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DRAMA REVIEW: Students take centre stage to challenge tradition, injustice and social change

Kenyan learners are turning the theatre stage into a powerful arena for social reflection, using storytelling, dance and spoken word

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

How US plans to support Kenya's maternal care

175 health facilities in 31 counties have received essential maternal and newborn care equipment, aimed at boosting hospitals' capacity to manage childbirth complications and early-life emergencies.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Learners turn stage into nation's mirror, expose social cracks

Students at the National Drama Festival used theatre and dance to expose parental neglect, education inequality and technology's growing influence.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Nairobi CBD road closures: What you need to know

Traffic to be temporarily disrupted within CBD today; City Hall way, Supreme Court and Wabera Street to be closed to public ahead of President Ruto's address to Nairobi County Assembly.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

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Students have one month to apply for university and college courses

About a million learners who sat the KCSE examination last year have one month to apply for placement to universities, colleges and technical training institutions.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Learners mirrors in parental neglect and education inequality in drama festival

Deep social challenges facing families and schools took centre stage during the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival at Kagumo Teachers Training College.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

MPs raise concern over rising doping cases

The Sports and Culture Committee has called for strengthening anti-doping systems to protecting the integrity of Kenyan athletics and safeguarding the reputation of the country's athletes.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Leaders condemn assault on Vihiga Senator Osotsi

Vihiga Senator and former ODM deputy party leader Godfrey Osotsi, attacked by unknown assailants in Kisumu, rushed to hospital; Senator Sifuna called for police action.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Transporters raise concerns over fuel supply disruptions

The Kenya Transporters Association raise concerns over fuel supply disruptions, demand government declares true status of stocks and urgently engage stakeholders to avert crisis.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Education sector gets major boost as Ruto signs supplementary budget

Kenya's education sector is set to receive billions of shillings in additional funding following the signing of the Supplementary Appropriations Bill No. 16 of 2026 by President William Ruto.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

2026 University and College placement application window open

KUCCPS opens the 2026 application portal for universities, colleges and TVETs; exercise to run for one month, from April 7 to May 6.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

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Confusion on CBE tickles at drama festival

Confusion over the new Competency-Based Education grading system took centre stage at the national drama festival, as students highlighted parents' struggles to interpret KJSEA results.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

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CBE chaos: Grade 10 learners grapple with shortage of teachers

Grade 10 learners under the CBE system are struggling due to teacher shortages, infrastructure gaps and confusion over subject specialisation pathways.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Govt to crackdown on age cheating and doping in school sports

Education Ministry to crack down on age cheating and doping in school games and sports, PS Bitok warns teachers who abet the vice will face disciplinary action

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

DP slot for political survival

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) "Linda Ground" wing, are using the Deputy President slot to negotiate political survival and influence within President William Ruto's broad-based government.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

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Learner deaths raise fears over safety in schools

Rising learner deaths across Kenya have sparked concern and calls for urgent reforms to improve school safety

By Mike Kihaki 16 days ago

Christians mark Palm Sunday with processions, calls for peace

Catholic and Anglican faithful took to the streets across the country to mark Palm Sunday, with clergy using the occasion to call on political and religious leaders to reduce tensions in the country.

By Mike Kihaki 16 days ago

Sifuna to Ruto: Give absentee landlords' land to Coast youth

Senator Sifuna tells gov't to repossess land held by absentee landlords in Coast region, allocate it to local youth to address historical land injustices.

By Mike Kihaki 16 days ago

'Find another SG, you don't deserve me,' Sifuna to rival ODM faction

Babu Owino condemns police deployment, attempts to disrupt Linda Mwananchi meeting, terms ongoing ODM SDC illegal; Sifuna accuses Pres Ruto of orchestrating party takeover.

By Mike Kihaki 18 days ago

Orengo, Babu Owino stir crowd, invoke Baba's legacy

Siaya Governor James Orengo on Friday said major political and constitutional changes in Kenya have been shaped at Ufungamano House, as he rallied supporters of the 'Linda Mwananchi' faction.

By Mike Kihaki 18 days ago

Linda Mwananchi faction accuses Ruto of meddling in ODM affairs

Babu Owino condemns police deployment, attempts to disrupt Linda Mwananchi meeting, terms ongoing ODM SDC illegal; Sifuna accuses Pres Ruto of orchestrating party takeover.

