Football legend Allan Thigo to be cremated, family says

Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia legend Allan Thigo to be cremated within 72 hours, family says it was his final wish.

By Mike Kihaki 2 hrs ago

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Of political pressure and evolution: Why Irungu Kang'ata is not resting easy

"I found myself under pressure to declare my political position. I felt pushed into a corner. I had to speak my mind. From where I sit, the current political direction will not end well for UDA"

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

National Assembly opens public participation on Sh4.78 trillion budget

The National Assembly has launched public hearings on Kenya's Sh4.78 trillion budget for 2026/27, taking the exercise to 16 counties in a three-day window starting Wednesday, May 13.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

NTSA to scrap physical logbooks for digital system from June

Motor vehicle owners will no longer need physical logbooks from June 10, when National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) rolls out an electronic system to end vehicle transfer fraud.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

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KNEC rolls out digital war on forged papers

KNEC rolls out blockchain QR system to curb fake certificates, enabling instant verification and boosting trust in academic credentials.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

KNEC to rolls out digital verification system on fake certificates

Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is planning to unveil a new digital certificate verification system.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

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Alliance Girls principal on TSC whip after uproar over illegal fees

This comes after an uproar in a case that has reignited concerns over rising costs in public education.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

COTU dismisses Gachagua's push for rival labour body

COTU-K has dismissed calls by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to form a parallel labour organisation, terming the proposal “reckless” and detrimental to workers’ unity.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

KUCCPS announces final call for university placement

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has issued another call for qualified students to apply for university and college placement.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

EACC partnering with universities to mobilise youth in integrity training

EACC is set to partner with the universities in the country, in an initiative aimed at mobilising young people to champion integrity and ethical leadership across the country.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Ruto bids farewell to Monica Juma as she takes up UN roles

President William Ruto has formally bid farewell to Kenya’s outgoing National Security Advisor Monica Juma.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

MPs decry 'deplorable' living conditions at Mombasa GSU camp

National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security has raised alarm over poor housing and welfare conditions at the General Service Unit (GSU) camp in Mombasa.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

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CBE nightmare: 151,691 pioneer learners drop out before reaching Grade 10

A new KNEC report shows that over 151,000 pioneer Competency-Based Education learners have dropped out before Grade 10, raising concerns about retention in the new system.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

How CBE Learners are discovering hidden talents in CBE

Competency-Based Education system is beginning to bear fruit, with learners uncovering hidden talents and embracing skills-driven pathways beyond traditional exam performance.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

CBE shift cultivates critical thinkers and innovators

Kenya’s transition to the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system is steadily redefining learning, with a growing emphasis on critical thinking, creativity and practical skills over rote memorisation.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

KeNHA announces Southern Bypass closure for Nairobi Marathon

Traffic in Nairobi will be interrupted on Sunday May 10 to facilitate the planned 2026 Nairobi Marathon.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Kenya prepared to host AFCON 2027 FKF assures

Kenya has reaffirmed its preparedness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), even as internal wrangles within the football leadership cast a shadow over the country’s ambitious plans.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

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Probe uncovers hidden charges, inflated fees in elite schools

A government probe into elite schools has uncovered inflated fees and hidden charges, exposing widespread financial mismanagement that is burdening parents.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Inside government's fresh bid to fix Competency-Based Education gaps

With mounting pressure to deliver an education system that is equitable and relevant to learners, stakeholders will converge in Nairobi for a high-level national symposium convened by Knec.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Dropout persist as learners exit CBE system

At least 151,691 pioneer CBE learners have dropped out of school before reaching Grade 10, KNEC says the situation raises alarm over retention gaps in education.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Ruto defends timely disbursement of capitation funds

Ruto argued politicians to support reforms to improve learning conditions.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Gachagua defends Uhuru, urges end to attacks by Kenya Kwanza leaders

Gachagua dismissed claims of disunity, saying the current phase allows aspirants to build their political bases.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Sakaja urges calm as Nairobi intensifies crackdown on illegal developments

Sakaja warned that rogue planning officers could face disciplinary action.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

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Erasing wisdom? Why we risk losing heritage as custodians of culture become targets of violence

As Kenya and Africa push forward into an era shaped by technology, urbanisation and globalisation, it risks leaving behind the people who hold its past.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

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From increased fees to misuse of funds, the shame of Alliance Girls

Alliance Girls High School, is at the centre of a storm over what the government and parents describe as inflated fees, illegal levies and questionable financial practices.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Alliance Girls board faces disbandment over inflated fees

The Education Ministry recommends dissolution of Alliance Girls’ Board of Management after revelations it approved an inflated Sh120,000 school fee instead of approved Sh53,554; probe ongoing.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Wajir races to complete projects ahead of Madaraka Day

The town of Wajir is undergoing major transformation as Kenya prepares to mark this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations in the county for the first time.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Warsame faults new judicial review rules, warns of 'Koome-lization' risk

Supreme Court judge Mohamed Warsame has sharply criticised recent changes to Kenya’s judicial review framework, warning that new rules spearheaded by Chief Justice Martha Koome.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Spot check: Kenyans race against time as mass voter registration ends (Photos)

In true Kenyan style, many Kenyans rushed to register as voters, as the continuous voter registration exercise comes to a close today. 

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

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Parents squeezed as schools pile on additional fees

Parents are facing mounting financial pressure as schools impose additional fees and levies beyond official structures, raising concerns over affordability and transparency.

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago

OpenAI picks Kenyan firm WildMango to drive AI adoption in Africa

A Kenyan venture has struck a deal with OpenAI, placing it among the first small business partners the US artificial intelligence giant has appointed on the continent.

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago

KUPPET raises alarm over security of teachers in North Eastern

The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has raised concern over the safety of teachers deployed in Garissa County and other parts of the North Eastern region.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

IGAD calls for urgent shift in mediation as Sudan crisis deepens

Leaders and diplomats meeting in Nairobi for the IGAD Mediation Reflection Conference have called for a fundamental rethink of peace mediation

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Kenya mourns education icon Prof. Raphael Munavu

Kenya is mourning the death of distinguished scholar Prof. Raphael Munavu, a towering figure whose influence shaped the country’s education system, academic institutions for decades.

By Mike Kihaki 13 days ago

NTSA launches crackdown as schools reopen

NTSA has announced a nationwide road safety crackdown as schools reopen for the second term, following a fatal accident along the Mai Mahiu–Narok Road that left eight people dead.

By Mike Kihaki 13 days ago

NCIC condemns hate speech as DCI arrests a politician

NCIC condemns alleged hateful remarks by a Garissa-based woman, Bare Sahara Ahmed, arrested over viral video, probed for incitement threatening national unity.

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago

League sponsor calls for calm, transparency in FKF crisis

Kenyan football’s biggest commercial partner, SportPesa, has urged for a swift, transparent and independent resolution to the ongoing governance standoff at the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago

Ruto calls for Africa-led health transformation

President William Ruto has called for overhaul of Africa’s health systems, urging the continent to take charge of its healthcare future through innovation, investment, and policy leadership.

By Mike Kihaki 13 days ago

Tribunal halts FKF leadership change, suspends April 24 resolutions

Sports Dispute Tribunal suspends FKF's NEC April 24 resolutions, blocks Hussein Mohammed ouster and McDonald Mariga appointment; hearing of case set for May 5.

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago

Kalonzo blasts government over deadly Tseikuru attack

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticized the government following a deadly bandit attack in Tseikuru, Mwingi North, Kitui County, terming the incident a grave failure of security.

By Mike Kihaki 13 days ago