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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

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

Shadowy cartels run cement theft syndicate in Athi River

Shadowy cartels run cement theft syndicate in Athi River

CBC on track to shape the future, Ogamba says

CBC on track to shape the future, Ogamba says

Knec prepares teachers ahead of Grade 9 assessment

A team of selected teachers is brainstorming on challenges of Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) ahead of Grade 9 evaluation next year.

Knec prepares teachers ahead of Grade 9 assessment

Family in agony over missing daughter

The family of Maxine Tabitha Wainaina is in distress following the disappearance of the teen.

Family in agony over missing daughter

Oparanya reflects on first 100 days in office

Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has said he is committed to transforming the cooperatives sector and empowering small businesses to uplift the country from poverty.

Oparanya reflects on first 100 days in office

Women blame financial instability, retrogressive practices for GBV

Kajiado Deputy Governor Martin Moshisho said financial instability, poverty, illiteracy and traditional cultural practices often place women at a higher risk of violence and abuse.

Women blame financial instability, retrogressive practices for GBV

Koome promises to look into judicial intergrity

Chief Justice Martha Koome has reaffirmed her commitment to upholding integrity and rebuilding public trust in Kenya’s justice system.

Koome promises to look into judicial intergrity

The funding headache squeezing universities

As the December exams loom, universities across the country are on the brink of financial collapse, leaving thousands of students in a state of uncertainty and despair.

The funding headache squeezing universities

Western Kenya politicians fault churches' stand on donations

MPs argue that some mainstream churches are established and are supported by mother churches abroad while some local churches survive on donations to run their activities.

Western Kenya politicians fault churches' stand on donations

Early boarding: A child's safety, education, and emotional well-being at stake

The rising trend of sending children as young as seven to boarding schools has sparked heated debate.

Early boarding: A child's safety, education, and emotional well-being at stake

Schools claim they were unfairly targeted in boarding closure order

There is confusion following the government’s directive to shut down 348 boarding sections in primary schools for failing to meet safety standards.

Schools claim they were unfairly targeted in boarding closure order

KenGen picks Alfred Agoi as chairman to drive growth

Sabatia MP Alfred Agoi Masadia has been appointed KenGen board chairman, replacing Julius Ogamba.

KenGen picks Alfred Agoi as chairman to drive growth

Do not close boarding schools, state told

Stakeholders argue that the closure of boarding schools is a reactive measure and fault the state for failing to act promptly or provide alternative solutions.

Do not close boarding schools, state told

Which way for Kenyan universities?

Universities are grappling with underfunding, with the majority forced to look for ways to keep the institutions afloat.

Which way for Kenyan universities?

Outrage over proposed law to gag tech workers

Senator Aaron Cheruiyot says the Bill would not undermine workers’ rights, as Kenyan labour laws would still apply in employment disputes.

Outrage over proposed law to gag tech workers

Leadership overhaul is the solution to Moi University woes, Alumni

Moi University alumni are seeking the removal of the institution's Vice Chancellor Prof Isaac Kosgey.

Leadership overhaul is the solution to Moi University woes, Alumni

Standard CEO meets former employees, addresses pay delays and recovery plan

The meeting addressed the numerous challenges facing the company, including delays in payments owed to both current and former employees.

Standard CEO meets former employees, addresses pay delays and recovery plan

Save Moi University from collapse, alumni plead with government

Moi University alumni are voicing concerns about the institution’s decline as mismanagement and underfunding push their alma mater to the brink of collapse.

Save Moi University from collapse, alumni plead with government

Unending strikes, crash programs breeding unbaked graduates

Employers have already begun raising concerns about the quality of graduates entering the workforce in a post-strike world.

Unending strikes, crash programs breeding unbaked graduates

Lecturers' endless fight for better pay and terms

For decades, lecturers in public universities have contended with broken promises, meagre pay, and delayed salaries.

Lecturers' endless fight for better pay and terms

State elevates five technical institutes to national polytechnics

The government has announced the elevation of five technical training institutes (TTIs) to national polytechnics.

State elevates five technical institutes to national polytechnics

Connecting faith and heritage: Bible lessons for African children

From ancient Egypt to Ethiopia and beyond, children encounter people, places, and events that demonstrate Africa’s deep influence in the biblical narrative.

