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Lay offs, funds cuts loom in secondary schools changes

With the anticipated decline in secondary school population, education stakeholders warn schools with excess staff compared to their student population may be forced to consider layoffs.

By Lewis Nyaundi 16 days ago

Lay offs, funds cuts loom in secondary schools changes

Auditor's report reveals Sh800m spent on stalled hospital projects

Auditor's report reveals Sh800m spent on stalled hospital projects

By George Njunge 16 days ago

University terror attack survivors yet to heal, nine years on

University terror attack survivors yet to heal, nine years on

By Nathan Ochunge 17 days ago

The state must protect Senator Omtatah from constant attacks

The state must protect Senator Omtatah from constant attacks

By Irungu Houghton 18 days ago

Secondary schools to be re-categorised into three

The groups will be for sciences, humanities and sports but one can offer a combination. Process expected to end next year in time for Grade 9 transition.

By Lewis Nyaundi 18 days ago

Secondary schools to be re-categorised into three

You are making Kenyans paupers, cleric tells State

Apart from high cost of living, Rev Kanga says corruption is killing the nation. He castigated the culture of brazen grabbing while accumulating wealth and called for change of mindset

By George Njunge 18 days ago

You are making Kenyans paupers, cleric tells State

New political outfit takes on ruling party and 'lax' opposition

MPs from key parties vow to replace the opposition and challenge the government. New outfit called 'team ground' pushing a narrative of generational change.

By Ndung'u Gachane 18 days ago

New political outfit takes on ruling party and 'lax' opposition

Grade 9 to remain in primary despite secondary school push

Basic Education PS Belio Kipsang on Wednesday dismissed concerns that junior schools are not adequately prepared to host the Grade 9 learners.

By Lewis Nyaundi 20 days ago

Grade 9 to remain in primary despite secondary school push

A mother's joy, pain of bringing up a child with cerebral palsy

Families struggle with financial strain and emotional toll of caring for children with Cerebral Palsy.

By Ann Musungu and Harrison Ngola 20 days ago

A mother's joy, pain of bringing up a child with cerebral palsy

Youthful CEO turning around the fortunes of Kakamega's varsity Sacco

Determined to steady the ship, Rehema Atieno rallied a group of like-minded new board members, who shared her vision of restoring Wevarsity Sacco to its former glory.

By Nathan Ochunge 20 days ago

Youthful CEO turning around the fortunes of Kakamega's varsity Sacco

Marafa School ready to rattle heavyweights in national games

Coach Atitwa is a former Kakamega High School rugby team player.

By Ernest Ndunda 20 days ago

Marafa School ready to rattle heavyweights in national games

Schools to plant 35 million trees annually

With an estimated 17 million learners and 600,000 educators in the country the education fraternity is also expected to produce 300 million seedlings annually.

By Lewis Nyaundi 21 days ago

Schools to plant 35 million trees annually

Kalonzo Musyoka: The glue that holds Wiper party and Ukambani turf together

Local leaders say Kalonzo is the de facto kingpin who was given the mantle by elders in strict adherence to Kamba traditions.

By Ndung'u Gachane 21 days ago

Kalonzo Musyoka: The glue that holds Wiper party and Ukambani turf together

Schools close as MPs dig in on fund delays

Several secondary schools opted for early closure last week due to financial crunch. MPs say two tranches of funds received by schools this year cannot sustain their operations.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 22 days ago

Schools close as MPs dig in on fund delays

Atwoli: Fazul is biggest impediment to security guards welfare

Francis Atwoli has criticized Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) Director General Fazul Mohamed for his comments on the push for the rights and welfare of guards.

By Ndung'u Gachane 22 days ago

Atwoli: Fazul is biggest impediment to security guards welfare

Ruto's tax nightmare

Deputy President has been hosting the traders and in some meetings, taxes are waived. Farmers are the latest to have their requirement to move to E-TIMS delayed

By Ndung'u Gachane 22 days ago

Ruto's tax nightmare

MKU sends first cohort of graduates to Germany

Mount Kenya University has unveiled an ambitious plan to send more than 5000 graduates to Germany.

By Lewis Nyaundi 22 days ago

MKU sends first cohort of graduates to Germany

Lusaka urges farmers to embrace cotton farming

Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka has urged residents to embrace cotton farming, citing a significant demand due to a shortage of the produce in the country.

By Nathan Ochunge 23 days ago

Lusaka urges farmers to embrace cotton farming

Stopping the scale before it tips: Preventative care in curbing obesity

Targeted health fairs within our estates offering body composition analysis, tailored fitness routines, and cooking demonstrations for healthy meals.

By Elizabeth Wasunna 23 days ago

Stopping the scale before it tips: Preventative care in curbing obesity

As we mark Easter, a lot is happening that Jesus would not approve of

Things are going wrong almost everywhere as oversize egos overrun common sense. Leaders abuse state and religious offices, terrorise citizens, and still talk of law and order.

By Macharia Munene 23 days ago

As we mark Easter, a lot is happening that Jesus would not approve of

Health promoters get trained to fight Rift Valley Disease in Isiolo County

An emergency training programme of community health promoters has been rolled out to carry out surveillance, sensitise community members on Rift Valley Fever preventive measures.

By Bruno Mutunga 23 days ago

Health promoters get trained to fight Rift Valley Disease in Isiolo County

Unraveling the complexity of the Shakahola tragedy

Alongside a de-radicalisation and rehabilitation plan we urgently need new regulatory guidelines and programmes that pre-empt future occurrences.

By Irungu Houghton 24 days ago

Unraveling the complexity of the Shakahola tragedy

Gikomba traders get temporary relief as 700 containers to be released

They will pay an import duty of Sh2.5 million per a 40 feet container as opposed to the new tariff of Sh3 million. Gachagua will convene another sitting on April 10 with the stakeholders.

