Kepsha: Release primary schools' cash in time
Kenya Primary School Heads Association (Kepsha) has asked the government to release free primary education funds before schools reopen in January.
By Willis Oketch 4 months ago
Kepsha: Release primary schools' cash in time
Use mobile labs for JSS in remote areas, key State agency advises
Innovation has a chemical, gas cylinder, sink with taps, connected pipes and other required kits. Sepu offers to convert some existing classrooms to laboratories following the new set-up.
By Willis Oketch 4 months ago
Use mobile labs for JSS in remote areas, key State agency advises
Promotion interviews for 36,505 teachers to begin on December 4
TSC CEO Nancy Macharia called on the teachers to apply for promotions, saying interviews will start on December 4. She regretted that in the past the exercise attracted few applicants.
By Willis Oketch 4 months ago
Promotion interviews for 36,505 teachers to begin on December 4
Primary heads to be elevated to lead junior secondary
All P1 teachers heading primary schools will be promoted from grade C3 and above as principals of Junior Secondary Schools.
By Willis Oketch 4 months ago
Primary heads to be elevated to lead junior secondary
Heads of primary schools want better CBC infrastructure
The teachers are meeting to redefine and drive positive change within the education sector, marking a transition away from the 8-4-4 education system.
By Willis Oketch 4 months ago
Heads of primary schools want better CBC infrastructure
Lease to earn KPA Sh1t, says Ruto
KPA Managing Director William Ruto said the agency will also collect an annual levy of between Sh50 billion and Sh60 billion from each concessionaire for the use its berths and equipment.
By Willis Oketch 4 months ago
Lease to earn KPA Sh1t, says Ruto
Cost of clearing cargo at port to increase
The cost of clearing cargo from the Port of Mombasa will rise following a decision by customs agents to increase their fees.
By Willis Oketch 4 months ago
Cost of clearing cargo at port to increase
Raila backs Ruto decision on ports services
KPA has floated international tender to concession services in Mombasa and Lamu ports. But Coast leaders have rejected plan, saying it is tantamount to selling key port services.
By Willis Oketch 5 months ago
Raila backs Ruto decision on ports services
26 former KDF men to know their fate
KDF accused the soldiers of deserting duty in 2007 and 2008 to work for the US security firms in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan.
By Willis Oketch 5 months ago
26 former KDF men to know their fate
KPA workers reject plan to lease some services at Mombasa and Lamu ports
KPA managing director Captain William Ruto invited bids for leasing of Mombasa and Lamu port services to private players amid plans to establish a special economic zone.
By Willis Oketch 5 months ago
KPA workers reject plan to lease some services at Mombasa and Lamu ports
Cleric maintains Muslims should not borrow loans with interest
The outspoken cleric said Prophet Mohamed's teachings prohibit borrowing money that carries interest.
By Willis Oketch 5 months ago
Cleric maintains Muslims should not borrow loans with interest
KRA, KPA to auction overstayed imported goods at Mombasa port
Abandoned imported goods are to be disposed of via auction or destruction depending on their state. Transit cargo with missing documents to be reshipped to the country of origin.
By Willis Oketch 5 months ago
KRA, KPA to auction overstayed imported goods at Mombasa port
KPA denies ports privatisation claims as CFSs lay their demands
Board chairman, Benjamin Tayari, yesterday said they were only leasing some services to boost efficiency at the ports of Mombasa and Lamu.
By Willis Oketch and Joackim Bwana 5 months ago
KPA denies ports privatisation claims as CFSs lay their demands
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CJ appoints bench to check banks' power to sell defaulters' property
The judges appointed by CJ Koome to hear the application by a Mombasa businessman who wants the powers of banks to sell borrowers' property over defaulted loan checked.
By Willis Oketch 6 months ago
CJ appoints bench to check banks' power to sell defaulters' property
Bishop wants pastors to possess university degrees
United Methodist Church East Africa Bishop Daniel Wandambula said the rule will save Christians from being exposed to rogue clerics.
By Willis Oketch 6 months ago
Bishop wants pastors to possess university degrees
Pastor Ezekiel preaches on at a Sunday service despite government ban
Members of the church based at Mavueni in Kilifi County ignored the government ban and trooped in for the early morning for the service.
By Willis Oketch 6 months ago
Pastor Ezekiel preaches on at a Sunday service despite government ban
University students have nine days to apply for HELB
The deadline for students placed in universities to apply for the HELB is August 27.
By Willis Oketch 6 months ago
University students have nine days to apply for HELB
Importers drive cargo volumes up after waiting for budget
Most importers failed to place orders in May, which saw a lag in imports, while waiting for the government to reveal its fiscal policy in the budget.
By Willis Oketch 7 months ago
Importers drive cargo volumes up after waiting for budget
Set your own examinations, Council tells TVET colleges
Assessment and Certification Council (TVET CDACC) chief executive officer, Dr Lawrence Guantai said students in technical institutions must have linkage with industries.
By Willis Oketch 7 months ago
Set your own examinations, Council tells TVET colleges
TVETs enrollment hits 320,000 as CS Machogu eyes 'greener jobs'
Students enrollment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions has increased from 92,000 in 2018 to 320,000 this year following government reforms.
By Willis Oketch 7 months ago
TVETs enrollment hits 320,000 as CS Machogu eyes 'greener jobs'
Murkomen: Port modernisation drives 3.3pc surge in cargo volume at Mombasa Port
The ongoing modernisation of equipment and efficiency in cargo handling at the port of Mombasa has significantly contributed to the surge in the volume of cargo processed.
