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Mike Kihaki

Council reinstates Prof Wanjohi at Kenyatta University

The embattled VC who was suspended for refusing to surrender land to the State for a World Health Organisation (WHO) project.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Council reinstates Prof Wanjohi at Kenyatta University

Kenya misses medal again in men's 400m race

Kenya misses medal again in men's 400m race

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Embrace each other, clerics urge Kenyans

Embrace each other, clerics urge Kenyans

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Commonwealth Games: Jackline Chepkoech bags second gold for Kenya after winning women's Steeplechase

Commonwealth Games: Jackline Chepkoech bags second gold for Kenya after winning women's Steeplechase

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Commonwealth Games: Timothy Cheruiyot clinches 1500m silver, misses gold by a whisker

A rookie error in his first-ever international race cost Former World champion Timothy Cheruiyot a gold medal

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Commonwealth Games: Timothy Cheruiyot clinches 1500m silver, misses gold by a whisker

Abrupt closure of schools by CS annoys many parents, teachers

Students will take a break from August 2, and will be required back in school two days after the elections. The parents association chair says such sudden communication creates a burden on parents.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Abrupt closure of schools by CS annoys many parents, teachers

Parents, teachers in dilemma as schools close for elections

Over 23,000 public schools have been gazetted as polling centres. Parents are worried that prolonged closure of schools may affect coverage of the syllabus.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Parents, teachers in dilemma as schools close for elections

Uhuru Kenyatta commissions landmark road projects

The 27.8 km Nairobi Eastern Bypass road was expanded from a single two-lane road to a dual four-lane carriageway. Contractor will revamp parts of Mombasa Road, Uhuru Highway

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Uhuru Kenyatta commissions landmark road projects

I had power but didn't harm you despite insults, Uhuru tells Ruto

President tells his deputy to stop lying to Kenyans that he (Uhuru) wants to kill him. Uhuru says he has a right to support whoever he wants for the presidency.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

I had power but didn't harm you despite insults, Uhuru tells Ruto

President Kenyatta, Standard Group get education plaudits

Global Peace Foundation Executive Director Daniel Juma said the award was for exemplary effort exhibited by individuals or organisations to improve education.

By Mike Kihaki 15 days ago

President Kenyatta, Standard Group get education plaudits

State releases Sh17b capitation funds to schools

The CS assured Kenyans of the government’s commitment to ensure the more than 10,000 classrooms needed for CBC are completed before the August 9 elections.

By Mike Kihaki 16 days ago

State releases Sh17b capitation funds to schools

Good news for private schools as government offers incentives

7,000 new classes have been constructed across the country, leaving a huge deficit for private schools. Magoha says condition placed on private schools is the existence of a laboratory.

By Mike Kihaki 18 days ago

Good news for private schools as government offers incentives

Observers ready to monitor polls and ensure peaceful transition

The group will assess the political environment and election preparedness. Registrar of Political Parties has sent 445 officers to monitor political parties’ action.

By Mike Kihaki 21 days ago

Observers ready to monitor polls and ensure peaceful transition

IEBC boss: Why we could delay polls in some areas

Wafula Chebukati has said that if pressed by decisions of the court, the commission will be forced to make hard decisions.

By Mike Kihaki 23 days ago

IEBC boss: Why we could delay polls in some areas

Schools music festival returns after two-year break

The 94th national music festival will be held at Maseno University, Kisumu County, from September 16-23, with the State concert being held on September 24, at Kisumu State Lodge.

By Mike Kihaki 23 days ago

Schools music festival returns after two-year break

Let's support local publishers to grow, Kabarak VC urges authors

Vice-Chancellor was speaking during the launch of Prof Githu Muigai’s memoir launch. Book lauded for its in-depth analysis on how constitutional law was shaped by Kenya’s politics.

By Mike Kihaki 25 days ago

Let's support local publishers to grow, Kabarak VC urges authors

Prof George Wajackoyah tours marijuana farms in US

The Roots Party presidential candidate was shown various marijuana strains developed for restorative and sporting purposes in the United States.

By Mike Kihaki 25 days ago

Prof George Wajackoyah tours marijuana farms in US

Let's keep our families from poll chaos, Kittony urges women

Former Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Chairperson Zipporah Kittony said women should learn to resolve conflict rather than igniting friction in the society.

By Mike Kihaki 26 days ago

Let's keep our families from poll chaos, Kittony urges women

Hospital, urban roads authority on collision path over footbridge

Kura said it engaged multi-national security and environmental agencies on the matter. Hospital says footbridge exposes its power and oxygen plants to criminal attacks.

By Mike Kihaki 27 days ago

Hospital, urban roads authority on collision path over footbridge

Mwamba Rugby club team manager dies in road accident

The rugby fraternity was thrown into mourning after the death of Mwamba Rugby club team manager Stephanie-Rose Otieno.

