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Mike Kihaki

Mambo Mbotela: Iconic voice that shaped a nation softly falls silent

Mbotela’s voice shaped Kenya’s media, mentoring generations through engaging and impactful broadcasts. His legacy lives on through ‘Je Huu Ni Ungwana?’programme.

Mambo Mbotela: Iconic voice that shaped a nation softly falls silent

Teachers shoulder burden as parents abdicate responsibilities

Teachers shoulder burden as parents abdicate responsibilities

State faces pressure over education policies

State faces pressure over education policies

Many learners struggle with Mathematics, study reveals

Many learners struggle with Mathematics, study reveals

HELB bows to pressure, reinstates old funding model

Helb has bowed to student pressure and reinstated the old funding model as it awaits a High Court ruling on the suspension of the new university funding model.

HELB bows to pressure, reinstates old funding model

Labour PS warns employers against underpaying workers

The government has warned employers of underpaying workers stating that the government will ensure they face legal consequences.

Labour PS warns employers against underpaying workers

Mudavadi urges miners to prioritise safety after collapse

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged miners across the country to adopt strict safety measures after a mine collapse in Shinyalu, Kakamega trapping 12 miners on Monday evening.

Mudavadi urges miners to prioritise safety after collapse

KICD issues stern warning against illegal textbooks flooding schools

A rising tide of unauthorised textbooks are flooding schools, putting students at risk of misleading content.

KICD issues stern warning against illegal textbooks flooding schools

Kuppet demands overhaul of teacher promotion system

Kuppet is pushing for major reforms in the teacher promotion system, citing stagnation and unfair distribution of vacancies as key concerns.

Kuppet demands overhaul of teacher promotion system

Concerns over transition of Grade 9 learners to senior secondary school

Education stakeholders have raised a red flag on the government's preparedness to transition Grade 9 learners next year to the Senior Secondary School (SSS) under CBC

Concerns over transition of Grade 9 learners to senior secondary school

KICD calls for CBC books proposals for Grades 10 to 12

Publishers have until March 7, 2025, to submit proposals for learning materials under CBC for senior secondary education.

KICD calls for CBC books proposals for Grades 10 to 12

Drama in Nairobi as hawkers and touts battle for space in CBD

The matatu operators blocked key roads in the area in protest over hawkers occupying their designated spaces.

Drama in Nairobi as hawkers and touts battle for space in CBD

Freshers unable to attend classes as funding saga lingers

With no money for tuition, accommodation, or even basic meals, many students face the harsh reality of potentially missing out on education.

Freshers unable to attend classes as funding saga lingers

School capitation is a pittance principals

School heads across Kenya are calling on the government to urgently review capitation funds, citing an inability to meet the rising costs of education and settling debts.

School capitation is a pittance principals

Commercial vehicles to face stringent rules

The National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) has introduced draft regulations aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of commercial service vehicles.

Commercial vehicles to face stringent rules

No pay, no exams for students, striking TUK lecturers vow

Learning activities at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) was paralyzed for the third day after lecturers downed their tools over unpaid salaries.

No pay, no exams for students, striking TUK lecturers vow

Hurdles await administration of KCSE supplementary exams

With the registration of those wishing to re-sit the 2024 KCSE exams starting today, concerns are being raised over the level of preparedness.

Hurdles await administration of KCSE supplementary exams

Universities urged to use smart security for safety

Higher Education PS calls for AI security and teacher training to enhance campus safety.Experts stress biometric systems, patrols, and smart tech for campus security.

Universities urged to use smart security for safety

Lack of parental guidance, love for material wealth blamed for moral decay among youth

Education stakeholders on Wednesday said these issues are among the main factors that have pushed youth further away from core values such as integrity, empathy, and respect for others

Lack of parental guidance, love for material wealth blamed for moral decay among youth

Secondary schools turn idle CBC classrooms into stores, dormitories

10,000 classes constructed in secondary schools under President Uhuru Kenyatta to accommodate JSS learners under CBC are being used to decongest the institutions.

Secondary schools turn idle CBC classrooms into stores, dormitories

Kanja eats humble pie, to appear in court over missing persons

Inspector General affirms respect for court orders, says investigations are progressing. Despite numerous court orders, IG and DCI chief have failed to explain disappearances of youths.

Kanja eats humble pie, to appear in court over missing persons

Rampant attacks on teachers due to poor KCSE results spark fears

Education stakeholders condemn rising violence in schools, calling for action to protect teachers and restore order

Rampant attacks on teachers due to poor KCSE results spark fears

Teachers call for adoption of Kuppet constitutional changes

A section of Kuppet members are calling for the enactment of the constitutional amendments by the National Delegates Conference held in Vihiga County last year.

