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Passionate teacher gains ground on writing dream

An alumnus of Kenyatta University, Mr Otieno is proof of the adage ‘nothing is as important as passion’.

By Isaiah Gwengi 14 hrs ago

Passionate teacher gains ground on writing dream

Education CS George Magoha announces new school reopening dates

Education CS George Magoha announces new school reopening dates

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

MKU's Gicharu among officials listed to head State corporations

MKU's Gicharu among officials listed to head State corporations

By Philip Mwakio 4 days ago

Council reinstates Prof Wanjohi at Kenyatta University

Council reinstates Prof Wanjohi at Kenyatta University

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Government suspends Sh100 maize flour subsidy program

Agriculture CS Peter Munya suspends Sh100 maize flour subsidy citing inadequate release of funds from the Treasury.

By Betty Njeru 52 mins ago

Government suspends Sh100 maize flour subsidy program

Unpacking ugali, Kenya's most popular staple food

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya announced that the Sh100 maize flour subsidy programme would be suspended due to lack of sufficient funds from the treasury.

By Brian Okoth 1 hr ago

Unpacking ugali, Kenya's most popular staple food

Football players' cars set on fire after loss in Argentina

Cars owned by players from the Argentina first division soccer team Aldosivi were set on fire after a 2-0 defeat against rival Godoy Cruz.

By Associated Press 1 hr ago

Football players' cars set on fire after loss in Argentina

IEBC limits access to Bomas of Kenya

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says it will only allow limited access to the Bomas of Kenya National Tallying Center from now henceforth.

By Stephanie Wangari 1 hr ago

IEBC limits access to Bomas of Kenya

Conceding after losing is graceful and classy

Who knew there would be a time when election losers would openly, publicly and proactively concede, even before the final result is pronounced?

By Cosmas Butunyi 2 hrs ago

Conceding after losing is graceful and classy

List of elected MPs

List of MPs elected in the August 9, 2022 General Election.

By Standard Checkpoint 2 hrs ago

List of elected MPs

Light aircraft crash lands in Njoro

The 5Y-C11 aircraft had taken off from Lake Nakuru Lodge which is located within Lake Nakuru National Park and was heading to Mara North.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 hrs ago

Light aircraft crash lands in Njoro

Fact Check: Did IEBC award 10, 000 votes in favor of DP William Ruto?

Media reports emerged indicating that the commission had corrected 10, 000 votes erroneously awarded to United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate William Ruto.

By Winfrey Owino 2 hrs ago

Fact Check: Did IEBC award 10, 000 votes in favor of DP William Ruto?

The rise and reign of reality TV

Watching Reality Television is a guilty pleasure for many. It is a good way to ease stress and stay in touch with popular culture.

By Kirsten Kanja 3 hrs ago

The rise and reign of reality TV

When water calls, Coast isn't only option

South Coast has especially been a great centre of more tourist attractions renowned for palm-fringed white sand beaches.

By Sunday Standard Team 3 hrs ago

When water calls, Coast isn't only option

Despite laptop failure, Jubilee dreams digital dream fizzled before realisation stuck in state bureacracy

Coalition promised to provide all learners joining Grade One with a laptop. In government books the gidital learning programme is still in the cards.

By Lewis Nyaundi 7 days ago

Despite laptop failure, Jubilee dreams digital dream fizzled before realisation stuck in state bureacracy

Why electing more women to positions of leadership is good for the country

When women find themselves in leadership, they tend to make people their priority paving the way for healthier, stronger and more consensual decisions.

By Dominic Omondi 7 days ago

Why electing more women to positions of leadership is good for the country

Defence University will boost security studies in the country, says Uhuru

President Uhuru Kenyatta officially inaugurated the facility on Wednesday, noting that the institution will go a long way in enhancing Kenya’s strategic security status and peace.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 8 days ago

Defence University will boost security studies in the country, says Uhuru

Magoha: I'm sorry for abrupt closure of schools

Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha said he has been receiving criticism from Kenyans over the decision.

By Stephen Rutto 9 days ago

Magoha: I'm sorry for abrupt closure of schools

Students suffer brunt of abrupt ministry orders to close schools

Parents interviewed across the country said Monday's directive by Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha ought to have been communicated earlier.

By Augustine Oduor 10 days ago

Students suffer brunt of abrupt ministry orders to close schools

Abrupt closure of schools by CS annoys many parents, teachers

Students will take a break from August 2, and will be required back in school two days after the elections. The parents association chair says such sudden communication creates a burden on parents.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Abrupt closure of schools by CS annoys many parents, teachers

Parents, teachers in dilemma as schools close for elections

Over 23,000 public schools have been gazetted as polling centres. Parents are worried that prolonged closure of schools may affect coverage of the syllabus.

