Covid-19 Stories

Why insuring against unemployment is good for a future “Covid-19”
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 16, 2025

The economic experts from KIPPRA note that the lack of a safety net during the Covid disruption made many workers vulnerable to job losses.

KICD ordered to fast-track textbook distribution for Grade 9 students
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

The first day of Grade 9 under CBC was marked by congestion, confusion, and a shortage of classrooms and textbooks.

As schools grapple with Grade 9 admissions, empty Form One classrooms highlight CBC's transition struggles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

The 2025 academic year will mark the first time in decades that there will be no Form 1 intake, leaving secondary schools with empty classrooms.

Education PS admits Grade 9 classroom shortage, announces 30-day plan to ease congestion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

Education Principal Secretary (PS) Belio Kipsang’ admitted that there are insufficient classrooms to accommodate the first Grade 9 cohort.

Low turnout marks day one of learning as schools reopen for 2025 first term
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Jan 06, 2025

Grade 8 students transitioning to Grade 9 also faced challenges, with some schools lacking classrooms to accommodate them.

Eastleigh matatus come to the rescue of stranded passengers travelling to Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 06, 2025

Also contributing to the crisis is the fact that many buses were already fully booked as learners prepared to resume school for the first term.

Auditor-General's report reveals Sh6bn wasted on substandard projects in schools
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Desks, chairs, and laboratory equipment were found to be faulty, with some wooden furniture rejected due to issues like splinters and unfinished surfa...

Study finds Kenyans losing immunity against new, highly mutated Covid-19 variants.
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

As the virus continues to evolve, the study warns that many Kenyans remain vulnerable to severe outcomes from new variants.

2025 marks a historic shift with no Form One intake after 39 years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

KESSHA national chairperson Willy Kuria expressed concern about the financial shortfall in secondary schools.

WHO continues to urge China to share data five years after Covid-19
UN News  |  Jan 02, 2025

Worldwide, there have been 777,074,803 confirmed cases of the disease, which is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and more than seven million deaths.

KICD allays fears of shortage of textbooks as learners prepare for new term
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

According to KICD, textbooks are readily available for all learning areas from Pre-Primary 1 (PP1) to Grade 9 in schools or on the open market.

KNEC introduces questionnaires to guide Grade 9 students in career selection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The questionnaires are part of KNEC's ongoing efforts to implement the CBC, which is designed to focus on the holistic development of students.

Ministry assures parents of seamless Grade 9 transition under CBC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 10, 2024

Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Belio Kipsang, confirmed that the government has allocated Sh11 billion for the construction of 11,000 classr...

COP29 aftermath: Youth call for manageable goals to meet Africa's climate needs
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 06, 2024

Even though Africa contributes little to global emissions, it is already facing severe effects of climate change, like more droughts, floods, and risi...

International court to begin hearings that may shape climate change litigation
Reuters  |  Nov 29, 2024

Fiji’s Attorney General Graham Leung called the hearings a historic opportunity for small island developing states in their quest for climate change j...

MPs probe KEMSA over excessive spending, Covid supplies procurement violations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

During the pandemic, the authority spent Sh264.46 million to acquire 126,200 gloves, far exceeding the approved order of 93,730 units.

UN talks on plastics pollution treaty push for breakthrough as deadline looms
Reuters  |  Nov 29, 2024

The petrochemical industry has also been vocal in urging governments to avoid setting mandatory plastic production caps.

Countries to update green pledges by February 2025 as current ones fall short
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 29, 2024

Kenya's latest 2020 update was classified among the most ambitious pledges and was submitted to the NDC Registry held by UNFCCC.

Fire-related air pollution claims over 1.5 million lives annually - study
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 28, 2024

The report predicts that these numbers will increase in the coming years due to climate change, which is expected to cause more frequent and severe fo...

Ruto says 13 criminal gangs terrorised Kenyans between 2023 and 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

Among the most active gangs in Nairobi during the review period were Gaza, T9, Kabaridi, and Trouble Monkey Brothers.

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