Teachers call for adoption of Kuppet constitutional changes

Kuppet in school closure threat over delayed funding

The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers has issued a one-week ultimatum for the government to disburse funds to schools.

Kuppet in school closure threat over delayed funding

Revealed: School fees scandal amid looming shutdown

Kessha Chairman Willie Kuria has raised the alarm over the dire financial challenges facing schools due to delays in the release of capitation funds by the government.

Revealed: School fees scandal amid looming shutdown

NSSF unveils reforms to boost financial inclusion, expand coverage

NSSF has announced a series of reforms aimed at transforming its operations and expanding its reach across all sectors of the economy, particularly the informal workforce.

NSSF unveils reforms to boost financial inclusion, expand coverage

Where are alumni as universities struggle?

Kenyan universities have long been revered as centers of academic excellence, nurturing some of the country’s most notable leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

Where are alumni as universities struggle?

TUK lecturers threaten to down tools over delayed salaries

Learning could be disrupted yet again in some public universities after lecturers and other staff threatened to down tools over delayed salaries.

TUK lecturers threaten to down tools over delayed salaries

Alarm over funding for growing number of varsity freshers

226,391 students have qualified for university entry this year, a significant increase from previous year’s 201,133.

Alarm over funding for growing number of varsity freshers

Boys face barriers to education, leading to rising dropout rates

With more girls completing secondary education and excelling in exams, concern has been raised over growing number of boys’ low KCSE grades

Boys face barriers to education, leading to rising dropout rates

TVETs open doors for students who missed university entry mark

The government has assured learners that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions are ready to accommodate them.

TVETs open doors for students who missed university entry mark

The shameful return of exam cheats

Education CS revealed this is the highest number of cancellations since 2016.

The shameful return of exam cheats

Administrators, traders reel from effects of missing Form One class

As secondary schools opened on Monday for the first term this year, school administrators and business people are grappling with the reality of the lack of Form One admissions.

Administrators, traders reel from effects of missing Form One class

Shadow of uncertainty stalks poor varsity students

The future of thousands of government-sponsored university students is uncertain following the High Court ruling that declared the funding model unconstitutional.

Shadow of uncertainty stalks poor varsity students

Form One shocker for schools, traders

As secondary schools opened on Monday for first term this year, institutions managers and business persons are grappling with the reality of lack of Form One admissions.

Form One shocker for schools, traders

Questions over students safety as schools open amid protests threat

Civil society groups on X (formerly Twitter) have mobilised for nationwide demonstrations Monday to protest abductions and extrajudicial killings.

Questions over students safety as schools open amid protests threat

Classrooms and teachers crises greet transition to Grade Nine

Kenya’s education sector is preparing for significant changes as the first cohort of students under the new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) transitions into Grade 9 this week.

Classrooms and teachers crises greet transition to Grade Nine

Back to school: Why 2025 will be a defining moment for CBC transition

The CBC is set for a pivotal moment when schools reopen this January, as the pioneer class prepares to join Grade Nine

Back to school: Why 2025 will be a defining moment for CBC transition

Textbook shortage and rising costs strain parents as schools reopen

some parents are already trooping to bookshops and uniforms stores to avoid last minutes rush ahead of schools opening in the first week of January.

Textbook shortage and rising costs strain parents as schools reopen

Nairobi lights up, despite harsh economic hardship

On Tuesday night, it was a beehive of activities as the celebratory mood engulfed the capital city where people danced in churches and entertainment joints.

Nairobi lights up, despite harsh economic hardship

Leaders share messages of hope, best wishes to mark Christmas

Leaders across the divide urge Kenyans to show hope, compassion, and be responsible during this festive season.

Leaders share messages of hope, best wishes to mark Christmas

Carols chorus: Christmas magic that is timeless melodies and joy

Christmas carols have long been the heart and soul of the holiday season, evoking joy, nostalgia, and the spirit of togetherness.

Carols chorus: Christmas magic that is timeless melodies and joy

Passengers robbed of more than Sh400,000 after accepting 'lift'

Police in Athi River are investigating an incident where a man and a woman, were robbed of over Sh409,000 and other valuables by a gang who pretended to offer them a lift to Mombasa.

Passengers robbed of more than Sh400,000 after accepting 'lift'

New Year, new health promise: SHA will be easy to use, says PS

Health and Medical Services PS Harry Kimtai said SHA has come up with new incentives to woo Kenyans to register for the health scheme and debunk negative publicity.

New Year, new health promise: SHA will be easy to use, says PS

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