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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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. 

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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.

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KJSEA: Why State has opened transfer window for Senior School placement

A day after Grade Nine learners were placed in senior schools and assigned the pathways, the government has moved swiftly to ease rising anxiety among parents and students, .

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IEBC sets February 2026 by-elections for Isiolo South MP seat, three wards

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted Thursday, February 26, 2026.

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University of Nairobi sets new standard as Kenya formalises protocol education

Kenya has taken a decisive step toward reshaping professional education after the University of Nairobi hosted the country’s first formal protocol and etiquette education lecture.

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Young Tacts, flexes muscle at KUSF games

Mount Kenya University (MKU) has once again stamped its authority on university sports after a dominant showing at the 10th Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF).

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Peace, be still: How faith united Kiboswa's warring communities

Located on the border of Kisumu, Vihiga and Nandi counties, Kiboswa market is a melting point of cultures.

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How cracks emerged between TSC, teachers' unions months after Ruto's pledges

KUPPET faulted the commission for not taking bold steps towards implementing the critical commitments.

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Where school meals became hope for many household

Every weekday at noon, a long line forms quietly at St. Jerome Emiliano Ramula Preparatory School in Seme Sub-County.

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Fresh standoff as UASU accuses government of delaying CBA

A fresh dispute is simmering between the government and the University Academic Staff Union (UASU) over delays in the signing and implementation of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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Truphena Muthoni awarded a university scholarship

Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has been awarded a full university scholarship by Mount Kenya University (MKU) beginning January 2026.

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Two schools in one: Principals brace for complex CBE transition

Secondary schools will operate two education systems side by side. Institutions will introduce different uniforms, visually reinforcing the complexity.

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Njengere: KJSEA results to come in hard copy, online slips

Learners who sat the 2025 KJSEA will receive their results in two formats: hard copy print-outs and provisional online slips, the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has said.

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Kenya rescues 18 citizens trapped in Russian military operations

18 Kenyans enlisted in Russia-Ukraine war rescued, Foreign Affairs CS Mudavadi says talks underway with Russia to repatriate over 180 other citizens.

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Parents urged to choose schools that focus on comprehensive learning

At a time when employers are evaluating both test scores and skills while recruiting staff, the schools parents chose to take their children will play a key role in determining employability.

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Clergy reject proposed Religious Organisations Bill

The Church and Clergy Association of Kenya (CCAK) has strongly opposed the proposed Religious Organisations Bill.

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How the new senior school placement will work

The placement mirrors the County Revenue Allocation (CRA) model used to distribute national resources among the 47 counties.

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KJSEA call on, what next

With three weeks left before first cohort of CBE learners moves to Grade 10, education stakeholders are questioning whether the government is ready to manage the shift.

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Why KJSEA top performers are torn between academics, sports and sciences

Many struggle to balance academic excellence with creative, athletic, and co-curricular talents.

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No mean scores in the new KJSEA grading system

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) clarify what it terms widespread misinformation about how the new grading system works under the Competency-Based Education (CBE).

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CUE, DCI crack down on illegal universities

Detectives and education regulators halted a weekend graduation ceremony in Changamwe, Mombasa County, on illegal conferment of degrees by an unaccredited institution.

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Leaders raise concerns as road carnage gets out of hand

s Kenyans head into the festive season, authorities are sounding the alarm over a worrying spike in fatal road accidents

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Pathways dilemma as top KJSEA performers juggle talents and careers

A new dilemma is awaiting thousands of high-performing learners across the country how to choose a senior school pathway when they excel both in academics and co-curricular activities.

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CBC age structure explained: Why senior school starts at 15

One of the biggest shifts is the age at which learners are expected to join senior school Grade 10 now set at 15–16 years

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How transition to Senior School exposes deep gaps

Many JSS learners studied in converted primary classrooms, often without science labs, workshops, or ICT infrastructure.

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Inside new CBE grading system: How KJSEA results will shape senior school placement

The new grading structure under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system is going to reshape how learners transitioning to Senior School will be assessed and placed.

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Girls outperform boys in 2025 KJSEA results

Female learners outshone male learners in 10 out of 12 subjects in the 2025 Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA), with the widest performance gaps recorded in languages and humanities.

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KJSEA results: Only 32pc of learners meet math expectations

Mathematics emerged as the weakest subject in the 2025 Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA), with only 32.44 percent of the 1,130,459 learners meeting or exceeding expectations.

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Wa Muthende defends narrow victory in Mbeere North

Mbeere North MP-elect Leonard Njeru Wamuthende has defended his narrow win in the just-concluded by-election, blaming voter bribery, intimidation, and orchestrated chaos for the tight margin.

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We need a reality check, UN human rights chief warns

Funding for human rights and humanitarian aid is collapsing, while anti-rights groups remain well-funded, UN Human Rights chief Volker Turk warns

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NTSA suspends licenses of 62 PSV drivers amid safety concerns

NTSA suspends 62 Public Service Vehicle drivers from six transport operators after a compliance assessment uncovered reckless driving, speeding and failure to meet operational standards.

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First-ever KJSEA exam results put new school curriculum to the test

Two days before the release of the KJSEA results, the country is bracing for a historic shift in how learners transition into senior secondary school.

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