Students employ verse to praise crucial role of teachers in society
The 96th edition of the Kenya Music Festival is taking place at Moi Girls High School Eldoret. Performances were dedicated to the theme of teachers and their importance in society.
By George Orido 4 months ago
Students employ verse to praise crucial role of teachers in society
Mukuuni, Moi and Buruburu Girls top national drama fete
Little-known school beats giants in this year's national drama festivals. There was immense talent and competition on a show as schools battled for honors.
By George Orido 8 months ago
Mukuuni, Moi and Buruburu Girls top national drama fete
Housing project features in a big way at drama winner's gala
The controversial affordable housing by the Kenya Kwanza administration found its tentacles on stage at the ongoing Kenya National Drama and Film Festival.
By George Orido 8 months ago
Housing project features in a big way at drama winner's gala
Drama fete reaches fever pitch as top quality plays take centre stage
The moving story of Virtue Girls High School unfolded as a symbolic flower garden, meticulously tended by the wise, nurturing Madam Flora.
By George Orido 8 months ago
Drama fete reaches fever pitch as top quality plays take centre stage
Doctor's plight, child-centred plays dominate fete
Plays depicted a sorry state of affairs in our public hospitals where medical personnel try their level best to deal with humongous public health and medical challenges facing Kenyans.
By George Orido 8 months ago
Doctor's plight, child-centred plays dominate fete
Buru Buru Girls shine with epic play on empowerment
The story broke the seams of culture and gender by letting a woman to sail and fish by herself.
By George Orido 8 months ago
Buru Buru Girls shine with epic play on empowerment
Hollywood firm lands in Kenya to shoot blockbuster movies
The deal between Invention Studios and the Kenya government includes tax rebates, easier movement of equipment and personnel in and out of the country and unfettered logistical support.
By George Orido 10 months ago
Hollywood firm lands in Kenya to shoot blockbuster movies
Treasury PS Kiptoo: Kenya's economic outlook promising
Highlighting Kenya's resilience in the face of these challenges, Kiptoo cited the Africa Development Bank's projection of a GDP growth of 5.6 per cent in 2023 and 6.0 per cent in 2024
By George Orido 11 months ago
Treasury PS Kiptoo: Kenya's economic outlook promising
Stakeholders ramp up removal of NTBs to up regional trade
The regional business community has ramped up calls for the removal of trade barriers to increase intra-African trade.
By George Orido 1 year ago
Stakeholders ramp up removal of NTBs to up regional trade
Kenyatta University bags 36 trophies in impressive show of musical might
Kenyatta University presented more than 40 items in the just concluded music festivals. Vice Chancellor Prof Paul Wainaina received the Best University award from President William Ruto.
By George Orido 1 year ago
Kenyatta University bags 36 trophies in impressive show of musical might
Use social media to make money and build talent, Ruto tells Education Ministry
President directs KICD to digitise production of students' performances with Permanent Presidential Music Commission changing name to National Creative Commission
By George Orido 1 year ago
Use social media to make money and build talent, Ruto tells Education Ministry
Music festival gala set for Nakuru
Winners at the 95th edition of the annual music festival are set to perform at a gala to be held at Nakuru High.
By George Orido 1 year ago
Music festival gala set for Nakuru
Students thrill with pop beats as music festival comes to an end
The festival wound up on Saturday, with performers treating audiences to a rich variety of presentations. The grand finale, the gala, is set to grace the stage at Nakuru High School tomorrow.
By Amos Kiarie and George Orido 1 year ago
Students thrill with pop beats as music festival comes to an end
Moi Girls Nairobi victors in new category at fete
Kenya's most trending pop group Sauti Sol ruled the airwaves at the 95th edition of the Kenyan Music Festival when not only did their single hit Suzzana win a new category for modern pop.
By George Orido 1 year ago
Moi Girls Nairobi victors in new category at fete
Music festival lauded for enhacing Competency Based Curriculum
The festival, taking place in Nyeri, has over 600 classes or categories, most of which is dedicated for poetry, music and dance
By George Orido 1 year ago
Music festival lauded for enhacing Competency Based Curriculum
Zilizopendwa: Students reminisce on the old good days at music fete
Central Kenya had Alliance High School bringing Les Wanyinka's 'Tamaa Mbaya' in a choice that elevated the category's spirit of never-ending innovation and creativity.
By George Orido 1 year ago
Zilizopendwa: Students reminisce on the old good days at music fete
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US trip that inspired budding artificial intelligence firm
The facility, which houses Inua AI, has IT hubs as well as a resource center to meet global demand for well-designed and produced communication products.
By George Orido 1 year ago
US trip that inspired budding artificial intelligence firm
Good values, cultural heritage and education dominate day four at music fete
Performances in the Taarab class of the festivals pushed the education theme a notch higher by singing songs in support of the girl child.
By George Orido 1 year ago
Good values, cultural heritage and education dominate day four at music fete
Call for African curriculum, more ICT use as summit ends
Experts unanimous on the need to harmonise curricula for easy exchange of human resources. PS Kipsang notes ICT infrastructure and developing capacity of managers and teachers needed.
