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The horse whisperer who trains champions

Being a horse trainer in itself is a lot of work. Our conversation over, thankfully, hot chocolate and dawa is punctuated by calls from people asking him this and that about the horses’ upkeep.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 1 day ago

The horse whisperer who trains champions

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

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

By Kennedy Gachuhi 3 days ago

Message from the Chief Administrative Secretary, Ministry of Labour Hon. Jackson Musyoka Kalla

Message from the Chief Administrative Secretary, Ministry of Labour Hon. Jackson Musyoka Kalla

By NITA - National Industrial Training Authority 18 days ago

Damage, injuries, teargas after rowdy group storms IEBC meeting in Kisii

Damage, injuries, teargas after rowdy group storms IEBC meeting in Kisii

By Eric Abuga 19 days ago

Coast teams assemble for regional athletics meet

Coast secondary schools converge at Shanzu Teachers Training College today for the regional athletics championships.

By Ernest Ndunda 1 month ago

Coast teams assemble for regional athletics meet

Young vulnerable women benefit from new vocational training

This project provides young adults technical training and access to labour markets, financing, and linkages to other strategic partners.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Young vulnerable women benefit from new vocational training

How STEM will transform our building sector

STEM training in institutions is among crucial approaches to combating the crisis of unskilled workforce in the infrastructure sector, specifically, construction.

By Leonard Kareko 1 month ago

How STEM will transform our building sector

Mechanics rush to give machines final touches

The Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute in Naivasha was the place to be yesterday as teams and manufacturers rushed to fine-tune their machines

By Ochieng Oyugi 1 month ago

Mechanics rush to give machines final touches

Mechanics rush to give machines one last touch

The Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute in Naivasha was the place to be yesterday as teams and manufacturers rushed to fine-tune their machines

By Ochieng Oyugi 1 month ago

Mechanics rush to give machines one last touch

Reconstructive surgeries give children new smiles

Smile Train Africa is a global charity that empowers medical professionals to provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children in need.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Reconstructive surgeries give children new smiles

Five killed, 12 others injured after train rams lorry in Ruiru

Five people killed, 12 others injured after train rams lorry that had stalled on a railway track at Kihunguro in Ruiru, Kiambu County, police confirm

By George Maringa 2 months ago

Five killed, 12 others injured after train rams lorry in Ruiru

Wanini Kireri, woman who pushed prison reforms dies

Wanini Kireri joined the Kenya Prisons Service in 1982 as a cadet officer. She is credited with the transformation of prisons.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Wanini Kireri, woman who pushed prison reforms dies

First female Prisons College Commandant Wanini Kireri is dead

Prisons Staff Training College Commandant Wanini Kireri dies while receiving treatment, Commissioner-General Warioba says; she served Kenya Prisons since 1982.

By George Maringa 2 months ago

First female Prisons College Commandant Wanini Kireri is dead

Madaraka Express has made strides in passenger numbers

As of May 20 this year, over 7.71 million passengers have been transported since the launch of the standard gauge railway (SGR) passenger services.

By Virginia Munyao 2 months ago

Madaraka Express has made strides in passenger numbers

Foundation launches Sh5m Tvet scholarship

Optiven Foundation has launched a Sh5 million scholarship targeting 40 students in Technical and Vocational Training Institutes.

By Nderitu Gichure 2 months ago

Foundation launches Sh5m Tvet scholarship

Why should get professional certificates

Professional certificates help provide recognition for your specialised knowledge or skill set, which can be a significant benefit when it comes to landing certain clients or projects.

By Tony Mbaya 2 months ago

Why should get professional certificates

6 skills every employee should learn

Whether your business setting is high risk, located in an office space or your employees work remotely training is a crucial investment.

By Tony Mbaya 2 months ago

6 skills every employee should learn

KUCCPS admits learners for training as teachers

The admission of new students to teachers training colleges through Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) will start in June.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

KUCCPS admits learners for training as teachers

Ministry of Education starts talent training projects for youth

The Ministry of Education has started a national talent training programme to enable youths commercialise their talent.

By Anthony Gitonga 3 months ago

Ministry of Education starts talent training projects for youth

Apprenticeships and internships key to tackling unemployment

Cumulatively, a large number of graduate interns is released every year after going through the internship and apprenticeship programme in Kenya.

By Purity Muthima 3 months ago

Apprenticeships and internships key to tackling unemployment

How computer coding will crack unemployment

Programming isn’t key because it teaches modern skills, it’s important because it teaches computational thinking.

By World Economic Forum 3 months ago

How computer coding will crack unemployment

Coding: Future of jobs is in technology and Kenya got the memo

Coding is an essential skill since it’s an important part of digital transformation.

By Antoney Luvinzu 3 months ago

Coding: Future of jobs is in technology and Kenya got the memo

How to address widening skills gap facing youth

The pandemic has deepened the existing youth skills gap, leaving millions of young people with inadequate access to employment opportunities.

