom already struggle to make ends meet. Under Edu Afya, secondary school students were covered.

Scrapping of medical cover hurts students

National Chairperson of the Kenya Primary Schools Headteachers Association (KEPSHA) Nzioka is dead

The National Chairperson of the Kenya Primary Schools Headteachers Association (KEPSHA) Johnson Nzioka has passed on.

National Chairperson of the Kenya Primary Schools Headteachers Association (KEPSHA) Nzioka is dead

Education projects boost MPs scorecard

Critical initiatives such as school feeding programme, bursaries, infrastructure development and provision of school buses have earned MPs admiration from the electorate.

Education projects boost MPs scorecard

Detectives investigate tragic fall of man

Police in Langata are investigating an incident where a man died on Thursday afternoon after falling from DTB plaza, along Mombasa road, Nairobi.

Detectives investigate tragic fall of man

Scorecard: Babu, Nyoro and Kalasinga lead in performance

A new poll shows most Kenyans think MPs have performed well since they were elected into office in August 2022, with more than half of the lawmakers receiving an approval rating.

Scorecard: Babu, Nyoro and Kalasinga lead in performance

Headteachers accuse JSS teachers of insubordination

A growing rift between JSS teachers and their supervisors has created a tense working environment, disrupting the smooth delivery of education.

Headteachers accuse JSS teachers of insubordination

UoN Chancellor warns of 'house on fire'

The University of Nairobi (UoN), long celebrated as Kenya’s premier institution of higher learning, is facing mounting challenges that threaten its reputation and stability.

UoN Chancellor warns of 'house on fire'

University students hail the state for the release of Sh3.2 billion HELB funds

University student leaders have lauded the government for releasing Sh3.2 billion through the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), providing much-needed financial relief.

University students hail the state for the release of Sh3.2 billion HELB funds

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