Wetang'ula warns Western leaders against disunity ahead of 2027

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has warned leaders from Western Kenya that without unity, the region risks losing its bargaining power in the 2027 elections.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Nairobi puts hawkers on notice over lawlessness

Nairobi County authorities have issued a stern warning to hawkers in Eastleigh accused of blocking roads, dumping waste, and turning the busy commercial hub into an open-air market.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Mudavadi secures new global partnerships in New York

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi, held a series of high-level engagements in New York during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, striking new partnerships and lobbying for Kenya's interests.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Kenya presses EU to sustain Somalia anti-terror funding

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi urged the European Union (EU) to renew financing for Somalia's fight against Al Shabaab, warning that fading support could undo years of progress.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

President Ruto hails Sawe, Wanjiru after Berlin Marathon win

President William Ruto on Sunday, September 21, congratulated Sebastian Sawe and Rosemary Wanjiru after the two athletes delivered a Kenyan double at the BMW Berlin Marathon.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Green principle meets the hard truths in Kalua's rousing life story

Dr Kalua's 'Green for Life' reveals candid struggles, bold choices, and a lifelong commitment to stewardship of nature.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

'No pay, no class': lecturers' strike paralyses public universities

Thousands of students in public universities face uncertainty as lecturers vowed to continue their strike despite a partial release of funds by the government.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Confusion persists over zoning of teachers for hardship allowances

The issue of hardship allowances for teachers is back in Parliament, with MPs raising concerns over inconsistencies in classification.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Calls for industry ties as universities roll out modular CBET training

The reforms, rolled out in September 2023, are transforming the country's human capital development and addressing systemic inequalities in the education sector.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Ruto meets university VC's as funding woes cloud higher education

President William Ruto on Thursday hosted vice-chancellors of public universities at State House, Nairobi, as persistent financial strain in Kenya's higher education sector.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Mudavadi arrives in New York for 80th UN General assembly

Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi, has arrived in New York, United States, to join Kenya's high-level delegation to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Confusion over hardship allowance as teachers left in limbo

Confusion over hardship allowances for teachers deepened Thursday as Members of Parliament accused the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of failing to fairly classify hardship areas.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Exit Minet, enters SHA medical cover for tutors

More than 400,000 teachers and their dependents will be transitioned from the Minet Kenya-administered medical cover to the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA).

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Kindiki hails health 'foot soldiers,' pledges better terms

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday assured community health promoters of government's will to improve their terms of service, calling them the backbone of Kenya's health reforms.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Loan confusion hits universities despite Sh27.9 billion disbursement

Confusion has hit universities and technical colleges after some students missed out on Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) allocations, despite government assurances that funding remains intact.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Learning across public universities paralysed as lecturers' strike

Learning in public universities paralysed after lecturers downed tools accusing the government of failing to honour two collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) worth more than Sh10.5 billion.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Kenya enrols 100,000 in skills based training as reforms gather pace

Kenya has enrolled more than 100,000 trainees in modular Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) courses as the government pushes to align skills with industry needs.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

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Why Ruto's grand promises to teachers could be a pipe dream

The timelines for implementation of many pledges is years that the government does not have. On insurance and housing, the teachers feel they are being promised what is already theirs

By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

No student will be left behind, says Ogamba

The new rolled out funding model in higher education is aimed at maximizing disbursement of funds for learners across the country, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Teachers gained big at State House, says Omboko Milemba

Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) chairman Omboko Milemba has defended the Saturday meeting at State House terming it both historic and fruitful.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

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Revealed: How Sh10,000 'reimbursement' kept teachers overnight at State House

The image of teachers queuing overnight for handouts has left many questioning whether the dignity of the profession is being eroded in the name of political theatre.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

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Why future of JSS hangs between primary and secondary schools

The Kuppet Secretary-General was heckled by Knut officials at State House on Saturday after calling for JSS to be domiciled in secondary schools.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Kenya's alumni networks giving back to struggling universities

