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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.

Mukuuni, Moi and Buruburu Girls top national drama fete

Housing project features in a big way at drama winner's gala

Housing project features in a big way at drama winner's gala

Drama fete reaches fever pitch as top quality plays take centre stage

Drama fete reaches fever pitch as top quality plays take centre stage

Doctor's plight, child-centred plays dominate fete

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.

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 2 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 3 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 3 months 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 7 months ago

Music festival gala set for Nakuru

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 8 months ago

Moi Girls Nairobi victors in new category at fete

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 8 months ago

Zilizopendwa: Students reminisce on the old good days at music 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 8 months ago

Music festival lauded for enhacing Competency Based Curriculum

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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months ago

Call for African curriculum, more ICT use as summit ends

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 8 months ago

Ruto and new team rescued CBC from the 'dustbin', says Ong'ondo

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 8 months ago

Education PS Kipsang assures quality in the new Open University

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 8 months ago

Call for regular curriculum reforms to place Africa on the competitive edge of human development

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.

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 2 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 3 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 3 months 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 7 months ago

Music festival gala set for Nakuru

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 8 months ago

Moi Girls Nairobi victors in new category at fete

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 8 months ago

Zilizopendwa: Students reminisce on the old good days at music 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 8 months ago

Music festival lauded for enhacing Competency Based Curriculum

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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months ago

Call for African curriculum, more ICT use as summit ends

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 8 months ago

Ruto and new team rescued CBC from the 'dustbin', says Ong'ondo

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 8 months ago

Education PS Kipsang assures quality in the new Open University

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 8 months ago

Call for regular curriculum reforms to place Africa on the competitive edge of human development

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.

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 2 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 3 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 3 months 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 7 months ago

Music festival gala set for Nakuru

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 8 months ago

Moi Girls Nairobi victors in new category at fete

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