Connecting faith and heritage: Bible lessons for African children

Promotion boost for teachers as TSC declares 5,690 vacancies open

New promotions offer relief to teachers in newly established schools in light of CBC implementation.

Promotion boost for teachers as TSC declares 5,690 vacancies open

Students encouraged to pursue TVETs for further education

The country is facing a shortage of skilled technicians, urging students to explore technical fields that are critical to shaping Kenya's healthcare and economic future.

Students encouraged to pursue TVETs for further education

Varsity students decry wasted time amid lecturers strike

The ongoing lecturers’ strike in the country has left students stranded, unable to complete their coursework or prepare for exams.

Varsity students decry wasted time amid lecturers strike

Family asks police to speed up probe into Willis Ayieko's murder

The family of Wells Fargo manager Willis Ayieko, who was murdered two weeks ago, has appealed to the police to expedite investigations into his killing.

Family asks police to speed up probe into Willis Ayieko's murder

CS Duale intensifies efforts in ecosystem restoration

The project is a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) in partnership with the Kaberua Community Forest Association (CFA).

CS Duale intensifies efforts in ecosystem restoration

MPs: Dons returned to work with no signed document

A meeting called to resolve the ongoing strike by university lecturers and workers failed to break the stalemate, as each side stuck to their demands.

MPs: Dons returned to work with no signed document

Primary school head teachers want their title changed

Head teachers will be demanding to be compensated for the period that they have acted as managers of the Junior Secondary School.

Primary school head teachers want their title changed

MPs summon UASU in attempt to end lecturers' strike

MPs are making a last-ditch attempt to resolve the Sh13.8 billion pay dispute involving lecturers of public universities.

MPs summon UASU in attempt to end lecturers' strike

Cheat in KCSE at your own peril, Education CS warns

Education CS Ogamba stated that a multi-agency team is actively monitoring social media, with action already taken against websites falsely claiming access to exam papers.

Cheat in KCSE at your own peril, Education CS warns

Veteran journalist Peter Okong'o passes away at 54

The Kenyan media industry is mourning following the passing of Peter Okong’o, a veteran journalist.

Veteran journalist Peter Okong'o passes away at 54

Former Education Minister Peter Oloo Aringo dead

Former Education Minister Peter Oloo-Aringo dies aged 83, he was receiving treatment at a hospital in Nairobi, Alego Usonga MP Atandi confirms.

Former Education Minister Peter Oloo Aringo dead

No holiday for KCSE candidates

This directive shall also apply to all other basic education institutions that are in session.

No holiday for KCSE candidates

Teachers lament over shrinking payslips as SHA deductions begin

Teachers have decried increased taxation saying their take home pay has substantially diminished.

Teachers lament over shrinking payslips as SHA deductions begin

State quality assurance officers in a spot over fake KPSEA exam

The discovery of an unregistered school with children in Grade 6 has sparked debate among teachers, parents and education officials, raising concerns over the oversight gap.

State quality assurance officers in a spot over fake KPSEA exam

Women traders benefit from affordable childcare services

In Busia town, affordable childcare has transformed the lives of women entrepreneurs, offering a lifeline to mothers who need safe and accessible care options to focus on their businesses.

Women traders benefit from affordable childcare services

Special courts will hear exam cheating cases, says CS Ogamba

CS Julius Ogamba warned stern action against teachers found engaging in exam malpractice, adding that they will be blacklisted from practicing.

Special courts will hear exam cheating cases, says CS Ogamba

TSC announces 20,000 intern jobs up for grabs

Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced 20,000 jobs for teacher interns in junior secondary schools.

TSC announces 20,000 intern jobs up for grabs

Sh20b delayed capitation funds cripple KCSE preparations

Kenya Secondary School Heads Association Chairman Willie Kuria said that the government owes each student Sh6,000 this year making it difficult to procure materials for practical subjects.

Sh20b delayed capitation funds cripple KCSE preparations

Insecurity poses grave threat to candidates

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba on Saturday assured that the government is prioritising students’ safety and all candidates will be allowed to sit exams.

Insecurity poses grave threat to candidates

Lecturers return to the streets after talks flop

Some 700,000 students in public universities wake up on Tuesday to another round of lecturers’ strike, just a month after resuming classes.

Lecturers return to the streets after talks flop

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