By Willis Oketch 7 months ago
Murkomen: Port modernisation drives 3.3pc surge in cargo volume at Mombasa Port
CS Murkomen attributes 3.3 surge of cargo at Mombasa to port modernisation
"It is common that the volumes will rise because most importers do not order goods in May and June as they wait for budget readings. This is cargo ordered in late June or July."
By Willis Oketch 7 months ago
CS Murkomen attributes 3.3 surge of cargo at Mombasa to port modernisation
State plan to end cargo clearance delays in ports
All government agencies involved in clearance of cargo at major ports in the country will now be required to operate on a 24-hour basis to end delays, President William Ruto has ordered.
By Willis Oketch 7 months ago
State plan to end cargo clearance delays in ports
Ruto owns up to holding talks with Raila to end demos
President William Ruto has admitted that he held talks with Azimio leader Raila Odinga where they agreed that the opposition would end weekly protests.
By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 7 months ago
Ruto owns up to holding talks with Raila to end demos
Pres Ruto skips Russia-Africa summit, to start Coast tour today
President William Ruto on Wednesday said he would not attend the Russia-Africa leaders' summit but instead will today begin a five-day working tour of the Coast region.
By Willis Oketch 7 months ago
Pres Ruto skips Russia-Africa summit, to start Coast tour today
Joho's firm in legal fight with ports agency over land lease
KPA stopped the Johos' firm, Portside Freight Terminal from developing a plot measuring 70,000 square feet inside the Port of Mombasa saying it wanted to review the lease agreement.
By Willis Oketch 7 months ago
Joho's firm in legal fight with ports agency over land lease
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Why it took 100 years to pilot a fuel tanker from Mombasa at night
That rare feat was achieved when a team of sailors piloted the MV Spetses Lady out of the new Kipevu Oil Terminal into the high seas, nine nautical miles away.
By Willis Oketch 8 months ago
Why it took 100 years to pilot a fuel tanker from Mombasa at night
KNUT rejects move to demote non-graduate school heads
Kenya National Union of Teachers top officials have rejected a proposal by the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms to have primary school head teachers without degrees demoted.
By Willis Oketch 8 months ago
KNUT rejects move to demote non-graduate school heads
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What headteachers want: School heads lay down demands to State, TSC
Principals want capitation increased to beat the current inflation. Also want the Auditor General to audit schools as accountants lack qualifications.
By Willis Oketch 8 months ago
What headteachers want: School heads lay down demands to State, TSC
Bridge closed as KPA starts 24-hour ships pilot service
KPA Managing Director William Ruto said the 24/7 operation at the new Sh40 billion Kipevu Oil Terminal will reduce turnaround for ships at Mombasa port.
By Willis Oketch 8 months ago
Bridge closed as KPA starts 24-hour ships pilot service
Likoni floating bridge closed as KPA starts 24-hour ships pilot service
KPA boss says the 24/7 operation at the new Sh40 billion Kipevu Oil Terminal will reduce turnaround for ships at Mombasa port.
By Willis Oketch 8 months ago
Likoni floating bridge closed as KPA starts 24-hour ships pilot service
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Boon for teachers after Treasury allocates TSC Sh1b for promotions
At least 13, 713 teachers who had stagnated in the same job group have a reason to smile after it emerged the National Treasury had allocated Sh1 billion for their promotions.
By Willis Oketch and Joackim Bwana 8 months ago
Boon for teachers after Treasury allocates TSC Sh1b for promotions
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State to end capitation delays to schools, hire 24,000 teachers
Change from quarterly to ratio system will ensure a more equitable distribution of funds throughout the year. Machogu notes education sector received the highest budget share of Sh628.6 billion.
By Willis Oketch 8 months ago
State to end capitation delays to schools, hire 24,000 teachers
Chaos rocks Ruto party delegates meeting as Ali, Omar supporters clash
A UDA delegates meeting in Mombasa aborted on Saturday after supporters of Nyali MP Mohamed Ali and those of EALA legislator Hassan Omar clashed.
By Willis Oketch 8 months ago
Chaos rocks Ruto party delegates meeting as Ali, Omar supporters clash
Water CS says State will build 4,000 dams, remain in charge of water sector
The state is planning to build over 4,000 dams ranging from large, medium and small water pans to increase the availability of safe water to all Kenyans in the next seven years.
By Willis Oketch 8 months ago
Water CS says State will build 4,000 dams, remain in charge of water sector
State will build 4,000 dams in seven years, says CS
Providing clean and safe drinking water to Kenyans was one of Kenya Kwanza's pledges ahead of last year's elections.
By Willis Oketch 8 months ago
State will build 4,000 dams in seven years, says CS
CJ Koome warns against case delay, calls for integrity
Chief Justice Martha Koome has warned judges against delaying cases, which then dents confidence among court users.
By Willis Oketch 9 months ago
CJ Koome warns against case delay, calls for integrity
High Court head decries shortage of judges hence backlog of cases
Justice Erick Ogola said there was currently a 76,000 caseload being handled by 78 High Court judges, adding all cannot be determined in time.
By Willis Oketch 9 months ago
High Court head decries shortage of judges hence backlog of cases
Boon for KPA workers in new overtime pay policy
Union says the controversial overtime pay policy led to low workers' morale. Report shows ports of Dar, Djibouti and Berbera overtook Mombasa in efficiency.
By Willis Oketch 9 months ago
Boon for KPA workers in new overtime pay policy
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Shakahola massacre: Women, children were violently forced to fast
Makenzi and his 17 suspected accomplices were arrested in connection to what has now come to be described as the Shakahola massacre.
By Willis Oketch and Nehemiah Okwembah 10 months ago
Shakahola massacre: Women, children were violently forced to fast
Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan
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