By Ndung'u Gachane 25 days ago

Gikomba traders get temporary relief as 700 containers to be released

Nairobi business community plans protest as over 700 containers held at port

Nairobi business community says it cannot pay the taxes the government has introduced. They thought the exit of Uhuru was an end to their woes but say they feel cheated

By Ndung'u Gachane 26 days ago

Nairobi business community plans protest as over 700 containers held at port

Kalonzo and Karua double the effort in battle to succeed Raila

Kalonzo has organised several rallies across the country to shore up support. Karua wants to consolidate hold of Mt Kenya then roll out countrywide projects

By Ndungu Gachane 27 days ago

Kalonzo and Karua double the effort in battle to succeed Raila

Why public secondary schools may close early

Institutions face crisis due to delayed release of capitation money. Kepsha official says it is getting difficult to sustain school operations.

By Lewis Nyaundi 27 days ago

Why public secondary schools may close early

How free SMS alerts have reduced maternal, neonatal deaths in counties

The SMS alerts empower expectant mothers with information to make informed decisions during and after pregnancy and seek the right care at the right time and place.

By Benard Lusigi and Nathan Ochunge 28 days ago

How free SMS alerts have reduced maternal, neonatal deaths in counties

NG-CDF takes shape as over 20,000 students benefit from Sh128million in bursaries

Some 20, 000 students from Luanda and Teso North constituencies have benefited from National Government Constituency Development Fund bursary worth Sh128 million.

By Nathan Ochunge 28 days ago

NG-CDF takes shape as over 20,000 students benefit from Sh128million in bursaries

Gachagua regrets disrespectful remarks, seeks forgiveness from Mama Ngina

Gachagua has engaged several elders to reach out to Uhuru, including former Starehe MP Maina Kamanda among other elders and prelates as he works on a unity bid.

By Ndung'u Gachane 28 days ago

Gachagua regrets disrespectful remarks, seeks forgiveness from Mama Ngina

Families benefit from goat restocking programme

The initiative is meant to empower the targeted families that have been relying on well-wishers and relief food from the government.

By James Munyeki 28 days ago

Families benefit from goat restocking programme

Schools to close early as cash crunch persists

With early closure, some schools have lost up to two weeks of learning time which could see a rush against time for the students as teachers try to cover the syllabus.

By Lewis Nyaundi 28 days ago

Schools to close early as cash crunch persists

UDA's dalliance with China's Communist Party raises eye brows

Gachagua and Malala have announced that they intend to strengthen UDA in a bid to rule for over 100 years. The CPC has been in power since July 1921 when it was formed.

By Ndung'u Gachane 29 days ago

UDA's dalliance with China's Communist Party raises eye brows

Acting VC's actions create anxiety and discord at Kaimosi Friends University

So far, he has effected inter-departmental transfers, which have caused anxiety, with some staff claiming they had been discriminated against.

By Brian Kisanji and Nathan Ochunge 29 days ago

Acting VC's actions create anxiety and discord at Kaimosi Friends University

Alarm as cancer cases rise in Nyandarua

Some of the common cancers in the areas include cervical, breast, gastrointestinal, prostrate and oesophagus.

By George Njunge 29 days ago

Alarm as cancer cases rise in Nyandarua

Universities get funding towards solar energy to cut utility costs

Public universities and the Education Ministry are mulling a plan to use solar energy.

By Lewis Nyaundi 30 days ago

Universities get funding towards solar energy to cut utility costs

SCHOOLS: Team work comes in handy at Coast games in Malindi

Dr Aggrey did not disappoint as they retained their basketball title with an unbeaten record.

By Ernest Ndunda 30 days ago

SCHOOLS: Team work comes in handy at Coast games in Malindi

Why Russians voted overwhelmingly for Putin in recent elections

Attention on the election in Russia was not because roughly 86 million people, or 98 per cent of the registered voters, cast their ballots.

By Macharia Munene 30 days ago

Why Russians voted overwhelmingly for Putin in recent elections

Boost as Kenya and Tanzania advance bilateral trade relations

Leaders from Kenya and Tanzania met in Kisumu on Friday to address and streamline the path towards enhanced trade and cooperation.

By Lee Mukunga 1 month ago

Boost as Kenya and Tanzania advance bilateral trade relations

Questions over school bus safety after string of road accidents

Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said school vans, buses and matatus that are unroadworthy must be removed from the roads.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

Questions over school bus safety after string of road accidents

New dawn for 'jua kali' workers without papers

Kenyans who have attained informal training over the years but do not have certificates have new hope after a new policy to recognise their skills was launched.

By Mike Kihaki and Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

New dawn for 'jua kali' workers without papers

Festering wound in health sector needs more than threats to heal

An acute health crisis has just boiled over, again. Unattended to, slow-burning issues in the governance of our health now threaten the right to health for millions.

By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago

Festering wound in health sector needs more than threats to heal

Sh1.7bn meant for CBC classes for secondary schools missing

Auditor flags Sh1.78 billion used for classroom construction as unaccounted for. The report also questions the procurement process and how various contractors were identified.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

Sh1.7bn meant for CBC classes for secondary schools missing

Ruto promises Sh8.3b to build Kakamega gold refinery and granite plant

Gold in Kakamega was discovered along the Lirhanda corridor. Shanta Gold estimates there are gold deposits worth $2 billion dollars.

By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 1 month ago

Ruto promises Sh8.3b to build Kakamega gold refinery and granite plant

Fast-track release of revenue to counties, Raila tells Treasury

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has appealed to the national government to fast-track release of sharable revenue to counties to enhance service delivery.

By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 1 month ago

Fast-track release of revenue to counties, Raila tells Treasury

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