By Mike Kihaki 18 days ago

Sifuna, Babu Owino overpower police, enter Ufungamano house

Edwin Sifuna, Babu Owino, and James Orengo, alongside other Linda Mwananchi leaders overpower police, gain entry into Ufungamano House amid tight security.

By Mike Kihaki 18 days ago

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Parents urged to verify national exam registration before March 31

Parents have been urged to confirm their children's registration for national exams before the March 31 deadline to avoid last-minute disruptions.

By Mike Kihaki 19 days ago

Youth seek Blue Economy financing

Kenyan youth are increasingly looking to the blue economy for business and employment opportunities as new financing initiatives aim to unlock the potential of the fisheries sector.

By Mike Kihaki 19 days ago

Fears as airfares rise due to fuel shortage

Vivo Energy notifies customers of temporary fuel stock-outs at some stations countrywide, says working to replenish affected sites.

By Mike Kihaki 19 days ago

Government pushes stronger industry, academia partnerships

The government has called for deeper collaboration between universities, technical training institutions and industry to accelerate research commercialization, innovation and job creation.

By Mike Kihaki 19 days ago

Kenya faces pressure to meet AFCON 2027 hosting demands

Kenya's ambitious plan to host the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) faces a hurdle over both funding and infrastructure readiness.

By Mike Kihaki 19 days ago

Kenya secures Sh374 billion investment deals

Kenya has secured more than Sh374 billion in new and reinvested capital across 20 strategic investment deals spanning seven sectors.

By Mike Kihaki 20 days ago

Win for farmers as government reduces maize seed prices

Farmers across the country are set to benefit from reduced seed prices after the government announced a subsidy programme aimed at making farm inputs more affordable and increasing food production.

By Mike Kihaki 20 days ago

Harambee Stars seek redemption in Rwanda after Senegal defeat, says McCarthy

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy says the team is determined to bounce back from their heavy defeat to Senegal as they prepare for the upcoming FIFA Series.

By Mike Kihaki 21 days ago

Alarm as boys lag behind in Drama and Music festivals

Education stakeholders are raising alarm over the declining participation of boys in school drama and music festivals across Kenya, warning that the trend is leaving the boy child underrepresented.

By Mike Kihaki 21 days ago

KNH gives families seven days to claim 480 bodies or risk disposal

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) will dispose of 480 bodies if families fail to identify and claim them within seven days.

By Mike Kihaki 21 days ago

Families on high alert as floods kill 84, displace several

The govt has placed several families on high alert after rivers burst their banks across parts of Western, Coast, and Rift Valley regions, following heavy rains that have so far killed 84 people.

By Mike Kihaki 21 days ago

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Intern tutors' future uncertain after ruling

Over 44,000 intern teachers face an uncertain future after the Court of Appeal ruled the TSC internship programme unconstitutional, prompting calls for permanent employment and compensation.

By Mike Kihaki 22 days ago

KUPPET urges TSC to compensate 44,000 intern teachers after court ruling

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has called on the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to compensate them for the years they have worked under internship contracts.

By Mike Kihaki 22 days ago

Irrigation key to closing gender gap in water security, PS Kimotho says

Women and girls continue to bear the heaviest burden of water insecurity in Kenya despite contributing up to 70 per cent of all agricultural labour.

By Mike Kihaki 22 days ago

Sossion blames quality assurance for the challenges in the education sector

implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and the transition of learners into senior secondary pathways continue, concerns about funding, infrastructure, and teacher preparedness.

By Mike Kihaki 22 days ago

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Public schools pushed to breaking point with Sh66b funding gap

Public schools face a crisis as a Sh66 billion funding gap strains operations, risking disruptions and potential student dropouts.

By Mike Kihaki 23 days ago

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Social ills dominate the Nairobi Schools drama festival

Social issues took centre stage at the Nairobi Schools Drama Festival, with students using theatre, dance, and spoken word to highlight challenges affecting youth wellbeing.

By Mike Kihaki 23 days ago

Keep off the Church, opposition leaders tell Ruto

Opposition leaders have called on President William Ruto to respect the independence of the church, accusing his government of intimidating religious institutions.

By Mike Kihaki 23 days ago