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 6 months 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 7 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 George Orido 7 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 George Orido 7 months 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 years ago
Mary Kilobi’s brother shot dead in attack
Kenya’s Subira listed for Oscars
Subira has been entered for consideration in the International Feature Film category.
By George Orido 4 years ago
Kenya’s Subira listed for Oscars
Rwanda to double tourism earnings by 2024
Dr Masozera has stressed the need for joint regional tourism packages
By George Orido 4 years ago
Rwanda to double tourism earnings by 2024
A third of SMEs fail to secure funds, new report shows
Some 48 respondents, representing 17 per cent of those who did not seek loan, cited unfavourable interest rates.
By George Orido 4 years ago
A third of SMEs fail to secure funds, new report shows
Tourist arrivals set to go up by 10pc next year
CS Balala says the country remains a premier destination in the region.
By George Orido and Brian George 4 years ago
Tourist arrivals set to go up by 10pc next year
Five counties agree to provide land for industrial parks
Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry has secured land in five counties where the trade lobby plans to establish industrial parks.
By George Orido 4 years ago
Five counties agree to provide land for industrial parks
KNCCI President elected regional trade boss
Kenya National Chamber of Commerce President, Richard Ngatia is the new chairman of General Assembly of the Great Lakes Region Private Sector Forum.
By George Orido 4 years ago
KNCCI President elected regional trade boss
Raila mourns death of legendary Kenyan singer
ODM leader Raila Odinga on Thursday expressed his sadness after the demise of legendary singer Juma Toto who is popular for his song ‘FC Gor Mahia
By Vincent Kejitan and George Orido 4 years ago
Raila mourns death of legendary Kenyan singer
Gor Mahia hit composer is dead
Juma Toto, the man who sung golden hit FC Gor Mahia is dead.
By George Orido 4 years ago
Gor Mahia hit composer is dead
Gor Mahia hit composer Juma Toto dies aged 70
The man who gave Gor Mahia FC its anthem fell and cracked his skull last week.
By George Orido 4 years ago
Gor Mahia hit composer Juma Toto dies aged 70
Ex-theatre boss charged with abuse of firearm
Gichangi has also been accused by his employer KCC of forging a letter alleging extension of his contract.
By George Orido 4 years ago
Ex-theatre boss charged with abuse of firearm
Turning a home into a hotel
How a Nakuru investor started with a residential flat in mind and ended with a hospitality facility.
By George Orido 4 years ago
Turning a home into a hotel
Wamalwa launches taskforce on drought and famine
The taskforce has been given two months to look into the best way, the government can intervene on drought in a timely fashion
By George Orido 4 years ago
Wamalwa launches taskforce on drought and famine
Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan
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