Universities are increasingly leaning on their graduates for financial, professional, and reputational support at a time when most of them are reeling under debt and management crises.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Kenya backs Quad efforts to restore peace in Sudan

Kenya welcome the Joint Statement by the Quad comprising Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States on their consultations aimed at restoring peace and stability in Sudan.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

JKUAT's Dr. Fridah Simba appointed to Bandari Maritime Academy Board

The Director of the JKUAT Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institute, Dr. Fridah Simba, has been appointed to the Board of the Bandari Maritime Academy.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Shrinking democratic space as Kenyan youth push for inclusion

Concerns are growing over Kenya's shrinking democratic space, with civic leaders warning that corruption, exclusion, and political cartels are undermining constitutional freedoms.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Slum communities tackling youth mental health

In the crowded informal settlement of Kibera, Mathare, and Kawangware, young people face a daily struggle that goes beyond poverty, unemployment, and insecurity the silent battle with mental health.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Dr. Isaac Kalua launches "Green Life," memoir on conservation

Kenyan environmentalist, entrepreneur, and rural development champion Dr. Isaac Kalua will today unveil his new book, Green Life.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Gachagua raises alarm over motorbike gangs spreading fear across Kenya

Former Deputy President Gachagua raises concern over the wave of killings involving criminal gangs, warns that the trend is sowing fear and panic across the country.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

'I respect the rule of law,' says Irungu Houghton as he suspends part in Ruto panel

Amnesty's Irungu Houghton suspends his participation in protest victims compensation panel after High Court order, says decision is out of respect for rule of law.

By Mike Kihaki 14 days ago

Kenya to engage IMF on new program, Mudavadi says

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi said the government will engage the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a new program to guide the economy.

By Mike Kihaki 14 days ago

Kenya condemns Israeli attack on Qatar

The Government of Kenya has condemned the September 10 attack on a building in Qatar's capital, Doha, which left several people dead, injured others, and destroyed property.

By Mike Kihaki 14 days ago

UASU issues seven-day strike notice to public varsities

UASU issues seven-day strike notice to all public universities and colleges, faults government for failing to implement 2021-2025 and 2025-2029 CBAs.

By Mike Kihaki 15 days ago

DCI probing murder of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu

DCI launches probe into lawyer Kyalo Mbobu's killing on Magadi Road, Nairobi, vows justice; urges public to share information to aid investigations.

By Mike Kihaki 15 days ago

Tony Gachoka: Elected leaders have betrayed the people

President William Ruto's administration is presiding over a collapse of multi-party democracy, runaway corruption, and failed governance, says Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Tony Gachoka.

By Mike Kihaki 15 days ago

Lawyers mourn slain advocate Kyalo Mbobu

Kenya's legal fraternity is mourning the brutal killing of renowned lawyer and scholar Mathew Kyalo Mbobu, who was shot dead by motorcycle assailants in Karen on Tuesday evening.

By Mike Kihaki 15 days ago

Wrangles rock Cricket Kenya as board disowns purported CK T20 league

Kenya's Cricket (CK) fraternity thrown into fresh turmoil after CK officially disowned the much-publicised CK T20 League, casting doubt on a tournament that had promised to revive the sport.

By Mike Kihaki 16 days ago

Leaders call for Nairobi County dissolution over leadership failures

Weeks after Nairobi MCAs pushed for the impeachment of Governor Johnson Sakaja, fresh calls have emerged to dissolve the entire county government.

By Mike Kihaki 16 days ago

Siaya County bets Sh2 billion on hospital and stadium

Siaya County has begun a Sh2 billion upgrade of the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium and the expansion of Siaya County Referral Hospital.

By Mike Kihaki 17 days ago

IEBC reorganises to rebuild public trust

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is restructuring its operations in a bid to deliver credible elections and restore Kenyans confidence, Commissioner Dr. Alutalala Mukhwana said.

By Mike Kihaki 17 days ago