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Harambee Stars seek redemption in Rwanda after Senegal defeat, says McCarthy
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy says the team is determined to bounce back from their heavy defeat to Senegal as they prepare for the upcoming FIFA Series.
By 7 hrs ago
Harambee Stars seek redemption in Rwanda after Senegal defeat, says McCarthy
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Social ills dominate the Nairobi Schools drama festival
Social issues took centre stage at the Nairobi Schools Drama Festival, with students using theatre, dance, and spoken word to highlight challenges affecting youth wellbeing.
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Social ills dominate the Nairobi Schools drama festival
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Public schools pushed to breaking point with Sh66b funding gap
Public schools face a crisis as a Sh66 billion funding gap strains operations, risking disruptions and potential student dropouts.
By 1 day ago
Public schools pushed to breaking point with Sh66b funding gap
Sossion blames quality assurance for the challenges in the education sector
implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and the transition of learners into senior secondary pathways continue, concerns about funding, infrastructure, and teacher preparedness.
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Sossion blames quality assurance for the challenges in the education sector
KUPPET urges TSC to compensate 44,000 intern teachers after court ruling
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has called on the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to compensate them for the years they have worked under internship contracts.
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KUPPET urges TSC to compensate 44,000 intern teachers after court ruling
Irrigation key to closing gender gap in water security, PS Kimotho says
Women and girls continue to bear the heaviest burden of water insecurity in Kenya despite contributing up to 70 per cent of all agricultural labour.
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Irrigation key to closing gender gap in water security, PS Kimotho says
Kenya launches campaign, extends amnesty to citizens in Russian military
Kenya will launch a nationwide campaign to protect citizens from trafficking, illegal recruitment, and exploitation abroad.
By 2 days ago
Kenya launches campaign, extends amnesty to citizens in Russian military
'Nairobi is not a village': Aladwa fires back at Gachagua's city plan
ODM leaders in Nairobi have warned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that his proposals for the capital amount to a recipe for disorder, taking direct aim at his 2027 political campaign.
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'Nairobi is not a village': Aladwa fires back at Gachagua's city plan
Sakaja defends riverbank evictions
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the ongoing evictions and demolitions along riverbanks in Nairobi, saying the county government will continue reclaiming riparian land.
By 2 days ago
Sakaja defends riverbank evictions
Keep off the Church, opposition leaders tell Ruto
Opposition leaders have called on President William Ruto to respect the independence of the church, accusing his government of intimidating religious institutions.
By 2 days ago
Keep off the Church, opposition leaders tell Ruto
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From theatre to Kamiti: How second-hand phone turned neurosurgeon to murder convict
The prosecution argued that Munyao was part of a gang that attacked Moses Gituma at his home on October 23, 2005, inflicting fatal injuries.
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From theatre to Kamiti: How second-hand phone turned neurosurgeon to murder convict
Aviation union issues 7-day strike notice over breach of return-to-work deal
KAWU has issued a seven-day strike notice to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), citing breach of a return-to-work agreement that restored calm in the sector weeks ago.
By 5 days ago
Aviation union issues 7-day strike notice over breach of return-to-work deal
University debts hit Sh98 billion
A section of Members of Parliament has raised concerns over ballooning debt in public universities.
By 5 days ago
University debts hit Sh98 billion
Millicent Omanga ditches UDA for Gachagua's DCP
Former nominated senator Millicent Omanga ditches UDA for DCP, faults President Ruto for failing to fulfill 50-50 gender representation in his administration.
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Millicent Omanga ditches UDA for Gachagua's DCP
'It was an error': Nyakango walks back Sh45m report on Joyce Kindiki's office
The Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang’o, has clarified that the Office of the Spouse of the Deputy President did not spend funds as previously indicated.
By 6 days ago
'It was an error': Nyakango walks back Sh45m report on Joyce Kindiki's office
'Your conduct is unbecoming,' Babu and Orengo tell Ruto
Linda Mwananchi brigade has sharply criticised President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for what they called “unethical and unbecoming” public outbursts.
By 6 days ago
'Your conduct is unbecoming,' Babu and Orengo tell Ruto
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Parents decry rising education costs due to illegal school levies
Parents with learners in Senior Schools are raising concerns over the rising cost of education, blaming illegal levies imposed by schools.
By 7 days ago
Parents decry rising education costs due to illegal school levies
Tuju claims President Ruto using goons to push him out of Karen property
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has accused President William Ruto of a scheme to seize land in Karen through individuals and goons.
By 7 days ago
Tuju claims President Ruto using goons to push him out of Karen property
Why Winnie Odinga is now ODM's peace offering ahead of March NDC
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) delegates in Nairobi have backed East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga for deputy party leader.
By 7 days ago
Why Winnie Odinga is now ODM's peace offering ahead of March NDC
TSC warns of healthcare crisis as Sh10bn funding gap hits teachers' medical scheme
More than 400,000 teachers and one million of their dependants’ risk losing access to healthcare after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) disclosed a Sh10 billion shortfall in funding.