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago

Parents, teachers in dilemma as schools close for elections

Row over parents' body as fresh elections called

This follows last year’s High Court ruling that dismissed the current national representatives headed by Nicholas Maiyo.

By Augustine Oduor 12 days ago

Row over parents' body as fresh elections called

ECDE teachers protest salary increase delay

Kenya Union of Pre-Primary Teachers (Kunnopet) chairman, Michael Mbugua accused the county government of taking teachers for a ride.

By Jane Mugambi 12 days ago

ECDE teachers protest salary increase delay

Row over parents' body as fresh elections called

Justice Anthony Mrima, in his judgment of February 3, 2021, ordered the Ministry of Education to hold fresh elections of National Parents Association (NPA) officials.

By Augustine Oduor 12 days ago

Row over parents' body as fresh elections called

More students embrace Chinese language to boost employment

The demand for Chinese language is fuelled by the increased job opportunities available to Kenyan youth in the Chinese companies currently operating in the country.

By Godfrey Ombogo 13 days ago

More students embrace Chinese language to boost employment

Calls for peaceful election dominate MKU ceremony

Over 6,000 graduands were conferred with certificate, diploma, degree, and postgraduate qualifications, including masters and doctorates in the ceremony.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 14 days ago

Calls for peaceful election dominate MKU ceremony

Construction of Koitaleel Samoei varsity on course

The university, which is named in honour of Nandi legend Orgoiyot Koitaleel Arap Samoei, has made milestones and currently has a student population of 705.

By Titus Too 14 days ago

Construction of Koitaleel Samoei varsity on course

New study shows dyslexic people's crucial role in human survival

Dyslexia should be redefined as a strength rather than a disability. The neurological condition is linked to 'enhanced abilities' in areas like discovery, invention and creativity.

By World Economic Forum 15 days ago

New study shows dyslexic people's crucial role in human survival

Kapsabet 'old girls' in plan to build Sh70m dormitory

They are targeting at least 1,500 former Kapsabet Girls students spread across Kenya and in foreign countries, to participate in the series of fundraising activities.

By Stephen Rutto 15 days ago

Kapsabet 'old girls' in plan to build Sh70m dormitory

HR exam results out as key programme revised

IHRM National chairman Dalmas Odero said female candidates outdid the males with 22 CRHP exam papers undertaken.

By Renee Were 16 days ago

HR exam results out as key programme revised

University needs every inch of the contested land, says reinstated VC

Prof Wainaina said the institution is willing to surrender the land to the World Health Organisation (WHO) if the right acquisition procedure is followed.

By Jacinta Mutura and Kamau Muthoni 16 days ago

University needs every inch of the contested land, says reinstated VC

State releases Sh17b capitation funds to schools

The CS assured Kenyans of the government’s commitment to ensure the more than 10,000 classrooms needed for CBC are completed before the August 9 elections.

By Mike Kihaki 17 days ago

State releases Sh17b capitation funds to schools

400 learners benefit from Shofco's Sh4m high school grant

Shofco CEO Kennedy Odede says at least 200 students from Kilifi South and another 200 in Kilifi North will benefit from the grant.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 19 days ago

400 learners benefit from Shofco's Sh4m high school grant

Teacher accused of sodomising three pupils arrested

Sub-county police commander Tom Achiya said the teacher at Mosoriot Academy in Koiwo was arrested after the school administration raised an alarm.

By Gilbert Kimutai 19 days ago

Teacher accused of sodomising three pupils arrested

Good news for private schools as government offers incentives

7,000 new classes have been constructed across the country, leaving a huge deficit for private schools. Magoha says condition placed on private schools is the existence of a laboratory.

By Mike Kihaki 19 days ago

Good news for private schools as government offers incentives

Parents should enrol their children in day schools- CS Magoha

Out of the 3,500 classrooms set to be constructed, Magoha said only 50 are ready for commissioning. New level of education is geared towards a day school setting and not boarding.

By Nancy Nzau 19 days ago

Parents should enrol their children in day schools- CS Magoha

Varsities scramble for DRC students

Local universities have seen a sharp increase in Congolese students' enrollment in various courses.

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 19 days ago

Varsities scramble for DRC students

Schools get funds as CS Magoha speaks tough on caning

Magoha also raised concerns on the growing tendencies of some school heads in day schools who send learners home to collect money for motivation and food despite government warnings.

By Olivia Odhiambo 20 days ago

Schools get funds as CS Magoha speaks tough on caning

Keep off our salary talks, teachers tell George Magoha

Kenya National Union of Teacher (Knut) and Kenya Union of Post Primary Education (Kuppet) termed Magoha's comments as reckless and insensitive.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 21 days ago

Keep off our salary talks, teachers tell George Magoha

African businesses must remain focused on skills development

The demand for business skills such as sales or communications has been decreasing, while the demand for skills in technology and data science has grown exponentially.

By Mark Wilson 21 days ago

African businesses must remain focused on skills development

Is conceptualisation of CBC curriculum our Achilles heel?

In devising curriculums for a child, of whatever social class, three points must be considered: the child requires much knowledge, for the mind needs sufficient food as much as does the body.

By Jonathan Wesaya 22 days ago

Is conceptualisation of CBC curriculum our Achilles heel?

When your student is the Chief of Defense Forces

Kibochi specialised in regional stabilisation efforts through collective security institutions. He hopes his efforts will motivate young KDF leaders towards knowledge seeking.

By Hudson Gumbihi 22 days ago

When your student is the Chief of Defense Forces

KNUT in new push for teachers salary raise

If the push gets TSC’s nod, the highest paid teachers, who fall under Job Group D5 will get a raise of about Sh89,016.

By Nathan Ochunge 23 days ago

KNUT in new push for teachers salary raise

37 years and Sh3b later, Mitihani House set to be opened tomorrow

In 2020, the project whose contruction begun in 1985 was listed among the Ministry of Education’s stalled projects.

By Augustine Oduor 23 days ago

37 years and Sh3b later, Mitihani House set to be opened tomorrow

Schools music festival returns after two-year break

The 94th national music festival will be held at Maseno University, Kisumu County, from September 16-23, with the State concert being held on September 24, at Kisumu State Lodge.

By Mike Kihaki 24 days ago

Schools music festival returns after two-year break

Family wants the UK to refund school fees after visa denial

The UK Embassy denied her a Visa on grounds that the course was available in the country.

By Antony Gitonga 26 days ago

Family wants the UK to refund school fees after visa denial

Havard journey: Brainy boy rises like a phoenix from the ashes

Haya’s primary education was cut short by the 2007 PEV. The Harvard graduate intends to influence various facets of the energy storage landscape including advisory and manufacturing.

By Renee Were 26 days ago

Havard journey: Brainy boy rises like a phoenix from the ashes

Let's support local publishers to grow, Kabarak VC urges authors

Vice-Chancellor was speaking during the launch of Prof Githu Muigai’s memoir launch. Book lauded for its in-depth analysis on how constitutional law was shaped by Kenya’s politics.

By Mike Kihaki 26 days ago

Let's support local publishers to grow, Kabarak VC urges authors

Time to embrace restorative and social-emotional approach to discipline

Traditional modes of discipline focus on punishing bad behaviour or offenders. Restorative approach flips that script, focusing on repairing the harm done to people.

By Antoney Luvinzu 28 days ago

Time to embrace restorative and social-emotional approach to discipline

Handwriting matters in minors' learning progress

As we edge towards phasing out paper and with technology transforming how we learn, work, and live, what place does handwriting have in the modern world?

By Nancy Nzau 28 days ago

Handwriting matters in minors' learning progress

Teachers embrace TSC online appraisal system

More than 93 per cent completed the appraisal forms by the end of Term 3 in April, compared to 87 per cent by the end of Term 2 and 86 per cent by the end of the first term.

By Kariuki Waihenya 28 days ago

Teachers embrace TSC online appraisal system

Switching from CBC to Cambridge a personal preference

Switching from the CBC to Cambridge at different levels is a personal preference for a globally acceptable system. An informed position facilitates ease of transitioning.

By William Mwangi 28 days ago

Switching from CBC to Cambridge a personal preference

Study shows successful education reforms lead to better economies

Successful education reforms lead to better economies. But better economic opportunities for individuals are likely the first steps along the path to improving a nation’s economy.

By World Economic Forum 28 days ago

Study shows successful education reforms lead to better economies

KU to award Uhuru's sister doctorate

Kenyatta University is set to award Kristina Wambui Pratt, President Uhuru Kenyatta’s sister, a doctorate degree.

By Betty Njeru 30 days ago

KU to award Uhuru's sister doctorate

Principals in dilemma as inflation pushes prices up

Some principals are under pressure from suppliers who are demanding cash payments before delivery of goods and services.

By Jacinta Mutura 1 month ago

Principals in dilemma as inflation pushes prices up