2024 KCSE exams Stories

Candidates warned against exam irregularities as Knec releases 2025 KCSE timetable
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

According to the Council, the timetable was released early to allow for feedback from stakeholders and to help schools adequately prepare candidates.

Hundreds of vulnerable families in Kamukunji receive Ramadan food aid
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 02, 2025

Each household received 12 kilograms of wheat flour, 10 kilograms of maize flour, 10 kilograms of rice, 10 kilograms of sugar, and three litres of veg...

Rare calendar alignment marks start of Ramadan 1446 AH on March 1, 2025
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 02, 2025

In 2025, the city of Kiruna in Sweden will have the longest fasting hours, with Muslims abstaining from food and drink for 20 hours and 30 minutes eac...

Heroic Starlets edge Tunisia to keep WAFCON dream alive
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 26, 2025

Harambee Starlets are one step closer to WAFCON after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tunisia in Sousse. Tereza Engesha’s early goal and Lilian Awuor’s...

Wasteful Harambee Starlets held to goalless draw by Tunisia in WAFCON qualifier
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 21, 2025

Harambee Starlets were left frustrated after a wasteful display saw them settle for a goalless draw against Tunisia in their WAFCON 2026 qualifier at...

National Treasury officials fail to explain Sh73 billion budget gap
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 21, 2025

One document puts the total budget at Sh4.263 trillion, while another states it as Sh4.336 trillion, creating a Sh73 billion gap that officials failed...

Police push for change in law to bar demonstrators from being noisy during protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

Speaking before the committee chaired by Narok North MP Gabriel Tongoyo, NPSC legal director James Nduna emphasised the need to separate noise from de...

Most Kenyans prefer digital banking as they seek better service and lower costs, KBA report shows
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 13, 2025

Financial exclusion continues to be a pressing issue, with 10.63 per cent of customers requiring special accommodations such as braille or screen read...

Financial stress deepens as 78 per cent of Kenyans earn less than before Covid-19 period - Report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 13, 2025

Despite the economic challenges, the report states that many Kenyans remain hopeful, with 63 per cent expecting their financial situation to improve i...

Motorists to pay more taxes as government seeks to reintroduce levies shelved after protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

In addition to the insurance tax, the congestion levy is expected to target major urban areas such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Nakuru.

Duale cautions KFS to ensure only registered saw millers access forest plantations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

CS Duale warned against the harassment of KFS officials, urging them to focus on sustainable forest management.

Odemba confident as Starlets begin camp ahead of WAFCON qualifiers
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 10, 2025

Harambee Starlets have begun their preparations for the upcoming WAFCON qualifiers against Tunisia, with 21 players already in camp. Coach Beldine Ode...

Treasury CS Mbadi takes budget consultations to the ground to avoid repeat of Finance Bill protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 04, 2025

Mbadi said the meetings are part of the government’s effort to reconnect with ordinary citizens and seek their views on what should or should not be i...

State to appeal court ruling blocking July KCSE exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 01, 2025

CS Ogamba assured the public that the government is committed to addressing concerns raised by partners, ensuring fairness in the upcoming exams.

Education ministry suspends July KCSE exams following court ruling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 30, 2025

The decision complies with a High Court ruling that halted the newly introduced July series of exams.

High Court suspends implementation of July KCSE exam pending hearing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 29, 2025

Dr. Magare Gikenyi claimed that the introduction of the exams bypassed public participation adding that no stakeholders were involved in the process.

KNEC opens registration for July 2025 KCSE exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 25, 2025

This new series aims to accommodate private candidates, repeaters, and adult learners seeking to improve their academic performance.

Cabinet approves bills to streamline project funding, boost traders' access to credit
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

The bill, which amends the Public Finance Management Act, 2025, requires state agencies to open project-specific bank accounts for funds allocated to...

Equatorial Guinea replaces disqualified Congo for CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 21, 2025

Equatorial Guinea has been confirmed as Congo's replacement for CHAN 2025 following a CAF ruling that disqualified the "African Red Devils" due to eli...

Kibra community leaders condemn attack on Olympic High School principal over KCSE results
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 17, 2025

The leaders regretted that the decision by the youths to attack the school heads and teachers has dented the image of the community.

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