By World Economic Forum 3 months ago

How to address widening skills gap facing youth

Kenya Technical Training College to be moved from Gigiri to make way for diplomatic zone

Relocation of the Kenya Technical Training College from the upmarket Gigiri to Ngong’ will not disrupt its operations, a principal secretary has said.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Kenya Technical Training College to be moved from Gigiri to make way for diplomatic zone

TVET trainers urged to offer training that meets demand

TVET institutions have been urged to offer their students quality training that addresses market demands.

By Willis Oketch 3 months ago

TVET trainers urged to offer training that meets demand

Teachers demand action on delayed promotions

Tutors in the Technical and Vocational Training Institutions (Tvet) have asked the government to address their problems.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Teachers demand action on delayed promotions

Five in Batuk pollution case arrested in Nanyuki

Five people have been arrested in Nanyuki for allegedly soliciting funds from the Lolldaiga Community embroiled in a court battle with the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (Batuk).

By Clement Masombo 4 months ago

Five in Batuk pollution case arrested in Nanyuki

Skills passport plan opens doors for workers

Experts in the technical and vocational training sector are mulling over the idea of introducing a ‘skills passport’ to open up opportunities.

By Winfrey Otieno 4 months ago

Skills passport plan opens doors for workers

Learning and development in the workplace

The two terms are often used interchangeably, however, there are subtle differences between these concepts.

By Tony Mbaya 4 months ago

Learning and development in the workplace

Sh158m banana factory starts making flour, boosts economy

A Sh158 million banana processing factory has started operations, providing a much-needed market for local produce.

By Eric Abuga 4 months ago

Sh158m banana factory starts making flour, boosts economy

Suspected bandits attack Nigerian passenger train

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and no casualties have been confirmed.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Suspected bandits attack Nigerian passenger train

Blow to teachers after transfer case quashed

Court ruled that Kenya National Teachers Pressure Group (KNTPG) lacked jurisdiction to lodge a case.

By Lillian Chepkoech 4 months ago

Blow to teachers after transfer case quashed

Case against British Army referred to intergovernmental team

Court has the jurisdiction to handle the case filed by 1496 members of a community against the British Army Training Unit in Kenya.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 4 months ago

Case against British Army referred to intergovernmental team

University of Embu launches media training course

The University of Embu has established a media training department.

By Muriithi Mugo 4 months ago

University of Embu launches media training course

Meru National Polytechnic to benefit from Sh1.8b World Bank project

The Meru National Polytechnic will benefit from a Sh1.8 billion project to develop its technical training facilities.

By Phares Mutembei 4 months ago

Meru National Polytechnic to benefit from Sh1.8b World Bank project

Smile Train, Kemri to research on cleft

The memorandum seeks to address the gap of lack of sufficient data on cleft prevalence in East Africa which would prompt policy development.

By Rose Mukonyo 5 months ago

Smile Train, Kemri to research on cleft

EACC probes alleged grabbing of college land in Nakuru

EACC has launched investigations into the alleged grabbing of a section of land belonging to the Nakuru Agricultural Training Centre (ATC).

By Daniel Chege 5 months ago

EACC probes alleged grabbing of college land in Nakuru

Magoha says TVETs hold key to bridging skills gap

Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha wants TVETs institutions to avoid being examination-oriented.

By Olivia Odhiambo 5 months ago

Magoha says TVETs hold key to bridging skills gap

CBC, adult education hope for students who missed basic training

Those regarded as adults develop their capabilities for living and working, both in their own interests and for their communities.

By Jacinta Mutura 5 months ago

CBC, adult education hope for students who missed basic training

Sh161m spent on new CBC classrooms in Migori - Education director

All the CBC classrooms under construction will be handed over to respective schools for use by the end of this month.

By Anne Atieno 5 months ago

Sh161m spent on new CBC classrooms in Migori - Education director

Government should bear full cost of training teachers

The cost for manpower development, the world over is defrayed by the employer.

By Wilson Sossion 5 months ago

Government should bear full cost of training teachers

Experts call for change of tack in medical training

Doctors propose a downward review of the cost of pursuing medicine training at universities to allow more students to train.

By Joackim Bwana 5 months ago

Experts call for change of tack in medical training

Experts call for change of tack in medical training

Mutahi Kagwe said the sector has more than 20 professional organisations that should engage policymakers more towards improved service delivery.

By Joackim Bwana 5 months ago

Experts call for change of tack in medical training

Boy with multiple disabilities finally gets help to go to school

Peter Njenga, 13, who has lived with multiple disabilities in Kiambu, and has not been to any school before was escorted by his village mates...

By George Njunge 6 months ago

Boy with multiple disabilities finally gets help to go to school

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