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KNEC warns schools, parents over rising exam registration failures
KNEC sounds an alarm over the increasing number of learners missing national examinations due to registration failures.
By 1 day ago
KNEC warns schools, parents over rising exam registration failures
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Kabarak High School's unmatched KCSE run cemented on the national grid
Moi High School Kabarak has once again reaffirmed its status as one of Kenya’s academic powerhouses after posting a stellar performance in the 2025 KCSE exam.
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Kabarak High School's unmatched KCSE run cemented on the national grid
Kabarak High School's unmatched KCSE run cemented on the national grid
Moi High School Kabarak has once again reaffirmed its status as one of Kenya’s academic powerhouses after posting a stellar performance in the latest KCSE examinations.
By 1 day ago
Kabarak High School's unmatched KCSE run cemented on the national grid
Government assures seamless Grade 10 rollout
The government has reaffirmed its preparedness for the transition of learners into Grade 10 under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system
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Government assures seamless Grade 10 rollout
KWS tracks stray lionesses back to Nairobi National Park
KWS captures two lions that had strayed outside Nairobi National Park, say situation under control, and normalcy has resumed.
By 2 days ago
KWS tracks stray lionesses back to Nairobi National Park
2025 KCSE results out tomorrow
Education Ministry to release 2025 KCSE results tomorrow at 9.30am in Eldoret for more than 996,000 candidates, officials confirm.
By 2 days ago
2025 KCSE results out tomorrow
Junior secondary learners allocated Sh4,193 as capitation
The allocation is part of the Sh44.25 billion in capitation disbursed to public schools on January 2 to support learning under free education.
By 3 days ago
Junior secondary learners allocated Sh4,193 as capitation
Timely capitation boosts public schools reopening
Since the introduction of school capitation two decades ago, the government for the first time has released funds to public schools, days before schools reopen on Monday, January 5.
By 3 days ago
Timely capitation boosts public schools reopening
We miss your wisdom Baba, leaders mark Odinga's 81st birthday
Today, January 7, would have marked former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga’s 81st birthday, a milestone that has stirred deep emotion across Kenya just three months after his death.
By 3 days ago
We miss your wisdom Baba, leaders mark Odinga's 81st birthday
KUCCPS opens KMTC placement for March 2026 intake
KUCCPS opens applications for KMTC Diploma and Certificate seats for March 2026 intake, exercise to run from January 7–27 with online submissions only.
By 3 days ago
KUCCPS opens KMTC placement for March 2026 intake
Relief to parents as lunch charges scrap
Head teachers have been warned against charging lunch fees or any other levies starting this year.
By 3 days ago
Relief to parents as lunch charges scrap
In pictures: Schools reopen as parents decry high expenses
As schools reopen across the country, the back-to-school rush has exposed the deep strain Kenyan households face, with the high cost of living forcing parents to make difficult choices.
By 5 days ago
In pictures: Schools reopen as parents decry high expenses
Why Starehe Girls is at center of admissions confusion
Starehe Girls Centre (SGC) has outlined its long-established and distinctive admissions process, following confusion over the placement of students into its senior school.
By 5 days ago
Why Starehe Girls is at center of admissions confusion
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Costly back-to-school demands leave parents scrambling
With just a day to the January 5 reopening of schools, parents are out and about preparing for the back-to-school run just a few days after the Christmas and New Year festivities.
By 6 days ago
Costly back-to-school demands leave parents scrambling
Reckless': Duale, KMPDC condemn 'miracle healing' claims by medics
Health CS Aden Duale has cautioned against unverified claims of miraculous healing, saying matters of health and life must remain grounded in science, ethics, and evidence-based medicine.
By 6 days ago
Reckless': Duale, KMPDC condemn 'miracle healing' claims by medics
Ruto vows to disarm criminals, restore peace in Rift Valley
President William Ruto has vowed to disarm all criminals in the Rift Valley and across the country, saying sustainable development cannot be achieved without peace, unity and stability.
By 6 days ago
Ruto vows to disarm criminals, restore peace in Rift Valley
Mad rush for back to school amid financial crunch
With just a day to the January 5, 2026 reopening of schools, parents are out and about preparing for back to school just few days after the Christmas and New Year festivity.
By 7 days ago
Mad rush for back to school amid financial crunch
NTSA warns reckless drivers amid back-to-school travels
NTSA urges road users to observe traffic rules ahead of schools reopening on Monday, after at least 13 people killed in separate road accidents today
By 7 days ago
NTSA warns reckless drivers amid back-to-school travels
Government releases Sh44b in capitation ahead of school reopening
Government releases Sh44 billion in Term 1 capitation for public schools; free primary schools get Sh3.7bn, JSS Sh14.4bn and senior schools Sh26.1bn.
By 8 days ago
Government releases Sh44b in capitation ahead of school reopening
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Relief as parents allowed to seek Grade 10 placement review at senior schools
Education Ministry allows parents to seek admission for Grade 10 learners at senior schools of their choice after placement review; second revision phase set for Jan 6-9.
By 8 days ago
Relief as parents allowed to seek Grade 10 placement review at senior schools
One year of turmoil at Gatoto community school
Uncertainty, fear and disruption continue to hang over Gatoto school as a protracted battle over its ownership and management derails learning.