By George Orido 1 year ago
Call for African curriculum, more ICT use as summit ends
Education PS Kipsang assures quality in the new Open University
Kipsang says the yet-to-be-accredited Open University of Kenya will maintain high-quality standards with a curriculum and the instruction like one offered in the in-person programmes.
By George Orido 1 year ago
Education PS Kipsang assures quality in the new Open University
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Ruto and new team rescued CBC from the 'dustbin', says Ong'ondo
KICD chief executive reveals how the president's reforms party listened to Kenyans. Says the president was in favour of a flexible system for the learners and parents.
By George Orido 1 year ago
Ruto and new team rescued CBC from the 'dustbin', says Ong'ondo
Call for regular curriculum reforms to place Africa on the competitive edge of human development
Educationists have been called to provide tangible solutions to human capital formation that are required by students to meet the modern challenges that face society today.
By George Orido 1 year ago
Call for regular curriculum reforms to place Africa on the competitive edge of human development
Curtain comes down on Kenyan drama scholar Wasambo Were
He will be remembered for injecting authentic cultural expressions into performing arts. The scholar conceptualised and actualised Culture Week at Kenyatta University.
By George Orido 1 year ago
Curtain comes down on Kenyan drama scholar Wasambo Were
Why Chamber of Commerce needs steady leadership
Ten years ago, Kiprono Kittony implemented changes in the lobby including new laws that changed the leadership structure where conflicts didn't have to find their way into courtrooms.
By George Orido 1 year ago
Why Chamber of Commerce needs steady leadership
Students savour victory as return of drama festivals draws excitement
Migosi Primary School came first for the very first time in the cultural dance category. Erusui Girls Secondary School brough the issue of lifestyle diseases to the fore when they brought up Tempest.
By George Orido 1 year ago
Students savour victory as return of drama festivals draws excitement
Curtains fall as Riara Girls bag best play trophy, more winners feted in drama fest
Riara Springs Girls' had the best play with a well-executed item by Justin Ong'wen.
By Stevens Muendo and George Orido 1 year ago
Curtains fall as Riara Girls bag best play trophy, more winners feted in drama fest
Cattle rustling, talent hunt rule drama fete
Performance highlights why the cancer remains despite huge investments by security forces. It explores the challenges facing investigators.
By George Orido 1 year ago
Cattle rustling, talent hunt rule drama fete
Schools, colleges drama and film festival takes off on a high note
Shimo la Tewa High School among the first institutions to take part in the competitions. Ng'iya Girls wows the audience with their creative Cultural Dance 'Verakodhee'
By George Orido 1 year ago
Schools, colleges drama and film festival takes off on a high note
Dangers of social media take centre stage at festival
The dangers of use of mobile phones by the youth come with uncontrolled social media featured on the second day of Kenya Schools and Colleges Drama and Film Festival.
By George Orido 1 year ago
Dangers of social media take centre stage at festival
Morocco football is an example to emulate in Africa
Their achievement was hailed as Africa's victory. It united the 54-nation continent in joy and brought a deep sense of self-esteem and belonging.
By George Orido 1 year ago
Morocco football is an example to emulate in Africa
2021: The revival of theatre and film industry
Covid-19 restrictions brought to a halt planned public performances and left entertainers twiddling their thumbs.
By George Orido 2 years ago
2021: The revival of theatre and film industry
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Kenya’s hidden hand in the growth of Congolese rumba
Congolese music has been influenced by a number of music tunes from across the world, including Kenya.
By George Orido 3 years ago
Kenya’s hidden hand in the growth of Congolese rumba
Renowned art collector Alan Donovan buried
Before coming to Kenya Alan had worked in Nigeria as a relief worker in the State Department in 1957.
By George Orido 3 years ago
Renowned art collector Alan Donovan buried
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Medina Twalib: Trailblazer who wants to change Pokomo lives
Medina Twalib was the first woman from the Pokomo community to graduate with a PhD, today she talks about her aspirations and what drives her.
By George Orido 3 years ago
Medina Twalib: Trailblazer who wants to change Pokomo lives
Kenya courts Russia to invest in Big Four projects
Uhuru singled out construction of affordable houses, charter flight services, space technology as some of the opportunities available to Russians.
By George Orido 5 years ago
Kenya courts Russia to invest in Big Four projects
Serbia now backs Kenya UN council bid
Serbia has refused to recognise Kosovo's independence and it considers it an integral part of Serbia.
By George Orido 5 years ago
Serbia now backs Kenya UN council bid
Choral groups root for peace using song and dance online
Groups came together in the cyberspace to stream live their performances.
By George Orido 5 years ago
Choral groups root for peace using song and dance online
Americans who want to become Kenyans
While many Kenyans long to relocate to the US, these African-Americans want to migrate to Kenya.
By George Orido 5 years ago
Americans who want to become Kenyans
KPC strict rules on ethics sweep many away from top job
Of the 140 applicants only three made the shortlist for the position
By George Orido 5 years ago
KPC strict rules on ethics sweep many away from top job
Mary Kilobi’s brother shot dead in attack
Thespian killed in cold blood by gunmen in his Thika home
By George Orido 5 years ago
Mary Kilobi’s brother shot dead in attack
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