By Mike Kihaki 30 days ago

Mwamba Rugby club team manager dies in road accident

President Uhuru appoints parastatal heads in fresh changes

President Uhuru makes key changes in parastatals.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

President Uhuru appoints parastatal heads in fresh changes

Sports in Schools set to resume next week

Kenya Primary and Secondary School sporting calendar is set to resume after a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Sports in Schools set to resume next week

Sale of animal parts recipe for another pandemic, Vets warn

Speaking on Thursday, June 30, when he officially launched his manifesto dubbed ten steps to freedom, Wajackoya pushed for the export of animal parts to raise money.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Sale of animal parts recipe for another pandemic, Vets warn

President, deputy mourn Joe Kadhi, the 'godfather of print media'

President hailed him as an exceptional editor who earned himself accolades and several media awards. He won a lifetime achievement award at the 2015 Annual Journalism Excellence Awards.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

President, deputy mourn Joe Kadhi, the 'godfather of print media'

Journey to Oregon begins as Obiri, Chebet, Kimeli qualify

On form Nicholas Kimeli and Winny Chebet led from the front in securing double tickets for both the World Championships and Commonwealth Games

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Journey to Oregon begins as Obiri, Chebet, Kimeli qualify

Kenya sends first batch of nurses to the UK

Initial plan was to send 20,000 nurses overseas following treaty between two countries. Recruitment was marred by controversy after only 10 out of 300 nurses passed English language tests.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Kenya sends first batch of nurses to the UK

Bhang is illegal, don't mislead the youth, Matiang'i warns politicians

CS says drug abuse has worsened as a result of false promises by some leaders. Cautions that laws on narcotics remain in place and the penalties for violations clear.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Bhang is illegal, don't mislead the youth, Matiang'i warns politicians

KUCCPS takes over teachers admission to training colleges

Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha said 1,538 students have been placed in Diploma in Primary Teacher Education and Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

KUCCPS takes over teachers admission to training colleges

Funding headache as over 250,000 students placed for varsity, TVET courses

If the government were to stick to its 100 per cent transition pledge, it would require Sh66.5 billion. This would still leave out 81,345 students who scored grade E.

By Augustine Oduor 1 month ago

Funding headache as over 250,000 students placed for varsity, TVET courses

Journey to Oregon begins as Obiri, Chebet, and Kimeli qualify

On form, Nicholas Kimeli and Winny Chebet led from the front in securing double tickets for both the World Championships

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Journey to Oregon begins as Obiri, Chebet, and Kimeli qualify

Private schools ready for CBC transition, says KPSA

KPSA says as a supplement to the government, they are burning midnight oil in order to meet the 5,000 classes target promised to the government before the transition at the end of the year.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Private schools ready for CBC transition, says KPSA

Broaden cash transfer plan to cover more children, State told

More than 8,000 children have so far benefited from the Universal Children Benefits programme, each of the targeted children gets Sh800 per month.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Broaden cash transfer plan to cover more children, State told

I will support you own a home, Wamalwa to Ingwe

This was after the Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa promised to initiate the reclamation of its parcel of land in Kasarani

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

I will support you own a home, Wamalwa to Ingwe

Cartels at City Hall must be dismantled for capital to prosper, Igathe says

Polycarp Igathe noted that despite efforts by the former regime to rid the menace, the monster has refused to go away.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Cartels at City Hall must be dismantled for capital to prosper, Igathe says

Ex-Lands Commissioner Wilson Gachanja arrested by EACC over Sh30m plot

Gachanja was arrested on Monday morning in a swoop alongside former Coast Region physical planner Jabu Salim Mohamed and former Lands Commissioner, Zablon Mabeya.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Ex-Lands Commissioner Wilson Gachanja arrested by EACC over Sh30m plot

Peter Ayiro, Geoffrey Muluvi among those shortlisted for CUE CEO's job

Daystar University VC Prof Laban Peter Ayiro and Prof Geoffrey Muluvi of South Eastern Kenya University are among the 15 candidates shortlisted for CUE job.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Peter Ayiro, Geoffrey Muluvi among those shortlisted for CUE CEO's job

State bets on new markets to achieve improved goods, trade

Mr Hinga said it cost the exchequer Sh490 million to put up the building, which has an elevator and harbours a baby centre.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

State bets on new markets to achieve improved goods, trade

Family dynasty in sports

Fathers and sons are a (relatively) common occurrence in professional sport, but several generations from the same family is a much rarer feat indeed.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Family dynasty in sports

Beach Volleyball ready to ramble

The World Beach Volleyball Championship will kick off with Kenya’s duo of Gaudencia Makokha and Brackcides Agala opening the stage on Friday

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Beach Volleyball ready to ramble

Who do AFC Leopards fans want to keep? And who is facing the axe?

FKF Kenya Premier League side AFC Leopards fans will soon be going to the pools to axe or retain some of their club leaders

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Who do AFC Leopards fans want to keep? And who is facing the axe?

Raila Odinga cleared to run, begins his fifth bid to win the presidency

Azimio la Umoja leader becomes the fifth presidential candidate to be cleared by the electoral commission. Today, he will unveil his manifesto at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Raila Odinga cleared to run, begins his fifth bid to win the presidency

Private schools to face CBC classrooms audit

First batch of Grade Six candidates will be joining secondary next January. Private institutions are to provide 5,000 classrooms on top of 10,000 constructed by ministry.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Private schools to face CBC classrooms audit

KCB Women Volleyball team feted

KCB Women's Volleyball team continued their celebration after the institution held a homecoming party at KCB Leadership Centre in Karen.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

KCB Women Volleyball team feted

Kayange appointed into World Anti-Doping Agency Executive Board

Shujaa living legend Humphrey Kayange has been drafted into World Anti-Doping Agency’s Executive as a member.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Kayange appointed into World Anti-Doping Agency Executive Board

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