By 8 days ago
One year of turmoil at Gatoto community school
Clergy lead faithful into 2026 with prayers
Church leaders across continents have renewed their call for compassion, unity and moral renewal.
By 9 days ago
Clergy lead faithful into 2026 with prayers
How sports Is becoming a powerful political arena
Sports and music have in the recent two months become a centre bolt to many political leaders across the country.
By 9 days ago
How sports Is becoming a powerful political arena
Cost of living, unity and moral leadership dominates New Year message
Church leaders across the country used New Year services to raise concerns on the state of the economy, national unity and moral leadership.
By 9 days ago
Cost of living, unity and moral leadership dominates New Year message
Leaders give Kenyans hope calling for unity in New Year
As Kenyans ushered in the New Year 2026, political, religious and institutional leaders across the country have called for unity, urging citizens to walk together to achieve meaningful development.
By 10 days ago
Leaders give Kenyans hope calling for unity in New Year
Kenya ushers in 2026 with hope, unity calls
Thousands of Kenyans across the country thronged churches, parks, hotels, and entertainment joints on Wednesday night as they ushered in the new year, 2026.
By 9 days ago
Kenya ushers in 2026 with hope, unity calls
DCI arrest suspect in fatal Ang'ata Barrikoi shooting
Detectives have arrested a key suspect in the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old man in Ang’ata Barrikoi, Transmara South.
By 9 days ago
DCI arrest suspect in fatal Ang'ata Barrikoi shooting
Quiet joys as Kenyans welcomed 2026
Ordinary Kenyans across the country marked the New Year in modest but meaningful ways.
By 9 days ago
Quiet joys as Kenyans welcomed 2026
No child will be left behind, says PS Bitok
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has sought to allay these fears, insisting that government policy on free primary and free day secondary education remains intact.
By 9 days ago
No child will be left behind, says PS Bitok
Uhuru, Kalonzo grace Future Africa Leaders Awards in Nigeria
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta arrive in Lagos, Nigeria, to headline the Future Africa Leaders Awards, a continental forum that recognises young Africans driving social, economic and civic change.
By 10 days ago
Uhuru, Kalonzo grace Future Africa Leaders Awards in Nigeria
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Why Ruto is taking his 2027 campaign back to the pulpit
Religious institutions are increasingly emerging as a key battleground on the road to 2027.
By 10 days ago
Why Ruto is taking his 2027 campaign back to the pulpit
Police step up security ahead of New Year festivities
Security heightened nationwide ahead of New Year festivities, with police deployed to entertainment joints, roads to maintain order; Police IG Kanja says fireworks limited to licensed operators.
By 10 days ago
Police step up security ahead of New Year festivities
Ruto declares war on drugs in new year address
President William Ruto described the crisis as a “silent but deadly” threat to Kenya’s health, security, and economic future.
By 10 days ago
Ruto declares war on drugs in new year address
Increase school fees at your own peril, ministry warns principals
Government has not increased fees for public secondary or senior schools, Education CS Ogamba warns institutions charging unauthorised fees will face administrative action.
By 10 days ago
Increase school fees at your own peril, ministry warns principals
A global call for dignified labour environment
As the cost of living rises and labour markets grow more precarious, the question of dignity at work has taken centre stage globally.
By 10 days ago
A global call for dignified labour environment
Traffic officers arrested in festive-season anti-bribery sweep
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has intensified its festive-season campaign against bribery, arresting traffic police officers in Murang’a and Mtwapa.
By 11 days ago
Traffic officers arrested in festive-season anti-bribery sweep
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Back to school: Parents scramble for second-hand books, uniforms
High cost of living force families to sacrifice Christmas for school preparations.Formal bookshops report low sales as parents avoid expensive options.
By 13 days ago
Back to school: Parents scramble for second-hand books, uniforms
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Christmas mood marred by anxiety, confusion on Grade 10 placement
The much-anticipated transition, the first under the new system, has exposed what many parents have dubbed “the devil in placement.”
By 16 days ago
Christmas mood marred by anxiety, confusion on Grade 10 placement
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Ministry reassures parents on Grade 10 placement amid confusion
The government assures parents that CBE senior school placements remain on track, addressing technical glitches. 
By 17 days ago
Ministry reassures parents on Grade 10 placement amid confusion
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How Grade 10 placement exposed sharp inequality among schools
CS Julius Ogamba said under the new grading model, the focus is on individual progress rather than ranking learners against each other.
By 18 days ago
How Grade 10 placement exposed sharp inequality among schools
Why Venezuela became pawn in Trump's global power play era
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By Macharia Munene
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China, Russia sway pushing Trump to alter world order
Barrack Muluka
By Barrack Muluka
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Why Kenya's zero-tariff deal with China is up in the air
Business
By Brian Ngugi
1 hr ago
Gachagua shadow looms as UDA holds party polls
Politics
By Ndung’u Gachane
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KCSE results improve as bottom grades decline
Education
By Lewis Nyaundi
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Old guards stamp dominance as new entrants steal the show
Education
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