By 7 days ago
TSC warns of healthcare crisis as Sh10bn funding gap hits teachers' medical scheme
Schools turn talent competitions into career pathway guide
Learning institutions are increasingly turning to sports and co-curricular competitions as a platform to help learners discover their talents early and guide them into appropriate career pathways.
By 8 days ago
Schools turn talent competitions into career pathway guide
Prof Julius Nyabundi reappointed as KNEC chair
President William Ruto has reappointed Professor Julius Nyabundi as the non-executive chairman of the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) for a four-year term beginning March 13.
By 8 days ago
Prof Julius Nyabundi reappointed as KNEC chair
Running mate? not again! - Karua says
People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has declared that she will not accept the position of running mate in the next general election.
By 8 days ago
Running mate? not again! - Karua says
Sakaja directs round clock flood response plan
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered the preparation of a 48-hour action plan to address flooding, drainage failures and infrastructure damage across the city.
By 8 days ago
Sakaja directs round clock flood response plan
NEMA on the spot as heavy rains expose Nairobi's failing system
Members of the National Assembly Environment, Forestry, and Mining Committee have put the spotlight on the country’s environmental watchdog after heavy rains triggered flooding in Nairobi.
By 9 days ago
NEMA on the spot as heavy rains expose Nairobi's failing system
Government maps 37 flood-prone areas in Nairobi
The government has identified at least 37 flood-prone areas across Nairobi as heavy rains continue to pound several parts of the country.
By 9 days ago
Government maps 37 flood-prone areas in Nairobi
Opposition condemn police role in Tuju property dispute
Opposition leaders have strongly criticised what they termed the misuse of state power in the ongoing property dispute involving former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju.
By 9 days ago
Opposition condemn police role in Tuju property dispute
State pulls finances out of Safari Rally as private sector takeover looms
President William Ruto has announced that the government will no longer use exchequer funds to promote the Safari Rally starting next year, signalling a major shift.
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State pulls finances out of Safari Rally as private sector takeover looms
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Standoff: Lungu-Hichilema rivalry goes down to the grave
The Zambian government maintains that as a former president, Lungu belongs to the nation and must be buried with full state honours at the national mausoleum in Lusaka.
By 11 days ago
Standoff: Lungu-Hichilema rivalry goes down to the grave
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State allocates Sh4.2 billion to universities
Public universities are expected to receive Sh4.2 billion this week to support continuing students under the government’s new higher education financing system.
By 11 days ago
State allocates Sh4.2 billion to universities
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Inside principals push for increased school fees
Kenyan school principals are urging the government to raise school fees, arguing that the demands of the Competency-Based Education system are making the current model unsustainable.
By 12 days ago
Inside principals push for increased school fees
Court orders release of Maxmillan Nyagwaya over TikTok money-tearing stunt
Kisumu Court orders police to release Maximillan Motai, captured on TikTok video tearing Kenyan currency, says the alleged offence does not warrant detention.
By 12 days ago
Court orders release of Maxmillan Nyagwaya over TikTok money-tearing stunt
MPs flag funding gaps, governance challenges in universities
MPs have raised concerns over emerging governance and funding challenges affecting universities and technical institutions, warning that the issues could strain operations across the country.
By 12 days ago
MPs flag funding gaps, governance challenges in universities
Ruto hints at Sh765 billion allocation to education sector
President William Ruto hints that the government will allocate Sh765 billion to the education sector in the next financial year, marking the highest budgetary allocation ever in Kenya.
By 12 days ago
Ruto hints at Sh765 billion allocation to education sector
Wave of road crashes continue to claim lives
A four-year-old pupil in Nyamira county is among 10 people who lost their lives  in a series of fatal road accidents reported across different parts of the country.
By 12 days ago
Wave of road crashes continue to claim lives
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Teachers face health cover blow as SHA excludes crucial benefits
Teachers in Kenya face reduced health protection after the Social Health Authority scheme excluded key benefits such as Group Life Cover and Work Injury Benefits Act provisions.
By 13 days ago
Teachers face health cover blow as SHA excludes crucial benefits
44,000 intern teachers face uncertain future as court voids internship policy
More than 44,000 intern teachers face an uncertain future after a court declared the government's teacher internship policy null and void.
By 13 days ago
44,000 intern teachers face uncertain future as court voids internship policy
Koskei puts 80,000 school heads on notice over illegal levies
The government has ordered school principals to stop charging parents unauthorised fees or face action, warning the practice violates policy.
By 13 days ago
Koskei puts 80,000 school heads on notice over illegal levies
Education sector set for major boost in supplementary budget
The education sector is the biggest beneficiary of the government’s proposed supplementary budget for the 2025/2026 financial year.
By 14 days ago
Education sector set for major boost in supplementary budget
KNEC opens KCSE registration for 8-4-4 candidates
With just two years remaining before Kenya fully transitions from the 8-4-4 education system, the Kenya National Examinations Council has opened registration for KCSE examination.
By 14 days ago
KNEC opens KCSE registration for 8-4-4 candidates
Shock, hard questions after 33 bodies exhumed from mass grave
Rift Valley
By Julius Chepkwony and Nikko Tanui
3 hrs ago
Kenya's housing crisis deepens as shortage scales
Real Estate
By Esther Dianah
6 hrs ago