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 10 hrs 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 9 hrs 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 7 hrs 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 3 hrs 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 hrs 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 days ago

Gideon Moi calls for urgent security action after five killed in Isiolo attack

Kanu chairman Gideon Moi calls for urgent government intervention in Gotu, Isiolo, after five people were killed in a bandit attack, urges accountability.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Technopolis board fully constituted to advances digital transformation

The Technopolis Development Authority (TDA) has fully constituted its Board following the appointment of James Musee Nduna, Yvonne Teresia Ogwang and Yunis M. Omar

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

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Reprieve for thousands of learners pursuing higher education alternatives

Education stakeholders urge university applicants to think of alternative routes to higher education.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Medics mourns Dr David Silverstein

Former President Daniel Moi’s physician, David Silverstein, dies, family confirms; he helped establish KNH’s first cardiac laboratory.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

CJ Koome mourns Eswatini counterpart Maphalala

Chief Justice Martha Koome has condoled with the people of Eswatini following the death of Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Woman killed in hit and run at Jacaranda rally

One person killed after being knocked down and run over by a Toyota Prado during Linda Mwananchi rally at Jacaranda Grounds, police say.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Ruto mourns Senator Mungatana's daughter

President Ruto condoles with Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana and Mwanaisha Chidzuga following death of their eight-year-old daughter, Amal Mghoi.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

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Thousands opt out of formal varsity system

More than 51,000 Kenyan students who qualified for university admission have chosen not to apply for placement,

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Gachagua links Embu violence to 2027 Mt Kenya succession battle

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has linked the violence that disrupted DP Kithure Kindiki’s political meeting in Embu to an emerging Mt Kenya succession battle.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago