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Details of two notes girl wrote before 'dying by suicide'

It is claimed the Form One learner identified as Laurine Ekala died by suicide following issues back home.

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago

Details of two notes girl wrote before 'dying by suicide'

Once powerful teachers' unions have become TSC's 'flower girls'

Once powerful teachers' unions have become TSC's 'flower girls'

By Amukoa Ameyo 29 days ago

FGM: Shame of girls set to undergo cut in Kuria despite ban

FGM: Shame of girls set to undergo cut in Kuria despite ban

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Magnolia Girls run aims to raise Sh10m in its second edition next month

Magnolia Girls run aims to raise Sh10m in its second edition next month

By Standard Sports 1 month ago

Police call for more time to probe school head's death

According to the family, the deceased will be buried at her Kiamokama home on October 28, 2022.

By Eric Abuga 1 month ago

Police call for more time to probe school head's death

Enroll special-needs girls in STEM programmes, parents urged

The Ministry of Education says it would also foster self-sustainability if the girls are enrolled in Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs.

By Apollo James 1 month ago

Enroll special-needs girls in STEM programmes, parents urged

Forum pitches for girls as climate change agents

According to the UN Women, women are 14 times more likely to die from a climate disaster than men.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

Forum pitches for girls as climate change agents

Rangenyo Girls' High School principal dies

Lydia Onyoni, the principal of Rangenyo Girls’ High School in Nyamira County, is dead.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

Rangenyo Girls' High School principal dies

Chess: Kisumu shines as over 200 qualify for Africa Schools Individual Chess Championship

Kisumu County schools performed well in the recently concluded National Youth Chess Championships in Moi Girls High School, Eldoret as over 200 junior chess masters qualified for the Africa Schools

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Chess: Kisumu shines as over 200 qualify for Africa Schools Individual Chess Championship

Thrilling performances at Kenya Music Festivals

The 94th edition of the National Music Festivals is taking place in Kisumu County.

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Thrilling performances at Kenya Music Festivals

Music festival makes comeback in Kisumu

The 94th edition of Kenya music festivals will be held at Kisumu Boys High School, Kisumu Girls High School and Arya Primary School from September 17 to September 23

By Olivia Odhiambo 2 months ago

Music festival makes comeback in Kisumu

Schools games: Heartbreak for Nyamira Girls as St Anthony's Boys face Kamusinga in hockey finals

Nyanza Region hockey girls champions Nyamira Girls unbeaten streak at the National Secondary Schools Term Two Games in Nakuru

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Schools games: Heartbreak for Nyamira Girls as St Anthony's Boys face Kamusinga in hockey finals

Hockey: Former champs who have been reduced to fans in Nakuru

Sinyolo Girls and Maseno School will lead a host of former champions who’ll be missing in action when this year’s national secondary school games begin today

By Washington Onyango 3 months ago

Hockey: Former champs who have been reduced to fans in Nakuru

Stars that keep shinning at national games

The few defending champions, who qualified for the national secondary schools Term Two games will need to be in their best shape if they are to avoid shocks

By Ernest Ndunda 3 months ago

Stars that keep shinning at national games

Newbies Agenga Mixed dare champs Sinyolo

Former Sinyolo Girls hockey coach said his target this year is to test the girls at the regional finals rather than compete for the title.

By Washington Onyango 3 months ago

Newbies Agenga Mixed dare champs Sinyolo

Form Three student dies at Tala Girls' High School

Police in Machakos County are investigating the death of a Form Three student of Tala Girls’ High School.

By Stephanie Wangari 3 months ago

Form Three student dies at Tala Girls' High School

Sinyolo hope sleeping giant will awaken after five years of wait

Kisumu secondary school hockey champions Sinyolo Girls High School and Kisumu Day High School will be keen correct some historical mistakes to qualify for the national games.

By Washington Onyango 3 months ago

Sinyolo hope sleeping giant will awaken after five years of wait

Man arrested for killing mother at Migingo Girls staff houses

According to the police, Onyango is suspected to have stabbed his mother before setting her lifeless body ablaze.

3 months ago

Man arrested for killing mother at Migingo Girls staff houses

Okutoyi now sets sights on US Open after Wimbledon victory

After her Wimbledon Junior Girls’ Doubles victory, Kenyan tennis star Angella Okutoyi has sets her sights on the fourth leg of the 2022 ITF Grand Slam series

By Fay Ngina 3 months ago

Okutoyi now sets sights on US Open after Wimbledon victory

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 Gado 4 months ago

Kapsabet 'old girls' in plan to build Sh70m dormitory

Kibra Girls crowned FKF Women Division One champions

The Slum Queens have crowned champions after defeating Royal Starlets 5-4 on post-match penalties after the match ended in a 2-2 stalemate in regulation time

By Washington Onyango 4 months ago

Kibra Girls crowned FKF Women Division One champions

Malava Girls student dies by suicide after transfer request rejected

A Form Two student of Malava Girls’ Secondary School has allegedly committed suicide after her request for transfer was rejected.

By Jackline Inyanji 4 months ago

Malava Girls student dies by suicide after transfer request rejected

Freddy De Messel: Here's the record, showering Kenyan girls with millions is not money laundering

KBC Belgium confirmed monies emanated from the account held by Mesel with them. Other banks involved in the chain include JP Morgan Chase Bank. N.A and Deutsche Bank Trust.

By Nzau Musau 5 months ago

Freddy De Messel: Here's the record, showering Kenyan girls with millions is not money laundering

Inside the mind of Marc Freddy, the Belgian who dishes out millions to Kenyan girls

Video analysis paint a picture of a carefree but happy investor at peace with himself. He terms himself lucky, having inherited a modest fortune from his mother.

By Nzau Musau 5 months ago

Inside the mind of Marc Freddy, the Belgian who dishes out millions to Kenyan girls

Man pleads for help to enrol daughter to school

Mr Mutua says he has managed to buy some necessities for her admission but now he can’t afford to buy school uniform or pay the minimum Sh10,000 fee required on admission.

By Esther Dianah 6 months ago

Man pleads for help to enrol daughter to school

Fire razes Moi Girls High School Eldoret lab

The school's Board of Management (BOM) convened a meeting today and assured parents that the girls are safe and normal learning has already resumed.

By Faith Kutere 6 months ago

Fire razes Moi Girls High School Eldoret lab

Kisumu Boys relocation: Magoha asks Nyong'o to stop scaring learners

Magoha criticised the debate as a mundane one that should not crop up now that the ministry is working tirelessly to ensure every child joins secondary school.

By Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago

Kisumu Boys relocation: Magoha asks Nyong'o to stop scaring learners

Twin sisters Natalia and Natasha Obuchi take up their slots at Lugulu Girls'

It was a moment of joy for 14-year-old twins after their dream to join the same secondary school was fulfilled.

By Lynn Kolongei 7 months ago

Twin sisters Natalia and Natasha Obuchi take up their slots at Lugulu Girls'

Girl who walked 3km to school, scored 327 in KCPE unable to join Form One

Akinyi sat her Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examinations at Shirongo Primary School in Kakamega County last year. She scored 327 marks despite numerous challenges that affected her studies.

By Alexander Chagema 7 months ago

Girl who walked 3km to school, scored 327 in KCPE unable to join Form One

KCPE pupil who got 404 marks in plea for fees

A Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) candidate who scored 404 marks says she could miss her Form One slot at Lugulu Girls in Western.

By Titus Too 7 months ago

KCPE pupil who got 404 marks in plea for fees

KCPE pupil who got 404 marks in plea for fees

A Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) candidate who scored 404 marks says she could miss her Form One slot at Lugulu Girls in Western.

By Titus Too 7 months ago

KCPE pupil who got 404 marks in plea for fees

How top Nakuru school charges Sh50,000 annually for hostels

According to the state, each secondary school learner receives an Sh22,244 subsidy yearly and is disbursed in four instalments of Sh5,560.

By Winfrey Owino 7 months ago

How top Nakuru school charges Sh50,000 annually for hostels

How top Nakuru school charges Sh50,000 annually for hostels

According to the state, each secondary school learner receives an Sh22,244 subsidy yearly and is disbursed in four instalments of Sh5,560.

By Winfrey Owino 7 months ago

How top Nakuru school charges Sh50,000 annually for hostels

Alliance Girls is the team to beat as youth event resumes today

The Kenya National Youth Chess Championship that took a break yesterday resumes today with Alliance Girls High School in the driving seat

By Ernest Ndunda 8 months ago

Alliance Girls is the team to beat as youth event resumes today

Alliance Girls High School demonstrates prowess at national youth chess championships in Mombasa

Alliance Girls High School dominated the Kenya National Youth Chess Championship that enter into day three Monday at the Khadija Secondary School in M

By Ernest Ndunda 8 months ago

Alliance Girls High School demonstrates prowess at national youth chess championships in Mombasa

Nandi family calls for inquest into 16-year-old daughter's death

A family wants an investigation conducted to get to the bottom of the death of their 16-year-old daughter.

By Lynn Kolongei 8 months ago

Nandi family calls for inquest into 16-year-old daughter's death

Supporting women and girls should be everyone’s business

Educating girls, empowering women and ending violence against women and children is a moral imperative for us all.

By Vicky Ford MP 9 months ago

Supporting women and girls should be everyone’s business

It's time to put a stop to prostitution once and for all

Twilight girls are often discriminated upon when accessing health care because most of them are positive with HIV/AIDs.

By Sharon Tanui 9 months ago

It's time to put a stop to prostitution once and for all

Student behind Moi Girls fire tragedy that killed 10 handed five-year jail term

The student had been found guilty of killing 10 students in the 2017 dormitory fire incident. She was 14-years-old during the tragedy.

By Collins Kweyu 9 months ago

Student behind Moi Girls fire tragedy that killed 10 handed five-year jail term

Bill Gates recognises Kenya’s Kakenya Ntaiya for her role in empowering Maasai girls

The trailblazer has previously been named among the top 10 CNN persons of the year and Obama Foundation Africa Leader!

By Nancy Nzau 10 months ago

Bill Gates recognises Kenya’s Kakenya Ntaiya for her role in empowering Maasai girls

Athletics: GirlsRun to prevent periodic poverty

Two-time Edinburgh Marathon champion Caroline Jepchirchir is among the host of elite athletes who graced the launch of the inaugural GirlsRun Marathon

By Ochieng Oyugi 10 months ago

Athletics: GirlsRun to prevent periodic poverty

Second serving of special meal earns student 6 days’ suspension

The school lacks a dining hall forcing the learners to take meals in turns, says the Principal.

By Boniface Gikandi 10 months ago

Second serving of special meal earns student 6 days’ suspension

Three students of Murray Girls in custody over plans to burn school

Police are holding three students from Murray Girls High School for suspected arson attempt.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 10 months ago

Three students of Murray Girls in custody over plans to burn school

Girls surpass boys in learning proficiency

Boys seem to be lagging behind girls in their ability to grasp knowledge and skills taught in school, going by the latest government data.

By Graham Kajilwa 10 months ago

Girls surpass boys in learning proficiency

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